I still have some spots open for this week’s Art of Appreciating class! This back-to-school version of the class is filled with tips and tools that are fun to learn and easy to use. We’ll focus on ways to make the transition from summer to fall easier and more enjoyable — and help set the stage for a happier holiday season.
If you’re interested, I’d love to see you there! Shoot me an email to let me know you’re coming so I can plan for enough supplies. Yay!
Really good meeting with my family. I so appreciate everyone’s candor, love, and enthusiasm for making the rest of Jeni’s days as brilliant as possible. I feel so lucky to be part of my family!
Festive, fragrant, friendly reminder of Pam’s love and support. Darling friend, thank you so much for the beautiful surprise! 😊
You. Yes, you. I am unbelievably grateful to know and love such warm, & wonderful, wacky & witty people. Thank you for being one of them! And thank you for all the love yesterday! ❤️
Season 5 of the Great British Baking Show on Netflix. What a delightful way to rest and settle after yesterday’s meeting. Plus how awesome it is to hear people saying “I’m gobsmacked!” and “I’m quite chuffed!” I love it!!
The simple joy of making pancakes for Ida every morning. I’m waking up early these days because of the steroids. Waking up at 4:30 isn’t fun – but it IS fun to see Ida’s face light up when instead of a “regular” pancake, she has a flower and butterfly pancake! Getting up early gives me more time for fun pancake shapes. 😉
Coffee date with Jeni and Katie. It was hard to see Jen so much weaker than usual, but so good to see her. And so good to have Katie’s love and support for our outing. Plus, feeling so much gratitude for Jeni’s group home workers. They are so loving and generous and funny. 💜
Gorgeous weekend walk with the family. I love sunny 60s weather. And I love my little family so much!
Bonus day with Katie and visit with Cina. I love when that happens!
Fantastic weekend of taskies and cleaning. So satisfying.
Truly magical dinner with Terri & Ellis. So much love and joy and interest and fun (and delectable food!) squooshed into just a few hours together. Magic, indeed.
Marvelous Monday meeting & workday with Ellis. We got so much done! 😁
Are you ready for a fabulous fall? Check out Seriously Happy’s latest newsletter for tips on getting the best from the season…and learn about upcoming classes!
The Art of Appreciating: Finding the fun in fall is a fun, relaxing class about why our brains need help finding good stuff — and how to do it! 😊
Fall can be a tough time here in Minnesota. Whether you’ve got a case of back-to-school blues or are daunted by the lack of daylight, this class can help you feel happier this season!
You’ll leave this workshop with a smile on your face 😃, a quick-tips guide to creating a happier life & skills for finding more joy in every day!
Cost: $40
Space is limited to 10. Please email Diana at diana@seriously-happy.com to reserve your spot!
Today’s appreciations…
Henry laid her first egg! It’s green!!! What fun it is to have chickens.
Sweet cards and gifts from friends. Debb, the chicken on your card looks like Amelia!! Kari, your cat lady gifts made me laugh out loud! I am so grateful to know and love (and be loved by) such beautiful people.
Mckenzie and Ida, making the world a sparkly spectacle!
The grapevines we planted to grow over the run have actual GRAPES on them. Neato.
My new weighted blanket! Sarah, you are such a darling to give me a gift that feels like a continuous hug. I love you!
Mckenzie and I got a card from Ida (via her care provider, Jennifer) IN THE MAIL. Magical.
Regular appreciations
A beautiful weekend up at Sarah’s family cabin! So much laughter, love & silliness!
I especially loved…
Early morning & late night quiet time
4-way coffee & canasta
Chipmunks & chickadees (who ate from our hands!)
Evening loon songs, daytime breezes & and thunder echoing across the lake
Sunshine, rain & everything in between
Puzzles on top of puzzles. Literally.
Games, games & more games!
What a magical weekend. I am counting my blessings again and again and again. 💖
Super fun show at HUGE Theater last night! I hadn’t been in such a long time. All the sets were wonderful in their own ways! Do yourself a favor and go see shows there!!
Community Ed rocked the 3 am iron range restaurant genre and Jill’s Drum Machine filled my little heart right up with joy! I am grinning even now as I recall it. Jill, you are a wonder of a human being. 😁
Special sister appreciations
Jeni is bringing out the best in us right now. My parents and siblings and I are spending more time together, laughing more, crying more, and being so gentle with each other. It is a tender, lovely time. She is helping us to savor what is good right now. I am so lucky to have her for my special sister.
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