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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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