Home Sweet Home--Staycation in October

Today was day one of my stay cation and it was awesome!  I got a two hour massage, went to Hobby Lobby, found a new gift store and made a wreath for my front door. Oh..and I worked out and stayed on  my diet!  I am so looking forward to this week and am just going to take advantage of what there is to do in Dallas, try to see if I can find some deals on Groupon and Living Social, see a few movies and do a little shopping.  I want to plant some flowers and read a book.  I have quite the ambitious list this week...the main one being just completely relax and get renewed to face the rest of the year!  It's been quite challenging and very stressful lately at work, and I'm in much need of just getting away and forgetting what I do for a living for a few days.  I hope the week goes slow.

Smile:  What did I smile about today?
The wreath I made and hung on my front door.  I think it looks pretty professional, if I do say so myself.

Celebrate:  What do I celebrate?
I've done really well on my diet.  I'm making better decisions and working out more.  I feel better and have more energy to do some things.  So far, so good..I've lost about 6 pounds so far...24 more to go!  UGH!

Love:  What do I love?
I love that I have a job that will allow me to be away from it for one solid week and pay me like I was there!  I'm very blessed!

Thought for the day:

I could get used to a 3 day weekend!

I love three day weekends and being home this weekend really makes me think how much I need a longer vacation!  I've got to get it on the calendar soon that I'm taking some much needed time off!  I think I'll just stay home and do a stay cation and take advantage of all this city has to offer...maybe even set up some spa treatments throughout the week.  I think all in all that would be the best decision to make...my Bon Jovi trips this year have costed a pretty penny, so probably need to stay home and save a little money.  At any rate...I enjoyed having this day off and so thankful that our country recognizes this holiday--couldn't have come at a better time!

Smile:  What did I smile about?
My sweet Daddy called today to check on me.  We don't talk that often but its good to hear his voice...and it typically comes at a time when I need him most!  I love my Daddy..my sweet Daddy!

Celebrate:  What did I celebrate?
I celebrate that I actually got several things crossed off my list around the house (cleaned out pantry, shredded many solicitations, cleaned out old magazines, etc) AND I got myself outside to start the couch to 5K running program.  It about killed me--running for a total of 10 minutes--but felt great.  The day was perfect weather--81 degrees and quite lovely!  A much welcomed relief from the 60+ days of over 100 degrees!

Love:  What do I love?
I love time off!  I love all aspects of being able to get away from work, from all the very busy scheduling that I have to deal with these days and love just being away!  I need these days to get rejuvenated again and get geared up for more hustle and bustle!

Thought for the day: When you smile at someone they produce more serotonin in the brain. You're like a pharmacist dispensing antidepressants with each smile!  Jon Gordon