Appreciate The Little Things

I've lost sight of what's important.

And that in itself, is depressing.

Of late, I've come to realise that I've been harping on all the bad that's intentionally or unintentionally been bestowed upon me, so much so that I've forgotten what it means to be happy over the little things that still pop by every once in awhile.

NOTE: List compiled, written
and organized in no particular order.

The little things that never fail to make me happy: -

1. Baby smell.
   
2. Babies (in general).
   
3. Puppies.
4. Massages – the relaxing kind.
5. Spa therapy (though I've never tried it before).
6. Retail therapy.
7. Shoes that look good and don't bite.
8. A good cry.
9. Laughing till I cry.
10. Laughing so hard my tummy begins to hurt.
11. Laughing for no reason at all.
12. Spending quality time with people who matter.
13. Pats on the back.
14. Pats on the head.
    
15. Girly giggles.
16. Inside jokes.
17. Good conversations.
18. Dancing (or washing cars) in the rain.
19. Dancing.
20. Pillow fights.
    
21. Long, hot showers.
22. Bubble baths.
23. The smell of clean cloths and fresh laundry.
24. Neatly pressed clothes.
25. Clean sheets.
26. Made beds.
27. A dark room to sleep in at night.
28. Sweet dreams.
29. Late mornings.
30. Public holidays.
31. Road trips.
32. Clear, traffic-free highways and byways.
33. Green lights.
34. Taking the day off from work to do nothing at all.
35. Pay day.
36. Finding money I've forgotten about in my pockets a month or two later.
    
37. Discounts.
38. Free cashier counters.
39. Not having to wait in line at the Ladies.
    
40. Fast torrents.
41. Having people read what you say online.
    
42. Knowing that what you say online actually matters to the people who read it.
43. Getting to know that someone thinks you're nice.
44. Having someone tell you you're beautiful (in their eyes or otherwise).
45. Phone calls (Skype calls?) that last for hours.
46. Surprise phone calls in the middle of the day (or night).
47. Surprise e-cards.
48. Surprises.
    
49. Sweet SMS-es.
50. Snail mail.
51. Love notes.
    
52. Presents.
53. Being with people who tell me they miss me and mean every word they say.
54. Falling in love.
55. Being loved.
56. Having someone cook for you.
57. Having someone like the smell of your hair.
58. Having someone dry your hair for you.
59. Toothpaste on your toothbrush.
60. Falling asleep in another's arms.
61. Kisses.
62. Hugs.
63. Holding hands.
64. Leisurely strolls in the park.
65. Wind on my face and in my hair.
66. Flowers.
67. Playing the dating game (with the same person over and over again).
68. Aromatherapy candles.
69. Jazz.
70. Sappy love songs.
71. Ballads.
72. Hearing my favourite song being played on radio.
73. Blue skies.
74. Hilltop mist.
75. Pretty scenery.
76. Beautiful mornings.
77. Glorious sunrises.
78. Breath-taking sunsets.
79. Twinkly stars.
80. Me time.
    

I know what matters.

And that's all that matters.