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60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days

Reading this article helps you remember that the small things can make a big difference and a positive attitude goes a long way!

~ Complain Less, Do More ~

"Everyday might not be a good day, but
there is something good in each day!"

Random Thought for the Day

You never know which doors may open,

unless you try! ~ ME

Secret Obsessions

Okay, they may not be obsessions but here are a few things that I just love! I LOVE coffee mugs/travel mugs/water bottles/cups! 

Example my newest addition on the right:

This blue lovely cup comes with an attached lid and straw... I seem to have an obsession for straws as well! The pink one on the the left is my trusty water bottle that I keep filled for school! Tip for consuming more water - add a packet of Splenda to it! I love the hint of sweetness in my water that the Splenda gives it and it keeps me coming back for more WATER! By the way I ALWAYS find these cups on sale like the blue one I found today at Ross for 2 bucks and the pink one I found at Walmart for a dollar last summer when they put all their plastic things on clearance! My hubby did not understand how I could get so excited about a cup : )

Next new found obsession is COUPONS! :) Yes, I am that crazy woman that holds up the line with 10 different coupons, but hey if it saves me a little here and there then I can splurge a little on something else!

The picture below shows how I saved 6 dollars on make-up/toiletry items today... just something small that makes me smile! I love to leave coupons on items at the store when I don't use them/need them right now and the the coupon is about to expire! 

And one more random obsession EMINEM... yes I know, but I have always had a secret love for his music and maybe a little for his "bad boy" image. Do you have any secret/fun obsessions that most people don't know about you?  Also, anyone know of any good coupon websites that are worth my time and effort?

Finding Joy in the Simple Things

Okay this post maybe random, but I warned you ; )

So I am starting to find joy in the simple things for example working out. I know this sounds crazy, trust me I am not the workout type. However, I have begun to enjoy it b/c this time I am doing it for ME! I am a short person with a short torso and there is only one place for fat to go... well I have tried many times over the years to get into working out and I believe I just haven't done it for the right reason... its been for weddings, my wedding included, beach body, being single, looking good for a boyfriend, etc. Now, I am doing just for me! Simple thing turned from hatred to joy in each step!

While I was at the gym today the World Cup was on, I am not one to get into this, but I noticed something... when a player makes a goal there is pure joy on their faces after wards. It was amazing to just watch the joy take over the team, the coaches, the fans when someone scored a goal! May I also add that those soccer boys look good doing what they find joy in. I just wonder how do they keep their hair looking that good while playing!?!?!

Tonight the husband is away so I am going find joy in the Chipmunks Squeakquel ; ) I know sounds childish, but when I was little I ALWAYS thought there should be a Chipmunks movie and now there is two!!

Find joy in the little things, happiness doesn't "just happen" you have to make it happen. A pessimistic person can make anything a chore, but an optimistic person finds joy all around them!

~Picture of a salt/pepper shaker set that I HAD to buy b/c I thought it was cute, but now I just see pure joy!~

Random Thoughts Tuesday

Okay, just some random thoughts on some random food combos I like...

- Peanut Butter on Pancakes
- Mayo and Ketchup Mixed for French Fries
- Cottage Cheese and Apple Sauce
- Real Mayo and Banana Slices
- Peas and Mashed Potatoes (from when I was a kid)

I know some people like Frostys and French Fries or Mayo on their Hot Dogs, but I can't seem to care for those. What are some other random food combos that you like?

~Random Squirrel Picture Taken at Ink's lake by Me~

Thoughts on Bloggers

I randomly look at other blogs and take in all there is to see... I truly enjoy looking at other people's pictures due to my curiosity. Pictures may not tell the whole story, but they are the window into a world.

After wondering around I noticed a few things that blog writers have in common:

- they are curious
- they are hopeful
- want to matter
- restless
- creative
- different, or want to be
- want to connect
- want away from the normal
- think they have something to say
- travelers, and not always in the physical sense
- thinkers
- more than the norm

It takes a certain type of person to want to blog and that is someone that wants to be "different" and noticed.

I myself fall into that category, life is good however how far can we take it?