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Day 4 - a picture to make someone else smile.

Todays happiness task rose several questions...

...Do I have to pick a specific person?  Or am I trying to bring smiles to the masses?

...Am I limited to one picture?  Or can I use multiple pictures to reach multiple people?

...What kind of smile am I trying to elicit?  A smirk?  A boisterous laugh?  A chesire grin?

Decisions, decisions...

I think I'll go with...(drumroll please!)...one picture for one person to elicit some belly shaking, tear streaming, air gasping laughter.

Cassie, this one's for you!  Any residual smiles this may cause will simply be a smile bonus!  =)

  

This picture was taken September of last year.  My good friend, Cassie was visiting from upstate NY.  I was having a housewarming party the next day and was making cupcakes.  Not wanting to be a bad host, I had to find a way to entertain my dear houseguest...at 4 o'clock in the morning.

We had already pulled the costume box down...Cassies birthday was that week, she needed a tiara...so we decided to have an impromptu photo shoot.  That was such a fun night!  This picture was the 1st (and tamest) of the night.

Can't wait to see you and be silly with you again!  3 days!  Love and miss you!

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Day 3 - a text that you saved because it made you smile.

This one was slightly difficult...mainly because I just got a new phone. But I actually only had to go through 2 text conversations before I found one that instantly made me smile.

It was from one of my closest friends and old roommate, Lauren.  Yes, we have the same name.  Yes, it was confusing at times...we mostly went by H and Z.  We also used to work together...before we lived together, not during that time...at Houlihans in Carrollwood.  Which is, unfortunately, no longer there.  It is, by far, both of our favorite restaurant.  Too bad the nearest one is on Orlando, and they have 4!  So not fair!  But I digress.

Last week I received this text with picture from my dear friend.

This is the place I met you about 6 yrs ago! So thankful for a friend like you in my life!! Loveeeeee you!!! Xoxo


That definitely brought a big smile to my face when I received it and again now.  Thank you H!!  I am blessed  to have you in my life.  You are an amazing woman and I am so proud of all that you are doing.  I know God has big things in store for you and your family and I cannot wait to see!!  I love you too!!

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Day 2 : a quote that makes you smile.

"Smilers never lose and frowners never win"

From the song Open Up Your Heart.  It was one of my favorites as a child and that song always makes me smile.

This one was hard though.  Firstly, there are so many different quotes to choose from.  And while many can bring a smile to my face, it really depends on my mood when I hear/read it.  Secondly, I'm not in a great mood this afternoon, so a lot of things that would normally make me smile just aren't doing it today.  I can honestly say that this song still does. =)

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day 1 - post a picture of yourself smiling

This is one of my favorite pictures of all time.  it is with my brother-in-law, Rich, at his and Shana Elizas wedding.  It was an awesome day...beautiful ceremony...fun reception (and after party!).  It was so nice to have (most) of my extended family in one place.  And although we all aready felt that Rich was one of the family, it was great to officially welcome him.

30 Days of Happiness

I haven't posted in quite some time...slacker, I know.  I still have yet to post the rest of the LIWD posts, but, alas, they are on my computer and I do not have internet access.  =(  Lucky for all my avid blog followers (aka Mum and Des), I can now post from my AWESOME new blackberry torch!

For my return to blogging, I've decided to do a 30 day commitment.  I 'borrowed' this from another blog.  It's 30 days of happiness posts.  Hope you enjoy!


1- A Picture of you smiling
2- A Quote that makes you smile
3- A Text that you saved because it made you smile
4- A Picture you think will make someone else smile
5- A Song or Song Lyrics that make you smile
6- A Picture of someone famous smiling
7- Something you found when searching “Smile” on Tumblr.
8- Something you found when searching “Happiness” on Tumblr.
9- A Site that makes you happy.
10- A Youtube Video that makes you happy.
11- A Story of something that made you happy this day.
12- A Description or Picture of someone who makes you happy.
13- A Movie that makes you happy.
14- A Convo that makes you happy (from a movie or chat or whatever)
15- A T.V. Show that makes you smile
16- Tell about the happiest day of your life.
17- What Inspires you?
18- Something on your Dash that makes you happy
19- Something you found when searching “Love” on Tumblr.
20- Define Happiness in your own words
21- A Picture of the last time you were happy.
22- A Picture that gives you hope
23- An Activity you find fun
24- Dedicate a post to someone telling them what you think about them (positive things)
25- Post a stickey note or sign somewhere with a nice message. (take a picture and post it)
26- Promote a blog that makes you happy
27- A Picture of a heart, smiley face, peace sign, or any other symbol of happiness.
28- Post something that you dream about.
29- Make a list of 50 reasons to be happy daily.
30- Reflect on the past