Happy Beginnings...

My husband asked me this morning if I was looking forward to a great day today. I looked at him like he was insane or on drugs! Since when was he so chipper at 6:30 in the morning??

He said I should start my day in a positive mood, and I realized that that used to be a given for me, but now it seems absurd. When did I get so cynical and depressed? My life is wonderful. I have so much to be thankful for. I don't think I have ever been in such a good place.

I wonder if being happy is a choice. Can I just decide to look on the bright side, and then feel the effects throughout my day?

If so, here's my bright side. I am within a couple days of completing my thesis! This huge monumental objective of getting my Master's is within sight. I will be graduating in two months. Woohoo!! It's hard to believe I'm SO CLOSE to being done!

My husband and I found a mutually pleasing solution to my co-signing mistake. We still need to sell the cars, but we are on our way to putting that behind us.

My son decided NOT to move out of the house. My husband had a discussion with him, and he understands that chores are just a part of living in a household, and everyone needs to do their part to contribute to the well-being of the family. Phew. He may be only seven, but he's pretty resourceful. He may have figured out a way to make it on his own...

Oh! And I started on the actual cutting and sewing of my bedroom bed cover and window coverings. I think, when it is done, it will be beautiful!

Here's to a bigger, brighter tomorrow.

New Year

Here's to a happy, positive, new year!

I am wishing everyone a year of good thoughts.  I believe in the law of attraction, and am sending out positive signals in order to attract positivity to myself.  We'll see how it goes!  I've noticed that it is much easier to focus on negative subjects than positive, and I've been decidedly lacking in writing materials since I decided to change my attitude.  Please bear with me as I sort through this change of heart!

Yesterday I did take my son on his promised visit to the snow.  My husband came along to get a break from his depressing lack of motivation to work.  He figured a day away might improve his outlook.  I'm not sure how well it worked, but it was nice to have him drive the whole way!

We didn't find the place I was hoping to visit, but we did find a spot where we could park, play in the snow, build a snowman, and do a little sledding.  All in all, it was a good way to spend a day off.

How about you?  Any interesting New Years stories?  

Malcontent on hold...

My husband suggested today that I take a break from my malcontent and focus on the positives in my life for one whole day.  His suggestion was specifically that every time I think of something I am dissatisfied with, to put it on hold until tomorrow.

Well, I believe that to be a very good idea.  I am a believer in "the secret", "the law of attraction", "vision boards", and any other what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of philosophy.  I am putting my malcontent on hold to focus on those things that are good in my life.  I believe that what goes around comes around, and although it is much easier to complain than to praise, I'm going to give it a try.

Starting now, I'm putting my malcontent on hold and writing solely about the things I am happy about for an undisclosed period of time (I can't promise this will hold).

So here is a rudimentary list of the things I'm grateful for:

My husband

My son

My sister, her husband, my in-laws

Great friends

A house I love

My sewing machine

An awesomely comfortable bed

An income

My son's school

Books

This blog, and learning to appreciate writing

Vauna

The internet

My iPhone

This is a SAMPLING.  I'm sure there are plenty more that I'm leaving out.  I will most likely write about one or all of these, and any other thing that comes to mind, in the near future.

I could use some positivity in my life, and it's a rather good idea to start with myself!

Thanks Michael!