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Elyssa's avatar

Right now the sun is in my eyes, blinding me, but I can't be bothered to move because it kind of feels like a spotlight and I know it will leave soon, anyway. So I'm just enjoying it as I listen to music I've heard a thousand times before and read your wise words. I imagine just the act of making a list like this would be enough to feel the joy of all 50 at once.

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Soman Chainani's avatar

Spring sun is its own 50 pieces!

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NeverTrueLove's avatar

There something ironic about a donkey seemingly being born from an immaculate conception. I'm glad to see you happy Soman and flourishing out in the world . I wish you nothing but the best

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Janelle's avatar

Here are some things that make me happy:

- The club I'm part of at my university.

- Going to the gym with my friends every week.

- Being involved in a play at my university.

- Having university assignments that are creative rather than academic (although I am currently struggling to come up with the next stories I should write for my writing classes)

- Listening to the Pod Meets World podcast while watching the episode of Boy Meets World that they are talking about before listening to that podcast episode (I'm a couple years behind but I LOVE it)

- Thinking about the fact that I'm going to be taking a theatre course at a renowned theatre festival this summer that is being taught by one of my favourite profs.

I mentioned that I'm struggling to think of story ideas for 2 of my classes. For one class I need to write a proposal for a horror novel and for another I need to write a short story. And advice on how to develop ideas?

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Soman Chainani's avatar

I’m betting you feel even happier after writing that down….

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chiya's avatar

the best 50 things ever given to me exept 50 dollars.🤣😂😂

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Jeni's avatar

We actually have three car washes. 😂 One day we will have to meet up with Aunt Debbie and eat Mexican and explore all of the little mom and pop shops around. Has he taken you out to "Amish Country" yet?

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Soman Chainani's avatar

Oh he needs to take me back this spring so it makes my next list!! And where is this mysterious 3rd car wash…

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chiya's avatar

great things come in life miracles.

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Samyukta Neeraj's avatar

Omg the rights are coming back? You know what I’ve always dreamed of writing as fan fiction? A School for Good and Evil musical!!!

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NeverTrueLove's avatar

Are you gonna sell the puppies?

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Mara's avatar

Pieces of joy for me include my birthday and receiving a new coat after the one I had since I was eight was falling apart, and getting a purple comforter and sheets after only having one red one.

I got a cake from my work and I'll make pancakes with my mom today.

I am trying to be more productive today and complete more work in more time. I also get to make a schedule, so that's fun.

i also get to plan an event for my weekly class so that's cool too!

Also, your new book seems really exciting! I can tell you have a lot of inspiration for this one XD

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Soman Chainani's avatar

Pancakes make any list 😊

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Michael Blank's avatar

I’ll name 2:

1. When my 1year old laughs at the most mundane things, like when I put a small plastic cup on my head.

2. When I get a paycheck:)lol

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Soman Chainani's avatar

Haha this list is very you

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NeverTrueLove's avatar

I'm only on season one of the white lotus but when does the horniness begin and would you maybe write a journal talking about how that show handles discussions like colonism, privileged classes and more

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Soman Chainani's avatar

There is so much to be said about this show. It has a lot going on subconsciously.

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Sarah Allen's avatar

My sister is currently on a religious mission in Latvia, and I definitely have to tell her about Jelena! That's awesome! Also the roaring patriarchal bull thing made me chuckle.

Right now, one of the things that's making me happy is the Mummy Joe "Kid Vampire" silly animations on YouTube. Honestly I think they're brilliant.

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Soman Chainani's avatar

I’m looking these up tonight!

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Sage Phoenix's avatar

your story about Lady and the picture of one of her little big Burmese puppies = 4 x the joy

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Isabella's avatar

I've been reading your writing since I was 10 years old, and at 21, I really appreciate reading your insights on this blog in addition to the fiction writing. It's quite inspiring and also joyful that I have been able to read your writing for 11 years. Also, your 50th piece of joy is something I relate to - my city deems it "false spring."

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Melissa de la Cruz's avatar

Your substack is one of my 50 pieces of joy!

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Lizzzzz's avatar

Would there ever be a second sge movie??? Charlize did a fabulous job as Lady Lesso!!!

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Ginnie Kirsch's avatar

Thank you for this perfectly timed piece

I think tonight I will go out and howl at the ever growing moon

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