January 1 2022

 Here I go again.  A new year and a new promise to write daily in my blog.  

I noticed that my last post was in August.  Pitiful, disappointing, and utterly embarrassing!  And I call myself a writer.  Shame on me.

So once again I am going to try to write daily in this blog.  

I started a Writer's Club at the YMCA of Laurel Highlands.  Each month we have a 30 Day Writing Challenge.  I will make a point to open my computer and put the daily prompts there.

Day 1 List 10 things that make me really happy.

1.  My relationship with God.  I love Him, He loves me.

2.  My mom and dad are still with us. At 83 and 88 respectively, I am lucky to have them in my life.

3.  My daughters make me happy and proud.

4.  My job makes me happy.  Being able to work at the YMCA is a blessing.  I am able to use Christian music and devotionals as part of my classes.

5.  My husband makes me happy, most of the time.

6.  Listening to Christian Contemporary Music makes me happy.  My favorites right now are Maverick City, Hillsong, and Elevation Worship.

7.  My dogs make me happy.  It's good to be loved unconditionally.

8.  My family makes me happy.  Even though we are very different, we still share memories from our childhood and dreams for our future.

9.  A hot bath makes me happy.  Soaking and reading in my jacuzzi tub is a luxury I take advantage of as often as possible.

10.  A nice cup of tea can make me happy.  Sometimes a hot tea in the morning is just what I need to get the day started, or in the evening a cup of mint tea is the best medicine for a busy day.

There, I did it!