I’m having one of those days where being me just isn’t so much fun. I’m grouchy and feel put upon. I’m sure it will pass, but in the meantime I thought I would list 10 things that make me happy. The idea came because My Life in Purple gave me an award and it asks that I list 10 things that make me happy.
1. Showers make me happy. They used to me mundane everyday things, but now they are indulgent rarities.
2. Sleep makes me ecstatic. I have a very active dream life and many answers come to me in my sleep.
3. Acting makes me joyous; it’s like a form of meditation where I feel focused and in the moment.
4. My family makes me enjoy the everyday.
5. Laughing is what makes everything bearable.
6. Clothes! New to me clothes that I love can put a smile on my face.
7. Finding a great deal brings me so much joy I have to brag about it.
8. You reading this makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
9. Hearing my daughter say, “Mama”. Who knew I would like it so much?
10. Knowing that even with all my faults, craziness, attitude, and general mayhem, I am loved.
I was also tagged by Keep in Touch With Mommakin as a Theta Mom (The True Authentic Mom) and she demands that I share five experiences that have shaped me as a True Authentic Mami. That Tammy is so demanding, but she’s a badass so I will do as she says.
1. Well, I’ve spent my life trying to be an authentic person. I see no point in trying to be other than myself because I do Me pretty well. I’m flawed, but it’s part of my charm and I am always growing.
2. I was raised by an authentic mom. She was a single immigrant mother with very little education and a think accent who never apologized for being herself. She refused to feel ashamed when being mistreated and once told me that racism didn’t affect her because it was about the other person not her.
3. I am not afraid to speak my mind. If I think something is wrong, I will address it. I am not rude, but I do not mince words.
4. I had an extremely difficult pregnancy. Horrific even. It taught me much. It taught me to take things as they come, not be so judgmental, make informed decisions, not to second guess those decisions, to listen to advice, but throw out any advice that was ill suited. I am a stronger person and a better mother because I do not expect an ideal situation, but I know how to make the best of what is presented.
5. I’ve come to realize that perfection and nitpicking do not make for a happy mother, a happy husband, or a happy child.
The awards come with disbursement rules, but I am a rebel so instead I pass on The Mami Likes Me And You Should Too! Award.
This award was created as my response to all the lovely awards I have been honored to receive. Please check out my awards page for a complete list. I love getting awards, but I am not good at following the rules so what I have done is absorb all the wonderful mojo of these awards and turned them into another award that I will distribute from time to time. I will give this award to blogs that I truly love in hopes that you will visit them and love them to.
The rules of this award are simple. You may display this prestigious award on your blog or in your bathroom or nowhere at all. You do not need to do anything other than know in your blogger’s heart that I think you and your blog are fantastic. Mami likes you! Mami really likes you!
I present this award to the following blogs:
My Life in Purple: This is not a tit for tat. I love the wit and charm of her blog and think she needs a larger audience to share it with so please stop by and check her out. Stay for awhile and visit her often.
Away We Go: I just found this blogger and already I am in love. She’s an intelligent and gifted writer. Give her a chance, you’ll love her too.
That’s it. I only feature a few bloggers at a time because I really hope you take the time to check them out.
Have a great weekend and I’ll see you on Sunday!
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