While sometimes our lives can seem like a complete mess, it's important to recognize and still appreciate the small things that make your day a little bit brighter. Here's a list of some things, both big and little, that I'm incredibly thankful for yet often go unnoticed and unappreciated on a day-to-day basis. I'm sure some of you may agree with me.
1. The thought of going back to DePauw soon.
2. A long, hot shower when needed.
3. Splurging and getting a venti Starbucks drink.
4. Going on a walk on a nice day/night.
5. Ice cream, lots of it.
6. Being in good company.
7. Laughing about past memories.
8. When my favorite song at the moment comes on.
9. Having a good hair day.
10. When the dress/shoes I wanted goes on sale.
11. Pugs.
12. When my phone is 100 percent charged.
13. Clean laundry -- and fresh out of the dryer.
14. Sunshine.
15. Having the day off work.
16. Binge-watching Netflix.
17. Giving and receiving random compliments.
18. Actually taking a good photo.
19. Going to new restaurants.
20. Doing something spontaneous late at night.
21. Big t-shirts/sweatshirts.
22. Planning a trip/vacation.
23. Pay day.
24. Driving with the windows down.
25. Waking up from a good nap.
26. A night in...with pizza.
27. A night out.
28. Catching up with old friends you haven't seen in a while.
29. When I come up with a good idea for an article.
30. A random phone call.
31. Vitamins (aka triple dipped malted milk balls).
32. The first sip of Diet Coke.
33. My incredibly amazing best friend/boyfriend.
34. A good cozy bed.
35. An unexpected surprise.
36. Taking artsy pictures for my vsco.
37. My Camelbak.
38. Three day weekends.
39. Target.
40. Crossing something off a to-do list.
41. Alpha Phi.
42. Cuddling or a long hug.
43. Family traditions.
44. A nice view.
45. Being at a lake.
46. Fresh flowers.
47. A full tank of gas.
48. Watching the sunset.
49. Laying out on the beach.
50. Having a good day.
