I wrote a note, filled with happiness and well wishes. I left this Happy Note on someone’s car windshield as I was out and about. I hope this stranger finds it well and has a happy day!
Day 10: Downtown Volunteer
Ah, Saturday! A day to unwind from the busy week and … VOLUNTEER! Again? You ask. Well, what can I say, I am such a magnet for happy and I am definitely a sucker when it comes to helping make a difference. Ah, Saturday. I woke up early, I packed a lunch, loaded up the … Continue reading Day 10: Downtown Volunteer
Day Nine: Happy National Static Electricity Day!
I am sure you are sick of hearing it as much as I am of saying it — we are sick! Yuck. Today, all of us made our FOURTH trip to the doctor’s office this week. I love our doctor’s office, and all, but oy vey! Four times in one week is a bit much. … Continue reading Day Nine: Happy National Static Electricity Day!
Day Eight: Happy Note
Wow! One week already in. I feel great! Kind of. My entire household has been feeling under the weather. So today, I am going to have to take it easy. Easy, but definitely not stopping. Simple, but effective — Happy Note! I left a note card filled with well wishes on someone’s car windshield. I … Continue reading Day Eight: Happy Note
Day Seven: A Volunteer Evening
I had this afternoon/evening planned for volunteering in the community. As a member and a citizen of the community, volunteering is ESSENTIAL in our lives. It is my belief that each person should be a volunteer in any way possible. Each citizen should find a skill and give it to the community. Big or small, … Continue reading Day Seven: A Volunteer Evening
Day Six: Welcome New Neighbors
Remember Sunday? I made some cookies. I purposefully double the recipe. Well, today’s the day! We just had some new neighbors move in down the street. And I have appointed myself to be the welcoming committee for our neighborhood. Into the oven went the cookie dough, filling the house with the scent of yummy brown … Continue reading Day Six: Welcome New Neighbors
Day Five: I Said, “YES!”
A neighbor came over and asked for a favor today. I said, “YES!” To be able to help someone is a pretty cool feeling. It means that I have something that is valuable. I have something that someone else needs. I may have never before considered such to be so valuable. But the request for … Continue reading Day Five: I Said, “YES!”
Day Four: Invite a Neighbor to Dinner
I roasted a whole chicken for dinner. Thyme butter spiced chicken with potatoes, carrots and parsnips. It was yummy. I even baked cookies. I knew I would have an enormous amount of food, so I invited a neighbor over for dinner. I have a few pretty awesome neighbors, and love to share food with them. … Continue reading Day Four: Invite a Neighbor to Dinner
Day Three: Homemade Cards
The weekend. Days off work that are meant for running, playing, and housework. I want to spread good cheer and happiness. But I am so busy. Homemade cards. I took the supplies that I already had and loving folded and drew and stickered good cheer all over them. Simple. Well-meant. Putting happy thoughts into each … Continue reading Day Three: Homemade Cards
Day Two: Make Someone Smile
Today was a shopping day for me. You know, the usual — groceries. But that doesn’t mean I can’t spread cheer on an otherwise ordinary day. My goal for today was to make someone smile. Not just any someone, but someone I have never met and someone who could really use a smile. I had … Continue reading Day Two: Make Someone Smile
Reno Happy Project 