MHP Update.

I know you've been dying for a Happiness Project Update so here it goes ...

I tried the kombucha tea (Synergy Gingerberry) yesterday.  It was surprisingly good.  I had no idea it was a bubbly drink.  Lots of flavor and mouth-feel going on - very strong.  I won't rush to drink it everyday, but I thought it was a good alternative to a cocktail.  (Of course, I thought ... boy this would be good with a splash of vodka lol.)

I have read exactly one sentence of War and Peace.  I might be 90 before I finish!  I need to make some time to read during the day (when the old brain is at high function).

I'm just starting the picture overhaul.  A step at a time ... still figuring out what I want to do with it all.  I checked out Michael's for frames, took down the shelve of hodgepodge pictures, and replaced a frame of my grandparent's wedding.  Next step is to start going through picture boxes to see what's there.

New recipe days are going well.  I made the roasted tomato soup last night.  Very good, very easy.  I want to see if it holds in the refrigerator and I might make it when my mom comes (good lunch soup).  I got the recipe made early this week, so I have time to figure out a recipe for next week.  I'm still thinking soup - maybe a hardier one.

I've noticed I can bring on the HAPPY to almost anything if I declare an INTENTION.  My intentions for the weekend were to feel the HAPPY of good friendships.  Once that is the goal, all the other petty things drop away (or at least drop from my thoughts).  It works with small things too.  I took this from yoga and training where you are taught to declare your intention for the practice that day.  It's a more soulful word for goal.  I like doing it and I'm trying it with a lot of things (especially if I notice my negative brain churning).

Call me crazy, but I think I'm feeling more relaxed - more mellow.  Placebo or Relora??  I don't know.  It takes 14 days for the Relora (herbal stuff) to reach max potential.  I'm on day 10-ish.

Collegen has been the greatest find.  My nails, hair ... all improved.  I have to think it's working on my joints and skin too.  Fish oil was a bust.  I tried lots of ways to "tolerate" it, but no luck.

I re-visited my list last week to remind myself of what's what.  Some will fall off and some I've added.  It is not a to-do list (never was).  It's a starting point and a reminder to find VARIETY and HAPPY in my life (certainly in my hiatus).  It's going well.