Happy

In recent weeks, I've had several people tell me the same thing..."You look happy." And though I feel like I've been happy for quite a while in my life, I had to stop and think why others have noticed it. I truly believe that your inner feelings show on your face, your actions and can be heard in your tone. So, maybe I've had more happiness in my life lately and I can no longer contain it? I'm not sure. But I do know it makes me even happier to know that my happiness shows and others, especially my mom and close friends, can tell. I've always taken the notion, "Screw what other people think" as a personal motto. But in this case, I'm glad other people think I look happy, because I am. I am happy because I have a lovely home to call my own. I have a wonderful (although small) family and supportive, loving circle of friends I call family. I have a great guy in my life who adores me and makes me feel like I'm the most special person in the world (or at least his world). I have two canine kids that give me all the unconditional love anyone could ever want. I have a job that I love...for the first time in such a long time, I feel good about what I accomplish in a day's work. And even though I hate dumb customers that bother me with questions...and yes, there are such things as dumb questions, the sore feet at the end of the day are worth it.  I have creative freedom and a boss who respects and admires my work. Not many people can say that. And I'm getting happier with me...myself. I love that I have someone who loves me exactly how I am. But for me, I'm trying to get back on track with my diet and exercise. I love summer time because of all the fruits and veggies available, especially from my backyard. The grape vines have been productive and the taste of vine ripened fresh picked grapes is unbelievable. I've been attempting to drink my fill of water everyday, usually with sliced cucumber, ginger and mint leaves. David commented the other day, "This is delicious. How the hell do you do it? Take something perfect like ice cold water and make it even better? Amazing." My love of cooking has been encouraged by someone who loves food/eating ;) And I have a partner in crime to do mystery shopping dinners once again. More fun!! Craft boutique season is approaching soon, so I will start the holiday crafting and open up my Santa's workshop. Mom and I have decided to do every show we can this year and plan on doing one at the house again too. So with this blog entry, I'm sending you a smile and happy thoughts. Be happy!