I went to dinner in NY with David and Kris tonight.  I cried on the bus on the way home.

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No shadow….no shadow!  Well played, Mr. Groundhog.  Well played.  I even saw pussy willows in the market today – on this gorgeous ‘spring-like’ winter day.  #100happydays (81/100)

Ciao for now..Diane

Today was the day that led me to start this 100 happy day journey, at a time when “happiness” was what I needed more than anything else.  And here I am at t.o.d.a.y.

So, how does it feel?    Thanks to the 79 happy days leading up to today.  I feel – good!  Hopeful!  Excited!

Today was not the end of anything…..It was the beginning of something!  #100happydays (80/100)

Ciao for now….Diane

The day was filled with house showings, so Peter, Jewel and I needed a place to spend the day.  We made a list of errands, and once they were done — we decided to spend this 52-degree, sunny winter day at Cheesequake State Park. I don’t know which of the three of us enjoyed it more?  Mmmmmm, maybe Jewel has a slight lead 🙂

#100happydays (79/100)

Ciao for now…Diane

The snow is melting, the temps are rising (just a bit), and the outdoors called me today.  That, plus a bunch of cleaning around the house…….I made my Fitbit goal today!   #100happydays (78/100)

Ciao for now…..Diane

Yesterday, Peter and I drove down to Baltimore to meet up with a small circle of friends from my work.  My last day is rapidly approaching and they planned a Bon Voyage of sorts.  The food, drink and the company was just perfect.  If you are lucky, as I am, to meet certain people who transcend the “business” side of what you do together….and bond to each other through experiences that connect your hearts — Well — then you are living a bountiful life!

Toward the end of dinner – they pulled out a card and a gift.  When I opened the box, I found a Pandora bracelet.  Just beautiful.  That’s what my eyes told me.  What happened next, well…..it spoke to my heart. <3

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The Happiest and Healthiest state in the USA is Hawaii.  JUST SAYIN’!

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She can’t hear anymore.  One night when Peter was cooking steak, he set off the fire alarm in our kitchen.  She didn’t move an inch from her dog bed.  NOT NORMAL.  Pretty telling.  The last time that happened, I opened the back door to vent the kitchen, and she ran out.  I followed her, calling her name.  There she was, trotting down the sidewalk, heading to the field across the street.  I continued calling, calling her back…..and she would have none of it.  She was going to get as FAR away from the smokey kitchen as possible.  When she reached the corner, she stopped.  Then it happened.

She looked right.  She looked left.  THEN, she crossed the street.

Our Jewel.  She is a treasure.  #100happydays (75/100)

Ciao for now….Diane

Two major U.S. airlines are offering refunds to passengers worried about the Zika virus outbreak in many tropical countries.   United Airlines says customers booked to fly to areas affected by the virus can reschedule or get refunds.  On American Airlines however, you have to be a pregnant women traveling to parts of Central America to get the refund.

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Since mid November – I have been on this journey.  Somedays I feel firmly footed in Step #6, other days I fall back into Step#5 and want to hide.  I’m comforted just knowing Steps #7 and #8 are out there……waiting for me.

Wait for me.  I’m coming……

#100happydays (73/100)

Ciao for now…Diane