The little things are what have become abundantly clear to me to be the most enjoyable moments in life. It was recently explained to me by someone who likes a particular poet named Charles Bukowski. Big enjoyable things like a trip to Hawaii or skiing down the French Alps are few and far between, even for those who can afford them. The really good things in life are the almost mundane things that bring us pleasure on a regular basis. For me, one of these moments is when I walk into the office at NMK, sit down at my computer and check my email first thing in the morning without interruption. Once I have done this, I feel this sense of relief and relaxation. I can only guess that it comes from the knowledge of what the rest of the day is going to bring.
The little things are like when you get a “Good job” from the boss or “You look nice” from somebody you are seeing. They are not things that you think are big at the moment. Like a low score on the S.A.T.’s for example. It may seem like a really big deal at the moment. But do you really think people go through the rest of their lives thinking “Man, if I had scored 25 points lower my life would have sucked?” No way. It’s the little things, like when an attractive girl or boy smiles at you as you walk through the mall. Even when a stranger opens the door for you or when you’re running late and someone lets you into traffic. Or simply knowing that you have to go to school/work 5 days a week for 7 or 8 hours and being okay with that. I would not want to be the guy who was constantly seeking something else and struggling with what may seem to be the mundane. Because for me, these are the things that put the jelly in my PB&J.