a Happy lunch: strawberries aren't just for shortcake!
“Happiness is always a choice. You can’t wait for circumstances to get better.
You have to create your own good fortune. So look for ways to be happy every day.”
- Joel Osteen
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Today .. I’m happy I got up early again to do my 8 minute weights routine. 4 – count ‘em – 4 days in a row! Oh how I wanted to hit the snooze button and sniggle back in .. but I didn’t!
Today .. I’m happy that a cool front moved in and pushed away the 90F+ temps … back into the 70s we go. Yes!
Today .. I’m happy that, at the movies last night, even though the boy and I ordered popcorn with real butter, I ate some but didn’t eat it all .. yes! (truth be told, after a week eating only real (non packaged) fresh foods … I couldn’t take the salt. Me! Me lover-of-salty-foods…hmm do I detect a shift?)
Today .. I’m happy that, in spite of the salt at the movies, my clothes are a little bit looser … yes!
Today .. I’m happy that hubbs is due home from a trip. He’ll happily enjoy whatever supper I prepare and then watch his Tigers baseball while I read, blog or water my flowers … but I’ll be happy because he’s near.
Today .. I’m happy because the kid has 2 days left of school .. and then he’s a Senior! How did that happen?
Today .. I’m happy.
What are you happy about today?
Today I am happy that I am reading your blog. It is a positive way to start the day.
awww … well that makes me smile! Thank you for visiting .. and for your sweet comment
MJ
I choose to be happy today! Regardless of all the negative things going on in my life, I know they are a blessing in disguise. Ironic that I read this just after I finished writing a very similar statement on an on-line dating website. Joel Osteen is full of positive thoughts. : )
I am happy you enjoyed this .. thanks! MJ
This morning I’m happy to be reading my “go-to” subscriptions.
I’m happy that daughter #1 had two good interviews. Today she hears if she gets called back…prayers, please.
Happiness…one day at a time.
Indeed .. one day at a time. Bests to your daughter .. If it’s meant to be .. it will be. Cheers! MJ
Woo-hoo…she was called backi!!!
awesome!
… MJ
I second Le Roy’s sentiment!
What a happy post today! Hope WE get some cooler temps soon- it was almost 100 here yesterday.
And I know what you mean about being happy when hubby is near – even though you’re doing different things!
(( always happy when Hubbs is home .. even when we’re not together! )) I loved your post today about 69 years – wow – and so deserving of fresh pressed.
Celebrating what’s GOOD in the world,
MJ
Today I am happy because I have another day in my grasp. Today I am happy because I have wonderful posts to read within my blogosphere subscriptions. Today I am happy about Google’s home page. Seriously, the Les Paul guitar is happiness! ~ Lenore
Loving the Les Paul/Google homepage .. sweet!! Cheers Lenore .. MJ
MJ,
OMGoodness…for Dianna, Happiness is being FP’d again!
I just saw that — wonderful
Cheers! MJ
I am happy that fierce storms did not turn into something more last night but boy am I tired today from staying up just in case sirens went off. (I am a deep sleeper)
Understand .. and I am the opposite .. a very light sleeper who hears it ALL .. ugh!! Cheers MJ
Today I am happy for iced white mochas, spring skirts, and good friends
Great list, Jaclyn. It’s skirt weather = whoo hoo says the hubbs!
MJ
you pushed the 90+ temps on us…near 100 today. melting….
but still preferable to cold and snow.
If you can figure out a way to bottle a substance the helps us ignore the snooze button and get out of bed to exercise, put me down for a case.
stay near the fan/ac and be sure to hydrate properly, Coop!! I haven’t figured out that way yet .. but … I’m going one day at a time……… Cheers! MJ
That salad looks really yummy!!! :0) Good luck on the exercising. I have started up again, cause I refuse to go a pant size higher. But the laziness wins sometimes…but this week…I have no let it. :0)
Yay on you! That salad is divine: fresh veggies + chicken + strawberries + balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Da bomb! Cheers MJ
What a great post. It left me with a smile on my face. Today I am happy because I got to meet an author who was awesome! And I’m also happy because I have one day left of work until a week’s vacation! Thanks for reminding me about the good parts of the day.
Oh .. 1 day till a week’s vacation? That is a sweet, sweet day
. Enjoy … MJ
Today I’m happy because I’m going to see my best friend who is due to have her second baby boy any minute and I am so excited for her I could burst. And I am happy to be working toward my best life with encouragement from positive “virtual” friends like you!
Enjoy your friend & that sweet new baby …. and thanks for popping in, MJ
I’m happy it’s Friday and that I’ve decided to buy a mini trampoline to keep fit.
How fun!! Please write about it ..
MJ
So much good stuff! I’m happy that you’re happy! And I’m jealous of your cooler temps!!!
Sometimes I find it’s just good to take a look back and count what’s good … and the cooler temps today are one of the things I’m counting! 65F ooh ahh … MJ
I agree with you, happiness is a choice. Not always easy. I also think it becomes a habit, if we practice it. So many small things bring a smile to my face. The little things are really important, and worth celebrating. Thank you for the encouragement to recognize the good things in life!
Sheila
It’s not always easy, I know that, but when I take a step back, I am usually able to see more good than not and that’s what keeps me going … Cheers! MJ
I like this! Today, I am happy because all of my kids are home… and some extra ones too!
How fun!! Enjoy the kids & the commotion
Cheers, MJ
i’m happy today because my 1-year-old daughter walked up to me and gave me a big wet kiss, a hug, and a pat on the back…just because she wanted to
Aww and who wouldn’t love that? Wonderful!! Cheers, MJ
Today, I’m happy that I got my cauliflower plants into the garden.
Today, I’m happy that we set up a new porch swing on our deck.
Today, I’m happy that the kids haven’t fought all day…
Wendy
Great list, Wendy!
I have never grown cauliflower .. how fun
Cheers! MJ
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