This weekend I have been thinking a lot about the things that make me happy. Technically, isn't that what this blog is about? Lately this is what has been making me smile.
- BJ Novak's "One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories"
- I have been listening to the audiobook of this for the past few days, and God is it hilarious! At first I was tempted to get the book itself, but am very happy that I got the audio version. It really allows you to hear exactly what Novak was trying to convey rather than just doing a solid read on my own.
"Slow and steady wins the race, till truth and talent claim their place."
- Overdrive
- This goes along with the above love of BJ Novak's book. I would not have been able to listen to it without the app Overdrive. All you need is a library card and the app... and boom!! Instant audio and digital books at your fingertips. Personally I've always said I prefer books over tablets/e-readers, but this is pretty cool. I still prefer books, but there is something about being able to immediately find a book from your library and start reading it immediately without having to drive or wait.
- Fridays
- Typically I am lame on Fridays, but lately I have been going out with my friends Joey and Marc. The past two Fridays we have hung out in Brighton, dancing the nights away. It makes me feel bad for staying so low-key all those other times, but thankful I have such awesome friends who convinced me to get off my ass and enjoy life. :)
- Walking
- So this I haven't done so much, but when I have, it feels great. Last week I went and began my training for the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk this June. I should have technically been doing it for a while now, but hey, I'm doing it now. Anyway, the 2 walks I did were 3 miles each. Not a big accomplishment, but just having that surge of endorphins I don't usually get felt pretty amazing.
Note to self: Stop being lazy. You feel better when you're moving.
- Sunshine
- Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen some beautiful days where jackets weren't needed, and the sun shined so brightly. We need more days like that. I miss mild temps and sunshine.
- Helping
- I was officially tapped to join other members and volunteers with the AFSP this June for a forum in Washington, DC. There I will be able to help educate lawmakers AFSP's research and ways they can help people in their states. This is seriously so cool, and it's over my birthday! I'm going to be in DC on my birthday! I've never been before and may be a little excited. Can you tell?
- Producing
- Last weekend was my final weekend helping out with the 6p on weekends. We finally got a permanent producer so I'm back to writing on Saturday and Sunday. But last Sunday's show I produced felt really good. I finally began to get back into my flow after a while of not producing. And though some thing hit the fan before and during my show, I stayed calm. No reason to panic especially when you have an awesome team to help you along. I received lots of compliments for Sunday's show, and am glad that is how I bowed out, until I'm called in again.
