Things that make me smile, today...

 Some days are easier to handle than others. 

Lately, I've had a few things that have tried to chip away at my sparkle.

Dampen it.

Life can hit you a bit sideways at times,

and in those moments I have to find little ways to bring my sparkle out.

It really doesn't take too much to make me smile.

In fact, my favorite things are so simple,

yet make a profound impact in my mood.

So here are a few of my smile sparklers!

Sparkle in unique locations

Comics in the newspaper

Baby Anything. Puppies, kittens, ponies, (otter) whatever it is, they are adorable and make me insta-smile.
Not setting my alarm clock.  Nothing says good morning like the sun rays slowly welcoming you to the day.

Two words...yoga. pants.

Fluffy bunnies-seriously.

First sip of coffee

Strutting like you're wearing sassy pants,

and Somecards.

 

A girl and her dog...her most trusted friend.

A tongue hanging out of an animals mouth and any adorable animal in sweaters. 

How cute are these mini's?!

And last but certainly not least, this little girl. 

She's so excited!!

Despicable Me-It's so Fluffy

Oh man, I almost forgot this one!

I definitely feel better now.

Immediate Spirit Boosters

There are some days that just need a little boost.  I find that teaching teenagers in May, when we only have 11 days left is, well, challenging.  They have one foot out the door and are dreaming of carefree days of summer, while I curriculum to cover for the end the year. To help myself stay sane, I have found a few quick and easy ways to boost spirits.

5.  The Happiest Facts To Make You Smile 

Yep...that worked.

4.  Sad Cat Diary
Yeah...I'm not sure why this makes me chuckle so much, but cats are funny.

3.  Tiny Beyonce and the Pink Ball
-I feel pure joy while watching this sweet little pup.

2.  Double Trouble - Simon's Cat
Nothing changes my frown to a smile like Simon's Cat, especially this video.

Trust me, this video can really change a mood.  I played it yesterday to one of my 8th grade classes.  Normally, they are "too cool" to enjoy silly animal videos, but this one made them laugh out loud!  Nothing bring a smile faster than the antics of a kitten.

1.  Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown
Okay...yes.  I think that I've posted this before, but it's such a mood booster for me that I HAD to post it again.  Heck, if you can hold it together better than Kristen Bell meeting a sloth, than you're doing fantastically.

Now don't you feel better?

I hope so!

Man, what did I do before YouTube?

I guess that's why I read the comics everyday growing up.
Smiling and laughter is really the best booster.