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Friday, February 14, 2014

100 Days of Happiness Days 21-30

At the start of this year one of my good friends post this challenge on her Facebook page. She was also kind enough to specifically dare me and a few of her other friends to do this 100 happy days.

I thought about it, thought about it, and thought about it, and after about a week, I was like I can do this. However, I really don't like posting things on Facebook that much. Sure, I like to tell people about new blog posts but for the most part I mostly post about 2-3 times a week. 100 days in a row is just too much.

So I've turned it into a post series.

Why? Why not? I'm a blogger right?

Here are the simple rules straight form the site http://www.100happydays.com/ "How? Plain simple! every day submit a picture of what made you happy! It can be anything from a meet-up with a friend to a very tasty cake in the nearby coffee place, from a feeling of being at home after a hard day to a favor you did to a stranger."

2/2/2014 Sunday
Post Secret
I love reading the post cards and the stories. It makes me want to send one but cannot figure out what to put on one. Even if I did, I could never tell. =)

2/3/2014 Monday

Robe
This was a Christmas presents. It is soft, fuzzy, and has been amazing to have during the winter. It is a new favorite.

2/4/2014 Tuesday
 Nerf guns
They make for fun for lazy days, great for entertainment at parties and just over all good times. Who owes these and are not happy.
2/5/2014 Wednesday

  Clean Sink
Well mostly. It is a clear indication that I can relax and not feel like I am suppose to be doing something. Else. Plus, if there was any smell left over form dinner it was now down the drain. Awesome.
2/6/2014 Thursday

Lotion
This was also a gift. It makes me happy because right now it is at work. So it keeps my hands from cracking open during these cold, cold days.
2/7/2014 Friday
Goggles
The pink ones broke so I needed new ones. They make me happy because I can see under water while I am training and working on swimming longer and further. This is great news because then I don't ram my head into the wall. That hurts.

2/8/2014 Saturday

Games
Who doesn't love games? These games are great for all people too! I don't win most of them but that doesn't keep me from playing!
2/9/2014 Sunday

Visitors!
These good people came to have dinner, talk about life, and just hang out.
2/10/2014 Monday

Middle Finger
It makes me happy because I forget about it and how using it, not while driving and in joking way can be fun. It's like sticking out your tongue to someone. It just kind makes you feel like a happy 13 year old.
2/11/2014 Tuesday
Cheese Sticks!
These are the best snacks ever! They are great before and after runs and sports. They make my belly full and give me energy without adding too many calories or fillers. I love these things!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

100 Days of Happiness Days 11-20

At the start of this year one of my good friends post this challenge on her Facebook page. She was also kind enough to specifically dare me and a few of her other friends to do this 100 happy days.

I thought about it, thought about it, and thought about it, and after about a week, I was like I can do this. However, I really don't like posting things on Facebook that much. Sure, I like to tell people about new blog posts but for the most part I mostly post about 2-3 times a week. 100 days in a row is just too much.

So I've turned it into a post series.

Why? Why not? I'm a blogger right?

Here are the simple rules straight form the site http://www.100happydays.com/ "How? Plain simple! every day submit a picture of what made you happy! It can be anything from a meet-up with a friend to a very tasty cake in the nearby coffee place, from a feeling of being at home after a hard day to a favor you did to a stranger."

1/23/2014 Thursday

Outback Parties

I had the pleasure of hosting this one. We use to have a Christmas type party, a Valentines Day Party and one year a Halloween party. In other words about 2 times a year everyone would dress up and just go hang out and talk and chill with each other. There would be food, people, a cash bar, and people not wearing uniforms. They would be the talk a month before and AFTER the party. I think it is one of the reason people were so much nicer to each other. They realized they were people too. Anyway, they were always  a blast and this past one went pretty well that we might be doing it agian.

1/24/2014 Friday


Tiger Pipe Cleaner
New Dude make this when we had our first craft night. He made it for me to bring to work. I get to look at it's cute face daily and it usually makes me smile and keeps me positive.

1/25/2014 Saturday

Stuffed Animals

Now I know I am "an adult" however, not only do I still snuggle with these guys, especially when New Dude isn't home, but I just love them. They are old, beat up, missing eyes, have holes, all of them are probably a few shades lighter than what they once were, but they are amazing. I think of them and smile. I hug them and smile. They make me happy to the core.

1/26/2014 Sunday
Greenway
Our city has a system of Greenways. (I am borrowing their logo, also the link above sends you to their map.)  They are larger paved paths that go in and around the city. They are fantastic because they offer miles of running,walking, or biking with no worries, or mostly no worries about being hit by cars. Other bikers and people, maybe, but cars not normally. They offer some greenery in the city scape and I really enjoy them. Even though I've done a lot of the same parts before, it is still enjoyable.

1/27/2014 Monday
You're right! This is the picture form the post Skinny Bitchces
Running
This has become one of my ultimate stress relievers. It clears my head, it unburdens my soul, it lets all my worries calm back down. It is good for my body and bad for my knees. It reminds me that I can set goals and accomplish them too, just one step at a time. Running makes me very, very, happy.