It's shaping up to be one of those weeks that aren't very fun, the kind that get me down, occasionally there are tears. Work is very hard right now, and sometimes that, along with the other things that come along in life, I just feel sad. So, you're wondering, why is her post entitled "Happy Day". This is why. I stare up over my laptop at my beautiful, sweet daughter, happily eating a snack of Craisins at her little table and chairs. She told me she missed me today and gave me a big hug. My husband kissed me on the forehead and told me he loved me. My stepson got a nice hair cut, and he enjoys talking, sharing, and laughing with me. We have a warm, cozy home, filled with love. My mom is coming to visit us in a week and we will be antiquing, watching mysteries, playing games, and hanging out for a week and a half. My family is healthy, including my grandpa who is 92. I have wonderful friends and family (which includes you who are reading). So, when things like work get me down, as well as the other unpleasantness that floats in and out of my life, I just open my eyes, look at the riches around me and think, yes, this is a happy day.
These flowers make me feel happy.
This just makes me smile - so creamy and simple.
Good for you for having such a positive attitude. I like that in a friend.
Posted by: Jen | April 24, 2007 at 07:07 PM
Beautiful Girl~ your
photos and blog are wonderful! And so are YOU!
...Tina
Posted by: cherry Hill Cottage | April 24, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Sorry you are having a rough week, but happy that you are counting your blessings!
:)
Posted by: Becca | April 24, 2007 at 08:52 PM
Hope your week gets better. Just letting you know that your blog has been quite inspiring!
Posted by: Christine | April 24, 2007 at 09:22 PM
I know how those rough spells go. Just know you'll feel better soon. And if it helps, finding a new post from you always brightens my day!
Posted by: Meredith | April 24, 2007 at 09:40 PM
I love your blog. I always leave cheerful and inspired by you. Thank you for opening your home and heart to perfect strangers.
Posted by: Amy | April 24, 2007 at 10:08 PM
What a sweet post! I've learned from experience, the jobs I had, I tried so hard to break the glass ceiling...the heck with the ceiling, when it comes down to it, family and friends are the most important things in life!
Posted by: Arlene | April 24, 2007 at 10:16 PM
I was wondering what was going on. I had one of those feminine intuitions that you were going through something. Isn't that funny.
You are just full of life. And bright and sweet and charming. So I hope that what ever your sorrow is will pass quickly.
It is very brave of you to say share your feelings.
I wish I could be so open.
If I can help in any way, Please let me know
Big Hug,
Robin
Posted by: Robin Sherwood | April 25, 2007 at 12:26 AM
What a wonderful attitude!! I love your blog and looking at all your beautiful pictures.
Laura
Posted by: Laura | April 25, 2007 at 12:57 AM
Is it in the air? A full moon? Because I'm having that kind of week (EXACTLY that kind of week) & so many people that I talk to are as well. I admire your positive attitude!!
Posted by: Kim | April 25, 2007 at 07:24 AM
I hope work gets better for you. I can completely 10000% relate to you on that front. I've really been thinking it may be time to move along and find my true bliss as far as the working world. Nothing is worth you questioning yourself and feeling sad, esp. when we have to put so much time in at work. I've stayed so long because of the great perks like flex time and lots of vacation days, but in the end, the perks aren't worth it if you are unhappy.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | April 25, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Life throws us a lot of curves sometimes, but we just have to keep on going. I think we all have sad days sometimes, I know I do. Hope your week gets better...that's a beautiful flower arrangement, so enjoy it! I've just started collecting some pieces of creamware & love it too.
Rhoda
Southern Hospitality
Posted by: Rhoda | April 25, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Cheer up Allie - YOU who always make the rest of us feel so good when you post a comment!! You are a daily ray of sunshine and we all love you. Know some days get one down but hopefully they are infrequent - gotta take the occasional bad with the good I guess.
I will stand on the Blue Ridge Mts. this week and blow you a kiss from North Carolina - along with Spring warmth, and plenty of good wishes that each day will be better than the last!
Hugs.
Posted by: Mary | April 25, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Hi Allie: Came across you a few weeks ago and love reading your posts. I know there are times when we all get down. But as my husband always reminds me, "There is someone wishing for no more than what you have right now!" That always manages to pull me out of my slump. Glad you took the time and looked at all the good in your life. Cheers!:)
Posted by: Donna | April 25, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Allie, you are facing things with such a good attitude. After all, contentment is all about being happy in the face of imperfection. I work on this everyday, and your blog was encouraging. Its nice to know we arent alone! I'll say a prayer that things start looking up for you.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 25, 2007 at 01:58 PM
I'm sorry that you're having a difficult week (me, too). You are handling it in the very best way, by focusing on the "good stuff". Soon, things will just naturally be on a more even keel, thank goodness! BTW, your flowers made me smile. :) I think that's why God made daisies.
Here's to hoping for a better rest-of-the-week!
Love, Andrea
Posted by: Southern Heart | April 25, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Good for you to look for the positive when you have so many other feelings going on inside! I love your white dishes! Beautiful!!
Posted by: anita | April 25, 2007 at 05:23 PM
That pitcher makes me REAL happy and that countertop does too!
I have been having waaayy too many of these days myself and can't quite figure it out...
Posted by: shabbyinthecity | April 25, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Creamy, simple, fresh and pretty! A happy day back to you dear Allie! Hugs Carol xox
Posted by: Carol | April 26, 2007 at 05:31 AM
((hugs)) Hang in there sweetie! "This too shall pass"... and we are right here for you!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 26, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Allie, I think we all go through times like you're experiencing...hang in there...{{{Hugs}}}.
Posted by: annewithane65(Kim) | April 26, 2007 at 01:25 PM
sorry for the difficult week you're having but please know that your blog is so inspiring to me. You have such beautiful things and I love visiting your site daily. I am just starting my own blog and am learning at a slow pace- hope to have it as inspiring as yours one day! I would for you to visit my blog, too. Hope your day gets better.
Lori
Posted by: Lori | April 26, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Allie - Hope your week is better than you thought and you have a wonderful visit with your Mom to look forward to with some special memories that I'm sure will be made. Hugs - Karen
Posted by: karen | April 26, 2007 at 03:59 PM
Hi Allie - I have just read your blog and also all the wonderful comments from your new friends - what a great support system you have and so encouraging for you to have so many people who care how you are doing. You truly are an inspiration to me and many others and I am thankful that you have so many blessings in your life - we just need to focus on them more than we do sometimes. Hope the last couple of days have been better. Love you, Mom
Posted by: Mom | April 26, 2007 at 08:40 PM
You are so right! We just have to open our eyes and look around. What makes us happy is just right there, in front of our eyes! A lovely soap, a smile from a child, the flowers in the garden...We dont even notice because we are so occupied with work and other things that really doesn`t matter at all! I am glad that you came to realization what a great life you have!And can start smiling again :)
Love from Aina ;)
Posted by: Aina | April 27, 2007 at 03:58 AM