Happy… It’s NOT that complicated!


In the shower  letting the water wash all my cares away

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Dancing around in my robe as I pour the coffee

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Drying my hair and putting my make up on

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As I walk out the door… I hear a little song in my head…

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I Smile at the neighbor as I hop in the car

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And crank up the music, rolling my window down

Wave the guy in front of me in, it’s not that complicated

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It’s gonna be what I make it… and it’s going to be a very good day!

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Happy Weekend!

(Even though I gotta work!)

Love,

Diane

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53 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. reneeboomer
    Feb 07, 2013 @ 20:13:52

    OH! I love this post. How creative! :)

    Reply

  2. catnipoflife
    Feb 03, 2013 @ 22:14:36

    Sounds like my kind of day! Hope you are having a super weekend! :-)

    Reply

  3. poet365
    Feb 02, 2013 @ 17:43:32

    I always like to see optimism and a positive start to the day helps a lot, okay so it was a shame that you had to work but what a wonderful weekend :)

    Reply

  4. kelihasablog
    Jan 30, 2013 @ 05:10:54

    You are absolutely right on this! That’s the same I do, and have been doing, especially going from hosp. to hosp. with my mom. These people get very few smiles and thank you’s. (and the love cake… LOL)

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    • coastalmom
      Jan 30, 2013 @ 13:56:45

      Keli,
      Love your attitude! Praying for your mama!
      You are using the opportunity that life handed you for good! I love it! You are my inspiration and I am sure everyone else’s who are at the receiving end of your smile!!
      Hang in there!

      Reply

  5. evilnymphstuff
    Jan 29, 2013 @ 18:25:32

    Little details can just make our whole day much better indeed! Lovely post on the simplicity of happiness :)

    Reply

  6. Sonya
    Jan 28, 2013 @ 18:22:13

    I really truly hate when I wave someone in and they do not acknowledge it at all. It should be legal to run into them after and say to the cop, yeah I let him in but he didn’t wave back and the cop should look at the individual with complete disgust.

    Haha jamming out with the windows down, nothing beats it.

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    • coastalmom
      Jan 28, 2013 @ 18:38:23

      Speaking of being honest. I do too. And you are too funny. If only we could slam into them… or suck back in a smile when they don’t smile back or drop the door when they nonchalantly breeze on through like it is our purpose in life to hold the door for them and say “seriously, dude reallyyyyyyyy???
      But then I remember it really is on them… their attitude in life and lack of grace is not going to ruin mine…. and through gritted teeth remind myself…”Grrrrrrrrrr ~~~~~ It’s not that complicated!” ;D

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      • Sonya
        Jan 28, 2013 @ 18:42:34

        HAHA it would be so nice to do those things, but I agree it is not that complicated and none of those instances make me (or you it seems) stop doing it. I actually think it’s more rewarding to smile at a child, it’s like they can’t help it and smile (and sometimes laugh) back. I guess the best way to look at it (since it isn’t going to change) these things we do because it makes us feel good, or we just feel we should do it, it’s on the other person if they don’t acknowledge it. (jerks) :p

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  7. Louise Gallagher
    Jan 28, 2013 @ 04:00:21

    I like how you gathered together all the simple and mundane aspects of getting ready for the day and then ended with — it’s gonna be what I make it!

    So true.

    Thank you for the warm smile.

    My weekend was fabulous! I spent it in Vancouver with my eldest daughter — it was perfect. :)

    Reply

  8. lifeofaministermom
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 18:04:51

    Each day is what WE make it! This happy little diddy put a smile on my face this morning. Thanks, and hope you have a GREAT DAY TOO!!!

    Reply

  9. A Gripping Life
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 14:51:33

    This is such a great message!! xoxo

    Reply

  10. WordsFallFromMyEyes
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 12:06:51

    Not that complicated. I agree with you, I do. I just don’t know how I keep getting caught up though…. Must try & remember, it is NOT THAT COMPLICATED….

    Reply

  11. martaperegrina
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 08:14:08

    Agradable y positivo escrito.
    Que pases un plácido domingo.
    Un abrazo

    Reply

  12. pjb1943
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 04:35:31

    Easy enough for you to say !!!!! Ha! Just teasing. If a person can’t face the day without at least half of that attude, it’s not going to be a good day. Have a great weekend, Di,
    Paul

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  13. Lexa S.
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 04:21:49

    Thanks for positive recharge :)

    Reply

  14. Anka
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 02:46:43

    Yes! Happy really isn’t that hard! Thanks for shedding light on the beauty around us. I happen to love cranking up the music with the window rolled down too. You rock, Diane! :)

    Reply

  15. gracefully50
    Jan 27, 2013 @ 01:17:45

    Great attitude! Happy weekend!

    Reply

  16. Dr. Johnny Velazquez
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 22:37:46

    Many tend to describe weekends, as uneventful, due to some negative situation that has presented itself suddenly, and without warning. Deal with it immediately, erase it from your mind, and make the most of this God given break from all your worries. You make the weekend, not the other way around. Enjoy your time,you deserve it. Blessings.

    Reply

  17. free penny press
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 21:07:51

    happy, happy weekend to you too!!

    Reply

  18. coastalmom
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 20:33:34

    you guys are my biggest inspiration!
    Thank you for all the support!
    I love you ALL!

    Reply

  19. Viveka
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 20:01:48

    Diane, happy … cheerful, positive and … enjoy – this post

    Reply

  20. Alice
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 18:58:30

    Tra, la, la, la,,,

    Reply

  21. motherhoodisanart
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 18:56:00

    Most situations truly are what you make them!!! Beautiful inspiration! Thanks for sharing!! Melissa

    Reply

  22. becwillmylife
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 16:37:30

    This made me smile. Have a beautiful day!

    Reply

  23. charlesmashburn
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 14:07:59

    That’s what I’m talkin bout! Great, positive, uplifting post!

    Reply

  24. Romantic Dominant
    Jan 26, 2013 @ 14:01:32

    A wonderful approach to the day. It is ray of sunshine in grey England

    Reply

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