COLOUR ME PURPLE! OR TURQUOISE OR PINK!!!

I get very bored this time of year.  You can't really do much outside and there is only so much cleaning to do.  I always feel better when I do something new with my hair.

I do it turquoise in the summer, and I have done it in shades of deep pink but I think I may try something new.

Maybe some shade of purple or mauve, maybe with a little pink.  I love the top one.

I am really  partial to the turqoise and teal though.  Maybe I will start with that.  Perhaps a different shade every month until Spring.

I think they grey shades are fabulous and I adore that grey/green.  I can't make up my mind!

Oh well, I can always go rainbow!

LOVING THOUGHTS TO WARM YOUR HEART ON A COLD DAY!!!

Fill your heart with love and it will radiate from you onto others.  Positive thoughts make positive actions.  ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE!!!

DO SOMETHING HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

At this time of year, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the decorations are down and sometimes so am I.  This is when I need a little happy in my life, this is when I need to be a bit selfish and have some me happy time.

Everyone's happy is different.  Maybe all you want is a nice quiet cup of coffee and a sinfully slice of cake....yes, that can do it for me sometimes, although maybe not the cake anymore since I am working on my weight this past year, but coffee is good too.

How about staying in bed in the morning with a tray of tea and toast and a good book, yes that is my kind of happy.

Or just go to the theatre in the middle of the afternoon all by yourself, I used to do that at least twice a month.  I loved it, it was like they played the film just for me.  Usually if you go on a Monday through Thursday there are only a handful of people there  it is really quite nice.

We, especially women, do not always take a little me time.  It does not have to be for something decadent like cake it could be just the time to meditate or do yoga, but make the time trust me those solemn moments alone with yourself can make all the difference in your happiness.

 I also am very happy when I walk our dogs.  Mind you I prefer the nicer weather not the horrid rain and snow we have today.  It is a good way to clear my head I don't think of anything but the fresh air and my pups...that makes  me happy.

I also like to sing when I am alone.  Mostly in the car but I do break into song at home too.  And dance It is great exercise for your happy.

 I saw this online today and what a great idea.  I think everyone should have a Happy Jar.  Fill it up whenever something makes you happy, a joke, a moment, a memory.  When you need a little happy pull one out and smile.

Whatever your happy is, take that time for you.  The little things always make you the happiest.  I leave you with my ultimate Happy Thing or Things.

All I have to do is think of these two, my little sweethearts and my day is brighter, my heart is lighter and my life if full of HAPPY!

A NEW BEGINNING!!!

The pretty wrapping paper is torn and tossed aside.  The cookies have been eaten.  Santa is at home with his feet up.

It is the night of making  resolutions.  The promise of a brighter New Year to come.

Everything is shiny and glittery tonight.  Dancing, music and then the clock will strike 12.

I raise my glass to you all.  I hope you have had a wonderful year and now let's put it to bed and welcome our New Year 2016.  May you get all you wish for.

xxoo Sue

MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

CHRISTMAS EVE........HELP!!!!!

Okay, I am not going to sugar coat this, I am a bit behind on Christmas.  I does not matter how early I start something always happens.

This year my hubby and I have both been sick for a week, that put me way behind.  I had the Christmas Party with my sister's part of the family last Sunday, that was like a whole Christmas Day.

Writing this post is actually my only relaxing time today.  I have stuffing to make, cookies to bake, cleaning to do, presents to wrap, dishes to shine, dogs to feed, a hubby who is still under the weather and I still have not showered......oh, Santa, send me a few elves.

Some will say " you bring it on yourself, why do so much?"  Well here is why.  My grandparents did it , I was always amazed by that and kind of took it for granted that Christmas was always on the farm, then I started to do it and they were fine with that, now I know why.

Don't get me wrong, I do love it all, the baking, the wrapping and decorating, but what I don't really love is the commercialism which is really getting to me this year.  Next year I am scaling down and telling everyone to please don't give us things we never need although the thought is nice.  Please donate whatever you would give in our names to an animal charity, I would love that.

Now back to the actual Christmas Eve.  A few little things.  Don't forget you pets this Christmas, put the chocolate and nuts out of reach and please get rid of that ribbon from the wrapping as soon as it comes off the gift.

Also, I saw these today and what a cute idea.  Everyone can get that brown paper from the Dollar store.  You know how little ones are at dinner, cover a small table with brown paper and put out a box of crayons with their dinner.  They will eat as they drawer, I am doing this for out little ones.  I also love the cutlery stocking holders, afforadable and adorable.

I don't know if anyone is getting a White Christmas this year.  It is balmy here today, almost 55F.  But it is snowing in my heart.

Relax while you can Santa, just a few more hours and you will be on your way.  Wherever you are, whatever your traditions are on this Christmas Eve, I hope it is wonderful, joyous and that you take a little time for you.  Oh, one more thing.  If you get an hour to yourself go onto YouTube and watch "GRUMPY OLD WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS"  you will laugh and love it.  Grab a glass of wine while your at it.

In less than 24 hours Santa's suit will be put away for another year but right now I do not see any little helpers so off I go to make the magic happen.

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