So let's talk about little things that make me happy. I would say little things that make you happy but who's to say these make you happy? This list is things that make me happy and you probably have your own separate things and if some are the same then great. So here we go.

Little things that make me happy:

1. Seeing people jamming out in their cars

2. When random strangers smile at me or each other

3. When people remember my name

4. Any and all holiday decorations

5. Stepping on crunchy leaves

6. Making people smile/laugh

7. Flowers

8. Humming

9. Unexpectedly getting a good grade

10. Reading to people

11. Talking about books/shows

12. Driving with my friends

13. Knowing random movie facts

14. Making Food (especially for other people)

15. Little kids in costumes*

*Also, a random story about little kids in costumes: a couple Halloweens ago I stayed home and handed out candy and it was really fun and there was this cute little boy dressed as a dragon that told me I was pretty. Needless to say, it was so adorable and it made my night.

Alright, so I really enjoyed making this list because it just goes to show how you can be happy in your life without really trying. It's good to remind yourself every once in a while that the world isn't all bad and that there will come a time when you will be glad you didn't give up.

I encourage everyone to make a list like this. Don't worry about how long it is or if you can't think of any right away or they are dorky or unusual things. Then once you've thought of some, save it somewhere and keep adding to it. When you see something simple that makes you smile, add it. When you think something is cute, add it.

There is this quote from a Series of Unfortunate Events that says, "Remember above all else there is more good in this world than evil." So remind yourself of that sometimes with the good things you see.