Here are a few thoughts of mine. Some of these are really simple or childish,
others just plain silly, but they are things that make me feel good. Many of
these have an opposite on the Bad Things list.
Things That Are Good
extra sleep
no homework
understanding things before the teacher explains them.
unseasonally warm days during winter
friends
the first flowers of the year
teddy bears
hearing your favorite song on the radio
random smiles
the feeling of satisfaction when you've done something to make someone else
happy
getting a grade of 80 or more on a test you thought you failed.
trying to sing a note that is above your range, and hitting a note even
higher with ease
reaching a longtime goal
bonuses in your paycheck
Christmas morning
birthday parties
hearing from a friend you haven't seen for awhile
surprise gifts
finding something you lost
long solitary walks through woods
finding a sunny open field on one of these walks
swimming
summer evenings
learning new games
letters and postcards
candid pictures
good books
making the perfect snowman
hot cocoa when you come in from the cold
dancing to a good song
finding money in the pocket of something you haven't worn for awhile
buying something you've been saving up for and discovering that it is on
sale
babies
good movies
rainbows
having your favorite foods for dinner
performing in a show
the post-performance applause
cast parties
candy
those well-worn, broken-in, faded blue-jeans that your mom wants to throw
out
putting on your favorite sweater still warm from the dryer
good hair days
meeting new people
actually staying in contact with these new friends
tearful reunions
taking a wild-guess and being right
vacations
watching waves reflecting the early morning sun
fresh orange juice
finishing a project before deadline
gardens
random compliments
friends who can sense when you're upset and know exactly what to say
hugs
roses
being given a flower
barefeet
hair with daisies braided into it
puppies
warm blankets
anything homemade
fresh apples you picked yourself
little kids on Hallowe'en
learning a new song
perfectly tuned pianos
writing a song that actually sounds good
Sesame Street, the way it used to be.
books of inside jokes that brighten your day, no matter how bad
hitting a mall with your best friend and finding joy in buying silly socks
Craigville Beach, Cape Cod
red jeeps
JJK
dragonflies
This list will be added to as more things make me smile. If you can think of
any other things that make you smile, just
