little things.

why

does society aim to make us feel 

1. ashamed
2. mediocre
3. like a disappointment

when we fail to meet ridiculous unattainable standards?
i caught myself putting myself down this week because: i might not get all a's. 
all. freaking. a's.
guys.
i have two jobs, it's my first semester ever of college, i'm trying to figure out life.
who isn't?

i'm not necessarily saying i'll be proud if i get a b or a c...
but freaking i will own that grade.
because guess what.
it's okay to mess up. to not perform perfectly every time.
it's okay to have too much on your plate.
it's okay if someone is better  than you.
it's okay.

it's okay. it's okay. it. is. okay. 

don't ever feel ashamed of your best; even if someone else's best is better.
i understand better than anyone else that: not being perfect can cause severe anxiety...but, trust me. 
i'm right on this one.

anyway!

moving on to my next stray thought.

little things.
not that i'm looking for any little reason to reference one direction...
(that would be silly)
but.
i do love their lyric:

it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things

how lovely is that?

don't the little things in life, make like great? i feel like they just add a necessary sparkle that keeps life interesting.

for example:

• the mexicano(s) selling tamales in the walmart parking lot.
• spending an extra couple of dollars on a random extra christmas gift for someone.
• craving a cake and then making one.
• the smell of books. <3
• chocolate. brownies. pudding.
• impromptu lunch dates with momma.
• song/tv/book/movie quotes and references.
• shoes. moccasins. boots.
• when someone wearing great cologne walks past you.
• quirks.
• unexpected compliments.
• free samples at costco.
• the adorable baby staring at you while you shop.
• random, synchronized sarcasm.
• meaningful discussions.
• that are not about the weather.
• par exemple: talking about favorite books, tv show plots.
• effortless social comfort is hard to come by when you're a kailey.

• picking up on under the breath comments that people didn't expect you to hear.
• writing blog posts, of course. 
• great minds think alike.
• sleeping with 5 blankets because it's cold, and you can.
• when your dog shoves his head in front of your book while you are trying to read, simply because: he loves you.
• unnecessary smiles. received and given.
• the lights on christmas trees.
• handwritten letters.
• discovering beauty in what others would deem imperfect. 

i could go on, and on and on.
i dare you:

look for the little things.

make a list.

or perhaps;

be. the. little. things.

guys. 11 days until christmassssss.

joy to the world.

hallelujah!

presents!

stay warm, my dears. 

<3