51 Things Which Can Make You Smile

14 February 2010 12 Comments

Valentine’s Day is all about love and spreading happiness. Though yes, it is over-commercial and yes, some people make big money just because this day exists, and again yes, there can’t be one day for showing your love to your loved ones. But then, we still love the day, don’t we? It is another perfect opportunity to show some special people in your life that you care.

But what is love when you don’t love yourself? How do you care for others if you don’t care for yourself? Can you make someone smile if you forgot how to smile?

So today, on Valentine’s Day here, in The Colors Magazine, we present 51 small (and not so small) things that can make you smile if you notice them.

1. Being with friends and family
2. Receiving and giving gifts
3. Watching the first snow fall of the season
4. First green leaves after a long winter
5. Finding old clothes that actually still fit you
6. Finding money in those clothes that still fit you
7. Waking up and realizing you still have time before you should get up
8. Favorite song playing on the radio
9. Watching a sunrise and a sunset. Maybe not alone
10. No lines in the supermarket
11. Shopping
12. Kids’ laugh
13. Puppies and kittens
14. Coming home to a clean house
15. Being able to sleep late in the mornings
16. Breakfast in bed (we can make exceptions, can’t we?)
17. Having someone play with your hair
18. Giving a hug to someone special
19. Receiving a hug from a friend when you need it
20. Someone special calling you up just to say they love you
21. Receiving and writing letters (not e-mails)
22. A phone call from an old friend
23. Knowing someone is missing you
24. Having someone special to miss
25. Chocolates (to hell with the diet!)
26. Holding hands (it is still sweet, isn’t it?)
27. Chocolate ice cream
28. Strawberry milkshake
29. Good food
30. No traffic jams
31. Sweet memories
32.Sound of the ocean
33. Walking in the rain, barfoot
34. Looking at the stars, searching for a falling one, making a wish
35. Pillow fights
36. Wishing someone sweet dreams and actually mean it
37. Getting things done
38. Getting things done RIGHT
39. Knowing everyone you love is fine
40. Seeing a cute picture
41. Old photographs
42. Text messages
43. Finding time for yourself
44. Seeing your team win
45. Looking at yourself in the mirror and seeing yourself happy
46. Smiling at someone
47. Someone smiling at you
48. Saying “I love you!”
49. Hearing “I love you!”
50. Knowing there are people whom you can make happy
51. Being in love

Are you smiling now?

Then do one thing - make someone smile today.

Make someone feel cared for, respected, tolerated. Make someone feel loved.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

And what makes YOU smile? Tell us in the comments.

And if you are up for reading some love stuff, why don’t you check out Love Ramblings?

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12 Comments »

Amity said:

What a lovely and inspiring post! You made me smile dear, inspite of an empty space in my heart!

I’ll go let some people smile and me to smile in return because the simple things in life make us happiest that we ever dreamed of!

Happy Valentines dear!

Hugs!
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# 14 February 2010 at 3:52 am

Widow_Lady302 said:

Wonderful post, as my first Valentines day without my husband draws near, I’ll hold this post close to my heart. Wonderful!
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# 14 February 2010 at 9:00 am

Indrajit said:

Happy V day to you too.

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# 14 February 2010 at 2:03 pm

Zalim said:

Beautiful post, thank you for the smiles
Happy Valentine’s day

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# 14 February 2010 at 10:51 pm

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# 15 February 2010 at 4:48 am

Hemanth Potluri said:

Awesome list….and i tried like 20 things already :)…should try to do all 51 next v-day…wishes to u lena :)..

urs..hemu..
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# 15 February 2010 at 5:50 am

Dawn said:

I loved this list and agree w/ every single one of them - many of them made me smile, a few made me laugh out loud. I always come away from reading your posts with a smile on my face and a light heart. I am taking the liberty of re-posting this on my FB wall, dear friend. I think this list deserves more exposure & your blog also deserves more followers! Much love to you for your happy outlook on life.

Namaste’,

Dawn
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# 15 February 2010 at 11:34 am

Janie Haislip said:

I loved reading those 51 small things we can do not only on Valentine’s Day but everyday. Thanks Dawn for re-posting! Janie

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# 15 February 2010 at 2:13 pm

Bill said:

Great post, my wife & I still hold hands whenever we’re out & about!! Hope you enjoyed your V-day.

Hugs,

Bill
Bill´s last blog ..Perfection

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# 15 February 2010 at 7:22 pm

Akanksha said:

I agree! Just thinking of all of those things made me smile!
Akanksha´s last blog ..Missing You..

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# 15 February 2010 at 8:05 pm

Beth Chapman said:

Smiling and trying to decide which ones are my favorites. What a trail of wonderful bread crumbs you have given us. Each one I pick up makes me smile. I keep clicking up to find my favorite and since they are all warm and fuzzy I’ll go with #52 enjoying the imagination and writing I always find here.
Beth Chapman´s last blog ..Saying Yes

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# 16 February 2010 at 5:26 am

Anna said:

Yes I am and will be for along time, lol. Thanks for inspirations. Anna Anna´s last blog ..Electricity In The Lines - The Industrial Sketch

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