Happiness is fitting a sweet cup of Magnifico’s Yo-Cream frozen yogurt into your Weight Watchers daily smart points on a gorgeous afternoon.  I’ve been doing so well losing weight on the new program, and a big part of the reason has been because I’m learning how to fit the “rule of SPs” into my everyday life.  As summer approaches….ice cream begins calling.  It’s good to know that I can still have a frozen treat on the weekend!  Those are Smart Points indeed!!  #ChooseHappiness365 (163/365) #SprinklesAreForWinners #VanillaRocks

Ciao for now…..Diane

IT’S GETTING REAL UP IN HERE!

We got the news — closing day is Friday, April 29th.   Bring it On!   #ChooseHappiness365 (162/365)

Ciao for now….Diane

The world lost a bit of magic yesterday.  The beautiful one, Prince, died yesterday.

As children of the 80’s….Prince was ours.  I say that, but he belongs to all of us, all generations.  Even as young girls. my daughters experienced Prince, through me.  Raspberry Beret, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, and my favorite, The Most Beautiful Girl In The World.

He was a poet, a musical genius, who transcended generations, culture, race, gender……he found a way to speak to all of us.  His message?  Oh, don’t rely on me (or anyone else) to tell you …. go, spend time with Prince and listen to the words from the master himself.

Live your life, on your terms.  Be kind to one another.  Be YOU.  And don’t wait.  Life is fragile, and we never know how many days any one of us will get.  Go Be Bold.  And remember the Purple One.  Dearest Prince, — we are still listening, and will be forever.  Thank you…. for it all.    Go in Peace.   #ChooseHappiness365 (161/365)

Ciao for now….Diane

Today is Erin’s Last.Day.Of.Classes!  Wow – Freshman year at F&M went supersonic fast!    Finals week is ahead. Relax.  Breathe Deep.  Work Hard.  Use your Smarts.  And then…..Come Home for a great summer!

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Ciao for now….Mom (aka Diane)

Some days — you need to look to a higher source for an assist to find your happiness.

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I awoke today filled with a sense of promise.  Soaking it in…all the day through.  #ChooseHappiness365 (158/365)

Ciao for now….Diane

Happiness is Dogwood Trees.

The closer we get to closing on the sale of our house — I’m beginning to miss my garden.  Luckily, I’m getting a chance to enjoy the bloom of so many of our trees and shrubs “one-more-time” before we move.  Some of my absolute favorite things in our garden are the pink Dogwood trees that line our property.  When I moved to East Brunswick 15 years ago, I met a landscaper named Jeff Kumka of 4 Season’s Landscaping.  Jeff is retired now, but he did an incredible job landscaping our home, in a way that I could enjoy all 4 seasons.  Just.as.his.companys.name.promises.  <3   Jeff, I hope you are enjoying your retirement.  As I gaze out my front window and our master bedroom windows….the pink clouds that are the canopy of the dogwoods in bloom this week just lighten my soul.  I will think of you whenever i see Dogwoods in bloom.  Thank you for the joy of my garden these past 15 years.

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Ciao for now….Diane

Someone once told me — the first rule of moving is “If you don’t LOVE it (L.O.V.E, Love, love it), get rid of it BEFORE you move.  Don’t pay to move s.t.u.f.f., only to throw it out on the other side.”

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Imagine the John Williams Star Wars Theme song playing as you read this……”Ba Ba Ba Baaaa Ba……..Ba Ba Ba Baaaa Ba……da da da Star Wars…..ba ba ba baaa.aaaa….”  😀

My sister Debbie ran the Disney World Star Wars 10K this morning in Orlando!  I am Sooooo proud of her!  She is a gazelle in the making.  I Was cheering you on this morning Debbie!  Wear that bling with pride sister.  Love you so much!

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Ciao for now….Diane

The past weeks have been busy…..no, …frantic!  So much to do when you are selling a house, packing to move, AND in the middle of a job search.  Well, today is going to be simple…easy.  Peter and I are going to pack a lunch and he is taking me on a date to the movies.  <3

It doesn’t really matter what we see, I would be happy with anything.  What matters is — I’m going out with my guy, he’s going to hold my hand, and make me feel special.

Life is Simple.  Joy is All Around Us.  #ChooseHappiness365 154/365)

Ciao for now…..Diane