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27 Little Joys in Life That Deserve More Appreciation

Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

Maddie Bowen

Jul 26, 2024

Stonehill College

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Life is full of many wonderful pleasures that many of us, like myself, often forget about. And it's important to recognize that even on bad days, good things still happen. Focusing on these positive aspects of our day-to-day lives can really change a person's perspective. So in thinking about the little things that make so many of us happy, I've here's a list of some of the best things that often go unrecognized and deserve more appreciation:

1. Sun showers

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2. Smiles

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3. Tight hugs

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4. Discovering new foods you like.

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5. Laying in bed after a long day.

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6. And being completely relaxed

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7. "This reminded me of you"

Remind me of You woman in white shirt leaning on yellow wall Photo by Bostan Florin Catalin on Unsplash

8. Breakfast foods

Breakfast pancakes with syrup Photo by Mae Mu on Unsplash

9. Over-sized clothes

Oversized clothes person in brown knit sweater Photo by Giulia Bertelli on Unsplash

10. Contagious laughs

Contagious laughs a person sitting on a couch with a laptop Photo by Surface on Unsplash

11. Car rides with that one person

Couple Car Ride woman in black and white floral dress sitting on red car hood during daytime Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

I Miss You Text a person holding a cell phone in their hand Photo by Behzad Soleimanian on Unsplash

13. The city at night

City Lights high angle photo of cityscape Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash

14. Surprises

Love Surprises woman covering eyes with hand Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash

15. Blanket cocoons

Blanket Cocoon smiling woman wrapped with white headscarf Photo by David Izquierdo on Unsplash

16. Good hair days

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17. Really good coffee

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18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

Good Mood Day man jumping on the middle of the street during daytime Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash

19. Conquering a fear

Conquer yor Fears person jumping on big rock under gray and white sky during daytime Photo by Sammie Chaffin on Unsplash

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

a bowl of guacamole next to a bowl of tortilla chips Photo by Zoshua Colah on Unsplash

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

Talk to Friends two women sitting on a couch in a living room Photo by Marea Wellness on Unsplash

22. Home-cooked meals

Home Cooked Meals cooked food on black bowl Photo by Jingxi Lau on Unsplash

23. Tattoo stories

Tattoo Stories men's arm tattoo Photo by Matheus Ferrero on Unsplash

24. Leaves changing color in fall

Leaves in fall a group of trees with orange leaves Photo by Stephanie Klepacki on Unsplash

25. Butterflies in your stomach

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26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

Peanut Butter & Jelly two bread with sauce in box Photo by Douglas Bagg on Unsplash

27. When you can't stop laughing

Can't Stop Laughing a couple of young girls standing next to a tent Photo by Colin + Meg on Unsplash

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27 Little Joys in Life That Deserve More Appreciation

Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

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8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

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.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

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

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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

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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.”

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