Late night drives. Finding a five dollar bill in your pocket. Fuzzy socks. Hot chocolate. The feeling of a worn out pair of shoes. “Love Letter to the Little Things” is a column that dedicates a space to appreciating small, seemingly silly things that remind you life can be good. And we’ve been running it for a year!
To celebrate the column’s year anniversary, we asked students to share the little things they love, and what makes them meaningful. So, here are their answers!
Dear Little things,
You brighten our days, reminding us that joy can be found in many places.
And for that, we’re writing you this love letter.
“[The movie] When Harry Met Sally”- Tatum Choi, ‘24
“I love seeing animal footprints in fresh snow, because it reminds me of their little lives and the stories they have to tell.” -Greta Ziegert, ‘26
“STARS.” – Mallorie Solem, ‘24
“Music. It’s relaxing, it’s just nice.”- Denis Balanco, ‘25
“My girlfriend…well, she is small”-Jesse Holtschnider, ‘24
“[In-class] work days. Both for [getting a] break and to have time to get work done because I don’t have time outside of school most of the time. Favorite thing, right there.” -Amber Humphreys, ‘25
“Baked goods. They’re tasty.”- Alex Pierce, ‘24
“My friends and my boyfriend because without them I don’t know [who] I would be.” -Daisy Cardenas, ‘25
“Paper clips. I think they are adorable; I see a paperclip on the ground and it makes me smile. They’re so cute.”- Elise Williams, ‘24
“Weightlifting. It gets me pumped up with adrenaline and endorphins; makes me feel good.” – Carson Lively-McBride, ‘25
“I like it when the sun comes out for a little bit when it’s been cloudy.” – Clara Harrop, ‘24
“Listening to music. It helps calm me down, it relaxes me.” – Noble Paw, ‘26
“When you go to class and you get to watch a movie..finding out that you’re getting to watch a movie.” – Henry Hedberg, ‘24
“My cat, Prince. I love him.” – Neo Laudisio, ‘24
“Snowboarding, because it’s relaxing and you feel free. You can do whatever you want.” -Demitri Weigand, ‘24
“One little thing that I love is myself. I’ve experienced a lot of hate and rumors about me from people who I thought were mature and supportive. I’m proud that I haven’t let that get me down and I still continue to be me despite what others say and think. I think we all should love ourselves a little more and change for ourselves and not for others.” – Arwen Heggestad, ‘25
“Probably seeing my friends everyday, because it helps me stay in a good mood and always keeps me happy.” -Maxwell Spear, ‘24
“Playing [an instrument]. It gives you a break from reality, and a way to express yourself, I guess.” – Joella Anderson, ‘25
To read the past editions of this column, click here.
