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9 Reasons To Smile After A Rough Week Of Hurricanes, Floods And School

In light of the recent events that have hit places like Texas and Florida, there should still be a reason for everyone to smile today.

Shawnna Davis

Sep 19, 2017

Alpharetta, Georgia

9 Reasons To Smile After A Rough Week Of Hurricanes, Floods And School

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In light of the recent events going on from the flooding in Texas to Hurricane Irma that just hit Florida, it can be hard to stay positive. Below is a list of reasons to smile today in spite of whatever kind of week you may have had.

1. You have family members who love you and are there for you in difficult times.

It's important to appreciate those who show you kindness every day. Now, you may disagree at times or get into arguments over who ate the last of your favorite snack, but at the end of the day, your family has your back.

2. Puppies exist.

Who doesn't smile at the thought of that?

3. If you are reading this you have WiFi, and a good WiFi connection helps make for a good day.

Because we live in a society hooked on electronic devices and high speed internet, it's great to be able to connect and chill.

4. Today is a new day filled with countless possibilities.

Whether you've had a great day yesterday or not, every new day is another start. Make use of the time while you still have it.

5. A presidential term only lasts four years.

Only three more years and he'll HAVE to leave office.

6. You have friends who make you laugh.

Everyone has at least one person in their life who helps brighten there day. And hey, you may be that person in someone else's life too.

7. Binge watching is a popular norm now.

Thanks to Netflix, watching an entire season of your favorite show in just one day is perfectly normal now. There's no reason to feel bad when you look at the clock and realize it's been several hours since you sat down and started watching.

8. Stop and think about the things you appreciate most.

There are a multitude of things to be thankful for today. Even if it is a random act of kindness a stranger showed you or the fact that you are in good health, it is nice to take a moment to appreciate even the little things.

9. Smile at someone and brighten their day!

Simply giving someone a kind smile as you walk by is enough to brighten someone's day. Smiles are contagious so spread the joy of warm-hearted gesture towards those around you.

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In light of the recent events that have hit places like Texas and Florida, there should still be a reason for everyone to smile today.

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9. Smile at someone and brighten their day!

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1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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