Wednesday, June 18, 2008

A Smile Goes a Long Way

Today I am going to talk about something that has been bothering me for a long time. Do you know anyone that is always unhappy? I don't understand these people. They always have something wrong in their life. They are also the people who don't like to see others happy. Well I am sorry but we all make our lives what they are. You choose to be unhappy. You choose to smile today. You choose to say, "This too shall pass". I am not saying I don't get depressed or yell at the top of my lungs, "Why me?!?!?!" but everyday........?? I have been trying to make a conscious effort to be happy every day. Life is too short. The older I get the more I realize this. So take this day forward and smile....be happy......live life to the fullest.....and remember that no matter how bad it is at that moment you are important in someones life.....this too shall pass......and you will be stronger from it.

8 comments:

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Hi Gail!! welcome to the blog world!! I peeked a bit , but have to come back later after work and really look! it looks FABULOUS so far sweetie! hope your enjoying it!! I hope you dont mind, I added you to my linklist ;) have a good day! xo

~ Cynthia ~ xo

Reneé's Reproductions said...

Gail, love your blog! So pretty, I love visiting everyones home! xo Renee

Anonymous said...

Hi Gail! Thanks for the invite and your visit on my Blog!, your Blog looks great and I'm looking forward to read more, of cause I have your link in my favorites too! I absolutely agree with you, life is 10% how you feel about it and 90% how you deal with it. Keep smiling!!

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

Hi and welcome, I am fairly new at this myself. Your blog looks great and I'll check back with you soon! Come by and visit me when you get a chance.
Hugs~Kelly

Reneé's Reproductions said...

There is no place to leave a comment on your blog for pictures! I love that white wire rack on the wall!! Where did you buy it??

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Hey Gail, thanks so much for your sweet comment. I'll add you to my favs. Hope you have a great week, Theresa

The Feathered Nest said...

Hi Gail!! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment ~ I'm so glad you've joined us here in the land of blog! I love the inspiration I get here, the sweet friends I've made and the encouragement to create. This post is so true!! I find that to be kind, smile and be happy is my way of showing that I'm thankful for my life and all that I've been blessed with! I love your home ~ everything is beautiful! xxoo, Dawn

Jenny Oak Fae said...

Hi!

Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog!

: )

I really like your blog too!

I will take a look at all these interesting links that you have at the bottom of your blog..!

Have a lovely week!

/Jenny

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Places I like to shop ~

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I love these yellow dishes & pitcher

Books I read over and over again

  • I love Country Living Magazine!!!
  • Pretty Little Things ~ Sally Jean Alexander
  • Carolyn Westbrook ~ Home
  • Home Comforts The Art & Science of Keeping House by Cheryl Mendelson
  • How Not To Look Old by Charla Krupp
  • Style by Kate Spade
  • Manners by Kate Spade
  • Nell Hill's Style at Home
  • Nell Hill's Decorating Secrets
  • Nell Hill's Christmas at Home
  • Country Living Cottage Style
  • Country Living Small Spaces & Cozy Corners
  • Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell
  • The Shabby Chic Home by Rachel Ashwell
  • Celebrating Home by Season's of Cannon Falls
  • Tracy Porter's Home Style

My Top Ten Movie Choices

  • 1.) The Notebook
  • 2.) How To Make An American Quilt
  • 3.) A Beautiful Mind
  • 4.) Bridge to Taribithia
  • 5.) The Pursuit of Happyness
  • 6.) Chocolat
  • 7.) Pay It Forward
  • 8.) Memiors of a Geisha
  • 9.) My Big Fat Greek Wedding
  • 10.) 13 Going on 30

This is my kitchen. I wanted the cabinets to have more of a furniture look to them. I will take more pictures of this room later. :)

An end table in my living room. I love all my little trinkets!!!!

This is actually a birdbath with a garden angel positioned inside. I added the greenery for a halo and around the base of the angel. :)