The little things.
So there is this awesome I-phone app called Instagram I am sure many of you know of. It is pretty much the only reason I decided to take the plunge in 2013 and get an I-phone in the first place. I literally do not use any other apps, I don’t even have email hooked up to my phone. Instagram is kind of like Facebook, but just with pictures. The reason I love it so much is I am able to snap pictures of the little awesome things that excite me like a cup of coffee or a pretty bird or a sunrise and I don’t have to post them on FB for the whole world to see (even though sometimes I do anyway).
Early Saturday morning walk and coffee
When you have to time appreciate the little things, life is so different. Little things can be so awesome and such a huge source of happiness. Think about your most favorite childhood memories. They are not usually big things like a trip to Disney World or Lavish Birthday parties. They are usually things like fishing with Dad, Church on Sundays or riding your bike with friends. The little things.
Some of my favorite childhood memories include:
- Having “Nerf gun wars” in the courtyard of my dad’s apartment with him and my brother
- Eating Home Run Inn pizza after baseball games
- My mom and step-dad jamming out to the Beatles on the way to Church every Sunday
- Sitting on the couch with my Papa eating whole cartons of blueberries
- Camping with my aunt
- Walking to the bakery with my Nana to get a cookie
Fox Valley Trail
My point is, life IS the little things. The more you enjoy them, the more happiness you will have. I have always loved the little blessings in life, but now with my new found free time I can enjoy them even more. This past weekend was another perfect example. I enjoyed long walks with my dog, sipping on fresh coffee from the grind, BBQs with friends, spending time with my mom, summer concert with Shain, meeting a friend for breakfast, and a run along the beautiful Oswego trail. None of those things cost too much money if any at all, but they all help me to enjoy my life and appreciate every moment. Living in the moment and taking it all in, I cannot help but smile all the time.
River’s Edge Park
Take some time to enjoy that coffee instead of chugging it as you walk out the door. Walk a little slower with your dog and take in the beautiful neighborhood. Sit out on your porch and just listen to the trees. Live IN the moment, don’t fly through it. There is so much to love, appreciate and value right here, right now.
