Playing the same level on Mario Bros over and over, but gaining more lives in the process because for every time you die, you get 3 or 4 1-Ups.

Leftovers for lunch that are just as good–if not better–than they were last night for dinner. (Polenta for the win!)

Feeling accomplished after making yourself go run (even though you really, really didn’t want to).

Choosing to go out for an impromptu dinner with some of your best friends instead of adhering to The Meal Plan.

Picking up your first paycheck.