A list of 30 things that make me smile.

1. When a kid falls down and laughs out loud to himself.
2. When coffee bubbles in the Aeropress.
3. When you yawn and stretch really, really, really loudly because it feels so great.
4. The mountains.
5. When it’s not snowy and cold and disgusting outside.
6. Sitting so close to the soccer field that you can smell the grass and hear the sprinklers.
7. When I actually jump, reach, and catch a frisbee in the air.
8. Not getting any popcorn stuck in your teeth, even after eating an entire bag.
9. When dogs fart and glare at me like it’s my fault.
10. Finding leggings that fit and don’t slide down without being too loose or too tight…or at least, dreaming about the day I find ones that do.
11. Throwing a perfect spiral.
12. When I shave my legs and put on pants and I can actually feel the pants on your skin. Marvelous.
13. The first whiskey sour I ever had…it was the best whiskey sour I’ve ever had.
14. Thinking about shipping home my thickest blanket and my winter jacket because I don’t need it in Atlanta.
15. Wearing shorts outside for work.
16. Finding shoes that actually fit my feet.
17. When my favorite comedians do a podcast together.
18. Finding good lighting when you pose in the mirror.
19. The smell of summer. You know what I’m talking about.
20. Driving the gator or golf cart as fast as it goes across campus.
21. Practicing comedy routines to myself in the car.
22. Screaming along with Dashboard Confessional as I drive with the windows down.
23. When I can find the perfect face moisturizer.
24. Taking a solid panorama that isn’t crooked.
25. EDEN. The artist. The man is an enigma and has the smoothest voice imaginable. Not buttery, because it’s deeper than that, like caramel, but light and airy.
26. When I exchange nods with people running on the other side of the street.
27. My silly bands, and thinking about which colors to switch in and out.
28. Extra large eggs that are ACTUALLY extra large!
29. A hug where I’m not the stronger person.
30. My sunglasses tan lines. I look absolutely ridiculous, but also hilarious.

This list was frustratingly difficult to think of. But I urge you to take some time and think about the things that make you smile because sometimes it can be really, really hard…but you might need it.