If You Smile, Then That Should Set The Tone

Happiness is abundant right now, and for that I'm grateful.

Along with happiness, the holidays bring on quite a bit of angst. I truly wish I didn't have organize a rotation. People keep telling me to be thankful, and I am, but it is also a curse to have more than one family event to attend.

It's stressful, inevitably you will consume way more food than is necessary X 2, and there is the feeling that you must split your time directly in half.

Oh, woe is me, product of a broken home. Okay, that's my rant. I'm over it now.

I'm really thankful for yesterday: quality time makes me pleased.

Today, it's rather obvious that I'm extremely thankful for family. They really do make me happy.

Just in case I don't make it out alive tomorrow...I'm happy about black Friday shopping!

All My Lovin'

The Beatles make me very happy.






I took this on my mobile because my camera had died for the day. It was a fun day.

Less Is More

Overzealous writers that overuse said bookisms really get on my nerves.

Good writers that write clearly, poignantly, without the need of superfluity are the kind that make me happy.

I have a whole mess of books that I plan to read over break. I'm pumped.

These are up on my list for the break:

Sunday Mornings

Yesterday I was happy because I got to be lazy and do some laundry. It was nice to slow down for a minute.

Today I am happy that I'm going to church to spend some time with Jesus.

Fancy a cuppa tea?

Well, I'm already on my second this morning and longing to be in London.

Sigh.

London makes me happy...so does tea.

Your Electric Feel

The Electro Lounge makes me happy. Yeah.

No Laughing Matter

Strangely, this makes me happy.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=10739424&ch=4226714&src=news

In The Waiting Line

Today I am really happy that I have caffeine. Otherwise, my lids would be closed. Mmmhmmm.




Bailey was such a cute lil monster. Well, she still is.

I'm Hot Just Like An Oven

Well, I have been on hiatus, but I have been thinking of things that make me happy in my non-computer state.


Friday, November 15th

We went out for my bday and lots of my OKC friends came out and celebrated. It was tremendous fun, and I appreciate all of them. That def made me happy.

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Saturday, November 16th

I got my nose pierced! Six long years I've waited. :-)

Sunday, November 17th

I got to hang out with a special boy, and that always makes me happy. Then I drove home and watched True Blood with the gang...I'm so addicted to that show. Love it!

Basically, things are good right now. I've finally learned to balance this crazy amount of work. I always get it done, and I'm finally relatively stress free.

Thanks, God. Couldn't have done it without you.

Oh That Clever Boy

Dave makes me happy.

And my fave.

Happiness is a Warm Gun

Life makes me happy.

Love Is All Around Us

Yes, cheesy.

Yes, from my fave movie of all time.

But it's oh so true.

I am happy today for all the people who made my b-day special.

I am a girl who gets pleasure out of the small things in life: a homemade birthday cake, a handwritten poem, a bottle of wine picked especially for me, an inside joke that only two people understand, or just an effort to make my day a little better.

Luckily, I got all of those yesterday. I'm pretty blessed, and I truly appreciate anyone and everyone who took a second to think about me, send me a message, or come and see me.

Thanks, my lovvis.

Bahahaha!

This makes me happy!



And it's my birthday, and that makes me happy too.

Old Floozy

Haha. This makes me happy!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081110/ap_on_re_us/wwii_photo

Floor Napping

One thing that I've always loved about weenie dogs is that they follow the sun. That's pretty much their life. Although I poke fun at Bailey sometimes, I think it's only because I secretly wish my days consisted of napping, napping, and napping in the sun.

I'm sure I'd get sick of it after a day or so, but today it made me happy to chase the sun and nap with Bailey.

It's the small things...

like mixing your own nail polish.

And having a crush.

And cuddling with your weenie dog.

Ahh. Saturdays are nice.

Charlie and Harry Make Me Happy

sooooooooo cute!

I am thinking it's a sign that the freckles in our eyes are mirror images, and when we kiss they're perfectly aligned.

It makes me happy to kiss someone that I like. :-)

Yes we can!

Well, I have a plethora of things to be happy about today!

First, I woke up more relieved about the state of our country than I have in months.

Second, it's raining. Yeah, so good.

Third, I have a special visitor that's coming tonight. That makes me happy.

Just in case you were buried in a whole, fell down and broke your hip, or "insert other lame excuse here" to miss all the glory of election day, here are John McCain's gracious concession speech and President-elect Obama's humbling words.

Enjoy!

I Feel Patriotic

In preparation for this election, I began to remember what it was like the first time I voted for president. I was in college, still trying to rebel against my parents, and stuck in a predominantly red state.

I remember telling my friends I would vote for Bush (because that's what they were doing), not realizing what that meant. When I got my ballot and stepped behind the curtain, I remember feeling the first bit of clarity, filling in the arrow for John Carey, and just then beginning to understand myself a little bit better. Not that John Carey himself brought clarity to my life, but it was the beginning of me understanding the importance of decision making. From then it's only been uphill.

As I made my way to vote for the president of our United States for my second time ever, I felt proud to be an American. In a time of such political and economical unrest, I think that's a pretty important thing to evoke in people right now.

When I got there, everyone in line was cheerful and hopeful. It was a wonderful feeling to see Americans from all walks of life come together for a common goal. Every person in that room was concerned enough about our country to get out of bed, dress themselves, stand in line, and cast a vote for a person they don't really know.

Having hope makes me happy.

Yes, that's me hiding my Obama button. I might be flogged in the hall if it were showing. :-)

Chica-cherry Cola

So, funny story.

I was hanging out with my bro yesterday afternoon with he, his gf, and his best friend. We began to talk and reminisce about old times, and John (my brother's bestie), told me that he and my brother used to sneak in my room when I wasn't home and listen to Savage Garden.

I don't know why, but I thought this was the funniest/cutest thing ever. They could have just asked, and I would have let them borrow it. I also thought it was cute that this admission came many years later.

Anyway, one of those precious stories from the past.

Well, I've missed a few days here, but that doesn't mean that I've run out of things to be thankful for. :-)

November 1st, 2008
First dates make me happy. Even though I was entirely nervous...it was completely worth it.

November 2nd, 2008
Being home with my dad and having dinner like old times makes me happy.

Today...

Amazing weekends make me happy! Colds do NOT make me happy, which I'm afraid I have not evaded. Boo coworkers and their germ spreading.