The little things sometimes make all the difference

[ebenbrooks]

Earlier today, I read the tiny buddha article 40 Little Things That Make a Big Difference In Your Day. It wasn't the 40 things themselves that spoke to me, but the message itself: that small pleasures throughout the day can be more satisfying than a grand experience had all at once, and that they can make the difference between a bad day and a good

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[tygenco_x]

1. Knowing I'm enrolled for classes for the fall semester. (there will be an actual post on this, I think)

2. Seeing that I've continued to slowly lose weight, even if it's been only a few ounces at a time.

3. My INR (pro-time; aka clotting time of the blood) is 2.6, which is where it needs to be.

4. Having a cool glass of water after my bike ride.

5. Listening to the cute message left on my phone from my nephew (he said my name! for the first time!) who I love dearly and worry about Quite Often.

6. Have been getting better with my artwork. Constantly.

[ebenbrooks]

Fantastic! And yes, I agree that progress, even small steps, can be a very happy-making thing. And cold water after exercise. :) (Though if I've worked out particularly hard, my body tends to crave a big bowl of pho.)

[ebenbrooks]

By the bye, I love your icon! Where's it from?

[tygenco_x]

From Quotable Cards. This one here.

I love their products and wish I could afford to get them more often.

[ebenbrooks]

Excellent. Thanks!