I am Back!!

Well here I am again back after how long? so where do we go from here now that all of the children are growing up and how do we spend our time....what song is that from? it is running through my head and I can't remember all the words!

It is the middle of summer and canning/freezing is in full swing. I really should be spending most of my time in the kitchen putting up the garden's bounty. I did make buns today but didn't do the pickles as I had planned-well there is always tomorrow!!
Maybe after the craziness of summer is over I will be more diligent with this blog. I would like to share my cards, my ideas, my sewing, my cooking. I guess I couldn't really put my blog into a neat little compartment since I  am a jack of all trades and master of none.

these are some posts from the Happiness project's tool box-some good ideas to start!

• PERSONAL COMMANDMENTS
  It's time to be happy

• It's time to feel better than just Ok
• It's time to stop dwelling on feelings of past hurt
• It's time to embrace optimism and happiness
• It's time to relax and tune out negative emotions like shame and guilt
• It's time to accept who I am, and what I want in my life
• It's time to believe in my talents and potential
• It's time to realise I am a good, caring person
• It's time to love and look after myself
• It's time to realise nobody is perfect, and accept help
• • do what you dread the most....FIRST!!!!!!
  • you can get time if you get up EARLY
  • Think about MONEY when you are demotivated to work
  • Dont waste TIME...you've already done that too much
  • work in day and take out time for LOVE at night
  • • Love myself - I'm a beautiful person
    • Believe in myself
    • Be kind to myself - mentally, emotionally and physically
    • Live creatively and passionately
    • Act the way I want to feel
    • Make peace with my past and let it go
    • Be present - save the multi-tasking for work
    • Pick up and do, don't put down
    • Cut yourself some slack
    • Get your hands dirty
    • Be Thankful
    • Acknowledge your feelings, but don't let them rule you
    • Be happy today
    • Value your time
    • Relax
      • Prioritize myself
      • Is it really worth it?
      • Let others in
        • Get over yourself
        • Give it a 10 count
        • Think
        • Think less
        • Walk
        • Play with your dog
        • Read
        • Take one bite at a time and chew slowly
          • Drink lots of water and tea and make healthy eating choices.
          • Exercise most days.
          • Practice the presence of God in prayer. Be grateful!
          • Create beautiful and positive environments for myself and others.
          • Read the Bible and speak God's Word daily.
          • Smile! Be enthusiastic!
          • Look for opportunities to bless and encourage others daily and make investments in their lives.
          • I can change the affect of the past on the future. Always believe in and go after my dreams!
          • Just do it! Get over it! Say yes! Act the way I want to feel!

This will be my attempt at one step at a time. I am inspired by The Happiness Project and want to use some of the tools from it's toolbox to make my life more meaningful, productive and happy! I think I am happy now,but I know I procrastinate and waste so much time.  I have so many ideas swirling around in my head and that is where they stay for the most part. So here I go on a new journey.  I have tried different approaches many times in my life, but I feel the clock ticking and want to make the most of the minutes I have left. I am hoping my posts might help someone else take the steps to make their life meaningful and happy! Welcome all who enter here.