The Happy List #4
Here’s what’s I’m loving this week! As always, it is quite random. Dublin Marathon Handy Husband is running the Dublin Marathon THIS SUNDAY, October 30. Here’s the link to the live tracker for the event: http://track.rtrt.me/e/TDL-DUBLINM-2016 You can also follow APrettyHappyHome on Instagram to see how the race goes. You should follow me anyway – I often post photos you won’t see anywhere else on this blog! 7 Things You Need to Give Up to be Happy This article was interesting. We’ve all heard it before, but sometimes it takes awhile before it sticks! Songbird Necklace Still missing my piano. Still learning guitar. Sucker for all things musical. (image) Last Minute Halloween…
The Happy List #3
Here are a few of the random things that brightened my week. Enjoy! FUNNY ANIMAL PHOTO CONTEST If you need a smile today, this collection of funny animal photos will boost your spirit and feed your soul. I’m mean, come on, look at this little guy!! (Photo by Julian Radd/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2015) TEACHERS TELL THEIR STUDENTS THEY ARE INSPIRING We cannot underestimate the power of a sincere compliment. The world needs a lot more of this type of positivity and acknowledgement. HAPPY FALL FREE PRINTABLE I just printed off this free Happy Fall artwork from Jones Design Company. Emily is a pretty talented lady and hails from the Pacific…
The Happy List #2: Podcasts
Do you listen to podcasts? I didn’t, not regularly, until we moved to Ireland. Now, I have a fair amount of solitary time during my walking commute, riding the train, etc. Earbuds are kind of like the uniform for solitary commuters. Put earbuds in, don’t make eye contact with fellow travelers and mind your own business. Basically, it’s an introvert’s dream. What’s not an introvert’s dream? Calling attention to one’s self. I’m prone to busting out in song if I listen to music and that would be a BIG violation of the solitary commuter code. That leaves podcasts. There is an entire world behind that little podcast icon on your phone or tablet.…
The Happy List
Very sporadically I like to share some of the random things that put the happy in my day. Here’s what I’m digging this week… WOMEN WHO RULE – Netflix Ad This. All of this. Since getting rid of TV service 6 years ago, I don’t see a ton of TV commercials. It says a lot that I willingly watched an advertisement. As a side note, if you want to have a television set in your home in Ireland, you have to pay an annual tax of 160 euros. https://youtu.be/tw2-K8w8l7I FREE BARBIE CLOTHING SEWING PATTERNS I’m not sure if I should throw Barbie in here with Netflix’s strong women ad, but hey, I’m…