#ReasonsWhyISmile

So I came up with this idea for a blog post when I came across the hashtag a while back. I love the whole idea behind it! Not only is it talking about what makes you happy, it's positive! So many hashtags and trends are negative & only bring you down, but this one does the exact opposite & I like that alot! 

I have been really trying to be more positive lately! Between online classes, my college classes starting in January, my courses at school, extracurriculars, friends, family, & church, my life is pretty busy & stressful so it's easy for me to fall into the trap of negativity! So, I've been looking for ways to remind myself to stay positive & happy!

So, here's a list of some of the things that make me smile! 

Ps. There may be some other anon's in here too ;p 

#ReasonsWhyISmile Well, frankly, I have an AMAZING God! Words cannot describe how amazing He is, mostly because my human brain can't even comprehend His glory!! 

#ReasonsWhyISmile My sins are forgiven!! I get to wake up everyday to new mercies! Through all of my failures, I am still loved the same.

#ReasonsWhyISmile God's love. It's everlasting. It's uncontainable. It's on fire! It's for me. It's for you. It's for all of us. The creator of the universe loves me & you!!! Whaaaaat? How awesome is that?!

#ReasonsWhyISmile I'm awake, I'm alive, I'm healthy! I get to live another day on this beautiful earth! #blessed

#ReasonsWhyISmile God fulfills all of my needs, so there's no need for me to worry about anything!!

#ReasonsWhyISmile I have the best family in the world. No matter how

much we fight, I know that they'll always have my back. We always say "I love you" too, which is something I take for granted a lot. I'm so thankful to have a family that not only says it, but shows it, too.

#ReasonsWhyISmile my sweet nephew makes me smile daily. :)

#ReasonsWhyISmile even hundreds of miles away, my sister is still one of my best friends & I can go to her with literally anything.

#ReasonsWhyISmile my mom. She's the strongest woman I know, & even when she's struggling, she helps others. She constantly is sacrificing her time, efforts, & money for me & I'm so thankful for that. I pray that one day not only will i become a strong woman like her, but that I can also repay all of the favors & love one day.

#ReasonsWhyISmile my brother. Oh my gosh, we fight constantly but all in all, I know he's always there for me & will always protect me & stand up for me.

#ReasonsWhyISmile um my best friends ovbi. They're the best, & I literally don't know what I'd do without them. 

#ReasonsWhyISmile I am apart of an amazing organization at my school, & I'm so thankful for that! I can literally go in feeling horrible one day & someone will say or do something to make me feel better. We truly are a family, & I love my Student Government family!

#ReasonsWhyISmile I have a bright future thanks to Jesus!!

#ReasonsWhyISmile God will always make a way. 

#ReasonsWhyISmile Jesus gives me new joy every morning!!!

#ReasonsWhyISmile everyday I get a little bit stronger, & grow more in Christ.

#ReasonsWhyISmile even on my worst days God still shows me that He cares!

#ReasonsWhyISmile everyday that passes means I'm one day closer to meeting my future husband. <3

#ReasonsWhyISmile Starbucks. Let's be real here, it's amazingly delicious.

#ReasonsWhyISmile my best friends are so hilarious & stupid (in a good way lol) that I can't help but smile!

#ReasonsWhyISmile Zaxbys. Chick-Fil-A. Cupcakes. The color pink. Friday night games with my friends. Chocolate. Coral, teal, & chevron. The beach. Makeup. Jewelry. Sweaters. Boots. Toms. Music. Pitch Perfect. Owls. Gliiiiiiittttterrrrr. Curly hair. Warm fuzzy blankets. Twitter. Insta. Twix. Boston terriers. Heels. Dresses. Jeans. Surprises. Diamonds. Bible study dates. Starbucks again.

(To name a few of my favorite things... Only a few of course ;p)

#ReasonsWhyISmile you guys of course!! All of my amazing followers put a smile on my face every single day. I love y'all :) 

#ReasonsWhyISmile ugly Christmas sweaters. I don't know why but I love them you guys. 

#ReasonsWhyISmile macaroni & cheese. Like yes please.

#ReasonsWhyISmile Christian pick up lines.... They just make me smile ok!  

#ReasonsWhyISmile songs. I associate songs with memories, so every time I hear certain songs, I think of the memories I've had & the person I have memories with... And I can't help but smile. :) 

#ReasonsWhyISmile I'm so blessed. I know I don't appreciate this life as much as I should, but I really am thankful. Thank you, Lord, for this amazing life & the amazing people in it! 

And now onto some of @NotPerfGirl97's reasons to smile. :)

#ReasonsWhyISmile One Direction are complete goofballs & never fail to make me laugh XD

#ReasonsWhyISmile because I have awesome friends & can turn my frown upside down :p

#ReasonsWhyISmile When I think about the beautiful and awesome future God has planned out for me. With my husband and children, in particular. I know he's going to do amazing things because he's an awesome God. 

#ReasonsWhyISmile I'm weird so when I reflect on my actions, I'm just like "I'm an idiot" but I humor myself!

#ReasonsWhyISmile Jesus loves me despite my many screw ups, He's always there for me which is extremely comforting and He always forgives me when I make mistakes. (Which are plentiful)

So, that's 5 of her biggest reasons to smile! And one of my biggest reasons to smile is because of @NotPerfGirl97, so: 

My #ReasonWhyISmile is because of you, Car. You just understand me, & you have since day one! I'm so thankful that God placed you in my life last year! You can make me laugh when I feel like crying, & you are one of the only people that understand my obsession with beauty products & pinterest, & therefore I applaud you. :p All in all, I'm so blessed to have a best friend like you, & I couldnt imagine not having you in my life. I love you gorgeous! 

Now, @MissionaryWmn has some reasons why she smiles: 

#ReasonsWhyISmile I have the opportunity to go to school everyday and further my future. 

#ReasonsWhyISmile Christmas lights are up and Christ is being praised this Holiday Season. I'll work on the rest!

#ReasonsWhyISmile the Christmas tree is up, which means the smell of evergreen trees emanate throughout the house!

#ReasonsWhyISmile my puppy is laying beside me and has fluffy fur and gives me warmth and something to laugh about! 

#ReasonsWhyISmile God is planning out my future perfectly at this very moment. He's knows exactly what is going to happen in my future because He has already been there. That alone is reason enough to smile all the time.

Anddddd of course I have a reason why I smile that reflects off of you, lovely! So, my #ReasonWhyISmile is you! You have been my bestfriend for almost 3 years now, how crazy is that? We become so close that year that you transferred schools, & I'm so thankful that God brought you to my school! He knew that I'd need you so much over the future! You have always been the best friend to me, & youre always there to offer Godly advice & steer me in the right direction when I need it! So, thank you times a million! I love you, beautiful! 

And here's @ASweetGuy1's reasons to smile:

#ReasonsWhyISmile How Great God is & what He has blessed me with.

#ReasonsWhyISmile I have family & friends who love me.

#ReasonsWhyISmile I am tested everyday by God, which Strengthens my faith.

#ReasonsWhyISmile Ive been forgiven of all my sins.

#ReasonsWhyISmile Im alive.

And obviously I have a #ReasonWhyISmile that is because of you! We have always kinda known each other, since about middle school or even a little before,  but we have gotten so close over the past few months. I'm so thankful to have you in my life, & I'm so thankful that I have an awesome friend like you to vent to, talk about God with, & just be crazy with. So, thank you for becoming one of my bestfriends & for always encouraging me! You're the Bestest! 

So, there are a bunch of our reasons to smile! I just wanted to thank all of y'all for reading this, & for always supporting me! I know it sounds cheesy & cliche, but y'all really are one of my biggest reasons to smile! Y'all are literally so sweet to me & always make me feel loved. It's crazy how people that you've never even met can be your biggest cheerleaders. So thank you all from the very bottom of my heart, & from the top & both sides too ;p 

By the way, y'all tweet me some of your biggest reasons to smile with the hashtag "#ReasonsWhyISmile" & @ me :) I'd love to hear them & retweet them! :) 

Have a blessed rest of your week loves! 

-Love always, @InfiniteFaith7 xoxo