Happy List # 1
I am participating in the Happy Book Mail Around hosted by the lovely Jamie Ridler. Each week she encourages all who are participating in the mail around to share what makes them happy. I have decided to do this in the form of a weekly Happy List. Here are the things that have made me happy this week:
- Getting accepted in to my dream social work program after months of paper work. The best part I get to start taking classes next week that will lead me to getting my Masters in Social Work.
- Launching Ellecubed 2.0 and getting supportive and encouraging tweets, emails and comments.
- Creating and putting together my new Planner Pad. I had so much fun deciding what paper to use, which things to add and how to get it bound.
- Watching documentaries on a variety of subjects. Over the past couple of weeks I have had the pleasure of watching Food Inc, Enlighten Up, Crazy Sexy Cancer and Valentino.
- Style Statement: This is probably the best book that I have read in the past year. It is chock full of goodness and has allowed me to learn more about my authentic self. As I work through the process of figuring out my style statement, I am having so much fun doing the written exercises and oogling the beautiful pictures. If you would like to learn more about the book, the lovely Analiese Marie of Tulips and Tea did a lovely write up of the book here that inspired me to check it out of the library.
- Taking 15 minute walks in the sunshine. The past couple of weeks have been really dark and gray in Toronto. This week however we have had a few days with shiny blue skies. On each of these days, I have gone out for a walk in the sun and have felt so much better after doing it.
- Winding down the evening with a hot bath full of sea salt + bubbles, a good magazine and my journal
What about you lovelies? What is making you happy this week? Are you participating in the Happy Book Mail Around?
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Thanks so much for the shout-out! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Style Statement. I’m working my way through it still. Zeroing in on some key words. It’s interesting to see what kind of themes emerge, isn’t it?
Oh, and I have been wanting to watch Crazy Sexy Cancer. Was it good?
Posted by: AnalieseMarie | January 29th, 2010 15:31
What a happy, productive week:) I think I shall take a cue from you & have a nice soak in the tub this weekend!
Posted by: LissaL | January 29th, 2010 16:05
@LissaL Thank you for your lovely comment. This week really was lovely and productive. I hope you enjoy your soak in the tub this weekend.
@analiesemarie . I am so thankful to you for suggesting the book. It really is interesting to see the themes that emerge. I have been so surprised and had more than a few wow moments when reflecting on the themes.
I absolutely adored Crazy Sexy Cancer. If you love Kris Carr and her blog, you will definitely love the documentary. It is so infused with her sassy spirit.
Posted by: Ellecubed | January 29th, 2010 16:31
Congratulations on being accepted in your dream program. After reading your wonderful list and all the things you are doing, I know they are very lucky to have you. Since, my word for the year is sparkle, I just had to read your Sparklet. I love the idea and will be visiting often. Have a great week filled with happiness and sparkle!!
Posted by: Ginny | January 29th, 2010 17:10
Congrats on being accepted to the MSW program! I hope you enjoy it to the fullest!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: TheAnalyst | January 29th, 2010 20:20
Congratulations on being excepted into the program. That’s wonderful news! I bet the sun popped out to celebrate with you this week! Yay!
I loved Style Statement too and was lucky enough to have my statement done with Danielle a while back. I’ll look forward to hearing what yours is. Mine is Current Radiance
Posted by: jamie | January 29th, 2010 20:21
Wow, what a lot going on for you! How wonderful that you got into the program you wanted – and that you don’t have to wait long to start. I find the getting out on these winter days helpful, too. It sometimes takes a little push to make myself go – but once I’m out it feels great, and I have so much more energy when I get home again. Have a great week!
Posted by: becky nielsen | January 29th, 2010 20:47
I love your happiness! so much goodness! happy weekend to you! ciao!
Posted by: nadia | January 29th, 2010 23:39
congrats sweetie on the msw program. good luck on your classes – i know you will rock!! have a great week! hugs!!
Posted by: melita | January 31st, 2010 19:31
Your happy list makes ME happy! And hello, planner, I want to see the results!!!!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | February 3rd, 2010 10:16
I’m with Carolyn – your happy list makes me happy! And HOORAY for the social work program!
Style Statement is something I’m working through right now, too. I’m really excited to see what we all come up with as our Statements!
Posted by: Kiki | February 3rd, 2010 15:12
Thank you all for the lovely comments and congratulations on the MSW program. I am still buzzing with happiness after attending my first two classes.
@Ginny I love that your word of the year is sparkle. Such a lovely word for the year and one I was seriously debating using. I am happy you are looking forward to the sparklets. Sparklet # 1 will be up tomorrow.
@Jamie: Thank you for the congratulations on the MSW program. It is so amazing that you were able to do your Style Statement with Danielle. Current radiance is such a lovely way to describe you.
@Carolyn I will definitely share my Planner Pad in the upcoming weeks.
@I think it is so great that a lot of us like minded individuals are doing Style Statement. I look forward to hearing yours.
Posted by: Ellecubed | February 3rd, 2010 16:08