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Day 19 - something you found when searching 'love' on tumblr

Sooo apparently tumblr isn't working  I have been trying all day to no avail.  I will attempt again at some point...but for now...sorry!  I'm in a foul mood anyway so I'm sure this wouldn't be a very 'happy' post.

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Day 18 - something on your dash that makes you happy

Ummm...I don't really know what this means.  I think it may be referring to something on tumblr, since that's where I ' borrowed' this 30 days of Happiness from.  BUT, I don't use tumblr...I use blogger...and my blogger dashboard just has a list of the blogs I follow...all of which make me happy...that's why I follow them!  So I could use today to plug all the blogs I follow...although, there is a day coming up where that is precisely what is asked of me.  So, instead, I will write about something on my homepage that makes me happy!

I use igoogle as my homepage.  I have a daily bible verse on there...which is really just random bible verses because anytime you go back to the page or refresh it, it's a new verse.  Anyways, the bible verse it's displaying right now is Proverbs 10.9 - The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.

How true is that?  When you are living righteously, walking in Gods light, doing what you know in your heart is just and right, you are able to hold your head up high and walk proudly.  But when you are going against Gods will for you and you are doing things you know you shouldn't be, or are purposefully going down the wrong path, you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders and tend to try to hide in the shadows.  I know that doing Gods will is not always the popular route and, more often than not, it's the road less traveled...but knowing that God is on your side is an exemplary feeling!  You couldn't have a better provider, a better protector, a better friend!  If God is for you, than what could ever stop you? 

Our God is an awesome God.  So long as you stay on His path, you can walk securely with your head held high.  That notion definitely makes me happy, how about you?

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Day 17 - what inspires you?

Lots of things inspire.  When I'm in a great (and receptive) mood, just about everything inspires me.  I don't think I can pick just one thing...so I'll pick two!

My Mum

She is just an amazing woman.  She is optomistic.  She is loving.  She is invested in all the people around her.  She has a strong faith.  She embodies inner beauty.  She has gone through a lot in her life and she always seems to come out on the sunny side.  She inspires me to be positive, strong, live in my faith, stay firm in my decisions, thoughtful, empathetic and so much more.  If I live to be half the woman my mother is, I will count myself lucky.  Love you Oke-san!

Desiree

Her faith truly inspires me.  No matter what adversity she's facing, she always turns to the only One who can truly help her. Jesus.  She keeps me in line.  She holds me accountable.  She paints a bright picture while still being realistic.  She trust wholly in th Lord and lives everyday for Him.  She is a faithful servant to Him and a loyal friend.  She hold fast to her beliefs and convictions.  She strives to be who God intends for her to be and to follow fully in His will.  I am lucky to have you in my life, Des.  You are an inspiration and an amazing friend!  Thank you for being you!

I am truly blessed have both of these women in my life.  Who/what inspires you?

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Day 16 - what was the happiest day of your life?

Hmmm...this is quite a thought-provoking one.  I've had a lot of happy days, but I don't know if any one day really stands out far and above the rest. I guess I'll go with....the day I passed the Florida Massage Boards.

That was an exhilarating feeling. One of joy, accomplishment, relief and pride. It marked the end of my schooling (for now), the end of working dead-end jobs, the end of my life as a bartender (although I hadn't bartended in several months).  It was the beginning of the rest of my life.  The start of my career.  Of a purpose-driven work life.

I know that massage is my calling.  I don't know why God placed me on this career track.  I only know it's what I was meant to do.  I can't wait to see where it takes me.

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Day 15 - a TV show that makes you smile

This one's a no-brainer.  Gotta go with my all-time favorite show, Friends!  Anyone who knows me well, knows how much I love this show.  I have all ten seasons on dvd and a board game to with it...although, I've only convinced one person to play it with me.  Ever. 

Friends is funny, relatable yet outlandish, and just pure amusement.  No matter how many times I've seen an episode, I still find myself laughing out loud at nearly every one!  If any of you ever wants to have a Friends party, let me know!  I'll host!