100 Awesome Moments
1. When you wake up before your alarm and realize you can sleep for 15 more minutes
2. Finding out your college class has been canceled
3. When a restaurant accidentally gives you extra food
4. Waking up and remembering you don't have anything important planned for the day
5. Hearing yourself being called grandma (or grandpa) for the first time [Credit: Sheryl Davis from facebook]
6. Putting on clothes straight from the dryer
7. Arriving at the traffic light just as it turns green
8. Cleaning your room and finding something you thought you'd lost
9. When strangers tell you you're talented, attractive, or smart
10. When your pet is excited to see you
11. When someone asks you to dance
12. Sweetening coffee with your favorite creamer [Credit: Stuart Taylor from facebook]
13. Wearing your favorite well-fitting pair of jeans
14. When someone gets really excited about the gift you gave them
15. Hearing a random, awesome song on Pandora (http://www.pandora.com/)
16. When a person hugs you and doesn't want to let go.
17. Being able to buy manufactured soap, so you don't have to make your own with animal fat (too messy) [Credit: Brandon Bevan from facebook]
18. Lying on a warm beach and listening to the ocean.
19. Getting a decent grade on a test you thought you'd failed
20. Being chosen first for a team
21. "Toe Jam." [Credit: Ben Underwood from facebook]
22. Finding out someone you admire likes the same things as you do
23. Hearing children playing in your neighborhood
24. First kisses
25. Hearing rain begin to fall
26. Receiving a hand-written letter in the mail
27. Acting like a complete idiot, but not caring because you're home alone
28. Being reminded of toys and TV shows from your childhood
29. Having a movie marathon with your friends
30. Getting a good deal on an item from your favorite store
31. Realizing you have a 3 day weekend coming up
32. Getting your haircut and others saying you look great
33. Finishing a to-do list
34. When your paycheck ends up being more than you thought
35. Dancing the night away (at a dance or in your bedroom)
36. Paying off all your debt
37. Finally seeing an entire movie that you'd only seen parts of
38. Realizing your broken heart has mended
39. Singing along with a great band at a concert/show
40. Smiling at a stranger and making him or her smile back
41. When someone appreciates your talent: music, writing, art, etc.
42. Discovering an unknown band online
42. Falling into bed after a long day
43. Having a good hair day
44. Hearing someone say that they love you
45. Enjoying the aroma on the coffee aisle
46. Finishing a book and then staring off into space
47. Being hired for your first job
48. Quietly watching a beautiful sunrise or sunset
49. Climbing or hiking up a mountain and enjoying the view from the top
50. Texting (or chatting online with) a friend who is right next to you
51. Finally getting your leg, foot, or arm to wake up after it's been asleep for awhile
52. Meeting your favorite celebrity
53. Spending a whole day in a coffee shop or book store
54. When you and your friends are the only ones in the movie theater
55. Memorizing your favorite film and quoting it on a regular basis
56. Wearing pajamas all day
57. Making a tent with sheets and blankets (with toddler laughter) [Credit: Lauren Bissell Tonge from facebook]
58. Finding money in a pair of pants
59. Having someone play with your hair
60. Feeling grateful for God's love: "Thankful for the grace of God, seeing fit to call me a son of his, through faith in Christ Jesus, who saw fit to die for me despite the fact that it was people just like me, that hung him on that cross." [Credit: Larry Wood from facebook]
61. Laughing until you cry and then laughing some more
62. Winning a board game
63. Pulling off an epic practical joke
64. Digging out the first scoop from a new tub of ice cream [Credit: @itsadreamyworld from twitter]
65. Overcoming a fear
66. Looking at cute pictures drawn by kids
67. Dancing down the street because the music in your earphones sounds so good [Credit: @beingbecka from twitter]
68. Late night online chats with your friends
69. Finding your favorite show online for free (http://www.hulu.com/)
70. When you successfully glide through wrapping paper with scissors [Credit: @SmartieSzczesny from twitter]
71. Receiving money and gift cards on your birthday or at Christmas
72. When you try cooking a new recipe and everyone loves it
73. Waking up to sunshine when it's been raining for days [Credit: @beingbecka from twitter]
74. When someone randomly says that they miss you
75. Looking at old yearbooks and laughing at everyone's outdated clothes and hairstyles
76. Remembering the crazy dream you had the night before
77. Welcoming a new baby into the family.
78. The anticipation of a road trip
79. Noticing Easter eggs in a movie
80. Seeing the first few flakes of snow fall to the ground
81. Recognizing that you are falling in love with someone
82. Getting out next season's clothes as the weather changes
83. Getting finished with your work, chores, or homework early
84. Warming up in front of a fire on a cold day
85. When the Internet begins working again after its been down for awhile
86. Getting a part in a play, gaining a spot on a team, or becoming a member of an exclusive club
87. When someone offers to make coffee (or another beverage) for you
88. "Hearing that one song that perfectly sums up how you feel at that moment." [Credit: Jennifer Deen from facebook]
89. Staying up so late that you're ridiculously hyper
90. Having a catchy tune that you like stuck in your head all day
91. Eating lots of chocolate (or other candy) and not feeling guilty
92. Feeling better after reading an inspirational or encouraging quote
93. Getting a raise/promotion when you least expected it
94. Seeing, hearing, or smelling something that reminds you of a loved one or of a precious memory
95. A beautiful rainbow after a storm
96. Playing and hanging out with your sister (or brother) and spending time with your whole family [Credit: Annabelle Paige from facebook]
97. Making it on time for a flight after running through the airport
98. Kissing, dancing, or singing in the rain
99. Getting most of the questions correct on a game show
100. Letting go and living in the moment
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Comments
AUTHORSandy Frost: I'm glad you can relate to most of them. :) Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I realize that I've interacted with almost 40 moments out of 100 given here atleast once in my life and there was a feeling of joy and pleasure everytime when I dealt with those moments. :)
Very interesting hub, thanks for sharing..
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Jesshubpages: That's very true! Thanks for reading. :)
Ebower- Your lists reminds me of a wonderful passage of Scripture. It says, "In everything give thanks."
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Phil Plasma: I think it took a few days. I did have a little help from my 'Internet friends' as you can see. That's definitely up there on my personal list as well. Thanks for your comment. :)
Wow that is quite the list. I can only imagine how long it must have taken to come up with 100 items.
Falling into bed after a long day comes close to the top of my list as my days have been rather long lately.
Voted up!
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That Grrl: Thanks for voting this up! Yes, that's the problem with life; it truly is a never ending to-do list.
Voted up. I almost never get back to sleep once I'm awake. I have a hard time getting to sleep cause I think about things I need to do. When I wake up the list starts again.
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Cyndi10: Thanks! Toe jam is on the list, because one of my friends suggested it and I just went with it. lol Yes, I was scared the first time I drived to and within Atlanta by myself. I'm glad you enjoyed this. :)
These were great! I have one question, Why is toe jam on the list. And losing a fear is great. I finally driving on the highway nightmare they call 285 here in Atlanta has finally stopped intimidating me and it feels great to ignore those crazy driving trucks and the people who obviously think they are on the autoban going over 80 miles an hour! Enjoyed these.
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ytsenoh: That's very true! We have to be grateful for every little blessing; life is more joyful that way. Thanks for reading. :)
Ebower, thanks for the reminder! We have to habitually keep things in perspective. When you hear about your neighbor's problems, then you're gently reminded you have no problems at all. Good hub. Thank you much.
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Becky Katz: That's a good one! Thanks for commenting and sharing my hub. :)
Getting a wet, sloppy kiss from your 1 year old grandson.
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gogogo: So true! Thanks. :)
MelChi: I'm glad this brightened up your day. Thanks for reading!
f: Yes, my friend did very well on number 60. I agree; we should be grateful for every little blessing. Thank you!
V. good! I particularly liked the part about enjoying God's love in view of His Son having died at the Cross.
It's all a question of counting our many, many blessings.
Voted up.
What a great hub! There are so many things on here that you just don't realize at the time how good it actually is. Brought a smile to my face after a not-so-nice day at the office. Thanks! :)
Thanks, I enjoyed reading your hub, it is the little things that light up a day
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