Happiness Project Toolbox

Well, there's another corkscrew curve in my life...hang on the ride gets interesting once again.

Seven 7th grade girls at a sleep over. . . what giggles and glee. They are an amazing mix of child/woman! Incredible.

And the snake came back, he couldn't stay away, he was curled up hibernating till I found him on Sunday! Back to 2 of everything -- cats, dogs, humans, snakes!

It is time to remember that so many things in life are like butterflies -- chase them and they run away; sit quietly and they will perch upon your shoulder. . .

Must find time to write everyday - -

Time to tend my own garden -- the place where happiness is best grown. . .

Michael J. Fox describes parenting as like putting a quarter in a jukebox and nudging it but letting your child figure out what music she will play. Yes, that is it. Most definitely.

Kidlet has a slight cold -- and it's opening night. So I parked her in bed to rest for her play tonight. Crossing all my digits she is good to go and has a great night. . .

Snow today - - cold but at least sunny. Yet another day I wonder why on earth I live in this part of the world during the winter.

A day where I continue to remind myself that 'bad' and 'out of sorts' days are only temporary glitches in my life. Breath in, Breath Out, Move On -- Jimmy Buffett is RIGHT.

New family addition -- a cute little corn/king snake cross. Gee -- that's one phobia that I've managed to completely erase...she's so CUTE.

Beautiful, sunny day -- walked at lunch. Can't seem to stop YAWNING...oh well, probably just a case of persistent 'winter'...this too shall pass.

Never settle for an 'almost okay' relationship -- and if you do please do NOT have a child. Things rarely get better -- but they can get worse so try to start from a place of EXCELLENT. (thoughts at work)

So, Max is at the vet getting neutered. . . he'll be so much happier and hopefully will stop marking everything in the house. Kid has said if he marks anything else of hers, she is going to 'mark' his bed. . . LOL!

Remember all things happen for a reason. Nothing is random and remaining open to what our life is teaching us is how we become WHO we really are. I am committed to staying awake and being present for it all.

One of those days when I must remind myself that working for the People means dealing with politically motivated demigods who aspire to godness. Bless them, love them, forgive them. . . ah, that is better....

Ah yes, forgive those who judge and pray for their happiness. They probably won't change, but YOU will feel better and more at peace.

Late morning - kid, keys, roads; peace at work

Saturday . . . laundry. . . cleaning. . . time to throw out the detritis of the past year. . . chinooking. . . .

First competition between 'parent-time' and 'friend-time' - Shady's birthday party. Leave it to Dad. . .