8 Things You Should Smile About

Today I decided that I would put the world under a microscope and analyze "what" exactly makes me smile. A lot of them are things that I don't consciously know will prompt a grin or a hearty chuckle, nevertheless, it was fun to make these discoveries, and perhaps they will inspire you to look closely at the simplest things that make you happy:

1. Looking out your window and seeing that glorious golden orb that emits light and heat, especially after it hasn't shown its face in a while. It was definitely one of those Thumbelina moments, "once there was the sun...."

2. Putting on lipstick. It's such a simple and therapeutic thing. Voila! Instant confidence booster! Seriously, makeup does wonders on the soul, even if it's just gliding on a touch of lipstick. Seriously ladies, if there's one thing you need in your makeup bag, it's a good solid romantic red shade that will stop a man in his tracks.

3. Toast with peanut butter and honey. Don't wrinkle your nose like that. It's seriously a wonderful snack for when you are craving something sweet and gooey and heart warming. It's like drinking a warm cup of tea or receiving a hug, warm and inviting.

4. Making random and odd noises to accompany whatever task you are trying to accomplish. I don't know about you, but I am a big fan of making funny squeaks and squeals and snorts. I am also a big fan of wiggling. I could be doing homework and I would be wiggling and making purring noises just to appease the silence on my room.

5. That moment you realize that you have one last KitKat bar hiding at the bottom of your chocolate stash. Yeah.

6. Filling out your calendar. Being organized is my thing. I hate not being able to see what is happening next week, because I might forget something or miss something completely. Plus, doodling all over the calendar with the dry-erase marker is half the fun.

7. Looking through your jewelry box. It's like reacquainting yourself with old friends. Especially when you open all the lockets, trying to remember if it holds sweet secrets or not.

8. Walking past someone who is wearing a very subtle cologne and or perfume. It's always fun trying to guess what brand it might be, and or what that particular scent reminds you of.

Smile today my gentle readers! And discover why! :)

~Piper