Making the bed is one of my least favorite chores–always has been. But there is nothing quite like climbing into a bed with freshly laundered sheets on it. Hopefully I will sleep easier and have sweeter dreams.
Bonus: I made breakfast for dinner tonight and it turned out really well! It was a late dinner that I honestly didn’t feel like cooking (I had just gotten in from the gym) but it tasted great. Scrambled eggs with salsa, kale, and vegetarian sausage links–all I was missing were some hot biscuits!
Day 26: The fact that this is Day 26 makes me happy. Y’all remember Making the Band, right?!? Well if not, here’s a fun reminder for you:
Day 27: Getting rid of stuff from my past makes me happy. I finally sold the engagement ring my ex-fiance gave me! In case you’re unaware, my engagement was not a great one as my ex-fiance was abusive. I initially held on to the engagement ring as part of legal proceedings with my ex, but those proceedings have been finalized now so I decided to get rid of the ring. And it feels so good to have one less thing that reminds me of that terrible relationship.
Day 28: Dinner with my boyfriend makes me happy. My boyfriend is the best, y’all. I feel like he really gets me, like we’re on the same brainwaves. He’s also vegan, so I’ve been expanding my culinary horizons since we’ve been dating. We made these delicious vegan burgers, and they tasted even better because I was enjoying his company as well. 🙂
Day 29: A good cardio session makes me happy. I did an hour of cardio instead of my usual 30 minutes (before my personal training session) and I felt GOOD. I really worked up a sweat–I practically had to drag myself back to my car I was so tired–but it was totally worth it to ensure I stay fit and healthy.
Day 30: Writing this blog makes me happy. Since I started doing #100HappyDays, I’ve updated my blog more frequently than ever. This makes me extremely happy! I love getting new followers and finding new awesome blogs to follow as a result. I love having a forum to say what I’m thinking and share it publicly. I also love that I can write private posts that no one will ever see just to get things off my chest.
Bonus: Lots of links make me happy! I love linking to other websites from my blog. And this post has three links and an imbedded video, so I am a very happy camper. 🙂
Yesterday was a tough day for me. I was feeling very overwhelmed by some legal issues I’m going through with my ex-fiance. But even with all the stress and struggle, I was happy to have woken up and drawn breath. As the great philosopher Pitbull once surmised, “Every day above ground is a great day.”
Day 25: Black medical professionals make me happy.
This week is the second week of my company’s customer conference, and I’ve been helping out by participating in a simulation lab. Last week I was a “radio show host”, and this week I am a “sick patient” and medical professionals come in and conduct an “office visit” with me (so we can analyze how people use our software). Today, I had a Black nurse practitioner participate and I was so happy to see her! She was so kind and really worked to take care of me and make me feel better, even though it was just a simulation. I have never in my entire life had a Black doctor–much less a Black woman doctor. I would love to receive care from a medical professional who understands my unique issues as a Black woman. We need more Black medical professionals!
Days 19-22: Vacation days make me happy. And before you ask–no, I didn’t go anywhere (unless you count the grocery store). I originally took the days off to attend DragCon 2017 in Los Angeles, but that airline ticket just wasn’t in the budget this year unfortunately. Since I’d already gotten the vacation days approved, I figured I’d use the time to reminisce about my wonderful DragCon 2016 experience and get some adulting done.
And boy, did this gal adult something FIERCE! I completed a ton of personal care appointments I’d been putting off for wayyyyy too long, got all my grocery shopping done, and (with the help of my wonderful boyfriend) took care of some #homeownerproblems. This was definitely a stay-cation, but having Friday and Monday off work made me very happy indeed.
Day 23: Handwritten notes make me happy. My boyfriend’s mom mailed me the sweetest thank you card in appreciation for the dinner I hosted over Easter weekend, and today I come into my office to find this adorable note from my office mate’s family!
I know you’re like, “What kind of Inception shit is that?” 🙂 Further explanation is required, so awwwwwwwww here it goes:
Today I was working at the tech helpdesk for our customer conference. I spoke with quite a few coworkers, and two of them gave me the same compliment: “Every time I see you, you are so happy and energetic. I’ve never seen you have a bad day.”
That definitely put a smile on my face because I have plenty of bad days. I’ve got a number of issues I’m battling right now, but I always try to treat people how I want to be treated. I always attempt to put positivity into the world because I believe you get what you give. Sometimes it’s hard to be upbeat, but I try. And I appreciate that people see the effort.
Day 17: Phone calls with my mommy make me happy. I speak with my mom on the phone a couple of times a week–I literally just got off the phone with her–and every time I hear her voice, I smile. She is so smart and always has the best advice and I love her more than anything in the world! I wish I lived closer so that we could spend more time together face-to-face, but these phone calls keep me happy in between visits.
Day 13: Saturdays make me happy. Long story short, I love the weekend! I enjoy my job (see my last post for reasons why) but there is nothing like sitting around the house doing absolutely nothing.
Day 14: Grilling out makes me happy. My boyfriend and I made Portobello burgers for dinner and they were SO. GOOD! I’ve often missed meat since becoming a vegetarian last August, but these burgers made me forget all about it! Ground chuck who??? All I need are these mushrooms, honey! 🙂
Day 15: Reuniting with colleagues makes me happy. I ran into one of my old analysts during our customer conference and it was so exciting to see her! Her organization was the last one I worked with before I switched to my current role, so I wasn’t able to see them get all the way through the install. I loved getting updates on how things went, the other analysts, and overall just getting to see her again.
Day 16: Small fuzzy animals make me happy. I saw a chipmunk when I was walking to lunch at work. I would have snapped a picture but the little thing scampered away before I could get my phone out. Guess he was heading to lunch too!
The title of this post is one of my company’s slogans: “Do good. Have fun. Work hard. Make money.” I do good every day, teaching people how to use the life-saving software my company provides. I definitely work hard, and make money by doing it. And next week, I get to have fun…by hosting a “radio show” as part of our spring customer conference.
When I say “radio show” I mean “welcome session with logistics about the event presented in the format of a morning radio show.” But we’ve worked really hard on making it seem like a real radio program–we have commercials recorded and everything! Guess that BA in broadcasting I got is finally getting some use–and I don’t even have to wear a Beaver costume like I did for my college internship at the local country station. 🙂
I saw these “promo posters” for the show and they are so cool! I work at the most awesome place ever!
Things are just starting to bloom around here, but not fast enough for my liking. After what felt like a decades-long winter, I need to see some flowers blooming! That’s why I really appreciated the fresh flowers my boyfriend’s dad brought over this weekend when I hosted dinner at my house. Today I saw that a few of the buds have opened and those bursts of color made me so happy! Photo below for your viewing pleasure:
Bright and blooming flowers!
Bonus: My Granny Loma loved fresh flowers, and every time I have some in my home I think of her. She made me–and everyone who knew her–very happy. Check out my tribute to her here.
Four days of happiness comin’ atcha in three…two…ONE:
Day 7: Safe travels make me happy. My parents headed back to Kentucky on this day, so it was bittersweet for me. I was sad to see them go, but happy when I got the text from my mom telling me they made it back safely. I always worry about them when they travel–too many crazy drivers out there for my comfort–so getting the confirmation that their travels were safe put a big smile on my face.
Day 8: Staff Meeting (oddly enough) makes me happy. Most folks wouldn’t say they enjoy attending a staff meeting at work, especially when that meeting is over two hours long. But I enjoy attending the monthly staff meeting at my company. I like learning what’s new with the company and the software and hearing our CEO speak about topics related to the business we do. I also appreciate the monthly grammar tip–who doesn’t want to improve their grammar? 🙂
Day 9: Making dinner with my boyfriend makes me happy. I’ve always been able to throw a recipe together, but wasn’t really someone who enjoyed cooking. That changed after I started cooking with my boyfriend. We make dinners together a few nights a week and it is always more fun cooking with him than when I cook solo. Whether we’re trying something completely new or making an old favorite, we always have a good time. (And the food usually turns out pretty great too! Check out my Instagram for photos of some of the meals we’ve made.)
Day 10: Being appreciated makes me happy. After pinch-hitting for a coworker who was out with a sick kiddo this week, my team lead (TL) told me I was “the reason why we keep the doors open for HIM training.” Apparently this isn’t the only time someone has said that–she said she stole the phrase from another TL who supervised me while my TL was out on maternity leave! In a company of 9,000+ people, it’s easy to fly under the radar. I love helping others and I don’t need to be recognized for it, but knowing that someone notices and appreciates the ways I help out makes me very happy indeed.
