the little things

today is the best day ever.

why, you may ask, is today a special day? november eighth doesnt seem like a stand-out day by any means. 48 degrees seems like a normal temperature for late fall. so why today of all days? what cosmic event is taking place that shines a light of importance on this particular twenty-four hour period? the answer may suprise you..

today is the best day ever because a 4.5 ounce bag of snyders of hanover chocolate covered pretzels is in my purse.
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i know it doesnt seem like alot, but thats the whole point. lately, ive been so focused on the BIG PICTURE and BIG PROBLEMS and BIG EVENTS that completely overshadow the little things. ive lost the zest for minute details and insignificant joys like waking up with a hot mug of tea or the fact that my feet are currently the cutest boots ever designed or that i live with my best friend in the world. so many people arent able to enjoy these things and here i am taking them for granted.
well sir's and mam's, that ends right now. from now on im making a gratitude list for tiny things and i encourage you to join in.

AMANDA MARGARET COUGHLINS LIST OF ZEST
1. im breathing
2. im warm
3. i listened to billy joel yesterday
4. im going to have a bowl of soup and watch jim gaffigan tonight with my sister
5. im not a member of the lohan family
6. i dont have to eat squash if i dont want to. which i really really dont.
7. my credit card has a picture of a panda on it. cause its my nickname.
8. i have a really cute dog
9. i have leftover hideaway pizza in my fridge.
10. koalas exist

i feel more zesty already..

--amandamargaret