Happy.

I was tagged by my girl Chelle to list "10 Things That Make Me Happy". I think it's a great idea for a Sunday post. I take Sundays OFF usually from my workouts, it is my day to get some church in, unplug my mind and mentally detox. Realistically, I'm going full force with work and workouts and lots of LIFE STUFF 6 days a week, so getting down time, real down time, is important to my sanity and my health. 

I would love to hear your "10 Things" in the comments, and you can post it on your blog too. 

10 THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY

1. My niece. Yes, I love all my nieces, but my youngest is only 4 and seeing the world through her eyes and how smart she is and how caring she is, makes my heart overflow.
2. My mom. She's the best in the world.
3. My friends- and that means all of YOU. Seriously, I cannot stress this enough- my life has been so ENRICHED by meeting and learning from all of you. In addition, every day it seems I meet someone new via work activity and my interaction in social media and I am WOWED by what a blessing it is to meet so many amazing people.
4. Being in the zone in my workouts. Feels AMAZING. 
5. Coffee. Are you kidding? And the good kind. #IAmAJavaSnob
6. Massage. I knead it. hehehehe
7. Joel Osteen. This is my church lately and this man- his messages speak to me EVERY SINGLE TIME. I am so thankful for him. I love how he says, "Don't think about how big your problems are. Think about how big your GOD is." He also said, "FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real". Very cool. I keep thinking about that every time I feel fear creeping in to my thoughts.
8. Where I am RIGHT NOW and what the future looks like. I've come through a rather hellish journey since my husband left. But I wouldn't trade it for the world. The person I have become is someone that I am proud of: I'm ALWAYS  a work in progress, and I ALWAYS will aim to become better in every way. But I am proud of the changes I have made. I am proud of having LEARNED. I am proud that I always took the high road. I am proud that I know it is better to be KIND than RIGHT all the time. I am excited that at 40, I look and feel better than I ever have before and I feel like my life is just BEGINNING. That feels AMAZINGLY GOOD.
9. High Heels. The higher the better. 
10. Sushi. Yummy.

Comments

[David Reich]

What makes me happy, Kelly?

Here are some, a few of which are similar to yours:

My family
My good friends
My work (most of the time)
Good music
Good JAZZ music, live or recorded
All kinds of food, but especially
Sushi
Rice pudding
Mashed potatoes
Creamy vanilla ice cream
Candy corn
High heels (on a woman with nice legs)
Being here in New York City
Travelling

[Kelly Olexa]

Awesome David! You know I Have never had rice pudding? LOL

[Julie]

Kelly, from this post of yours I will take with me your #7. See what one person can do for another, just by posting a blog. I love what Joel said about FEAR. It stopped me in my tracks. I love it, and will use it. Love your blog! You ROCK girl! I'm 40 myself, and like you said, I've never felt better in my life! 40 is the new 20!

[Rob]

I have to say #7 is a big one for me as well! I've been listening to "Far and Beyond Favor on Joel Osteen's podcast and it has been LIFE CHANGING!
1) Working out makes me happy
2) Knowing that my best years are ahead of me
3) Being able to connect with people like you
4) My family
5) The fact no matter what challenges I face God is with me the whole time!

God Bless you Kelly, and know that you have a friend for life!

[Chelle]

Aw thanks for the link girl! Seeing yourself as a 'work in progress' is the right attitude to have. I'm not sure if 'perfect' actually exists, and if it does then where would our motivation to succed come from? There would be no challenge.

[Rob]

I would also add that turning 40 has been very exciting and I have to agree with you that I also feel like I'm about to start really living. Okay I'm done :)

[Kelly Olexa]

Rob- that is awesome!! Thank you so much for the sweet comments!! I didn't even know about Joel's podcasts!!
Chelle~ agreed totally!
Julie- thank you!!

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