Acknowledge, Celebrate and Share

36Smile! Day 31

It has now been a month since I first started on the 365 day project: 36Smile! Blog about something that makes me smile for 365 days!

There are numerous things I could be blogging about but this seemed to be the way to go. In a depressing economic state—we've heard that way too many times— where I don't have a job along with many other Americas; have moved from the paradise of Maui to Seattle; are away from our family and friends.... well the list could go on.

Despite all these things, there is always something around to corner to make me smile, even when I'm not expecting it. Too many times, we are too caught up in life worrying about everything from our kids to walking the dog to chores to work to working out to balancing all of the above. But we don't take time to appreciate the little things in life that turn our frown upside down.

We need to acknowledge those, celebrate it and share with anyone willing to listen. I see it way too many times here, especially in Seattle, that the majority of people are always frowning. What's that going to help? If someone smiles at you, smile back. It's your body's way of saying, "hey, take a break from whatever you are doing and relish in this beautiful life you are living."

Today, it's knowing that I am sticking to a goal I set for myself. I am determined to write about happiness. There needs to be more happiness in this world and if I can make at least one person smile from my post then my job is done. Granted, more people would be amazing. But beggars can't be choosers, right?

So, whether it be a story your child told you, a YouTube video, meeting a work deadline, making a new recipe, walking outside for 3o mins, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, starting a new book, the quirky things your pet does, what your significant other did for you or vice versa, catching up with old friends—acknowledge it, celebrate and share!

Soak up the happiness! And remember to smile, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

36Smile! is blog where Sabrina will be writing about and sharing memories that make her smile 365 days of the year! Too often, we are wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of this crazy little thing called life. We should take time out to enjoy the little things that make us smile and celebrate it!