So I have been doing a lot of thinking lately (and watching a lot of TED talks) about the art of being happy. In addition to my health goals, I have been on a mission the last few months to actively cultivate happiness and I thought that today, I might share with you my [...]
Category: Happiness
It’s A Beautiful Morning
I believe in starting your day beautifully. For me that means having fresh flowers somewhere in the house. I love to have flowers on my nightstand or a bouquet on the dining room table. Something about fresh blooms just makes every day better! This week I've enjoyed my breakfast with a side of peonies. I'm not [...]
The Best Friday
So let me tell you why today is the most exciting day of my adult life! No it's not because of anything the Mayans predicted. It's because for the first time, ever, I have 2 whole weeks off from work. Since I started working back in August of 2007, I have never taken this much [...]
Twenty-Seven in 27
Am I really 27? I am. Most days I feel like I am much younger, too unaccomplished and as terrified as a recent graduate that can't find a job. I often accidentally tell people I am 25. Shouldn't a 27 year old be set on a career path, own more than her car and be able to [...]
Giant Birthday Giveaway
Today, August 20th, is my 27th birthday! I am actually traveling across country today for work, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to have an AWESOME birthday. Why you ask? Well today I am hosting a HUGE giveaway for my readers! I have always been more concerned about putting together the perfect swag bag [...]
It’s Okay and Chik-fil-a
So, this started out like any of my usual It's okay posts, and then went of in a different direction. I think you should know before you read this, I typically don't share my opinions on political things. They are my opinions, I voice them with my vote. I will get in the occasional debate, [...]
Happily Ever Ashley 