Day 2

January 6, 2012

I have the best Chiropractor, Dr. Dan. I had to go see him again today for another adjustment to repair my personal damage from my car accident. I love him because he works on so much more than just my back. As we were talking about me and my personal well-being he asked if when I look in the mirror, am I happy with what I see? I replied…well, I’m working on that. He clarified, I don’t mean your body image, I mean, when you look in your eyes are you happy with what you see and how you feel about who you are. I again replied with a smile…well, I’m working on that. And in truth, to me that is the mission of this 360-day personal challenge, that by focusing on daily light I will find and maintain daily happiness within my life. I believe that God uses people in my life to reach to me and speak to me and I love the encouragement I receive from Dr. Dan to continue the mission to work on inner beauty, peace and contentment.

Baby Ruth (one of my best friend's 10 day-old baby) fell asleep in my arms today for an hour. Does life get more beautiful or peaceful than that?!!

Day 1

January 5, 2012

Today I came home and was greeted by my happy “foster” cocker spaniel. Her little propeller tail makes me laugh out loud and warm inside with happiness. How can we explain the love that we receive from dogs?! 2011 ended with me rear-ending a white Chevy Tahoe. I spent an hour on the phone with the insurance company today working out payment, but Brian, the State Farm agent working with me was so helpful and straightened everything out for me! Thank you for your patience and hard work Brian! I am really enjoying coming home and not having to worry about studying for grad school. Still a little sleep deprived from my trip to Philly, I decided to take a nap on my couch and watch “Leap Year”, a sweet romantic comedy that leaves me wanting to cry happy tears of hope for love. Alas, there was no time to cry because my phone rang with a call from Crystal, my long-lost, gypsy, humanitarian, world-traveling friend. It was so wonderful to spend almost two hours on the phone with her laughing at how our quirky personality weaknesses haven’t changed and we ended with such a solid agreement that our futures are so bright and have hope for such great excitements to come. I just love being able to pick up with a friend that you haven’t talked to in over a year. True friendship has no time lapse. Today, life feels good and full of hope.