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Day 29 - make a list of 50 reasons to be happy daily.

What a great post for New Years Eve!

1 - God.  How blessed am I?  All of us really, that we have a God who loves and cares for us SO much that He would sacrifice His only son for our salvation?
2 - Ali.  It amazes me to see how mature, humble, fun-loving and good-natured my baby sister has grown to be!
3 - Shana.  Despite our differences, and years of feuding, I am glad to call my big sister, friend.
4 - Nathan.  I seriously have the BEST big brother.  He is awesome.  You should all be jealous.
5 - Adam.  I am so blessed to have him in my life.  I've never been so happy and in love.
6 - Mason.  Cutest nephew EVER!
7 - Mum.  My mother is my lifeline.  I could not survive without her.
8 - Dad.  Always a firm hand, he has taught me so many of lifes tough lessons.
9 - Kristin.  I don't know where I'd be without her.  Literally.  I definitely wouldn't be in Florida!
10 - Christie.  I love her more than the cast of Jershey Shore love GTL
11 - Rich.  Couldn't have picked a better mate for my sister.  Or a better father for my nephew.
12 - Desiree.  She is a solid rock.  I am amazed at her ability to cling to God no matter what is thrown her way.
13 - Rachel.  Always there to put a smile on my face...and make work a little more bearable.
14 - Britney.  Always there to land a helping hand.
15 - Margaret.  My Wifey.  She is a beautiful person inside and out.
16 - Joe.  Or Ioe...my wbf.  He never ceases to crack me up.
17 - Tori.  Tor-Tor.  We have so much fun together.
18 - Mitko.  He does a great job of keeping me entertained at work.  Lets watch the Flintstones Christmas Special!  Again!
19 - Jasmine.  I miss seeing your face...but when I do, it makes me smile!
20 - Michael.  My birthday buddy.  Even though our friendship has felt quite strained the last few months, I still consider him to be one of my nearest and dearest friends.
21 - Cassie.  LOVE this girl!!!  Come back to Florida NOW!  I miss you already!
22 - Sneha.  Even though we haven't spoken in awhile...we have been through so much and I will ALWAYS be there for her.
23 - Heather.  One of the most fun people I've ever met!  Wish I drove so we could hang out more!
24 - Ashley.  She makes church that much more fun.  I'm so glad we became friends.
25 - Jeremiah, Leah, Ethan & Nate.  I'm so sad they have moved.  This family holds a special place in my heart.
26 - Blaine, Alexis. Beckett, Graham & Gatlin.  From helping with production, to chasing around the little ones, to heartfelt talks.  This is one awesoime family.
27 - Shelya & Brian.  i have so much fun with you guys.  Still think their kids are rentals though....
28 - Joe & Jen.  Their hospitality amazes me.  They are a riot and some of the most genuine people I have ever met.
29 - David.  Always providing me with new insight and reading material.  He is truly a man after Gods own heart.
30 - Tito.  One of the nicest men I have ever met.  You are a true blessing to everyone you meet.
31 - JP.  This guy is a riot.  So talented.  So loving.  So warm.  If you don't know him, you're missing out.
32 - Dana, Pru, Brand-o, Alysser, Kristy, Brandon & Anthony.  I love our yearly get togethers.  Seriously the best vacations I've ever had.
33 - all of my other amazing friends.  I'm so blessed to be surrounded with such awesome people!
34 - all of my extended family.  There are too many too name...but know that I love you all!
35 - freah air
36 - chocolate
37 - electricity
38 - clothes on my back
39 - food in my belly
40 - shoes on my feet
41 - a roof over my head
42 - a positive balance in my bank account
43 - netflix
44 - my wii
45 - wine
46 - a beautiful view from my backyard
47 - a job to pay the bills
48 - a career I love
49 - joyous music
50 - salvation

What makes you happy on a daily basis?

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Day 28 - post something you dream about.

I dream about a lot of things.  I'm guessing this means an aspiration opposed to a sleep dream.  I dream of being married.  I dream of having a family.  I dream of owning my own spa.

That third dream has only recently been in my head...the last year or so.  I've learned so much from the spa I work at now...of what NOT to do.  I now have such specific details of how I want things to be run, how I DON'T want things to be run, the floorplan, the set-up of each room, what will be expected of the staff and of the LMTs, the decor...pretty much everything.

My spa will run efficiently.  My spa will be serene.  My spa will offer jazzy water in the lounge.  My spa will be a quiet getaway.  My spa will employ, and contract, only positive professionals.  My spa will be a happy place for EVERYONE who sets foot in the door...clients, employees and therapists alike.

I don't know when or if this dream will become reality...but it sure is fun to imagine!  For now, I will focus on the small business I have just begun.  Check out my site and recommend me to your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors...that guy that you just passed in the mall...help me to make my dream a reality!

What is your dream?

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Day 27 - a picture of a heart, smiley face, peace sign, or any other symbol of happiness.

My brother will like this one...

These are cookies from Eat 'N Park in Grove City, Pennsylvania.  Nathan went to Grove City College his freshman year and became OBSESSED with these smiley cookies. They are SO delicious!

He would bring us some whenever he came home for a weekend, and he always makes sure to get some whenever he's in the area.  He has even taken to ordering them online now.

These cookies are every bit as delicous as they are cute!  Wish I had one now!

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Day 26 - promote a blog that makes you happy

Just one?  I have several blogs that I follow, but I guess the one I most look forward to reading would have to be....Frolicking Flamingo.

FF is hilarious!  Her tales are witty, capticating and informative...plus yours truly occasionally gets mentioned.  What more could you want in a blog?  FF truly has a way of drawing the reader in and leaving you wanting more...whether she's blogging about her adventures in parenting, geocaching, gator tales or her new sewage system.  Frolicking Flamingo is a must read!

If you're as much of a blog junkie as I am, here are a few others I follow...

Don't Look Back
The Avid Appetite
Reflections of Christ
Keeping Up with Kristi
Through this Lens
Ready or Not
It's a Dogs Life

What blog(s) make you happy?

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Day 25 - post a sticky note or sign somewhere with a nice message