Sweet Saturday Sentiment

Okay, I know it's a short post, but this one is so wonderful it can stand on it's own ;)  And since it is so late I am going to leave you with this and head off to bed!  So, until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!

Karen :)

Songs of Happiness!

Happy beautiful Friday my Happy clan!  I hope you all are having a wonderful morning so far!!  I am in a fantastic mood today and plan to stay that way all day long!  I woke up to the sun shining calmly in my room, just slightly but enough to spread some glimmer to the morning.  My Johnny was all smiles and full of happiness this morning as well - and that made the morning even brighter!  Then, as I was driving him to school one of our favorite "jams" came on the radio and we danced and sang the whole way there!!  It has been such a marvelous morning and I am excited to keep this happiness going!!!

Even though I was already in a really good mood this morning - when our song came on it made the morning that much more awesome!!!  It's funny how songs can be such a strong influence in our lives, and every single person has some sort of connection to music, no matter what genre they are listening to.  Now, there are a lot of songs out there that can be quite negative, but there are so many songs out there that spread a positive message and those are the songs I focus on.  And for today's Happy, I want to share lyrics from some of the uplifting songs I love to rock out to, starting with mine and Johnny's jam!

American Authors - Best Day of My Life

This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-I-I-fe
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-I-I-fe
This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gotta be
The best day of my life
Everything is looking up, everybody up now
This is gonna be the best day of my life
My li-I-I-fe

P.O.D. - Alive

Everyday is a new day
I’m thankful for every breath I take
I won’t take it for granted
So I learn from my mistakes
It’s beyond my control, sometimes it’s best to let go
Whatever happens in this lifetime
So I trust in love
You have given me peace of mind
I feel so alive for the very first time
I can’t deny you
I feel so alive
I feel so alive for the very first time 
And I think I can fly

Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World

And I know it’s hard when you’re falling down
And it’s a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now.
‘Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ay
I’m on top of the world, ‘ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I’ve been waiting to smile, ‘ay
Been holding it in for a while, ‘ay
Take you with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child
I’m on top of the world.

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Here come bad news talking this and that, yeah,

Well, give me all you got, and don't hold it back, yeah,

Well, I should probably warn you I'll be just fine, yeah,

No offense to you, don't waste your time

Here's why

Because I'm happy!

Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin

Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don't worry be happy
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don't worry, be happy

All You Need is Love - The Beatles

There's nothing you can know that isn't known

Nothing you can see that isn't shown

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

It's easy

All you need is love

All you need is love, love

Love is all you need

I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff

I can see clearly now the rain is gone.I can see all obstacles in my way.Here is that rainbow I've been praying for.It's gonna be a bright (bright)bright (bright) sunshiny day.It's gonna be a bright (bright)bright (bright) sunshiny day.It's going to be a bright (bright)bright (bright) sunshiny day.Yeah, hey, it's gonna be a bright (bright) bright (bright)sunshiny day.

Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)

Sun is shinin' in the sky,

There ain't a cloud in sightIt's stopped rainin'Everybody's in a playAnd don't you knowIt's a beautiful new day.Runnin' down the avenue,See how the sun shines brightlyIn the city on the streetsWhere once was pity,Mr. Blue Sky is living here today!

I have so many other positive song lyrics that I'd love to share with you, but I do have to get ready for work, so I hope these will be enough to keep you smiling all day long!  I'm sure you all have plenty of songs you listen to to help you stay happy and I'd love to hear those too, so feel free to share your happy songs in the comments!!  But, it's time for me to say "see you later" as I need to (as my sissy would say) R-U-N-N-O-F-T so until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!

Karen :)

Positive thoughts for positive dreams!

Happy Thursday evening my Happy clan! I hope everyone had a marvelous day!  It was a nice day for me, I had a busy day but a nice one none the less.  My favorite part of today was the conversation I had with my Johnny on the way home from school.  The whole way home we talked about ways to look at life in a positive way.  I have to say, listening to him get all excited about always being happy and positive and finding a silver lining to all of life's situations was definitely my happy for today!

So, I thought that for today's Happy I would share the same positive thoughts with all of you.  They're just a couple simple thoughts that could make a big impact on your life if you let them:

Some see a glass as half full, some see it as half empty, but if you think about it, both are wrong.  

No matter how much liquid is in the glass, the rest of it is always filled with air so the glass is ALWAYS full!

You only live once is a lie... You live every day you wake up!  

So start living and enjoy every new day, chance and experience you get!!!

I really hope these mean something to all of you like they mean to me and Johnny.  Now off to bed with you - because that's where I'm headed ;)  Until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!

Karen :)

Shine like a star!

Happy Wednesday night my Happy clan!  I hope all of you had a super hump day!  I had a very nice day - long but nice.  Since it is so late it's going to be a quick Happy, but an awesome Happy :)  But all happy moments are awesome, aren't they?

Tonight's Happy is a very simple quote that has a very powerful message, and it fits with this being an evening post as well!

Always remember that you are a star and you must always let your beautiful light shine!!  Never be afraid to shine, not only will it make you feel great but it will make others around you happy too!!!  But, it is time for me to snuggle with my Matty and my blanket so until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!

Karen :)

A daily reminder for you...

Happy Tuesday my Happy clan!  I hope that everyone had a wonderful day!  Mine was slightly crazy and slightly lazy ;)  But it was a good day - because I chose to let it be!!  I hope that's what you all did as well!

Today I wanted to give you a Happy that I've been using for almost my entire life, and it comes from an old Saturday Night Live skit.  Yes, those skits are comedic and meant for fun, but this skit was always so much more to me than that.  I'm not sure if you have guessed which one yet, but you don't have to wait anymore to find out... It's the Stuart Smalley skit!!!  Yes, I do look in the mirror and tell myself that I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and doggone it... People like me!!!  And you know what, you all should be doing that too!  You wouldn't believe how good it makes you feel!!!

So, why don't we all try it now.  Get up and go to your mirror - any one will work.  Now, look at yourself and repeat after me: I'm good enough! (don't be shy, you can say it) I'm smart enough! (good job!) And doggone it, people like me!!! (and guess what, they really really do!)

Now, didn't that feel good???  Of course it did!  So, your Happy today is actually homework.  I want all of you to start doing that every day!  Why, you ask?  Because - as we stated above... You're good enough, you're smart enough, and doggone it - people like you!!!!!!!!  But, FYI - I love you!!  Just wanted to make sure I remind you of that as well :)  Until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!
Karen :)

Meaningful Movie Moments

Happy Monday my Happy clan!  I thought today we all could use an earlier Happy and with the way my days have been going, if I don't do it now I won't be able to do it until much later, so now it is!  I've already been working all morning - even though I'd much rather take a nap ;)  But so far it's been a nice day!  Johnny had a good morning and starts kickball today... I wish I could go play kickball with him!  That was always my favorite sport to play in school.  I don't think he realizes just how much fun he is going to have!!  He is excited to give it a go though and that's all I ask of him.  Before he left I gave him a hug and kiss and reminded him what Rocky Balboa said "Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up!"

And that "see you later" message to my Johnny gave me my idea for our Happy for today.  We all love movies - whether they're action, comedy, romance or even documentaries.  And no matter what movie it is, we always take something from them.  I know most of the time movies are just made up tales of mystery and fantasy, but they're a great way to escape from the world and you can learn quite a bit from movies if you allow yourself.  In fact, some of the most inspirational quotes come from movies.  So, today I am going to share some of my favorite movies quotes with you all:

• "Spend a little more time trying to make something of yourself & a little less time trying to impress people." -The Breakfast Club
• "It's your actions that will make you a good person, not desire." -Silver Linings Playbook
• "No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true!" -Cinderella
• "Remember, no man is a failure who has friends!" -It's a Wonderful Life
• "I do not regret the things I've done but those I did not do." -Empire Records
• "Oh yes, the past can hurt.  But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it." -The Lion King
• "Going in one more round when you don't think you can, that's what makes all the difference in your life!" -Rocky IV
• "Life moves pretty fast.  If you don't stop and look around once and a while, you might miss it." -Ferris Bueller's Day Off
• "Get busy living or get busy dying." -The Shawshank Redemption
• "Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?" -What a Girl Wants
• "I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special." -Steel Magnolias
• "Worrying is like a rocking chair.  It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere." -National Lampoon's Van Wilder
• "You are who you choose to be!!!" -The Iron Giant
• "There are only four questions of value in life.  What is sacred?  Of what is the spirit made?  What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for?  The answer to each is the same - only love!" -Don Juan DeMarco

I could honestly go all day long, but I think this is a good chunk to keep you smiling through today :)  I'd love to hear some of your favorites if they're not on here - so feel free to share your favorite movie quotes in the comments below, if you'd like!  Have a wonderful day and until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!

Karen :)

Get wrapped up in happiness!

Happy super late Sunday night my Happy clan!  I hope you all had a wonderful day!!  I had an extremely long day ... One that is finally coming to an end!  I've been working all day on a project for my boss and just as the clock struck 1am I finished.  Thank goodness for that too because I am tired!  But not too tired to make sure I post your Happy for today!

Since it is so late our Happy is going to be pretty short - but it's a great Happy!  All I kept thinking about as the evening got later and later was how I couldn't wait to snuggle with my blanket in my bed.  And then I realized what a perfect Happy that is!  So your Happy tonight is your bed and your pillow(s) and your nice, warm blanket!!  As you snuggle in bed this evening - remind yourself how awesome it feels when you can finally just lay your head down and just go to sleep!!!

I am going to go enjoy my Happy now, so until tomorrow, keep smiling and spreading that love!!

Peace, Love and Happiness!
Karen :)