#joyfuljars

[sweattearsandhellokitty]

Joyful Jars ~ Day # 21

One goal that I have for myself is to never have to wear something with an 'x' on the tag ever again.  I can remember even when I was a teenager and pulling an XL shirt over my head, and it was like I knew I didn't like it, but at that point in time I didn't really know better or how to fix it. Once I get to that place, I want the only time that I wear something with an X to be if it belongs to my boyfriend (he's got broad shoulders) or if it happens to be in the brand name. Stepping forward with a smile and positivity, I *can* do this.

[sweattearsandhellokitty]

Joyful Jars ~ Day # 19

Memory that always makes me smile: I remember when I was a little girl, I would stand on a kitchen chair at the counter, and I would watch my momma cook. She isn't the best cook and she sometimes made some weird dishes, but watching her was one of the things that gave me a deep passion for food, for creating, and taking pleasure in the art of cuisine.

[sweattearsandhellokitty]

Joyful Jars ~ Day # 17

Happiness, I have learned, is more a choice than we allow ourselves to realize sometimes. Every day that you wake up, there is a good and bad side of the bed, and all it takes is putting your feet down in the right side to make all the difference. Choose bright. Choose smiles. Choose happy.

[fitnessluvr]

What is something positive that has happened for you? :)

uh, I have a lot actually

finished exams last week

got my grades this week and got all A’s and one A- (hell fucking yeah)

my best friend got engaged the day before my birthday

my sister is the happiest she’s been in years

My other best friend is home and happy and safe and seeing her boyfriend

I got to see my boyfriend the other night

I’m getting to see my family every day now

I can walk and my knee is on it’s way back to being strong

I’ve been offered the opportunity to do Research assuming the project gets approved AND I’ve been offered the opportunity to work starting in January which will hopefully allow me to earn enough money to get through the next semester

my family is safe and sound, healthy, and happy. Everyone, my immediate and extended family. 

That’s enough to share for now, I suppose.. thanks heh

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[sweattearsandhellokitty]

Joyful Jars - Day #16

I'm thankful to be alive and breathing.

Had a bad day, so unfortunately that's all you get for today.

Goodnight.

[sweattearsandhellokitty]

Joyful Jars - Day # 13

Friday the 13th is widely known as being unlucky. I tend to believe that luck is really just a matter of what you make of any given situation that happens to present itself.

Although there may be things that go on in our life that are unsavory, I guess my theory is that it's the very best thing to stay positive, pull the good out, be angry/sad/upset for a little while, and then embrace the cheerful and light that you have found.

Free yourself from the bitterness, especially at this time of year when we should be focusing on celebrations. Smile at a stranger, shake a hand, tip well for food, buy someone else's order at Starbucks, hold a door. Do well, do good, be thankful, be grateful.

[aliteralgarbageheap]

Joyful Jars day 13

Something I love: Candy canes! Especially fruity ones =)

[sweattearsandhellokitty]

Joyful Jars - Day # 12

I find myself to be very fond of birthdays. A special day once per year that we get the opportunity to show someone in our lives just how much they mean to us and how much they deserve to be celebrated.

I remember this today as I was wrapping up the gifts for my boyfriend's birthday, and I just stopped for a moment to be thankful for his existence, not only in the world, but in my heart. I allowed myself to feel the awe of the ways that my life is better because he is a part of it.

We've known one another for 5 years now, this will be the first of his birthdays that we are a serious romantic couple, and I'm quite happy to show just how much he means to me.

It's my goal not just for the rest of 2013 but also into 2014 to spread love and good things to the ones I care about not only on their birthday, but on a regular basis. To take if even for a few moments in a day, to tell my loved ones that they matter, that they are appreciated, and that I am thankful for them. Happy, whole and joyful heart as I go off to bed tonight. :]