Laugh A Little....Live A Little

Well previously I have written about my underpaid job I have here in lovely WI. But today I realized something. Money doesn't always buy happiness, and although I may be underpaid I have never enjoyed working with a group of people as much as I do here.

I think the phrase "laughter is the best medicine" can go a long way...especially in our filed of work (we manage assisted living homes for the elderly).

Nothing is a better sound then a bunch of people laughing and enjoying each others company. This morning I have had quite a few hard, from the belly laughs...you know the kind that you can't control and sometimes can even bring a tear of joy from your eye....and let me tell you it really does set the mood for the whole day.

I recently blogged about getting out their and using your endorphins...well today I'm telling you to get out there and laugh. Tell a joke, a funny story, or just listen to one...your day will seem brighter and you might add a little bounce to your step.

To often in today's life we forget about the little things because we get wrapped up in issues that, though are important, aren't the reason for living. When you go into work (or you telecommute) take the five minutes to talk with your co-worker...instead of venting a concern or frustration...make it a point to say something good or fun that happened to you, or that your going to do. Try for a second to always see that glass half full....I guess you could say I am inspired from this blog in watching the news on the tragedies that are occurring around the world...and I got ashamed of myself for not being able to fit the 50 inch TV I bought in our cars and had to return and being a grump for the whole day about it....I let something so small and insignificant ruin a whole day....a whole day that could have been spent enjoying every little thing that made me smile.

I sound like Susie sunshine...or Pollyanna....which reminds me of my best friend Melanie...she always said "shorty....play the glad game" because I often came home from my Financial Aid Job with complaints....she always encouraged me to speak of the good things in my day and let the bad things just fall away....

so my challenge to you my faithful three readers....play the glad game for one whole week. Try your hardest to seek out the good things...(I'm not saying ignore all things bad because that comes with life too) I just want you to try to put the bad on the back burner and cook yourself a heaping hot pot of GLAD! And if you can do it for one week...you can do it from now on!

Now get to it !

"Endorphins Make You Happy.....

Happy people just dont kill their husbands....they just don't" ~Elle Woods.

Well people another opinion from my short self is coming your way.

Exercise is the BEST anti-depressent, Stress relief, Mood booster, and of course fat burning facet around.

I have always been a relatively active person, coaching two college teams, my own work out plan (thanks mel m) and of course the weekly outings to "the club" kept me fit in NH...and then I moved to cheese land. I kinda stopped all that...and found myself not being depressed but just not my peppy, spunky, fun self. Not to mention the stress level of my job multiplied by thirty...

Weight Gained, and poopy attitude made me realize HEY GIRL get it together.
I purchased the Biggest Loser Cardio Max dvd and religiously visit fitness magazines website for cool new weight training circuits to work on and have taken up walking in the am with my lady (what a great way to start the day).....and let me tell you

THERE'S A DIFFERENCE. I find myself to be my funny self, a little sparkle in my eye, and well just in a better mood.

As the weather warms up, get out there people do a little bit of exercise....get that heart rate up and watch "life" seem to get a little better with a little help from those endorphins :o)

peace and love all!

rain rain go away

Here I sit on a gloomy Saturday wasting my life away in front of my lap top....So I got to thinking....Aren't we supposed to have May Flowers right now? Nope not in WI we've got overcast skies and rain in the forecast...BOOO!



This past week seemed to have me going at about three times full speed ahead and this up coming week isn't going to be any easier....I long for the days that I spend them dancing and creating dance...(soon my friends soon!)



I have another interview next week at Edgewood College, a small private institution here in Madison. We'll see how well it goes. If I could get that and possibly work a little something out with the dance studio I may be able to hang up my Payroll HR hat for good. I will NEVER work in this field again. I dont know what I got myself into...I find myself longing to be a receptionist again rather then deal with what I do deal with in this position.



Oh...on another note.. NOTE TO SELF! 50 inch flat screen HDTV's do NOT fit in a Toyota Camry or a Mecury Cougar. After about 4 trips to and from the Wisconsin Dells we still do not have our supersized tv that we purchased. Ended up getting our money back and are still watching our little old 21 incher.....Did I mention I crushed my wee hand?



Well I guess I'll spare you any more rambling. Have a great rest of the weekend All!



xoxo