VIP at the PGA

Off to the PGA East Lake Tournament today with some friends.  I love watching golf (in person).  Beautiful, relaxing, inspiring ... but HOT again today.  Climbing to 90+.  Come on Georgia - you need to do better.  It's almost October for crying out loud!!  It still will be fun, but I'll be hunting the shade and sweating like a mad woman.  It helps we have VIP tickets for free food, drink and nice bathrooms (all in the AC).  The finer things.

New recipe was a hit, movie was fun.  Nice night.   I like the new recipe a week idea.  It's been fun searching for different flavors to try.  I'm on the search for a shrimp recipe for next week.

I spent some time planning our trips to Napa and Asheville yesterday.  I'm getting excited for both.

Between now and the end of the year, we have 2 weekends with no plans,  Everything else is booked. Fun couple of months ahead!  Lots and lots of variety - which was missing in my life.

As MHP is underway, I find the two most important parts of my HAPPY are spending time (and making time) with family & friends and adding VARIETY to my day.  Both take effort, but the rewards are well worth it.

I also find MHP is contagious.  People respond to enthusiasm ... people like trying new things ... people like being HAPPY.  Hubby is starting to "look" for things for him too.  A couple of my friends asked to be included in the project.  Happy IS contagious and HAPPY grows as it spreads.  Win - win.

Another tidbit from this project is making an effort to keep a schedule (i.e. get up early) is important for a productive day.  I'm a morning person.  I like my day to start early.  Hubby asked why I keep getting up early ... I don't want to miss the best part of my day.  Quiet, peaceful ... no phone, no TV, no chatter.  I really like the dark too - weird, I know.  I think I'm the only person who loves "fall back" and the early darkness.

A side note ... I have been running so hot lately (hormones??).  I'm sitting here sweating while I drink my hot tea and coffee (and iced tea) ... yes, still 3 morning drinks (variety is great, but I still need my certainty!).  Lordy!!  Winter, where are you?!?!

I've got to wake my dog up to go for a walk (old man sleeping in today).  Time is tight this morning and I need my Starbucks for the road!  Later gators.