We all know the tired phrase “it’s the little things in life.” From the first sip of coffee in the morning to hearing a new song you just fell in love with, the “little things” in life are endless in their possibilities.
The day’s negativity can be easier to find for most so we are constantly in a desperate search for the next small thing to spark joy and alleviate the aches and pains of life.
I have found my next little thing, and I want to share that with you all in hope that it too will bring you random happiness during an otherwise joy-deprived pandemic. It brings a constant ridiculous smile to my face; it’s… my new tiny waffle maker.
I got it at Target for a whopping ten dollars, and I have proceeded to make far too many miniature Eggo-like waffles and force them on my roommate, my boyfriend, myself and any other passerby that will take them.
If I’m being honest, I don’t even like waffles that much unless they’re covered in fruit and whipped cream (not syrup, don’t come near my waffles with syrup). I’ll eat one, maybe two, now that my waffle maker makes one single mini solo waffle and call it a good morning. The first morning I had my little red bundle of joy I made more than ten. Then I put the left-over batter in the fridge for a “to be continued” series of columns explaining, in excruciating detail, the new waffle recipes I discover. Sneak-peak and spoiler alert, the next waffle adventure will be including mini dark chocolate chips and cubed strawberries. Keep an eye out.
Moral of the story… I have a cute little waffle maker that has made my days more positive than not.
So, I guess it’s not so hard to find these “little things,” after all. We can find them in one another or in a chance encounter. We can find what matters in the “little things” like our partner’s smile, a great day in a Zoom class or the sweater weather that is rolling in stronger every day. Or, if you’re like me, you can find these “little things” in your freezer because you made to many tiny waffles, and now you had to freeze them like some frigid poser Eggo’s. At least I know where some “little things” are whenever I need them.