Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Being Happy

I truly believe that our happiness is the result of our attitude rather than about the things that happen to us.  It's that whole glass half full, or half empty thing.  Today I choose to be happy.  I've compiled a list of ten things that make me happy today:

1) Got the glass replaced Monday afternoon in the Fit.  Still need to have the tint applied, but that is a nice-to-have thing not a necessity.  The Fit is back in action.
2) I ran yesterday!  2.8 miles with hills and my heel was okay until the very end.  Yay!
3) Son is coming home for Thanksgiving.  He didn't last year, so this was a somewhat unexpected surprise.
4) Son seems to be doing well, albeit very consumed with homework, at school.  He's also now considering double majoring in Cognitive Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering.  Sounds super cool to me.
5) Daughter is making good progress on college admission and scholarship applications.  She is considering a degree in social sciences, possibly Anthropology, Communications, or Advertising.  This also sounds very interesting to me.
6) Seems like the worst of my required overtime at work has passed. Should be back to normal next week.
7) Mitts, our oldest cat, has been on supplements to help with his arthritis for the past several weeks.  I think his activity level is increasing, which suggests that the supplements are working.
8) My Ipad arrived.  I'm still not entirely sure what to do with it, but I discovered a free Euchre game application which I am now hooked on.
9) The running that I did yesterday was with a friend who is new to running.  It's great to be able to encourage new runners.
10)  Husband is working a modified schedule for the next several weeks.  There are some downsides to this, but the best part is that we will have a few Friday's off together.

17 comments:

  1. I love this post

    I asked for a tablet for xmas, then changed my mind, questioned why I really need one

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  2. yeah!!! that's why i do my gratitude journal, it certainly is a mind set

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  3. Exciting stuff all around! I love your positive attitude!

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  4. What a great idea to remind yourself of all the positives in your life!

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  5. Sounds like your going to have a good next few weeks.....

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  6. AH yes, the glass half full thingy! Thanks for the remainder.....

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  7. Yay for a half-full glass and unexpected company at Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

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  8. I love what you wrote! i am finding such wonderful blog posts. We all have so much to offer. I also wanted to share a product i make that runners are loving it is a natural deodorant it really works check it out http://www.mynaturaldeodorant.com

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  9. That's a great list!

    And if Daughter is considering Anthropology, tell her to steer clear of any FL universities! Our gov. recently declared Anthropology a "useless degree" in his attempt to reshape higher-ed funding.

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  10. Great positive attitude!! You are so right, it's about what we make out of it! LOVE talking and running with new runners!! It's so motivating to see them progress and have fun :)

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  11. All sounds good and getting better!

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  12. I love that attitude!

    Communications, as a major, is too broad. I have a com degree. it is just a piece of paper. I would recommend steering her in another direction.

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  13. Nice post Lisa.... happiness is certainly what you make it....

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  14. The basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): It's not what happens to you but how you think about it that determines your feelings! Thanks for the reminder. Nice post!

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  15. Loved the post! Attitude IS everything.

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  16. sounds good to me. I have been trying to look at things positively and be thankful of what I have.
    My glass is more on the half full side than the half empty side these days. :) Love it!

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