Women of reddit, what’s a small thing in your daily life that makes you smile?
Women of reddit, what’s a small thing in your daily life that makes you smile?
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Women of reddit, what’s a small thing in your daily life that makes you smile?
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Wearing cute underwear when everything else looks like trash. Like running errands with no makeup on and your hair in a ponytail and a comfortable outfit but underneath you have something cute on that you really like.
My dog and I do this thing every morning called “car wash”, I stand with my legs hip width apart- and she walks through the space while i pet her and say “car wash!! Oh you got the wax! Undercarriage (her belly)! Gotta get the sides, premium car wash- look at you”. She growls at me until I do it.
I make the same lunch everyday (unless I go out). It’s a yogurt bowl with fresh fruits and nuts. I actually look forward to the process of making it as well. I’ll put on some tunes and just vibe in my kitchen.
The birds outside my window. The ducks that say hello In my creek. Sunshine .
Taking my cat out for his morning walk on leash. He asks to go out every morning. We see the quiet street start to wake up with bird songs. I bring a cup of tea and enjoy our morning alone time together.
Iced coffee!
When my coffee hits just right and the sunlight catches the steam. It’s such a tiny moment, but it makes me feel human again.
When my cat climbs into our bed and asks to be the little spoon. He puts his head on my arm and snores like a freight truck
That first sip of hot coffee with the perfect amount of cream and sweetness.
Every morning my cat tucks herself under the blanket in my arms for a purry cuddle. It makes it really hard to get out of bed because she’s so warm and sweet, but I love our morning routine.
Having my own place. It’s not much, but at least it’s mine.
Thinking about all the times my son said “I love you” or talk about what a good mom I am.
Out of shower, and once all nice and dry, into fresh panties/bra. Moreso when they actually match. Then, into the kitchen for the first coffee of the day.
coffee
When a stranger smiles at me and it feels human, not weird. Just that brief moment of connection that says, ‘hey, we’re both doing our best today
My dog has been doing this new thing recently where when she excited and running around she adds this little excited hop/wiggle. It’s so goofy and brings me joy.
Sleeping naked
Literally small, my cats
My youngest son and I spend about 10 minutes together sitting on the front porch every morning waiting for his bus and I love it
My cat.
Making myself tea.
A lovely cuppa tea in the morning – it’s such a simple pleasure but always brightens my day.
When I sit on my couch under my blanket with my cup of coffee and ask my dog if she wants to sit with me. She jumps up and lays on my legs and we enjoy the peace of the early morning quiet.
Alternatively, if she’s lying on the floor, I’ll say “gimme dat belly” and she’ll cockroach and I’ll tell her she has the best belly while I give her tummy scratches
When my coffee hits just right and the sun’s coming through the window while I get five minutes of peace. That little moment feels like gold.
Also: strangers’ dogs. Every single time.
Being alone, in the comfort of my apartment with my candles lit, incent burning, tea brewing, popcorn popping, watching a comfort show, and knowing I don’t have to work in the morning.
Tea.
Iced coffee, matching underwear and bra, doing my hair, mascara, my kitties, being outside and feeling the sun, hikes, my bf. Lots of things.
waking up. we take that for granted the most
I’m seeing so many comments about pets, and that would have been my answer until we sadly said goodbye to our 15 year old boy last week.
Right now, the only thing making me happy is BG3. I’m doing my second playthrough and speaking to every single virtual animal I possibly can. I cried last night when the bear thanked me for returning Halsin to him.
When my dog, who is sweet but aloof, comes to me for affection without me initiating the interaction. It makes me believe that she really does love me, but just on her terms. I also smile when I see vegetable plants or flowers that I planted thrive.
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My mourning routine of making matcha (which I habit stacked with completing my daily devotional, writing in my gratitude journal, and writing small daily goals in a mini planner)
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Lighting my favorite candle!
Morning hugs with my 2 dogs and 3 cats. My one dog especially LOVES hugs so it’s extra nice.
Drinking out of and refilling my bottle of water. I am for 90 oz per day and totally notice a difference in my well being 🙂
It’s a bittersweet smile, but sometimes when I think about the love of my life who I left to get back with my addict ex-husband (for my kid- big mistake), I smile a sad smile, when I remember how he used to look at me after sex.
I’ve never seen anyone with so much love in their eyes.
Sunbathing on my patio with my cat, yapping with a friend, having a sweet treat.
Going to get my daughter out of her cot in the morning. She always gives me the biggest smile and says “mummy!” with such delight, even if we’ve had a tough night of sleep it never fails to give me a boost.
The way my next door neighbour’s golden retriever behaves when she gets taken for a walk. And she often stares at me through a crack in the fence and we often hype each other up
My kitty!! In February it was my kitties =*( but my baby boy passed away suddenly one morning. I would wake up every day and ask him to never leave me, that I would never be annoyed at him biting my face bc one day I’d wake up and miss it. I miss it so bad it hurts. It’s me and his sissy now. I love her so much.
My dog! If she is not in my bed, she will come up using her ramp – custom designed and built by my husband – as soon as she notices I am awake. I just wait to hear her coming up, then I say “good morning!” And she wags her tail, super happy, and we cuddle for a few minutes before I really need to get out of bed
the mean orange cat outside. I wanna pet him but he just glares at me😭
Dr Pepper
Birds at my bird feeder or the sky (sunset, sunrise, blue sky w/pretty white clouds, etc).
Sunshine, my pet ducks playing in their pool, my dogs greeting me when I get home from work.
The little corner in my room where I do everything in. It’s just a desk with a couple little trinkets and some postcards stuck to the wall. It’s my comfort corner.
My morning coffee ☕️ and realising I’ve woken up to yet another day. One day at a time at the moment.
i feed squirrels and birds in my backyard. it really makes me happy
Hearing my cat’s tippy tappys on the hard floor as he moseys on over to me. And then the sleepy yawn-meow that follows.
I have an insanely chaotic life 😂 3 kids under 10, I’m a full time teacher, way too many animals, and just an all round crazy household. On top of all this I foster medical kittens for the county shelter… I do this for me. I was a vet tech before kids so I have the knowledge and I just love seeing their little kitten faces everyday. Even though it’s another thing on my plate, it gives me such joy to know that while I have them, they are loved and cared for! Plus they are so freaking cute!! When they hit 2lbs, they go back and a whole new set comes in. It’s absolutely wonderful.
My cat wakes me up by kissing my chin, settles into a little spoon position, and we go to sleep cuddling until I wake up again and feed her. I love my little kitty.
Sitting on the couch in the morning catching up on news while I drink my coffee.
My cat saying good morning!
Husband wakes me up everyday with a fruit smoothie and a cup of coffee served in my favorite spooky mugs 🎃
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Being able to eat, taste, make, experience and watch content about all kinds of food
It’s a small blessing for me haha.
Buying myself a $5 bouquet of flowers for my desk at work
Alligator videos
Getting into my bed. It is my favorite place.
When i wake up and turn my head up towards the window (my bed along the wall with the window at my headboard) and the sun isnt fully set yet but the sky is light and tinted purpleish/blue/pink and its quiet w the birds chirping, love that little moment haha
Look out my window with a hot cup of coffee ☕️
When I drop my kiddo off for school we both say “I love you, be weird”
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Morning coffee with coworkers before we start our day. We have all started coming in early just to hang out and chat before work. It’s a really nice start to the day and I look forward to it every morning.
Dressing up, doing my hair and a little makeup everyday, makes me feel more energetic and happy.
My bunnies ☺️
When I put my book down, turn off the light, roll over, put my arm and pillow just so, and nestle my nose into my beloved’s back. 44 years, and it is still and always the best moment of the day.