My Happiness Project

Are you happy? Wow, that’s a loaded question, isn’t it? Of course I’m happy. But we’ve had some hard times that made us feel like life was a big struggle. Regardless we kept our heads up, but are we really happy? 

If im being honest, I feel like on a scale of 1-10 , 10 being the happiest, I am a solid 7. 

That means there IS room to grow. 

The thing is, I should be a 10. 

I am privileged. I have a roof over my head in a cute house that has everything I need. It’s not the nicest, or the biggest, but it is mine and I am grateful for this home. However, I could be more grateful. I could take care of her better. Clean more, organize more, landscape more. I think it would be a happier home if I did these finishing touches that have been pushed to the wayside for a decade. 

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What your dog walker wished you knew

Its funny, I can’t exactly describe it but dogs and their owners often go together in an uncanny way that makes them perfect for one another but still unique compared to the next pair of dog and owner. Its cute. People look like their dogs, or their dogs look like them, or they complement each other, at least. 

My Dini is a distinctive pup. He’s got pomp and style. He’s an alpha. He’s compact but sturdy. He is small but mighty. He is soft and cute but has the bark of a doberman. All are ways I could also describe myself. I’ve got style, Im cute, Im distinctive. I’ve got a bark bigger than people like sometimes. I’m definitely sturdy. And yes, I’ve even been called an “alpha.” Dini and I go together. He is my best friend and we complement one another. No, I don’t look like a dapple wiener dog, but we go together nonetheless. 

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Brussels sprouts with bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon

Ahh summer veggies. Is It me or does everyone feel lighter in the summer? It’s easier to eat healthier in the summer; it’s easier to drink water in the summer. Maybe it’s my depression subsiding with the extra vitamin D from the sunshine. I wanted to include a recipe that uses a summer veggie with savory protein to make for a fantastic side dish. I like to think this is the perfect food to begin transitioning from summer to fall. 

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The hardest thing I will ever have to do

Last month I was given the opportunity to have a girls’ weekend with my absolute best girlfriends from college. The 16 year bond between us only grows stronger over the years transcending time and distance. Our love has become unconditional. We sat around the table at a local brewery. The sun was setting, the air was sweet and warm, the breeze kept everything feeling light. It was the perfect evening for a summer beer with your closest comrades. 

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