“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” ~ Ashley SmithHalf Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009. Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde. We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?
"I have learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances." ~Martha WashingtonFor the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.
This is what I'm Happy for this week:"He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy." ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- I'm happy my sons will all be home this coming week!
- I'm happy that my youngest son is done with semester finals! Very stressful and busy few weeks... for us both. A.S. Parents, you know what I mean! ...'smiles'...
- I'm happy my house is decorated and I'm ready for Christmas!
- I'm happy for a wonderful time with friends this week!
- I'm happy to have a home and a new furnace!
- I'm happy I get 2 weeks off during Christmas and New Years!! I love working for a college!!
"Remember that being a success without happiness is meaningless." ~Richard Denny -It's also "ALOHA FRIDAY" Everyone!! If you want to join in the fun? Post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the Aloha Friday post at An Island Life. Then you can visit the other participants if you wish...It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends or see what people are thinking about this week and join in a conversation or two if you like.
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” ~Frederick KeonigMy question: What 'thing' do you appreciate... especially this time of year?
My answer: My little house that I can both afford to keep and afford to heat in the winter.
“I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have.. than to have things I am not able to appreciate.” ~Elbert HubbardHave a wonderful weekend!
Love & Hugs!
~ Coreen
Those quotes are awesome! Yay for finals being over!!! I like that I feel happier with the celebrations happening!! :) :) :)
ReplyDeletep.s. did I mention yay for HOLIDAYS?!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell---since I'm not into big, fancy gifts (we opt not to spend our money like that) ---the 'things' that I like this time of year are my decorations (outside, inside, tree, angels, etc.)...
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy having your kids home for Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
what 'thing'...my snow shovel today...lol . christmas music...and egg nog...
ReplyDeleteWell, he's not a thing, but what I appreciate the most is my wonderful husband.
ReplyDeletei am happy for your list of happiness... God Bless...
ReplyDeleteI am happy that I am ready for Christmas and that I will be with family! Woot!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
I happy we did not lose power this go round with the ice.
ReplyDeleteWhat I appreciate most this time of year is that people tend to act more human and giving. Wish that was a year round thing :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
The Martha Washington quote is so true!
ReplyDeleteI like the simple smile I can give others.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate Christmas morning. There is nothing like waking up to the sound of happy children on a Christmas morning.
ReplyDeleteHaving my kids here with me (they are grown).
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/12/michael-vick-owning-a-dog-ever-fall-for-a-scam/
I appreciate that my hubby has a job and that he is a loving, caring hubby and Father.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate my family and my friends a lot this time of year....
ReplyDeleteLove it that you stop to think about all the happy, positive things we have in our lives.
ReplyDeleteBeing alive and with Family.
ReplyDeleteA Snow Question
I most appreciate the fact that I am not overspending on gifts on silly stuff that we get bombarded with during this time.
ReplyDeleteAnd most importantly that unlike years gone by, I now have a family I can be with instead of dreading the holidays.
Happy holidays.
very apt quotes dear, have a fabulous weekend xx
ReplyDeleteOh, how nice to have 2 weeks off at Christmas time! I never worked a job where I got that lucky. Just to get one week off was difficult enough and sometimes impossible.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you that your sons are all coming home.
Yes, I'm extremely thankful that I haven't lost my house and that I have heat.
I love your list! I am very thankful for my family!
ReplyDeleteMy wife Jilda and I are songwriters and many of our songs are of an inspirational nature.
ReplyDeleteOne song we wrote with our friend Tracy Lea Reynolds is called Bright Side. Here are a few of the lyrics:
Is your glass half full
Or is it half empty
That depends on your point of view
Is the sky mainly cloudy or partly sunny
Look on the bright side in all you do
Look on the bright side and you can’t lose
Thanks for your post. You're doing good work.
Rick
the "thing" i appreciate is our military..
ReplyDeleteand the fact that my hubby is home this year