I hear more and more often people saying that they’re looking for a simpler way of life and that they are learning to enjoy the simple moments of happiness each day has to offer. It’s been a while since I started to approach more seriously the same lifestyle philosophy, and, in time, I’ve come to realize better that life has its own way of showing us how important it is to take the best of each day, not overlook the small pleasures and appreciate what you have. So here are ten things that always make me smile:
• When it’s sunny outside.
• When the lights go dim in the cinema at the beginning of a movie.
• When I receive in mail a newly ordered book.
• Whenever I call home and everyone is well and happy.
• When I find money I had forgotten about in my pockets.
• When my favourite song is playing on the radio as soon as I start the car.
• When I climb under freshly washed bed linens.
• When my husband makes jokes only the two of us understand.
• When I have fresh flowers in the house.
• When I’m having good coffee or tea.
What makes you smile?
photo: Park & Cube
A good coffee definitely… Finding forgotten money (yay!)… A sunny day, a very light breeze and windows and doors open at home and good house clean… Making a delicious dinner that everyone loves… Switching through tv channels and finding an old classic movie… Finishing a garment for someone that they love… Helping someone and they’re really appreciative… And having the last slice of French Vanilla Slice that I recently discovered at a fave bakery!
That’s a good list.
The only thing I would add to it right now is the smell of something baking or cooking in the kitchen, and the Friday-pizza moment when I inhale the scent of the red wine before that first sip.
Same things, really. Plus Oscar.
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Here are a few things that are making me smile lately:
-When my daughter sees me for the first time in the morning and squeals with joy
-Being able to find the ingredients I am looking for
-Spending time with friends and family
-Getting to hug my mom
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