Why Am I Writing About Happiness??
Pretty much to remind myself of the fact that if I want to be happy, I can't just sit around and wait for someone else to do it for me. No one can make ME happy but ME! And strangely enough I have had that power all along. I can decide to be miserable or I can decide to be happy. It's that simple. I have decided that I am going to be happy today... and probably tomorrow as well!
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Okay... 6 Desserts To Make Me Happy
1. Really gooey brownies with ice cream2. Rice Pudding made with oodles of whipping cream
3. Really thick chocolate milkshakes (that is just as good as dessert)
4. Hot Sugar Pie with Ice Cream
5. Apple Crisp straight from the oven... with ice cream again.
6. Chocolate Cake with tons of frosting! (from Hersheys)
Okay I know... as a pre-diabetic, I'm not supposed to eat stuff like this, but every once in a while I allow myself one spoonful of my husband's dessert.
6.... I'm adding a new one. I just discovered sugar free ice cream bars! Now you might wonder why that is so unusual. Well, it's January, I'm in Florida and it's okay to eat ice cream when the temps are in the 70s ;) I could get very used to this place! At home it's -15 centigrade. That's cold!!!
7. I love muffins and I can have them if I control the sugar! I'm down to 1/4 cup and while they might take some getting use to at first... I love the other flavors that are suddenly coming through!
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Things That Make Me Happy Today!
It really doesn't take a lot. I'm quite happy with a good strong cup of coffee. Just something soothing about it. And these days, I'm drinking it black. I thought that adding Half and Half, which I tended to prefer over regular milk, was just adding to the build-up in my arteries, which I really didn't need. And oh yes, A nice glass of red wine is also something that I do find very relaxing later in the day.So, what is making me happy today??
I'm going shopping today. Christmas is frighteningly close, but I haven't begun to feel the spirit as of yet. At the moment, I'm trying to get used to living in a new house, a new city and a new country. This is hard!! Hopefully a little shopping can help!
The day is shaping up to be one gorgeous day... going out for a walk. :)
Several friends who have realized the situation that I am in at the moment took time out of their busy schedules to offer me advice. There are some amazing people out there!
Went for a nice long walk all by myself. It was a quiet morning and I had the street all to myself. Very peaceful!
Things To Add To Your Happy List
A Walk on the Beach
There is just something so relaxing about walking more...5 points
A Cup of Coffee
My husband has learned to make an amazing latte us more...4 points
Getting positive comments on my lenses
Ahh the simple things in life :-)4 points
Watching the babies play
Staying out of their way, and watching them discov more...3 points
A Foot Massage
That and a hand massage puts me straight into a bl more...3 points
An Ice Cream Cone
Maple Walnut is my favorite at the moment, but you more...2 points
A Scalp Massage
Nothing relaxes me faster than someone massaging m more...2 points
almond chocolate
the fine taste of candy at the height of the day, more...1 point
Compliment Someone...
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I love to laugh
Ok, you more...0 points
A clean and shiny kitchen sink!
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*Choose Swiss Cheese For Happiness
Happiness... Scenting Your Own Candles
Did you know that unscented candles will pick up whatever scent that is close to them? Pack away a few with some lavender buds and a week or so later... lavender scented candles... for pennies. And yes, candles will make you happy!
The Infamous Treadmill Dance to make you HAPPY!
Chocolate To The Rescue
Need just a wee bit of a treat to get that old blood sugar up a bit. I just broke off ONE SQUARE from a dark chocolate/nut/raisin bar and savored every last bit of it. I feel better already!
Deciding Whether To Be Happy Today
If you have been following my so called life lol, you will know that I have been pretty much living with my dentist, periodontist, endodontist for the past couple of months. In a couple of weeks, it all comes to an end. I will have the last procedure done! My Root Canals will be history. And for that I am happy.Have you entered anything in your Gratitude Journal yet today?? It's been gathering dust?? Actually I was just reading that you should try to write down the 25 most important things in your life if that is the case. Sort of reminds you of what has been going on in your life in the past few months that you can be grateful for!.
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Happiness is Puttering In the Garden
It is thought that puttering in the garden is a great way to relax...... but it doesn't work for me...
... so if it doesn't work for you either and you've been wondering what on earth is wrong with you... NOTHING AT ALL. Some things are not going to work for all people. The trick is to find what works for you and then do it... a lot!
What you find relaxing is all that counts. Actually, I do find thumbing through a gardening magazine relaxing. I wonder if that counts??
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Where To Look For Happiness
Well, you can stop looking right now, because if you are hoping to find it in a box, on your next holiday, right around the corner, you won't find it. And so many of us make that mistake. We go looking for it SOMEWHERE ELSE. And you are never going to find it because...Happiness is already inside of you! It's as easy as thinking happy thoughts. It might seem too simple, but try it this afternoon. Head outside, breathe in the fresh air, listen to the birds chirping and I can guarantee that you will come back into the house feeling happier than when you went out!
Bass Lake Birdhouse
Happiness... It's this simple!
Be Nice To Yourself Day
Not sure what I'm going to do today! It's 7:30 on a Saturday morning and I'm the first one awake. I just might head down to breakfast. I'm kind of in the mood for pancakes!
Over and out ;) and sweet dreams. I have indeed been good to myself today.
You Are in Charge
Christmas is not very far away and things might not be working out as you planned, but remember, you are in charge. Plan something special for today and concentrate on that. I'm thinking that I just might bundle up and go for a nice long walk today. Good thoughts today... all day long!
Stuff That's Just Plain Free
- Freeloader alert: Free breakfast at Ikea today-Sunday
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- FREE BOOKS: The library isn't your only source of free reading material. Snag some secondhand tomes gratis at The Book Thing in Waverly. FREE STUFF: Trying ...
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Happy Lenses
Do you have a lens that makes people happy in some way? If you are such a person, feel free to add your lens to the list. Finding happiness is a lot more important than we give it credit.
Happiness 101
Pretty much to remind myself of the fact that just more...3 points
Five Steps To Happy Hummers
I hope this knowledge will provide a more happines more...3 points
Comfort Food that's actually Healthy
There are two types of food that I know of that ar more...2 points
Spiritual Jokes And Stories
The Funniest Spirituality Ever1 point
Yoga info & jokes
Information on hatha yoga and the other classic ty more...1 point
A Walk in the Woods Headquarters
A Walk in the WoodsWhether connecting with my chil more...1 point
Ten minute meditation
When you can't drop everything and take a walk in more...1 point
How To Be Content With What You Have
I'm going to do my best to find you one new little more...1 point
Menopause: You Need Some Laughter!
Laughter is the best medicine, especially during m more...1 point
Feel Fantastic!
What you focus on will become reality. To truly re more...1 point
Defeating the Negative
This lense is for everybody who wants help to defe more...1 point
The Daily Grind -- Everyday Living
This page is about everyday life because I believe more...1 point
Happy Quotes and Defining Happiness
Famous quotes about happiness and being happy are more...1 point
Are You Fighting Menopause Depression?
For a woman going through menopause, depression ma more...1 point
Laughter - the Best Medicine
If you must find a habit to get hooked on, make su more...0 points
Share HOPE everywhere you go
Even when the sky is the darkest, there is light. more...0 points
Who Is Brian Vaszily?
Brian Vaszily (pronounced 'vay zlee'), the founder more...0 points
Beat the Blues
How do you beat the blues? There are some simple t more...0 points
Happy Healing with Smiling Soles
Slip into these Comfy Cozy Shoes and you'll be Smi more...0 points
How to really be happy!
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My Senior Dog Bailey
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What You Need To Be Happy
Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think.
Dale Carnegie
*IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU THINK... a very hard concept to get your head around, but life would be a lot more enjoyable if we could put it into play.
5 Things You Need to Be Happy
1. Have a few good friends. Actually the more you have, the happier you will be.2. Do something that you enjoy. That sometime means making a list to refer to. I have about 123 things on my list to choose from. On any given day, one of them is going to appeal to me.
3. Learn something new each day.
4. Have a place in your house that is soothing.
5. Spend some time on your hobbies. Work shouldn't take up all of your day. This can be a tough one. I know this from experience.
Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out
Go and Sit in the Park
Take a little time and go and sit in a park. Now listen to all of the children laughing. I read somewhere that kids laugh about ten times more often in a day than adults do. That means that we used to laugh more often. We suddenly get serious in our old age?? I think that I'm going to try to laugh at least once an hour. Surely, I should be able to laugh that many times during a day. How about you? How many times did you laugh today??Photo Credit: Amazon
Feeling Stressed??
The Coca Cola Happiness Factory
Coca-Cola Happiness Factory
This TV commercial takes you on a journey through a Coca-Cola vending machine into a fantasy land full of wondrous characters and spectacular landscapes, known as the Coca-Cola Happiness Factory. Get rewards inspired by Coca-Cola TV commercials at MyCokeRewards.com.
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Finding Patience
I have always had a hard time with patience and the book that I am reading at the moment Tibetan Meditation: Practical Teachings And Step-by-step Exercises on How to Live in Harmony, Peace, And Happiness (Meditation)Patience... I don't have any. I want things right now. I hate to wait. The same thing goes for my work. I want to see results. I especially liked this quote... "Without patience life is like tilling a field with no horse to pull the plow - the furrows are shallow and crooked, and the work is hard and frustrating."
It's obviously time to start learning patience.
That Muffin Recipe I Promised
1 cup bran
*Place both together in a bowl and leave bran to soak up the milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
handful of chopped walnuts
*stir all to combine
Pour bran mixture into dry mixture and then add
1/3 cup of oil
1 egg
¼ cup brown sugar NOT PACKED
½ tsp vanilla
Stir all until batter is smooth. I don't like to bite into a lump of baking soda so I stir the mixture big time. Batter is NOT lumpy.
Spray/butter or use baking cups and fill 12 muffin wells until you run out of batter. Bake in a relatively hot oven (375 degrees) for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn out onto a cooling rack.
Another 5 Things to Be Happy About
- * I have my Mom visiting for an entire week and I'm enjoying it big time. She has sooo many stories to share.
* I slept well last night. I have been suffering from insomnia and an aching back for some time now. If it's not one, it's the other. Last night, I turned on the electric blanket and drifted off to sleep. It was heavenly.
* We have found the coolest stuff to decorate the house. Maybe putting the house up for sale has it's perks after all. Have you ever noticed that keeping a house clean and tidy is so much easier if there is a place for everything. That's turning out to be the case.
* My son is coming for a visit in a couple of weeks. Doesn't matter how old they get, your kids will always be your babies.
* I'm going to curl up with a coffee and read another chapter of the book I'm working my way through.
* I'm looking forward to lunch. It's going to be soup and a toasted tomato sandwich. I just love toasted tomato sandwiches with pepper.
See... you can have lots of little things that will make you happy. You don't have to wait for something major to happen.!!
On Today's To-Do List
If it's warm enough (and I'm getting really tired of saying that), take a book outside and read. There is nothing more relaxing. A really simple way to let the rest of the world go by while you lose yourself in another world.Photo Credit: Amazon.com
Where to Start
The first step is to find out what you love - and don't be practical about it. The second step is to start doing what you love immediately, in any small way possible.
Barbara Sher
Think About It
Many of us did not learn to be responsible when we were growing up and we find as adults, we don't know how to lead balanced and meaningful lives.
Tibetan Meditation (Book I'm Reading)
On Today's To-Do List
Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
H. Jackson Brown Jr.
What will be your small pleasure today??
Making Me Happy Today
I love the scent of freshly laundered sheets and my laundry is all done for the day, fresh sheets and pillowcases on all the beds and tonight I'm going to curl up with a novel and then drift off to sleep. I just might add a glass of red wine to the list and really make it something to look forward to. Okay, maybe some chocolate too. I'm on a roll! Today's Funny
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans are suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you. - Rita Mae Brown
Did that put a grin on your face??
My Happy Door Is Open For Business :)
You have opened your Happy Door right? It's the door that lets all the good stuff into your day. I've written about it before on this lens if you are scratching your head. Go and take a look. :)
Another Happy Quote
"There are home you run from and homes you run to."
Laura Cunningham
*I'm hoping that I have made a home that my kids will always want to run to, regardless of how old they are.
:)
It's Tuesday and I'm Happy
1. It was my birthday yesterday and even though I'm a year older, I don't feel it! I think that I've stopped aging. ;)2. We have another house showing this afternoon... maybe today is the day. Have to be optomistic. :)
3. I'm having pizza for lunch.
4. I had a couple of spoonfuls of a Dairy Queen Blizzard yesterday. Doesn't get much better than that.
5. I'm going to put my feet up for a half hour this afternoon and read for the sheer pleasure of it. :)
6. I have one more... just spotted a book that I must have... Relaxing into Your Being
Have You Opened Your Happiness Door Today?
Cookies for Santa
Amazon Spotlight - 365 Simple Pleasures
365 Simple Pleasures
Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 11/27/2009)![]()
I just opened the book to July 21st. For that day, the simple pleasure is to participate in a Seed Spitting Contest in your own back yard. Have to admit... I've never done that!
New YouTube vids
Lucy, Lucy, Lucy
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Think of 5
*So be on the watchout for your annoying subconscious who wants to do nothing more than ruin stuff for us.
Did You Know
Not Having a Good Day
I need to do some big time relaxing today... to get my head back to where it needs to be. It would be really nice to be happy EVERY DAY, but yes, I do have my bad days too.
But I'm not going to let it get the best of me. I'm going to put my Ipod on and take a nice long walk. The sun is shining, the snow is melting and that's what I should be holding on to. Not the fears of what is coming next.
One of my other lenses (Staging Your House and Getting It Sold) talks all about what we are going through at the moment. In one way, I'm excited at the possibility of moving to another country and another part of me is scared silly.
Think About It
Life: It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between!
It's that in between part that we have to make the most of. Time to go exploring this afternoon lol... remember doing that as a kid??
Best Friends
Give her a call :)
Just a Reminder
About Making Decisions
My Picks for Today
What If THIS Happened
So, today, we are going to day dream a positive WHAT IF%u2026 *What would it be like if (fill in the blank with something awesome) happened today? Now sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy your day dream.
Start Your Own Journal of Thanks
There are going to be days when it is harder than other days, but that is exactly the time when you want to sit down with a cup of tea, sit by the window and simply relax and watch what is going on right in front of you. Before very long, what you need to be thankful for will suddenly be right in front of your eyes.
Forget All Of Your Troubles
If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.
Unknown
Lol... I know from experience
Your project for today
I'm exhausted but quite happy considering just how much I'm aching at the moment lol...
Wednesday's 5 Things To Be Happy About
2. I spent an hour yesterday whipping up a batch of muffins that are incredibly low in sugar and I sort of cut back on the oil too. Didn't seem to make a big difference so I'm penciling that into the recipe. (Recipe coming next)
3. I'm going shopping today. It's my people watching and latte day.
4. I have been paying close attention to my posture lately and I have noticed a marked difference in my back aches. Imagination or can bad posture cause that much pain?
5. It has been a long miserable winter and I've been cooped up way too long. I'm going to bundle up and go for a walk around the block.
Another Reason to Smile
Happiness is a Nice Smelling Room
*And yes, fragrance can lift the spirits!
Today's 5 Things To Be Happy About Today
- I baked muffins with just 1/4 cup of sugar... will provide recipe in the near future.
Have tonight's TV schedule all ready planned. Yes, occasionally there is something good to watch
I re-arranged my office today and the room looks twice as big.
I nearly have 10,000 steps clocked on pedometer. By bed, I shall be over... it's the rule. ;)
I read a few pages on meditation today. I can usually read more, but it was a hectic day today!
Today's Happiness Quote
Okay, hand up... I'm guilty. I am scared to death to think of the future because all I see are the potential problems. Had a long chat with darling daughter today and we turned the "problem" around. Instead of the house taking months and months to sell, it's going to go within a week and we are going to have bidding war. We are going to receive more than the asking price. Yes, that's what I'm going to keep telling myself. I've been reading lately that you attract whatever is on your mind. I'm going to start concentrating on what I want lol...
Altering Books
I'm altering books which is really quite naughty. I was taught never to fold a page, mark in a book or in any way deface it, but I stopped by DIMacdonalds lens of book altering and I was hooked. It's suddenly my little secret and I'm having the time of my life. Okay, I haven't cut up a book yet, but I am decorating some of the pages with water color pencils I know, I know I'm still a newbie at this so I'm going one step at a time. Part of me is still feeling incredibly guilty for doing it.Altered Books
http://www.squidoo.com/altered-books
A Little Stocking Stuffer For You
As I find really cool stuff, I will post it here. There's nothing quite like something absolutely free to create a little happiness. Hey, every little bit helps.Rimmel Jelly Gloss
Happy Holidays
And if there isn't one handy at the time of year that you are reading this... make one up!
BE HAPPY!
Today's Reminder
What are you doing for fun today?? Most of us spend way too much time working. Each day do at least one thing for fun!
Something To Think About
Helen Keller
A Happiness Quote For a Saturday Afternoon
Robert R. Updegraff
New YouTube vids
Evolution of Dance
The funniest 6 minutes you will ever see! Remember how many of these you have done! Follow @ http://www.twitter.com/judsonlaipply Check my book out at http://www.mightaswelldance.com http://www.theevolutionofdance.com - for more info including song list!
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Amazon Spotlight
Happiness Now
Happiness Now!: Timeless Wisdom for Feeling Good FAST
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/27/2009)![]()
Loved this book so much, I went out and bought the CD set as well. Robert's even on Twitter... be sure to check him out. This man knows everything about being happy!
Here's my favorite link:
New Featured Lenses
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How To Be Content With What You Have
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I'm going to do my best to find you one new little way to bring contentment into your life every single day... Everyone needs help every once in a while. ;) Here's to taking baby steps as we explore How To Be Content With What You Have Oka...
Elmer's All Multipurpose White Glue
Elmer's All Multipurpose White Glue, 7 5/8 oz. (E379)
Amazon Price: $1.72 (as of 11/27/2009)![]()
You really can't be too happy if you have a splinter in your finger... right? Well, I have a little trick to share. Squeeze out a little glue over the area containing the splinter and allow the glue to dry. Once it has completely dried, simply peel off the glue and the splinter comes out like magic.
Feeling a little happier now lol??
There Will Be Days...
Even though I work on "staying happy" on a regular basis, there will be days when life throws something at you that is going to be hard to handle. That's when you turn to your friends for help! With a move to another country looming on the horizon, I'm doing just that!! And it's helping!

Mom and the Kids on Mother's Day
Any Happiness to Share??
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- Winter52 Winter52 Aug 26, 2009 @ 9:18 am | in reply to ShopperGirl3
- So sorry for your loss. Glad something on this lens helped a bit :)
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- ShopperGirl3 ShopperGirl3 Aug 18, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
- Thank you, I needed this lens now that my beloved Michael has moved on.
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- jerilynkaram jerilynkaram Aug 14, 2009 @ 5:09 pm
- Really cool lens idea. I love it! I'm on this boat with you. My new blog is all about choosing happiness, particularly at work! If you have time: www.theresponsibilityproject.blogspot.com. If not, that's cool too :). Be well!
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- WendyKrick WendyKrick Jul 2, 2009 @ 11:40 am
- Loved it so much I lensrolled from my "Smiles are Contagous" Lens. Good Stuff here! :)
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- clemency clemency Jun 27, 2009 @ 3:15 am
- Hot chocolate with cream works for me! Lovely lens, thank you.
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The Happy Company Head Trip Therapeutic Massager
The Happy Company Head Trip Therapeutic Massager
Amazon Price: $6.72 (as of 11/27/2009)![]()
You have noooooo idea! If you get a chance to try it out... go for it.
Just Sit Back and Enjoy
Happiness
http://www.selfimprovementsguide.com Happiness Top 20 most famous happy quotes and happiness quotations. Get 16 free self improvement and selfhelp guides with inspirational quotes, affirmations, happiness, meditation, relaxation, positive, manifestation, motivational quotes, the secret to happiness
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L'Occitane Bougie Parfumee, Fleurs de Censier (Scented Candle, Cherry Blossom), 3.5-Ounce Glass Jar
L'Occitane Bougie Parfumee, Fleurs de Censier (Scented Candle, Cherry Blossom), 3.5-Ounce Glass Jar
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Not only is it gorgeous to look at, it's going to smelll heavenly!
Living... Happy :)
- Being Happy: Secrets of Happy People
- One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.
Rita Mae Brown
That might be true, but you also have to stop continuously thinking about the future. My best piece of advice is to live every day as it comes and enjoy it! I think that's the key. I recently spent a week in Chicago with my husband and daughter on a business trip and I spent every single moment... IN THE MOMENT. I loved every minute of it!
On Your Not To Do List
Don't exercise to the point that you are hurting big time. I decided to get into weights and I obviously used muscles are are not happy!




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