Here's to the little things!
(Not all of the images belong to me)
1. Summer time rain hitting hot pavement
There is nothing quite like the smell of a storm in the summertime. When that rain hits the pavement that has been heated in the sunshine all day, it's like a smell of heaven.
2. Hearing a song you haven't heard in awhile
You know, when you're flipping through the radio and a song comes on that you haven't heard in a long while, and it brings you back to an exact moment in time and you just kind of smile and listen to it in a whole new way.
3. Road trips with your friends or a significant other
You don't even have to be going anywhere special to enjoy a ride like this. You don't even have to talk, music blasting, wind whipping through your hair as you glance at your friends or your special person singing along to the music...it's enough to give you a buzz.
4. Putting on an outfit that just makes you feel HOT
You know the one! You put it on and there's a new bounce in your step. It gives you new found confidence and makes you feel like a frickin' supermodel. You imagine heads turning as you walk through wherever you're going and you just FEEL GOOD. Clothes are amazing that way!
5. Lightning bugs sprinkling through the trees
You're sitting on your front porch on a cool summer night, drinking lemonade, a big fountain pop, or your drink of choice as you listen to the crickets and the tree frogs. You glance up at the canopy of the trees when you notice what seems like MILLIONS of lightning bugs making the trees look like they're glittering in the night.
6. A clear night for star gazing
If you're lucky like I am, you might live in an area where there is little light pollution. Some nights are so clear, you can practically see the Milky Way belt. I've seen many clear starry nights like this, but each time is more amazing than the last and literally stops my breath. It's like peeking into the universe at our past. If you have someone with you it can even spark intimate conversations about life, God, science, and why we are here. Not much beats moments like this!
7. Waves crashing on a beach
Sometimes, it's better than your favorite song.
