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Happy Five

November 10, 2015

I’m all about being happy. Happy is my thing. So I’m sharing five happy things with you guys today.

Happy - By Barbara O'Reilly

I have this thing about happiness right now. I mean, I kinda always had it but I have realised, through being asked to contribute to some super awesome sites that there is a bit of a theme emerging.

And that got me thinking that maybe my purpose in this whole bloggy thing is not just about being a Martha Stewart/ Mcgyver, but it is also about sharing my *ideas on 'happy'. *I almost used the word 'philosophy' but then I puked in my mouth a little. 

Anyway, I have been quietly working on an ebook that will be available in about seven years, it is all about DIY gifts. You know, the sort of thing that I make here on my site. But it seemed to be missing something. 

Then I decided to completely change it. I wanted to write an ebook all about choosing happy and everything that comes with it. So I started writing that book. Then in a moment of clarity, vacuuming that hall actually, (maybe I should do that more often?) I realised that I could combine both my book ideas and write one all about making, giving, random acts of kindness and how all of these beautiful things can help you to choose happy. 

So that's where I'm at right now. Where are you? Are you happy?

And now it's time for me to share with you five happy things. 

1) I got a new job writing for the amazing new site Mumtastic. 

2) And I'm pinning things that make me happy. 

3) And listening to this podcast about happiness.

4) And remembering when I made this 'choose happy' computer wallpaper. 

5) And I wrote an article on what I want to teach my kids about happiness.

 

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  1. Sonia Life Love Hiccups

    November 10, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Woohoo! That is a whole lotta happy to be happy about chick xx

  2. Lozzie@MessyRainbows

    November 11, 2015 at 10:33 am

    You make me happy!! Your happiness is contagious & I’m happy to be infected 🙂 x

  3. Patchwork Cactus

    November 12, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Yup, living the dream baby!!!

  4. Patchwork Cactus

    November 12, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    You come and get happy at my place whenever you need to!

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