Be in an exceptionally good mood as often as possible

When you change the way you look at things – the things you look at change. :oD

This is way cool! :oD

went with a friend on a little daytrip to the States to have lunch with some friends I first met in Japan. It was a lovely day and we went to the beach to “throw rocks” (they have a 2-year old).

OK, might as well admit it - I've always loved throwing rocks too!

Nice to get out of town, and good to catch up. Need to make more effort than ever to keep in touch!

that not only do I have the day off mid-week and it is actually sunny, but I am also in an exceptionally good mood!

Just a few days ago I was wandering around the neighbourhood where I work, and I realized that my workplace was only a few blocks from the beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in the city, actually.

So I found a great place to eat lunch (on sunny days) – on the condition that I remember to pack a lunch, because I wouldn’t have time to buy food somewhere, walk to the beach, eat, and walk back during my 1/2 hour lunch break.

The “duh!” part is because I have had this job for about 3 months already, and I could never find a decent (non-restaurant) place to sit and eat lunch.

It’s a lot of discipline, but it’s done! :) This has probably been one of the most difficult goals I’ve ever taken on.

I have a new friend. A rare sort indeed, we get along like 2 peas in a pod.

The only wrinkle is that my new friend is a guy, which will (potentially) make my boyfriend a little insecure, but hopefully it won’t be a big deal.

:)

the gym this morning – desk work in stead, phone calls, and so on

burdens make it easier to carry the weight of everyday’s obligations