Optimism

Optimism

Last night, I had one of those joyful revelations that you can't plan. In the moment, I recorded my voice to text to my best friends, and I'm just going to quote myself here: "So I just realized, like, the idea of optimism, and how every time I go back for an...

50 Good Things

50 Good Things

As important as I feel it is to document the happiness I experience on each specific day, it's also really great to write general happy lists. These things haven't happened to me today, but they are always good, and good things deserve to be recognized! Paying in...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

How's it going? I've recently been super sick and I pronounced myself legally dead last night. It seems like I'm alive now, though, so I'm going to celebrate Peanut Butter Fudge Day with my whole heart. I would like to recommend that you do the same thing. I would...

Community Scavenger Hunt

Community Scavenger Hunt

Every month, I host an event in the community. I'm really excited to inform you that this month's was really successful! I even had people come who I didn't know beforehand! We met in Fells Point by the water taxis. After everyone arrived, we formed teams, and I...

Monday Mailings

Monday Mailings

Hey everyone! Today is Mickey Mouse Day, so if you have any Disney stationery hanging around, you might want to send it out today! I've been blessed with some extra beautiful mail lately, and I can't wait to show you! Incoming Speaking of Mickey... look! Some...

The Adventures Of Tiiko

The Adventures Of Tiiko

There are some things that you know you have to have. Maybe it's the perfect wedding dress or the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon... in this case, it was a teal and yellow stuffed dinosaur at the thrift store on sale day. There was no question, he was mine. I made...

Party With Your Bear Day

Party With Your Bear Day

Today, November 16th, is Party With Your Bear Day! It's a specific holiday, which requires you to have a bear in your life, which is why I adopted Diego. Diego and I have been having a really good time together. We got together, all proper, for a nice dessert date. I...

Balloon Installation

Balloon Installation

I was very excited to have a room full of balloons, but ultimately, I knew I couldn't keep them there forever. I figured that instead of letting them slowly deflate, that I would do something positive that other people could enjoy. I took about a dozen to give as...

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day

Yesterday was World Kindness Day! I hope you found a way to celebrate. Being kind is such an important part of being human, and it can really restore someone's faith in humanity. And guess what? It makes you feel good, too! Being kind (gravity, and science) makes the...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

You guys! Guess what today is?? It's World Kindness Day! This is a big and important holiday to celebrate. I've been spending the past week revving up and doing related projects, which I will be sharing tomorrow. I would love to hear what you decide to do to celebrate...