MHP coming into focus.

I'm doing some more "thinking" on My Happiness Project as I'm officially beginning it next week.  Taking inspiration from the book - I'm going to create a MHP bucket list.  Things to do while on this hiatus - things I want to learn, try, experience etc.  I'll type it up, print it out and see it everyday.

I think this will go a long way to keep me from being bored or lazy or too complacent.

In my "research" on HAPPINESS, this kind of try-new-things is a fun way to explore EVERYTHING!  I've done simpler versions during times in my life and I know it resonates with me. I'm actually really EXCITED to do this (or dare I say ... just making the list makes me HAPPY?!?).  Anticipation of achieving goals, anticipation of being HAPPY ... that's an element in having a happy day, month, life.

The list will cover everything - big, little, fun, to-do projects that need to be completed (not fun, but the completion should bring on the happy!!).  You name it. And when I work the list, I'll try to get to a nice round (or meaningful) number - because I like order lol!!

I think most will be single experiences, but I also want a sub-list that has stuff I want to work on regularly.

Try a new recipe (once a week??)
Re-visit Rosetta Stone spanish (if I can get it working again)
Review some nursing notes (I actually like doing this a lot)
Do a good deliberate good deed (once a week??)

I want to put some parameters on how often, but I don't want it to feel too scheduled or too much an obligation - this should be fun, make my HAPPY - not annoyed.  And if I don't like something, I want to be able to LET IT GO.  (On a side note - I just heard this song for the first time on the way into work - I added a couple of new XM stations - good song.)  I don't want the list in anyway to make me feel bad about myself - that is not the point to this project.  That said, I want to push myself too.  I think I can make that distinction.

Oh, how fun this will be (*hand clasp*)!!  The "stuff" will be great, but I do LOVE a list and this is the mother-load of a list.  Check, check, check!!
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So after that fabulous revelation, here's the scoop on today.

Workout is one of those odd days again.  Tomorrow is my first weightlifting class and I want my muscles rested - but I want to workout today.  I think a quick down-and-dirty is the way to go today.

BTW, my running the last few times was really good.  I don't know it it's the cooler weather or I'm FINALLY improving.  I'm tempted to time the run, but wonder if that's like the scale (doesn't matter).  If the trend continues, I will take a timed run (probably!).

Lunch with our realtor who just helped the odd rice crispies neighbor find the house.  Turns out, this lady blows everyone off.  So I'm no longer offended, but I'm done reaching out.  All good.  It will be nice to catch up with Pamela and the restaurant it a good one!

Trip to WholeFoods for some exploration of W30 new sauces.  Expensive to order, but I think they might be sold there.

And Starbucks, walk the dog, wash the sheets ... all that stuff too :-)