Scheduling

As I was debating how to keep myself on track, I realized there has to be a more organized way (besides using my brain) to get everything I need to do - done.

Then I realized something: when it comes to work, I live by Outlook's calendar. Why don't I try scheduling my personal life there also?

For example, I need to get back into my exercise routine. I was doing so good for a while there, and I have sort of played hooky for a week. Part of my Happiness Project involves adding even MORE exercise to the routine of the week. It is supposed to bring me more energy, release endorphins, reduce stress, help me shed pounds, and over-all - feel great. I even actually ENJOY exercise - it's the motivation to actually do it I lack.

Which brought me back to one of my rules - I need to just DO IT. I am NOT naturally motivated. I have to push myself to do anything. I (truly) would rather lay around. I KNOW how to be lazy.. just not really how to relax.

I went for a short massage yesterday, with my Chinese Holistic folks. They tried to pound out a knot in my shoulder. When I went to leave, the little guy said (in broken english), "You have tense in shoulder. You relax more." I just smiled.

Yesterday went really well. Work was great - I got to visit with one of my radio partners, COX Radio here in Birmingham. They have moved to another location, and honestly, it helps me because the entire radio group is located in one building now, versus different studios. The main Promotions Director I work with gave me a little tour of the new studios. It's nice.

I even had lunch with the egyptian. I took him to FLIP Burger Boutique. The food there is awesome. I actually tried it for the first time last Friday, and as soon as I bit into the Butcher's Cut burger, I said, 'The egyptian will love this.' So he and I had lunch together yesterday. He loved it. Please click on the link above and check out the menu. Then scroll down to the milkshake selection. WOW.

Here are some pics from the egyptian's burger... then some pics from my Friday lunch. (Taken with my mobile phone.. sorry for the quality)

Friday I ordered the Butcher's cut (with frisee, blue cheese, redwine jam/sauce, vidalia onions, and then a side of fried bread & butter pickles.

This picture is hilarious. My Krispy Kreme Milkshake is smoking!!!

My friends - Jamie and Laura

In this picture, Laura was exactly 6 days from her due date - NOW she is two days!!!

The egyptian ordered the regular burger - and it has heirloom tomatoes, cheese, onions, lettuce and coca cola ketchup. He had a side order of french fries with smoky mayo

You can kind of see the decor behind me. Really cool white boothes.

Friday we went to celebrate our co-worker, Lisa's last day. She is moving back to Nebraska. (Lucky duck!)

Finally - Laura and her super large burger. BUT - she IS eating for two. :-)

Over all, yesterday was good. I fell asleep at 9:45pm, and woke up naturally at 6:46am. So far, the plan is working. I stayed pleasent, I prayed, I smiled, I planned, I accomplished..

I was happy.

Highlights

You guys know how much I love taking pictures, but unfortunately my camera died a month or so ago. Sooo sad. I have turned to using my Mobile Phone to upload pics - booo. But at least it captures the memories.

This entire week I have tried to "capture" moments that made me happy. Perhaps this is something I will share, as I head into my weekend. Who knows! If you like the idea - let me know.

Sooo.. here we go - moments/items that brought a smile to my face and WHY!

This is a new candle I bought!! I LOOOVE candles - and this one is extra special. (Heather, you will get it!) - I bought it at Target, and it is Nature's Wick (has a wooden wick that makes a crackling fire sound) and the name of the scent is - Bonfire. But au contraire, my friends! It smells like CHRISTMAS. (Yes, Heather - I found the smell!!)

I LOVE my new candle. It was $12.99 if you are interested. The color of the wax? Brown.

Don't you just love when you purchase flowers that are not quite opened perfectly - then four days later, they slowly open?? That's what I got to experience this week. I bought myself some flowers, here is one of the surprises that opened up for me!!

Perhaps I will make it a weekly habit! Or.. maybe not.

This is my super "steal" of the week. I bought this new skirt at Ross Dress for Less for - $3.99 Seriously! It was totally marked down from $40.  SOOO loving it.

Here is a little more of the detail:

Part of what made me fall in love with the skirt was the sparkly detail! Totally my style. Sooo excited to sport this baby soon!

I bought this book today from Barnes & Noble for $4.99!! (Another Item on sale!) I am loving the book - really deals with our minds and whether we are adapters or people who hold on to memories.

I think I am the latter.

I will reveal as I learn more!

This is my guilty pleasure of the week. I bought a pair of zebra striped (the stripes are velvet) pillows for my black leather couch.

$5.99 a piece!! Again - Ross!!

Loving the pillows. Adds a little ZING! I am feeling jerseylicious!

My morning coffee. Always makes me happy - thought I would share my happy moment.

I am always looking for good coffee, but lately - with a good price. I bought organic, medium roast (Sam's Choice) for $5 and it is DELISH. Never thought I would say that. Then I bought the cheap Hazelnut creamer and I have to say - it's all A-Ok. Yep. 

Totally digging the flowering trees at my apartment.

PS - That's my little bug!

On Saturday, we had our Russian and Jamaican friends come over for lunch. Here you see Helena trying out the egyptian's new electric guitar in our sunroom. LOL

This moment made me smile.

Getting ready to set the table - and I started out with yummy homemade french bread and I put together olive oil with balsamic vinegar, and italian herbs. Was a hit for our dinner party!!

For the dinner party - my main dish (this is as soon as I put it in the oven) was an egyptian dish.

It's in arabic..

Umm...

meat, onions, lots of spices, pasta, cheese (bechamel sauce), mozzarella cheese...

If you would like the recipe, I can share!

That's it this far. My little happy moments.

Thanks for checking it out! What were some of your happy moments?