Daily Happy:
Your mother may have told you to mind them; your father may have insisted you watch them; and hopefully someone in your life taught you some; today's happy is manners.
I always enjoy it when I see someone, young or old, being polite or considerate of others. It gives me a little joy to know that somethings have not gone out of style.
Unfortunately, manners is something that is sort of a rarity now. Not just from 'young people' but a lot of the 'seniors' as well. It is like living in a world where everyone thinks that they are entitled to everything. It is just...well....bizarre.
My joy comes from watching parents teach their children manners. I see it and I appreciate their efforts. When I watch entitled old people have less manners than a 3 year old, well that to me is just insanity. And what do you say? Crazy Old Fart.
One of my pet peeves, is something that I comment on a lot when I am out with George, is how "Have a nice day." has been replaced with "Have a good one." A good what? What am I suppose to have good? Did I miss something during our brief moment of transacting? It is something of a mystery to me. I wish someone could enlighten me as to what 'good one' they are referring to. Sometimes I think I am going to frighten the young ones and tell them "Don't worry, my husband's got this. We have it planned and everything."
Well, this is a bit longer...
Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy!
and to sound young... "Have a good one."
Happy Does It! ;o)

Daily Happy:
Vegetables. I know that some hate eating them, but I love vegetables. I think it might have something to do with my childhood, and eating every vegetable raw. From potatoes to turnip, I ate everything in its original 'picked from the ground' form. The only vegetable I hated was Broad Beans...'cause eww.
I unfortunately have an allergy to tomatoes. Love them, but they cause the inside of my mouth to swell. Just raw tomatoes cause this reaction. Cooked tomatoes are alright. Strange I guess...but it makes for some other interesting allergies.
So I guess it is s good thing that I am a vegetarian. :) 🥙🥦🍅
Be Mindful. Be Present. Be Happy!
Happy Does It!
(Yesterday was a bad day for me, so George wrote my daily happy. He is a wonderful writer. It takes a long time for me to types these out everyday, but I want to do it, so I do. I choose to work through the pain to focus on happy)

Daily Happy:
Today's happy is popcorn. It is always such a treat to have while watching a movie. There is something about the crunch 
plus saltiness that makes me smile. I rarely buy popcorn when I am at the theaters. I find that they charge way too much for food. At least George and I know what to expect when we go, and we treat it like an evening out.
My favourite popcorn is the kind that I make at home. In fact, my favourite movie watching and popcorn eating time is always at home. At home, there is a pause button, so go ahead and drink that 2L of beverage with ease.
Does anyone know where popcorn came from? I mean the idea of drying out corn kernels and heating them to pop. I am being serious, does anyone know? If you do, let me know. I am attempting to fill my brain with useless information. :)
Well, I have popped some corn, and my sweet loving husband is waiting for me. It is time for us to watch some movies.
Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy.
Happy Does It! ;o)

​Daily Happy:

For today, I am happy for my daily happys. I started writing my daily happys in 2011. The purpose of my daily happys is to write and show appreciation for things that otherwise might not go noticed.

My daily happys began as hand-written journal entries, but when I realized how easy it was to create and maintain a website, a natural progression began. "Happy does it" is a saying that came to me 7 1/2 years ago. I have been writing ever since, and I don't plan on stopping.

Anyhow,

Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy.

Happy Does It! ;o)

Daily Happy:
So today is a happy that only a few people know about.
It is a love affair that I have with a German Girl. She is blonde, busty and gives me money. I love this chick. The music that is playing when we are around each other is tantalizing, and I can not resist her whenever I see her.
It all started one night when George and I were in Cape Breton. I was new to the experience. I really don't put myself out there in that way, but one fate-filled night, we met. I gave her my money, and she gave me more money back. She can be very generous, but sometimes she is a taker.
Every time George and I go to Cape Breton, we go to see her. Again, I will give her money, and depending on her mood, she will give me more back.
Now she is in Halifax. I am sure she has been here for a while. I didn't really go to her, but George again would take me, I would give her money, she would give me back more.
Even tonight, George and I went see her, doubling my money (which really wasn't my money to start with); she is just so fantastic.
So, I am hoping that everyone has a German Girl in their life.
Remember,
Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy!
Happy Does It! ;o)

Daily Happy:

Home. I think that this is one of the happys that makes anyone feel good. We all need a place to call home. It doesn't have to be literal bricks & mortar, it could be a place where you feel accepted, calm and loved.

Your home changes throughout your life. Beginning perhaps, in your parents home. Then, after you grow up a little more, it might transition into an apartment with roomies. Finally, and hopefully it becomes that place where you are with the ones you love.

George always tells me that no matter where we are, as long as we are together, he is home. I kind of love that sentiment. We are home, when we are together. Our love for each other is something that he and I treasure dearly. Perhaps that is why our home is us.

So don't get me wrong, I love having a place to lay my proverbial hat, but I know that in the entire grand scheme of everything, if George wasn't here with me, it would only be the thing that it is, walls, and a roof.

I am not a material girl, so I don't care too much about what I have vs what I don't. I went down that road before, and all it got me was a whole lot of self-doubt. In reality, what we have vs other people, is exactly what we need for this moment. And...when the pendulum shifts and George and I are in a better circumstance, I know that we will be doing things for ourselves finally, and not worrying too much about other people.

Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy!

Happy Does It!
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Daily Happy:

Todays happy is swimming. I have always loved swimming. It is an excellent physical activity and it can be quite fun. For someone like me, who lately is experiencing an immense amount of pain, swimming is a great option for exercising.

I am fortunate enough to know how to swim. I was in swimming lessons many years ago when I was a child. George and I made sure that Mairi had that same opportunity. Mairi's swimming lessons began in Sackville. She was terrified of the water. When we moved to Cape Breton, George and I enrolled Mairi at Kiwanas. She began at the first level as she was afraid of getting water on her face. Ashleen's swimming lessons were at the Y in Sydney. George, Mairi and I would pick her up there for weekends. I still remember how strong the smell of chlorine was at the Y. Because of these opportunities, both girls are confident swimmers, and both enjoy the water.

The girls swimming confidence and experience was heighten by the graciousness of George's Aunt Sandra and Uncle John, allowing the girls to swim in there pool. George would take them there while I was at work. Good Times. :) Because of all of these opportunities, both girls are confident swimmers, and both enjoy the water. So I am happy.

George has told me stories about when he learned how to swim. There was something mentioned about him running towards the water and not stopping...it is quite a funny story. I can just imagine him as a child, running towards the water. Such a cutie!

Anyhow...

Remember,

Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy!

Happy Does it! ;o)
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Daily Happy:
One thing I am happy for is my husband. I know most people look at us and think 'Awwww.'. And rightfully so. We are an 'Awww' couple. We love, cherish and honour each other everyday. But our happiness has been a lot of work by both of us. We are two head strong, big feeling people, and in the beginning, there were fireworks and explosions. Take out our egos, and break it all down, what's left...we love each other. That is really the only thing that matters, everything else is show.
Enjoy the small things in life, but do not under value love. It is worth more than anything else in the world. One age old question "Can Money By Happiness?". For me, NOT A CHANCE! If you know me, you understand.
Spread love, kindness and joy and enjoy today.
Remember:
Be Present. Be Mindful. Be Happy!
Happy Does It! ;o)