The small things that make me smile here in Burkina:

• Walking down the street and having little kids scream “Cindy!” or “Youmanli!” (my Gulmance name) instead of “La blanche!” or the Gulmancema equivalent, “U bonpienu!”
• Enjoying an ice cold sachet of water in 100+ degree heat (Bottles of water aren't common here. Usually, you'll find water in sealed plastic bags of 500 ml).
• On a similar note, finding that juice boxes are in stock and cold at the local alimentation, or grocery store.
• Sleeping through an entire night, not being woken by donkeys braying, calls to prayer, or the immense heat.
• Rain and overcast days.
• Baby animals! Animals have free reign of the land and wander wherever they please. Baby goats are especially cute and currently very plentiful.
• Having internet access that lasts longer than 5 minutes without losing signal.
• Making babies laugh and smile instead of cry.