Tiny Things
I
believe that life is only worth living for the tiny things, the things so
absolutely miniscule that their very existence seems so absolutely mundane that
they are almost irrelevant in the grand scheme of our lives. If we can find
these tiny things that give us that fleeting moment of instant joy and relief,
then I believe that we can all lead lives that are much more fulfilling, For
myself, it’s a candle on the edge of my desk that I light to do homework- not
the candle itself, but the way the flame danced with the draft caused by an
open window. The small wiggly motion it made like a gelatinous substance that
had been dropped onto the floor, was enough to make me stop and watch in a
moment of complete euphoria before returning to my econ notes. Even more so,
the view from my rearview mirror when driving on the freeway on a rainy day.
The brilliant yellows contrast beautifully against the solemnly dark paint
coats of the cars and even more so against the sky. Or maybe, perhaps, the feeling
of completing my homework, all of my homework, really well, and being able to
sleep knowing that it’s all done. Sometimes I am even afforded ten to fifteen
minutes to spend without anyone in the house- enough to appreciate the ability
to be alone with my thoughts without having to converse or really do anything
at all, and yet short enough to leave me wanting more. Sometimes I find myself
reveling in the way my room brightens at Christmas and I can stay in bed with
movies that I’ve watched hundreds of times- or- the way marshmallows always
seem to float to the back of a mug no matter how hard I try to get them out. The
best thing about little things though is that they never get old or tiring,
they happen so often and yet go so fast that their departure almost occurs
before we have the opportunity to notice that it was ever even there. We forget
about the little things like someone letting us cut ahead of them in line or
something that made us laugh when we were younger. Because they are so
commonplace, we forget they exist. It’s almost funny to think about the
hundreds of tiny things that make us so happy that we take for granted so often
that their presence seems to be irrelevant to our livelihood and yet, if only
we briefly acknowledged these tiny pieces of absolute perfection, we’d be so
much happier. I think life is worth living for the tiny things but only because
the little things remind us that in the vastness of this ever expanding
universe, we too are tiny things.
You had some very relatable elements in your writing, which draw the audience in with an aura of comfortability. Good Job.
ReplyDelete-didi
You make a great point and offer a lot to think about. I would say this is a lot of great advice and a lesson that everyone should learn. Very nice placement of imagery, although I do have a small concern with the very long sentences, I understand there's a lot to be said and the syntax certainly aides in that, but maybe give the reader a slight breath from the mind blowing advice. Otherwise, very sophisticated writing that is greatly appreciated and applauded. Extremely well written work.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is a favorite of mine! In my opinion, the little things are the most important things of life! They can either brighten your day or ruin them. Like if someone looks at you in a mean way or if someone takes a long time to respond to my texts haha, that stuff weighs heavily on my mind. Love your attention to details in your piece about the attention to details!
ReplyDeleteIts great to see people who actually do appreciate the little things so props to you for that alone. I really enjoyed the fact that in each of the little things you dsecribed i could put myself in that spot. I could imagine each thing from the flame to the christmas lights! Well written!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I think about the same things a lot, like the windy-warm feeling and smell of summer nights, for example. Eloquent writing as well, but have a mix between complex and simple sentences. But I honestly really really like this!!
ReplyDeleteReally puts things into perspective and makes you appreciate all of the little things. I'll be sure to look out for more of them. Just like how your story is a great little thing to have read, so thank you for writing such a lovely piece and putting things into perspective.
ReplyDelete- Alyssa Tandoc, Period 4
While I read this, it felt as if I was the one narrating. It also made me realize that I should take more time to recognize and enjoy the amazing, little things, that unfortunately often go unnoticed. Great use of imagery, especially with the candle!
ReplyDelete-Taynara Ebeigbe
i agree, it is very important that we pay more attention to all the things we tend to take for granted. we would all be a bit happier if we took the time to enjoy the simpler aspects of life instead of waiting for some great big occasion to actually feel any emotion. your piece forces us to consider all of our surroundings and ask ourselves what we are ignoring. great job!
ReplyDelete-Kayla Salas
Overall I love the writing the imagery and word choice is beautiful, and I guess I'm going to pay a little more attention to the smallest details that happen everyday.
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of the little things, the details and the elements that you used were simply perfect. Great job!
ReplyDelete- Maite
The ideal you shared in this piece is very comforting and something I can relate too immensely! You used great descriptive words to get your point across and the piece felt almost like a reassurance as a reader. Your view is something we should all try and see especially when people tend to lose sight of the little things and only focus on the "bigger" picture. I loved this piece and it was written in great detail that left me thinking of the small things I should start to appreciate more often.
ReplyDeleteLovely job!
I really loved what you said about little things happening so often, yet never being boring. I never really thought about that before. Good job :)
ReplyDeleteThis piece makes me feel warm inside. I seem to find that as college applications draw nearer as well as the rest of our time in highschool I find myself wondering what moments will still be with me in just a year down the line. I loved this piece.
ReplyDelete-Kamilah McMillon
This is so amazing, it makes me stop to think about the little things that i don't always stop to appreciate. There was a beautiful use of imagery, I especially love when you described how the flame danced.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this piece, because it shows all of us to appreciate the little things in life. It was also written very well, so good job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece! I totally get your point because I feel the same way, I loved how I could see myself in each of the vivid scenarios described. Simply a beautiful way to put things into perspective. Great job! - Aileen Munoz
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Awesome job! You're absolutely right. It's the little things in life that make a difference. :)
ReplyDelete~Gregory Gomez
Awesome absolutely awesome. A truly well well written piece which was extremely relatable for me. The diction which you utilized captivates the reader while the imagery it exhumes allows for great reflection
ReplyDeleteReally makes me stop and think about what the little things really are. Senior year's already going by really fast. I'm sure everyone can definitely relate. Great work as always!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with the fact that the tiny things will have the biggest impact. The piece was also very articulate and at the same time made me feel very nostalgic. Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteI like that the whole narrative explained the quote "Take your time and smell the roses" because personally i find myself running through life trying to make it to the big moments, when really, the little things are better. I love that in the end you compared us humans to the little things in life because it shows that we are only a tiny part of the world, so we should appreciate the other little things, including each other.
ReplyDelete-Chloe Hopkins
I felt very connected to this piece. It posed many aspects that I can easily relate to and enjoy. I felt like I was experience what was being read. I loved your diction because it Brought another level of thought, maturity, and sophistication. I read it twice. My favorite part was chasing the marshmallows as they hid in the back of the mug. So true. Well done!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood use of imagery. I really liked the concept of the story and I think it teaches a very important lesson. Nice job :)
ReplyDelete-Kathlyn Juarez
I enjoyed this piece a lot because it is very relatable. I think many people tend to not notice the little things that cause the tiniest bits of joy, but they are there and without them life would be even more hectic. The way you used imagery was beautiful! I could see the marshmallows and the candle in such a pretty way :)
ReplyDelete-Meghan Ustrell
This was really cute and very well written, while reading your piece I felt a sense of appreciation for the little things in my life that I often disregard. I related to your piece a lot and feel like the "tiny things" in life are what make people happy inside because there not stressful and you don't have think about them there just there for your enjoyment. So overall nice work and I really liked it.
ReplyDelete- Celeste Martinez
Yes life is only worth living for that's so true i loved your story it was very written and so true.
ReplyDeleteAshley L.
I enjoyed your choice of diction. It made everything have a continuous flow and relate to most people.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your choice of diction. It made everything have a continuous flow and relate to most people.
ReplyDeleteTjis was a well written piece that comforts the readers and relaxes them while addressing vivid images was supurb. -Brian Rojas
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, these minute details seem so irrelevant when we look at the big picture, but so meaningful and important when we think in the moment, great detail and imagery and impressive use of academic vocabulary. I really enjoyed it overall!
ReplyDeleteThis piece was very good and well structured the syntax and diction formed the imagery of the poem and allowed for many to relate to the overall theme of appreciating the little things in life sense they make the biggest impacts. It was very understandable and got to the point quickly and presented the overall purpose of what its like to take time to notice the smallest things and the difference it makes in your life when doing so. Great piece! - Jennifer Rodriguez
ReplyDeleteI loved this peice! Probably one of my favorites! I loved the way you captured the 'little things'. I felt like it really pulled the reader in a connected with them. I know I could connect with the little things you mentioned. Great job!
ReplyDelete-karyna Gandara
wow this piece was just marvelous. in an honest perspective, i feel like many, including me, can easily relate to this work because of the "tiny things" we all have in our different worlds. its funny how little items could have such immense influence in our lives; but then again, we are pretty small things too. great work.
ReplyDelete-Jose Zermeno
This piece was very relatable to me. I think that people overlook the little things in life and you beautifully brought that to attention through the use of imagery and it really appealed to the senses. I really liked this :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the concept of your writing not to many people appreciate the little things as much as we should and how great each and every one of those things actually have meaning and that's what you did I also enjoyed the mood throughout the piece -Paige J
ReplyDeleteThe length of the sentences made the piece very elongated and stretched out, instead of cutting straight to the purpose. It does put many of our lives into perspective, which can be agreed upon by all its readers. Until this piece, I've never really given much thought about the topic itself. Great job.
ReplyDeletethis piece is so well written. i liked how it makes you stop and think. it is very relatable
ReplyDeleteThe extravagant imagery, description, language, and relatable concepts definitely drew me into the narrative and supported your statement that the little things in life are the most important. It's an appealing topic and your superior writing skills made it an interesting read!
ReplyDeleteI love how relatable this piece is. Very philosophical and entertaining at the same time. Tiny things is an interesting name, because putting importance on them in turn makes them big things. It's a cycle that never ends, kind of a self fulfilling prophecy. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your piece. Anybody could relate to this. This made me think about what the tiny things in life mean to me and how they were so important. Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! I loved the concept of little things, it made me feel fluttery inside as it took me back to the days before the reatlity train arrived. Really makes one sit and wonder about those minuscule things we always seem to overlook. Nice use of imagery, great job overall!
ReplyDelete-Oyinda Akinnusi
Your imagery in the description of specific tiny things is great! The last sentence is my favorite, and I believe that it leaves the reader questioning the bigger meaning behind the topic, so well done. In my opinion, the piece gets significantly stronger as it progresses, so my advice would be to proofread the beginning. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I find that as time passes by we slowly forget how important it is to enjoy the little things in life. Your piece really reminded me of that.
ReplyDelete-Shaniya Trotter
I loved this piece. It really made me appreciate the small thinks that i overlook on a daily. We all live such busy and crazy lives and we dont usually pay attention to the small things such as a candle or a scent or the way the clouds move or whatever and its good to sometimes stop and take it all in
ReplyDelete- Sean Monsalve
I love this!!! the tittle things in life are very significant because they have a big meaning, i love it.
ReplyDeleteI am also a firm believer in the fact that we don't spend enough time appreciating the little things around us so I absolutely love what you wrote. I really liked how you built this whole list of tiny things that we tend to overlook in our daily lives and then ended with how we as humans, even in all our complexities, are just little things too. It brings a new perspective to how we view our existence in this world.
ReplyDelete- Sam Nugroho
Maddie this was so relate-able. I'm always telling my family that if you can't enjoy the small things if life, what can you enjoy. This was a great eye opener.
ReplyDeleteI believe your writing influenced me by the way you describe the little things that make you happy. Making people smile is something that people should appreciate because it might not mean much for you, but it could make a positive difference on someone else's life. Great job! I love your positive attitude.
ReplyDeleteI like how you built up the suspense and then ended off as it being a dream. Written very well. Nice! -Naeomi Romero
ReplyDeleteI love this piece! You made me realize that we all really need to appreciate the little things in life.
ReplyDeleteThis piece hit really close to home because I myself find myself neglecting the little things in life and how I should really appreciate every little thing going on in my life. -Aylin Veloz
ReplyDeleteI'm very grateful that you brought this issue to light! I can really relate to this, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow this is such a cute and lovely piece, I love the tiny things you used and your imagery was great! Good job girl!
ReplyDeletethis really made me think about the little things in my own life. I love your imagery and word choice throughout, it really added to the overall meaning of this piece.
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job of making this piece relatable and your descriptions were endearing. But the best part about this piece is that you force the reader to reflect on their own lives and the small pleasures that they experience everyday.
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm and inviting atmosphere, I truly felt transported to a land of snug little fuzzy mittens. Also, I wish I was motivated to do my economics notes. Also, I hope you're looking at more than the rear-view mirror when you're on the freeway.
ReplyDeleteVery gucci 10/10
-Christopher Trevino 2k15
So many people overlook the small details that most take for granted... I really like how you emphasized that fact that the little things matter in the fast pass world we live in
ReplyDeleteNice how you hype up common things that people often overlook, way to appreciate the smaller things in life. Good piece!
ReplyDeleteGreat story! I loved this piece. It is well-written, the story is beautiful and it is relatable.
ReplyDelete-Sirikanya
This piece was totally my favorite from this month! It was very relatable and it's very inspiring with the emphasis on the importance of little things!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Not only did your piece carry a rather powerful message, but the imagery and diction created an inspirational work that allowed the reader to truly appreciate the small aspects in life that we often take for granted. From the burning candlelight to the completion of homework, I as the reader felt the very same sense of satisfaction and happiness that you experienced. Now, more than ever I will learn to appreciate the little things in life!
ReplyDelete-Pavia Omolewa
Very great read! I enjoyed it immensely, and it causes us to remember that we are little things! And that life is so short so we must enjoy even the tiniest of things. There were just some punctuation errors that could have made it read smoother, and also cutting it into smaller paragraphs would have been easier on my eyes. But overall, fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutely amazing and tiny things like this piece help to bring back that fleeting moment of peacefulness.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this! It is so true and everyone should be reminded about the little joys in life! The imagery as well was captivating.
ReplyDeleteLove this kind of story. It's really adorable and relatable. I have the same view on life so this story was beautiful to me.
ReplyDelete-Blue Andrade
I really love this. You have a really great imagery. I like it.
ReplyDelete-Anita Kong
Loved this piece, its great because the little things are what are the most important in life but we don't pay much attention to them. Keep up the great work! -Damian Echavarria
ReplyDeleteI really love this piece because it speaks the truth about life that life is all about the little things and that we have to appreciate all the little things in life. Good job and keep up the great work :)
ReplyDeleteI like the great use of imagery in the story like the way you described the flame and the feelings of home work. Great job! -Blake Knight
ReplyDeleteit has a message like always enjoy the little things
ReplyDeleteI do spend time examining and enjoying the little things mostly when it comes to nature or meeting a friend I haven't seen in awhile. The little things all build us along our own path.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very well written piece, expressing how life is truly made up the small things. I was able to relate to the piece, and it brought me satisfaction knowing that people can appreciate all in the world.
ReplyDelete-Anthony Giliberto Jr.
A refreshing change in pace compared to the frantic rush that a majority feel during senior year. Loved the read.
ReplyDeleteI really did imagine myself in that spot your details were amazing. I'm have lost so many little things this piece really got to me. This is my favorite line felt really connected with this story. Your truly talented, the end is my favorite line "the little things remind us that in the vastness of this ever expanding universe, we too are tiny things."
ReplyDeleteI really love this because it's different it kind of reminded me to pay attention to the little things it's funny because I always tried to do the same thing with the marshmallows...I like your writing the best because you focused on something most people really don't and it has and easy feeling it makes your feel comfortable when you read it I like your perspective on life in this poem
ReplyDeleteoutstanding use of vocabulary and your own personal examples. well done, but i feel like the words "ever expanding universe" were out of place. maybe choose different words????
ReplyDeleteAhh Maddie, the cliche phrase, "It's the little things that matter," can be regarded as completely true. Satisfaction is always a reward for indulging in the activities we often view as miniscule; and I too see this when I'm finally able to complete all of my homework for a night. I love the way you connected humanity itself to the "tiny things" in your closing.
ReplyDeleteThe imagery tiny details you had for your piece made it amazing. I loved reading it because I feel the same way, being a senior leaving for college there just some things you realize made so much of a different in your life more than you know. I feel more appreciate than ever for the "tiny things".
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