don't worry, be happy

One of my favorite books is 10,000 Things To Be Happy About by Barbara Ann Kipfer. It is basically just a simple list of happy things. I've had this little book for years and years and anytime I need a pick-me-up, I just turn to any page, and begin to read. It never ceases to put a smile on my face, and put things into perspective.

Life is not meant to be overly complicated and chaotic in my opinion, and neither is this book. Self-help books are an interesting concept. They are so profoundly deep in their attempt to pin point why it is that people do and think the things they do, and, offer how we can fix these flaws within ourselves and others. Sometimes I think all we actually need is to be reminded that life is full of little joys around every corner. The busy whirlwind of life fogs our view of these small everyday beauties that too deserve happiness and appreciation just as much as the next. So, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, here is what I am currently happy about, and thankful for:

-fall foliage
-putting my pride on the shelf
-sugar cookies
-belly laughing
-perfect cursive handwriting
-Sunday's
-honesty (even when it hurts)
-puns/a good play on words
-togetherness
-my Nana's Christmas CD
-change & new beginnings
-waking up without an alarm
-pinot noir
-hand-written notes

Find more happy things here: http://thingstobehappyabout.com/