What comes first –> Happiness brings Gratitude or does Gratitude bring Happiness???? Am grateful for a Ted Talk on this very subject. Enjoy!!

This October I will be attending Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend . I’m very excited to be attending with some very special and quite amazing ladies to Houston, TX. I’ve never been to Houston and am really interested in how this event will inspire me to live my fullest potential. I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend events like this and feel special to have the support from family and friends to do so.

What event are you looking forward to attending?

Today, I am grateful to be alive and experience another day.

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I recently switched dentist’s and had a visit this morning. This dentist came by a referral, is indendepently owned and operated, and is very efficient. He provided a very thorough-much more so than in the past. His prices were great (I shopped around), everyone was kind, and I left feeling great. Today, I’m grateful for trying something new and being very pleased with the results.

What new thing have you tried lately?

Ahhhh…..Spring has arrived. It was a wholly gorgeous day today that was very well appreciated. Time with family, errands, cleaning, and preparations for our upcoming trip filled this glorious day. Gone are the winter coats and closed windows. Spring is my favorite time of the year and simply puts a smile on my face and adjusts whatever attitude defect I might be experiencing. I’m grateful to say goodbye to Winter!

How did you spend this wonderful day?

I am VERY blessed. I received a great deal of family support and assistance and am incredibly grateful for it. From my brother helping me with my car, to my sister and her suggestions, to my sister-in-law who is a wonderful soul, to my mother who gives more of herself more than anyone I know….I cannot be more thankful.

Who are you blessed with?

And another one has begun….I’ve started another year, another quarter, and another course in my DBA journey. I am still excited (hope I always am) to get started and participate on the first day of class. The quarter officially begins but we receive course access the Friday before. One of my strategies is to log in, review the syllabus, and begin to mentally preparing how I will manage my time for the next 10 weeks. Starting early and working ahead of schedule of one of my greatest success strategies and I’m grateful I learned this one early.

What are some of your greatest success strategies?

I don’t follow many television series, but there are a couple that I hate to miss. Big Bang Theory is one of them. I love the quirky comedic delivery offered by the characters. It’s one of my great treats in the week is enjoying a quick escape of laughter ensued comedy. Today, I’m grateful for sharp witted entertainment.

What are your favorite escapes?

I felt under the weather the entire day and am thankful that the bug that’s bitten me is minor. I’m feeling better and hope with a night of quality sleep I will be raring to go….just in time for our winter storm that’s dropping 4-9 inches. Oye!

What area of simplicity are you thankful for today?