Things that make you smile

Think about each, one at a time, BEFORE going on to the next one...
YOU WILL FEEL GOOD, especially the thought at the end. I've picked up my favourite ones :P

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Laughing so hard your face hurts

No lines at the supermarket

Getting mail that you were waiting for..

Taking a drive on a pretty road

Hearing your favorite song on the radio

Lying in bed listening to the rain outside

Falling in love

A bubble bath

A good conversation

Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter

Laughing at yourself

Running through sprinklers

Laughing for absolutely no reason at all

Laughing at an inside joke

Friends.

Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you

Playing with a new puppy

Having someone play with your hair

Sweet dreams

Hot chocolate

Road trips with friends

Holding hands with someone you care about

Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change

Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you

Knowing that somebody misses you

Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply

Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think

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Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

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