100 Happy Days - Part 2

I am one quarter of the way through the 100 Happy Days Challenge. I am beginning to feel the strain of it. It feels like starting a new exercise regimen. Right now, I'm feeling the burn, but I am determined to get through it. Because like a new exercise regimen, the burn and fatigue will surely give way to strength.

My old moccasins are soft and comfortable, and they keep my feet warm.

I usually have orange juice with breakfast, but this morning, it tasted particularly good

I have a sweater, which I love, but which I have not been able to wear for awhile. The reason for this is that the sweater is actually a sweater/shawl hybrid that has to be kept on by fastening the two sides together with a particular decorative pin, which has been missing for some time. This morning, I found Kerry the cat trying to get something out from underneath my nightstand. Guess what it was!

Watched a cute video about dogs annoying cats with their friendship.

I get one day off every two weeks on a regular basis. Today happens to be one such day, and it makes me happy.

There are yellow flowers growing outside my house. The first flowers I have noticed this spring.

A couple of my friends were hanging out this afternoon, but I could not join them in person for various reasons. So, they video chatted with me on Skype instead.

My father made popcorn last night while I was at work, and when I got home this afternoon, there was enough leftover for me to snack on.

I got my tax refund today. A little extra money is always a pick-me-up.

After a couple slow weeks in a row at work, today I had three clients, and next week is shaping up to be solidly busy as well. I am quite pleased by this.

A new shipment of scented candles from Yankee Candle arrived. I got several in lilac, one of my favorite scents.

After several days of rain, the sun finally came out today, and brought warm weather with it.

The massage room at work was chilly today, so I turned on the heater. During a brief break, I sat nearby and let the warm air drift over my skin.

On my walk, I saw leaves starting to appear on the trees. Yet another sure sign of spring's approach.

My computer screen was broken a few days ago, and the new one arrived today. It looks great!

Several green lights in a row on my drive to work.

I made face at a cute baby boy while his father waited to check in at the fitness center.

I had a strawberry daiquiri cooler for a treat this evening after a particularly rough couple of weeks. I don't drink very often at all, so when I do I tend to choose a sweet, indulgent beverage.

I walked by the rec center where I used to take ballet classes. The studio was locked, but I was able to peek inside and see the place where I used to stand at the barre.

Bought some new pajamas and slipped into them after a soothing shower this evening.

My Monday night shift has me working well past my usual dinner time. Tonight, I brought trail mix to work to keep hunger at bay until I got home. Being able to munch whilst I did my paper work kept me happy.

Lilac wax in the melter in my room. Even the stager looking at the house today remarked on how good my room smells.

Before going to work, I gave myself my weekly manicure, to see that my nails were nice and short and smooth for the comfort of my clients. Though it always makes scratching itches a little more difficult for a day or two, it makes me feel prepared and ready to go.

I convinced a client of mine to go ahead with the hot stone massage she had scheduled. She was very glad I talked her into it.

Today, what made me happy is the fact that I am halfway through this challenge! A part of me worried from the beginning that I would have given up by now, and I must admit, there have been times I was tempted. During this stretch, I have had several stresses laid on me at once, but I am still managing to find things to be happy about. And now that I am halfway through, I am sure that I can go the distance.