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55 More Reasons To Smile

Because it's worth it!

Allison Kurthy

Jan 20, 2017

Nazareth College

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Life is stressful, there's no denying that. In the rush of everyday life, it becomes all to easy for the little sources of light in our lives to become invisible. It's important to stop and reflect every now and then, and take a look around you to appreciate the beauty in our lives. Last semester, I created a list of 55 Reasons to Smile, and quickly realized that 55 was not enough. So, here's a list of some more things to smile about:

1. Great pictures of the sky

2. Hearing birds chirping

3. The first day of spring

4. The feeling of accomplishing a major task

5. Reaching your Fitbit step goal

6. Watching your pet do something funny

7. The smell of freshly mown grass

8. Getting your eyeliner just right

9. When your bed is the most comfortable thing you've ever felt

10. Chocolate

11. Good friends

12. The sound rain makes on the roof

13. Seeing how much someone loves their dog

14. Old home videos

15. Soft serve ice cream

16. Hot showers

17. Having the opportunity to start fresh

18. Fitting way too many people into a tiny photo booth

19. Hedgehogs

20. Little kids on Christmas morning

21. The stars on a clear night

22. Stickers that peel off cleanly

23. Dancing when nobody's watching

24. Painted nails

25. Admiring how blue the sky is on a cloudless day

26. Laughing until your stomach hurts and you can't breathe

27. Being offered help when you really need it

28. Warm sheets fresh out of the dryer

29. Musicals

30. Completing a jigsaw puzzle

31. Snowmen

32. The smell of a new book

33. Waking up after a good night's sleep

34. Songs that bring you a wave of nostalgia

35. Weddings

36. Brand new school supplies

37. Double fudge brownie ice cream

38. Outfits that make you look cute

39. Puppies

40. Barbecues

41. Disney movies

42. Pointless online quizzes

43. New seasons of good TV shows

44. Relatable listicles

45. People who can recite the entire script of their favorite movie by heart

46. Scented candles

47. Birthday cards

48. Someone's face when you give them a compliment

49. Treehouses

50. Relaxing music

51. Knowing someone appreciates you

52. An organized room

53. Not having class

54. Hearing the laughter of others

55. Mom and Dad

[If you haven't already, check out the original 55 Reasons to Smile!]

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