So, my good friend Sydney organised this wonderful thing, called The Happiness Project, and it’s my week to do this. I don’t think it’s too late to sign up; you get assigned a week, and you make posts about the things that make you happy, to make yourself and others feel happy.
Today, I’m going to talk about the little things. Not the huge, earth-shattering events, but the tiny things in life when you just think, “You know what, these little moments are what I live for.”
I’ll make a list, quickly, and maybe talk a little about each one.
Saying a little phrase to your friends that’s an inside joke between you
Just the knowledge of what it means, and the memories to go along with it, ALWAYS lift my spirits. I mean, some include “At least we’re not toffs”, Alberto, I’m a stalk, that sort of thing. They just put a smile on my face.
The rain
You know when rain’s just pattering at your window? I love it. It’s sort of the rhythmic sound of it, I think.
Walking in the park, and just listening
You’ve got grass beneath your feet, birds singing and it’s so bloody peaceful. When I’m walking, like that, I genuinely think I’m doing great, and all the crap that happens just flies out of my mind.
Finding a chord, or a little section of a tune, that just works and fits
I love songwriting, so much, and when I just get hit with that “YES!” moment, I feel like I can do anything. Even if it’s one chord, or a tiny section of a tune that’s incomplete, it’s still something.
I hope you liked that! There’s more, but for now, that should suffice.
What little things make you happy? Let me know; I bet we have some in common.
From Elm 🙂
Just Call Me Elm or Something 
YOUR POSTS MAKE ME HAPPY! 😀
THIS POST IMMEDIATELY MADE ME HAPPY THANKS MAN
I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HAPPY YAAAYYY
This has just cheered up my day a bit. Currently on a horrible school trip for this lecture and everyone is being so mean. Thank you for making me feel a bit better
It’s the least I can do. If you ever need to talk, let me know! 🙂
THATS HAS MADE MY SCHOOL DAY MUCH BETTER
I’M SO GLAD!
I loved this post! Can’t wait to read the rest!!! I didn’t know you liked songwriting, or at least I forgot if you did tell me! That’s so cool!!!
Haha, thank you so so much! Yeah, I adore songwriting 🙂
No problem! That is so cool!
Seriously. We should find happiness in the smallest of things.
Exactly. And when you feel down, the little things will cheer you up.
So true! The little things are the most important.
I totally agree!
Grass underfoot is the best mood-lifter
I know 🙂 I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks so
Ahhhh ALL of these make me happy, too! 😀
YES! I’m so glad! 🙂
🙂 🙂 and how have you been doing, Elm? (I’m sorry I haven’t checked out my reader lately, life is totally bonkers right now.)
No, I know how you feel! I’ve been good 🙂 What about you?
The songwriting one is on point. (Well all of them are, to be honest). For me, it’s harmonies – I sing with one of my best friends and we improv lots of harmonies. When they click, it just feels so good! X
OHH, I know how you feel. This is exactly me 🙂 What about hearing some AMAZING harmonies in music?
YES! Really good harmonies give me chills. X
OHH I know what you might like! Have you heard of the Voice Kids? Well, the ones in Germany are FANTASTIC; I was looking at the year 2014 and the “battles” – where about three of the contestants sing together – are fantastic, and the harmonies are just BEAUTIFUL.
I haven’t heard of it, but I’m headed straight to YouTube to find out! Thank you so much. xx
S’all good! 🙂
Just spent about 2hrs going through tons of these battles – and Jesus, were you right. They’re gorgeous. X
YES! You liked ’em? 🙂
A LOT. X
the rain makes me happy too ^_^
I’m so glad I’m not the only one!
This is such a great idea! I love it when your friends or family come by out of the blue just because they care
YES! I know that feeling; it’s lovely, right?
I know you’re mostly friends with my co-blogger, Nikki, but she’s a great gal, so all her friends are usually good gals too. 🙂 So I had to meet you. I love this post, sometimes the little things hit us even more than the big ones, don’t you think? 🙂
-Amy
I really do think! It’s just the LITTLE things, suddenly, that hit you and you think, “You know what? THIS is what I live for!” And hi, Amy! 🙂 I think both you and Nikki are great.
Absolutely! Like, if someone even holds the door for you. Or smiles. Or anything. I feel like I’m so special! 🙂 Thanks! I think you’re awesome. 😀
-Amy
YAY! I’m awesome, haha! 😀
Ohh, the holding of the door, YES! And what about someone randomly saying hi to you in the corridors?
Lol. You are though! I know right! Absolutely, or even a nod from someone you don’t even know.
-Amy
YES! Just the thought that someone took time out of their day to do that!
Totally! Speaking of happiness, did you see that Nikki left?
-Amy
Yah 😦 Just saw the post. I’ll miss her loads.
Me too. I’m still in shock, I don’t know how I’ll handle the whole blog without her!
-Amy
You’ll do great! I know you will
Thanks! Mostly, I’m just really going to miss Nikki. What am I going to do without her?
-Amy (I suppose I can stop doing this now…)