Fun Facts Friday - Things That Make Me Smile

Finally - Friday has arrived! Even better, it's my rest day. Though, I will say I got in some unexpected cardio today:

Walking 3 blocks to and from parking lot (4 times total)
Walking 4 blocks to and from our company holiday meeting (2 8 blocks)
Walking up 10 flights of stairs to avoid stopping on every single floor on the elevator ride after meeting

So, active rest day ;-)

Today I almost told you all about the exercises I hate the most - you know, burpees. mountain climbers, pushups on the spin bike. But, that sounds kind of negative doesn't it? I then read a post by my friend Averie @ Loves Veggies and Yoga. Seeing the pictures, and hearing about something good that happened for her today made me rethink my negative post.

I also saw this quote today that helped change my focus "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

For Fun Facts Friday, I want to share the things that make me smile - granted, this isn't an all-inclusive list, just a few things on the top of my head.

The ocean (thanks for the pics Averie)
When something really good happens to my family or friends or just good people in general
A good sweatfest - even if it is on the dreaded treadmill
Emails from my sister
Phone calls from my dad in the mornings
Messages from my mom
Laughing with Jason
Sunshine
Roses (loving your rose pictures Lindsay)
Realizing how lucky I am
Surprise packages in the mail (like a package of Think Thin protein bars and Love Grown Foods coupons)

What are some things that make you smile? Anything in particular today or this week?

Daily To-Enjoy List:

Smiling
Rest day
Happy hour with friends

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