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♥  Surprising him at his birthday dinner with unexpected guests Kisses Shadowing in the OR Working on making changes Getting my hair done for a work banquet Looking at land Already planning July birthday gifts Waiting for my little nephew to decide to show up ♥  Clean sheets  His daughter coming to me for advice Decent driver’s license photo Running a 5K with him and his kids  Taking an on-line immigration course Arianna Huffington’s 2013 Smith College Commencement Address                         

♥  When his son compliments my cooking (every time!) Being cleared to run again Birthday dinners  New job opportunity is going well – two more referrals this week!   Planning a birthday trip for him with his kids My first garden Reserving a lodge at the Grand Canyon for this June Getting a call from a friend announcing her wedding date Running in the woods Signing up for a 5K  Getting my IVs in on the first try ♥  Local theater’s production of Rabbit Hole Lazy morning catching up on a TV show                         

♥  Funny picture from the roller coaster Bumper cars Family lunches  New job opportunity   His daughter coming to me for advice Sore muscles in all the right places Planning summer getaways Doggy friends ♥  Sister time  Encouraging people in their dreams Cooking a special dinner for them Thinking up birthday gifts  Being able to give someone work Spring time                         

Sunny days and frozen yogurt An uncle’s recovery Quick Dallas road trip with mom and sister First visit to Bucc-ee’s  Middle school track meets   Netflix original series “House of Cards”… so good! Austin road trip New running group Holding a little baby boy ♥  Released to return to work Holding close Freshly mowed lawn Cheese, crackers, and wine  New shoes   Catching, cleaning, and baking my first fish    Seeing a play with my favorite 16-year-old                  

♥  Finding our dogs hours after they got out of the yard Finding out that our neighbors had seen one and kept her for us Making a thank you card complete with doggie paw print and pastries Pizza and Oscars with sister and friend High-school musical with mom and sister Having people to share my darkest times Making plans to road trip to San Antonio with my bestie next month Symphony night The biggest spring rolls I’ve ever seen ♥ 

♥  Another job opportunity to interpret…. and do some case management Date night   Walking Dead returns Snuggle time  Planning a summer vacation with him and the kids   Car shopping Sweet valentine Another gift he loves Driving a lost puppy back to his owner ♥  Seeing a mama duck and her babies along a neighborhood canal Venturing into a little self-employment on the side Plum tree is blooming Redecorating my office  Reading   New ride                         

♥  Bringing home the painting that I’ve had on layaway for 6 months Melt-in-your-mouth seared tuna at Outback Steakhouse… you haven’t lived until you’ve eaten this   Getting closer to his 16-year-old daughter Picking out a new vehicle – leaning toward a truck this time  His 12-year-old son started hugging me good night   Listening to my dogs snore A quick recovery – might get to wear tennis shoes in 1 week Lots of babies on the horizon Knitting little clothes for those babies ♥  Picking out a great Valentine’s gift   Being asked to interpret for a foster home assessment Making travel plans for this year Getting a head start on spring cleaning  Reading   Making them chocolate chip pancakes                         

♥  Getting my pricey stethoscope back 2 weeks after losing it Christmas shopping with my favorite 12-year-old   Neighborhood Christmas lights  Wrapping gifts Birthday dogs   Last minute Christmas shopping spree with my mom, sister, and sister-in-law   Finding out I’m going to have a nephew, and he has a name!  Blooming hibiscus inside my house Going mudding for the first time Buying my own set of waders Having wonderful family and friends to count on after my surgery Grilling some tilapia to go over brown rice Cuddling my old birdie No major injuries after a hydroplaning incident Heating pads for sore necks   Someone to hold close                         

2012

Bringing lunch to my mom at work Clean kitchen   A full table   Pie for breakfast Chocolate-flavored coffee grounds for my French press  Planning thoughtful gifts Decorating for Christmas  ♥  Making knitty gifts New hallway light fixture that I installed Board game nights ♥  Christmas tree hunting with my mom and sister   My own stocking at his house   Christmas parties  Door prizes Beautiful thunderstorm  

♥  Cold front Introducing the guy to some work friends over drinks   Lunch with my mom  Voting Snuggling in the afternoon Reading election night Facebook statuses out loud to my sister   New desk chair that I put together myself New bathroom light fixture that I installed myself Teaching Spanish Cool breezy days to air out my house French toast with powdered sugar  My very own drill and tool set (so I can return my father’s – 3 yrs later) Planning Thanksgiving dinner ♥  Foot surgery finally scheduled  Being someone he can count on   Looking forward to a week off                         

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My Happiness Project

1. Set a bedtime.
2. Make my bed every morning.
3. Always be reading something.
4. Move more.
5. Toss and organize.
6. Give proofs of love.
7. Leave the past.
8. Fight right.
9. Don't expect praise or appreciation.
10. Kiss more, hug more, touch more.
11. Aim higher.
12. Find some fun.
13. Ask for help.
14. Smile.
15. Realize it's possible.
16. Don't compare;be inspired.
17. Focus on what I have.
18. Beware of drift.
19. Take a chance.
20. Listen.
21. Be mindful.
22. Cultivate gratitude.
23. Spend out.
24. Do good, feel good.
25. Show up.
26. Have the courage to be imperfect.
27. Find joy in the ordinary.
28. Work smart.
29. Enjoy now.
30. Talk to strangers.
31. Go outside.
32. Start where I am.
33. Show up on time.
34. See art everyday.
35. Love with abandon.
36. Be colorful.
37. Dress the part.
38. Revel in accomplishments.
39. Learn something new.
40. Fear less.
41. Take pictures.
42. Speak with integrity.
43. Don't be critical about small things.
44. Manage my pain.
45. Surround myself with creative people.
46. Practice, practice, practice.
47. Don't force it.
48. Deal with something once.
49. Trust my instincts.
50. Avoid gossip.
51. Choose to see the best in people.
52. Take time to be silly.
53. Throw my own party.
54. Be a mentor.
55. Lean into my fears.
56. Find the others.
57. Do the unexpected.
58. Don't break the chain.
59. Do things others aren't.
60. Slow down.
61. Be cool with not being cool.
62. Be kinder than necessary and more generous than reasonable.
63. Pretend I'm good at it.
64. Keep in touch.
65. Row my own canoe.
66. Do what only you can do.
67. If it doesn't work out, find something that does.
68. Dream bigger.
69. Notice what's right.
70. Stop talking. Start doing.
71. When in doubt, choose laughter.
72. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
73. Respect everyone.
74. Be early.
75. Delete the unnecessary.

Three Simple Rules

1. If you do not GO after what you want, you will never have it.
2. If you do not ASK, the answer will always be no.
3. If you do not MOVE forward, you will always be in the same place.

Decisions, decisions…

Ten years from now, what will I wish I had done?

All I Need

1. Someone to love.
2. Something to do.
3. Something to hope for.

Cannonball Read 2013

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