March Happiness Day 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23

Day 17 Monday was a good day. We had a decent schedule at work so it went pretty well. But toward the end of the day I started getting a headache. Then, by the time I got home my head was killing me. Luckily, my mom and dad are great at helping me. They helped me make it through the evening. I hate these things. They are hard. I'm just so grateful it isn't 2012 and I'm not dealing with them everyday and normally my headaches are  bearable. Days like this are few and far between. Making the good days even better. :) 

Day 18 it wasn't the greatest day in the world. But, I did get to buy Frozen! So that was pretty exciting :) it's really an awesome movie. Even though it was a long day of homework, work, and looking terrible I survived. 

Day 19 work was pretty good with all of the late starts. The day kind of dragged but it didn't really matter. I went visiting teaching at orange leaf, then Marissa Chris and I caught up on our tv shows. 

Day 20 frizzy hair day I guess is what this was. Jeremy, Carrie, and all the kids came into town for the end of their spring break to hang out and go to Austin's baby blessing on Sunday. We just had fun being together and watching march madness upsets. It was also spent with me freakinnf out about homework.  

Day 21 this photo wasn't actually taken Friday because I forgot to take one. But it was a pretty rough day at work. I was in extended stay with a lazy worker and I was being pretty lazy myself because I wanted to keep checking the scores of basketball games. Onces creighton was done playing I was a little better at focusing but before that I was pretty slow moving. Basically I was just made I had to be at work. But, after work I hung out with everyone. That was fun. We all watched Frozen together.

Day 22 Well I was a moody mess all day. From little problems to big I couldn't seen to control my emotions. It's making me think I need to switch medications. We'll see if it continues or not. It could have just been sleep depravation too I don't really know. We all went to see the muppet movie, went to spaghetti works for lunch (we brought grandma), and we had a mini concert with everyone at grandma's nursing home. Spencer played his tuba, Brianna played the piano, the kids sang a few songs, grandma played a few songs on the piano for us to sing along to, and josh sang solos with me and grandma playing for him. Josh and I ended our day by going to a young single adult activity. We skipped out on the scavenger hunt which looked really fun but afterward was a pretty decent dance. I even met a few people I wouldn't mind talking to again. If only I wasn't so socially awkward. Darn it. I've lost it over the years. Too much work and not enough play! 

Day 23 today was wonderful. A little drama this morning but these days it doesn't effect me and I try to get out as soon as I can see it. My nephew Austin was blessed and we were able to get my grandma to church with all of us for it. We filled two rows in the Gretna branch today. :) the spirit was so strong. I loved seeing all my family members get up to go stand in the circle. It was wonderful with all us ladies just sitting with the few younger boys. Even spencer was involved. He was able to hold the microphone. I would be lying if I said I didn't tear up a little. It's beautiful what Heavenly Father helps His children create. It reminds me that I need to be better preparing for possibilities of a marriage and family coming somewhere down the line. Creighton lost tonight it was pretty sad how off they were today. After the game we just cheered up by watching Once Upon A Time. I choose happiness :) 

March Happiness day 16

Today was hard. This is an end of the day photo. So it helps put a visual to a rough day. Details in tomorrow's post because I need to get to bed. But I am going to bed happy. I choose happiness. :) 

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March Happiness Day 14 and 15

So Friday was great. I got off work early. Spent some bro sis time with Josh. Had a birthday dinner for my dad and some fun at home with everyone afterward. We also enjoyed the creighton game :) 

Saturday started with the girl we were supposed to visit teach canceling on us :( well it happens. Then I caught up ok things around he house like laundry and weekly cleaning. I'm considering a house purchase in my future.... Just throwing that out there. Then, Marissa and I went to the outlets where I got a bunch of free clothes ;) thank you couponing and smart shopping! One day my future family will be grateful. Don't worry I didn't end up leaving the house with the big statement flower on... I'm too afraid of big statements I guess. We had an interesting day when Chris joined us. But that's cool. We had fun. I saw my grandma doe the first time in awhile and I realized I'm afraid more than anything of losing her. As much as I would love to leave Nebraska I'm afraid of losing her. :( I love her so much and cherish my time with her so much. The night ended with an unfortunate loss by creighton.  I didn't score a couch seat so I was on the floor rocking back and forth a lot of the game. I would jump up, sit down, scream, yell, and smile. But, man Providence is a fiesty team. The refs weren't calling fairly. I felt like the only person that was on their game today is the to be expected McDermott and they were guarding him so well. It was so sad that I had to stay up to watch some happy tv. But I surely choose happiness :) life is good. 

March Happiness Day 11, 12, and 13

Day 11,12, and 13 sorry. I failed again. I'm trying to get used to having my new classes and got really caught up and stressed with work and juggling. But, it's been a rough few days and I haven't been as smiley as normal. I'm going to change that starting. Now. Especially since everything I had to be stressed about is over. Still took photos. It's funny how you can't see the crazy behind my eyes and my smiles. But, my head was going a little crazy. But right now it feels so good to know I'm caught up, can breath, and go to bed :) I choose happiness. 

March Happiness day 7, 8, 9, and 10

Well... Clearly I haven't posted all weekend. But, I was busy living. Which is much more important. It was lovely. 

Friday: I had an early day and a slightly rough day at work. But the fact I got off at 2 was lovely. Marissa and I headed to Rochester and had the best drive ever. Really! I drove fast and it was smooth :) our stop was nice and nothing crazy happened. Well of course except for the snow drifts that just got bigger the further north we went and the 7 flipped abandoned cars on the road, who knows how long they had been there. We got there talked to everyone and had a blast. Then we watch catching fire :) made for a lovely evening. I fell asleep in the first movie in a longgggggg time because I generally get plenty of sleep so it doesn't effect my movie watching. That day I had been up for about 20 hours. Yeah, I was shot. 

Saturday: lovely day! Filled with meeting people running into Kyle Warner at mall of America (he is someone I know who lives in Nebraska...insane right?!) hanging  around Minnesota just loving life and eating wonderful food! :) yay for shopping without sales tax!!!! 

Sunday: church. Tours. Walking. Art. It was lovely. I had a grumpy moment but I think it was just from lack of sleep. I'm never lacking sleep anymore. So once again that became a huge issue. 

Monday: I survived work and it wasn't hard to do so. Had Mings, outside I might add!!! It was the most gorgeous day ever. It was an absolutely beautiful day. It was in the 70s the great weather was marvelous for my mood ;) not that it needed much help. I went to Fhe even. Two weeks in a row. I'm feeling pretty impressed with myself. Now I just have to make it to kickboxing this week. :) I know this is all short. But literally the weekend was just wonderful all around. It have me amazing moments to reflect on myself quite a bit. Especially during Marissa and I's long talks in the car on the way there and on the way back. So a total of 10ish hours of talking. We literally wouldn't even pause. I just loved it all! :D I may not always look it or know how to express my emotions. But I am happy! I choose happiness!! :)

March Happiness Day 6

I had a lovely day today. I went to work at 530 (photo was taken at 430 am. I'm so awake as you can tell). It was a busy day, but it was one of those days where I could just smile and then my lead let me change my shift to 530-2 again tomorrow so we can leave earlier tomorrow. So I got off earlier than usual and was able to get ready for my trip a little bit. It was a good, I got my books for my classes starting tomorrow, did some shopping and got groceries. Being productive always seems to equal happiness. I love it. I even did my nails tonight and had a lovely nap. Once upon a time in wonderland is back on and I'm pretty excited. I choose happiness. 

March Happiness Day 5

I almost didn't make it for the day because I was surprisingly busy all day. Went to work and it was a pretty crazy day but went surprisingly smooth. I'm telling ya, a good mood can go a long way! :) then toward the end of the day I started feeling like it was going to pass out again. So I was. Little worried I wouldn't be able to go out with the sister missionaries teaching tonight which I have been looking forward to. But I prayed and made sure I got through the emotional struggles as I was ending work, I got home and ate. The Lord answered my prayer and I felt better. In fact it was a lovely evening with the sisters. In fact, I wish they just lived here. Maybe I could actually find genuine unmarked friends that don't drink. Haha. But anyway, so then I got home and Marissa and Chris came over for our bi-weeklyish tv vegging together watching our lovely shows. We had a blast and I'm getting more excited about going on the road with Marissa this weekend! So stoked!!! :D anyway I'm in a rush to get to bed with an early shift tomorrow. But I found this article and I have to post it because today was one of those days I was feeling extra introverted. http://thoughtcatalog.com/laitin-amanda/2014/02/10-confessions-from-an-introvert/#5g3BTZIguFvhyGsY.01

Seriously, these are all so true. I have denied it a lot but I'm so introverted and I've finally accepted it. One day, I'll find others who understand me. Wow that sounds cliche. I choose happiness. 

March Happiness Day 4

Today was different for me. This is the first time I've gone to work later than 9am in a long time. So I spent my morning vacuuming my car and being boring as always. When I got to work it was surprisingly smooth from the moment I got there until the moment I came home. Okay, it wasn't perfect but honestly it was so good that these bad things I'm going to list didn't even feel like issues. So I was sending a urine sample to specimens and we have to send them through a tube system (just like the bank, just much longer tubes and it goes throughout the hospital) so about 10 or so minutes after I sent it up we receive a call from specimens. A coworker answered the phone and I don't know what they said because she was so calm. A few minutes later I let her know that I forgot to tell her about me sending the sample. So she calmly says oh yeah we need another sample the one you sent the lid wasn't on right and it spilled on it's way over there. They had to shirt down the tube system for maintenance. I was shocked! I didn't believe her because she was so calm about it and I send samples up all the time and clearly that had never happened before! It was so nuts. Basically, I provided a few people with some job security today accidentally. I felt so awful but we couldn't help but make it into a joke the whole time. It was just too crazy to even be real, but don't worry it was. In my own defense the patient put the lid on the container, but I did fail to check it even though the container was upside down on the biohazard bag I had it in and wasn't leaking. So the mystery remains how and why the whe thing happened. But it did. Then, later I found out an ice cream I gave to a patient was expired in September. Talk about awkward. It was the only one in all the boxes we had in the freezer the ONLY ONE. Are you kidding me? The one I hand out to the patient. Luckily the patient was such a nice lady and she was fine just wanted to make sure we knew so another patient wouldn't have an issue. Amazing. I guess I needed a reminder that I'm very human. Well, it worked. That's totally fine. I needed it. :) I choose happiness. 

                                

March Happiness Day 3

Today was a great day. I was blessed with a smooth day at work and I made myself stay in Omaha after work so I could go to FHE. Surprisingly the activity was a blast. Especially for it just being jeopardy. I think we had the best team. We started chanting the yes! Like from wwe. I feel obligated to show a video of it now. Our team was the best. :) good times. I guess today it really wasn't so hard to be happy. It could have been so much worse. A lot of things could have been worse. I choose happiness. 

                  


                                 

March Happiness Day 2

Well, I've already decided that I don't want to do the previous day. I will mostly be blogging in the evening after the day is almost over anyway. So, half of this post will be about yesterday and half about today. But, from here on out I'll only be covering one day for my March happiness. 

Yesterday I cleaned a lot and everything isn't clean yet. I still have some things to go through in my room, but that's okay. I spent another part of the day catching up on my comedy shows, including the new Late night with Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon on the tonight show. So funny. I love sitting around and laughing watching those shows. Laughing is the greatest medicine! Not that I was sick yesterday, but it really is a great mood lifter. Then, last evening just as it was beginning to snow, I went to the UNO hockey game last night. It was a BLAST. It was a close game and those are always better. They won in overtime and we were lucky enough to be right by where the winning goal was scored. There was some drama in the middle of the game too where a player from the opposing team didn't feel like he should have had a penalty called against him so he threw a little fit and got himself kicked out for 10 minutes. I don't understand the rules of hockey so I don't know what it was that actually happened. The section we were sitting in was composed of mostly an older crowd unfortunately. But, it reminded me how much I want to attend many sporting events this year. I did have some nail biting moments during the game but overall I was just smiling and enjoying every second! After the game, it wasn't snowing anymore but the road was really slick! Josh drove his car, and although it's brand new it doesn't get around too well in the snow. I ended up having to run out in the snow in the middle of dodge. It was pretty funny because I was in boots and not snow boots, needless to say I was slipping all over the place. I felt like a damsel in distress of some sort. Then, all of a sudden 4 (very attractive I might end) men came to my rescue. Two of them had pulled their car over to help and one was right behind us in an SUV. It was fun having them help me and not do much better than I was because it was so slick. We all had a pretty good conversation as we struggled up the hill. It was fun. :) I'm just grateful we were stuck on a hill and not stuck in an accident with the conditions we were dealing with last night. It was a good change from my usual Saturday nights.  

                       

Now, onto today. It was not the warmest day ever imagined, but thank goodness for heat, tights, and boots! This morning I spent at my Grandma's. She wasn't feeling the best today so I struggled to hold conversations with her. Lately she has been telling me I need to stop hanging around with her so much and get something exciting to do with my life! This almost offends me. I don't have anything I'd rather be doing. I really would like to be spending my spare time with her. I don't know if she's sick of seeing me or if she feels like she's a burden. She is blunt, but she isn't always specific in her bluntness. So, that was good, but it could have been better. I hope she spent the afternoon resting and is feeling better tomorrow. Then, I went to church. It was a beautiful day at church today. Melody taught a lesson on the opposition that satan has in our lives. It was strengthening. She wasn't feeling well at all and you could tell, but the room still filled with the spirit! Then, in sacrament meeting it was really amazing. I love fast Sundays in general, but seeing the children get up and bear their testimonies always makes me happy. The spirit is amazing when they speak of wonderful truth! I love everything about their testimonies. Then, the rest of the members that bore their testimonies were just head on. With the spirit I was filled with there was no way I could ignore the fact that my head was pounding out of my chest begging me to get up there. So, I got up and of course started getting emotional. But, I was truly grateful for the opportunity to feel that strong spirit that you feel when you share your testimony. I can't wait until later this week where I can go out with the sister missionaries later this week. I know that will also be a wonderful spiritual experience. Well, this photo looks off but I'm not entirely sure why. But, this is the photo of the day. I choose happiness.  

                                        

March Happiness

Well, I'm challenging myself to be happy every day in March. I was going to do the 100 day thing that everyone is doing but I kinda wanted to make up my own too. Kinda like March madness (which I'm way stoked for this year! I've been watching all the games I can so far and I'm ready!!! Go Creighton! ;) or anyone but Michigan State!) not really all that clever. But also more attainable to actually blog daily for 31 says rather than 100 with my track record. I'm going to take a bathroom pic every day. I'm willing to bet this is the only day I look half decent. I never get ready anymore. But I may end up incorporating "getting ready" as part of my goals. Meh. We'll see. Anyway. Each day I will blog about the previous day. So today I'm just explaining it all. I choose happiness.

                                      

                                     

Close up! My nose doesn't look too broken here it makes me really happy!! :) HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!!