What i'm Happy About Today

Hey y'all,
As this August is turning out to be the longest month of my LIFE, I just wanted to share a few things that are getting me through the day right now.

1. The first wave of Halloween candy is out in stores! That means autumn is on the way, and with it, a relief from the Oklahoma summer. Not to mention autumn leaves, scary movies, my birthday, and Brach's Candy Corn, my own personal brand of crack!


2. It’s Wednesday afternoon. That means I’m almost over the midpoint of the endless Bataan Death March that is my workweek. Hooray!!

3. A mere 17 days are left until the College Football season kicks off. Not that i'm excited or anything!


4. My latest career daydream, wooden kayak building. Yes I know that i've never done any woodworking & can barely hammer a nail--but it’s like quilting, with wood and glue! Nothing to while away endless hours in front of a computer like videos of wooden boat building. I am soooo smitten! (See Chesapeake Night Heron kayak built from kit below).


5. The sweet anticipation of going to visit my mom in September. Hang out in Seattle, go to the beach, & enjoy a break from the Midwestern summer heat. Can’t WAIT!!!


6. And best of all, the kids go back to school TOMORROW! The first day of school should be a national holiday & day of rest for parents everywhere. Join me in doing a virtual high-five now--we got them through another summer! YEAH!!

Of course I’m always grateful for things like good health, family & friends, etc etc. That goes without saying. Sometimes though, I need to remind myself of what is good in my life right here and NOW. And I would love to hear what’s on your list! Please leave it in the comments!