and to remember the little things that make life awesome. I will now proceed to give you that list in the hopes that it brightens your day too.

  • Knowing that your friends are there for you.
  • The smell of bonfire smoke. Seriously.
  • Seeing the sky be purple when you look in one direction, and blue and pink when you look the other way.
  • The sound of kids dribbling and shooting a basketball—feels like summer already.
  • Looking up and seeing some really bright stars.
  • Seeing the other beautiful houses in the neighborhood.
  • Running into cute dogs.
  • Smelling the air outside at the height of your cabin fever.
  • Just the thought of roasting marshmallows.
  • Getting a hug, even one over the phone.