Happiness is..
Burt's Bees. Earth friendly, natural personal care company. Natural ingredients with minimal processing. Especially in this age, I so appreciate companies that have come sort of sense of social responsibility. It's a gently little reminder that I am not the only remaining person who cares about the world.
The other interesting thing? Once you're a Burt's Bees consumer, you don't go back. I don't even use chapstick or blistex. I am far too attached to the good stuff. What is your fixation? Xbox? Ramen? Mine is a company that gives back.
Showing posts with label good. Show all posts
Showing posts with label good. Show all posts
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sharing
Happiness is...
Sharing. Tonight my roommate made a large meal, and I was invited to partake! It makes my life that much easier, and it draws the two of us closer together... I love sharing meals, that's one of the only issues living in a two-bedroom with someone so committed to her boyfriend.
Sharing is caring. "In its narrow sense, it refers to joint or alternating use of an inherently finite good", to distributing things as they should be, to dividing blessings for the larger good. The world should consider sharing a little more... for now I'll enjoy sharing with loved ones around me.
Sharing. Tonight my roommate made a large meal, and I was invited to partake! It makes my life that much easier, and it draws the two of us closer together... I love sharing meals, that's one of the only issues living in a two-bedroom with someone so committed to her boyfriend.
Sharing is caring. "In its narrow sense, it refers to joint or alternating use of an inherently finite good", to distributing things as they should be, to dividing blessings for the larger good. The world should consider sharing a little more... for now I'll enjoy sharing with loved ones around me.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Catching up...
Happiness is...
Chiropractic care. Holistic, healthy, amazing medicine. No, you do not need drugs or tests or diagnoses. Not today.
Not after the car accidents I've been through.
It's about time I get this attended to and start feeling better.
Chiropractic care. Holistic, healthy, amazing medicine. No, you do not need drugs or tests or diagnoses. Not today.
Not after the car accidents I've been through.
It's about time I get this attended to and start feeling better.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
This too shall pass.
Happiness is...
The weight off your shoulders. Decision: made. Car: bought. Debt: still accruing. But for the time being, I can rest easy knowing that I have a replacement for poor Antonio that will get me going to grad school.
It's not always easy, but it's always going. Things come and go, with the ebb and flow of life. And, really, life goes on. I am seriously satisfied too. A good find with perfect timing from a dealership with real integrity. Thanks for all the prayers!
The weight off your shoulders. Decision: made. Car: bought. Debt: still accruing. But for the time being, I can rest easy knowing that I have a replacement for poor Antonio that will get me going to grad school.
It's not always easy, but it's always going. Things come and go, with the ebb and flow of life. And, really, life goes on. I am seriously satisfied too. A good find with perfect timing from a dealership with real integrity. Thanks for all the prayers!
Monday, June 27, 2011
On happiness
"The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life. I do not mean that if you are good you will be happy; I mean that if you are happy you will be good."
Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sudoku
Happiness is...
Sudoku.
It's great, but you know that.
I'll be back in a bit, I'm in the middle of a good game.
Sudoku.
It's great, but you know that.
I'll be back in a bit, I'm in the middle of a good game.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
No goodbyes
Happiness is...
That precious moment at a goodbye when you realize that you just don't want to let go.
So hold on.
That precious moment at a goodbye when you realize that you just don't want to let go.
So hold on.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Last Ride
Happiness is...
That last ride before the downpour begins.
Yes, the field trip was at Valleyfair, and we went on each roller coaster... twice. But more importantly, it marked the end of something big. The last day of school with one final hurrah. And nothing can beat the feeling we got when we waved goodbye.
Race over. Wait in the line. Strap yourself in. Put two thumbs up and prepare for a weeeeeeee. And then it's done, congratulations.
That last ride before the downpour begins.
Yes, the field trip was at Valleyfair, and we went on each roller coaster... twice. But more importantly, it marked the end of something big. The last day of school with one final hurrah. And nothing can beat the feeling we got when we waved goodbye.
Race over. Wait in the line. Strap yourself in. Put two thumbs up and prepare for a weeeeeeee. And then it's done, congratulations.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Last Day of School!
Happiness is...
The last day of school! Get excited, hug all of your friends, and reflect on one great year. I know I will... after the field trip, that is.
The last day of school! Get excited, hug all of your friends, and reflect on one great year. I know I will... after the field trip, that is.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
iPod Touch
Happiness is...
My new iPod touch. Yes, I am that nerd. I just bought it as a reward to myself for a great year of work (school ends in a week and a half) and I have been playing all weekend. Free apps, games, facebook, music, photos. I couldn't ask for more.
I don't have an iPhone. In fact, I am planning to continue paying practically nothing for cell service...mwahaha. However, I sincerely enjoy my new gadget anyway. Touch, I'd put in a good word for it. Not bad at all...
My current favorite: cut the rope.
Any recommendations?
My new iPod touch. Yes, I am that nerd. I just bought it as a reward to myself for a great year of work (school ends in a week and a half) and I have been playing all weekend. Free apps, games, facebook, music, photos. I couldn't ask for more.
I don't have an iPhone. In fact, I am planning to continue paying practically nothing for cell service...mwahaha. However, I sincerely enjoy my new gadget anyway. Touch, I'd put in a good word for it. Not bad at all...
My current favorite: cut the rope.
Any recommendations?
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Brand new car
Happiness is...
When you fix a piece of your car and it suddenly feels like you're driving gold. Some auto body shop took in my car and in return gave me a Mustang! Imagine that. Why buy a new car when you can put a couple hundred dollars into what you have and pretend for a little longer?
Goodnight noise, goodnight shakes, goodnight frequent steering wheel quakes. Goodnight fishtail, goodnight squeaks, goodnight bald tires and coolant leaks.
When you fix a piece of your car and it suddenly feels like you're driving gold. Some auto body shop took in my car and in return gave me a Mustang! Imagine that. Why buy a new car when you can put a couple hundred dollars into what you have and pretend for a little longer?
Goodnight noise, goodnight shakes, goodnight frequent steering wheel quakes. Goodnight fishtail, goodnight squeaks, goodnight bald tires and coolant leaks.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Great leftovers
Happiness is...
When you heat up leftovers and realize last night's dinner is just as amazing the second time around. Rock on.
This is what we had:
And in case you were wondering, it was every bit as good as it sounds. Today I brought three of the ravioli to spice up my lunch and wished I had more. And more. And more. What are your favorite recipes?
When you heat up leftovers and realize last night's dinner is just as amazing the second time around. Rock on.
This is what we had:
And in case you were wondering, it was every bit as good as it sounds. Today I brought three of the ravioli to spice up my lunch and wished I had more. And more. And more. What are your favorite recipes?
Monday, May 16, 2011
Windows down
Happiness is...
Driving with the windows down. Perhaps it's necessary when the A/C is broken, but it's also entirely liberating! I love the feeling that spring is here and I can at last feel the wind in my hair. This afternoon I was able to enjoy every ray of sunshine and the breeze of the highway. Volume up, window down, arm out, smile on. What a way to commute. I even got to take a nice long walk in the sunshine. A perfect time for my gym membership to expire, when the weather is at its peak (let's hope it doesn't get blistering hot to off set the horrible cold winter, ugh Minnesota). Off to dinner, hamburgers, on the grill! Yay spring time <3 <3 <3
Driving with the windows down. Perhaps it's necessary when the A/C is broken, but it's also entirely liberating! I love the feeling that spring is here and I can at last feel the wind in my hair. This afternoon I was able to enjoy every ray of sunshine and the breeze of the highway. Volume up, window down, arm out, smile on. What a way to commute. I even got to take a nice long walk in the sunshine. A perfect time for my gym membership to expire, when the weather is at its peak (let's hope it doesn't get blistering hot to off set the horrible cold winter, ugh Minnesota). Off to dinner, hamburgers, on the grill! Yay spring time <3 <3 <3
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Massage Chairs
Happiness is...
Brookstone. Sharper Image. Massage chairs, no strings attached. Take a seat, grab the remote, and quickly transport yourself to a better world. Thank you kindly. They provide a valuable service to people like me, after a long relentless week. More of us should stop and thing about the gratitude we owe stores like that! :) Mmmmm.
Brookstone. Sharper Image. Massage chairs, no strings attached. Take a seat, grab the remote, and quickly transport yourself to a better world. Thank you kindly. They provide a valuable service to people like me, after a long relentless week. More of us should stop and thing about the gratitude we owe stores like that! :) Mmmmm.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Goodness
Happiness is...
Goodness
[good-nis]
–noun
1.the state or quality of being good.
2.moral excellence; virtue.
3.kindly feeling; kindness; generosity.
4.excellence of quality: goodness of workmanship.
5.the best part of anything; essence; strength.
6.a euphemism for god: Thank goodness!
I particularly like the fifth definition. Goodness means that essence to me, and it is something that deserves gratitude. I hope, one day, to be described with goodness. There is a long way to go to be like Jesus but for now I strive.
Goodness
[good-nis]
–noun
1.the state or quality of being good.
2.moral excellence; virtue.
3.kindly feeling; kindness; generosity.
4.excellence of quality: goodness of workmanship.
5.the best part of anything; essence; strength.
6.a euphemism for god: Thank goodness!
I particularly like the fifth definition. Goodness means that essence to me, and it is something that deserves gratitude. I hope, one day, to be described with goodness. There is a long way to go to be like Jesus but for now I strive.
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