Kaboom!

Did something a little different this year on the 4th. I checked out Kaboom!... An annual fireworks celebration at Fairplex park.  It's actually two shows in one.

The first part was a monster truck and motor-cross show. I'd never been to this type of show, so I didn't know what to expect.

I have to say, it was a lot of fun watching professional daredevils perform cool stunts using bikes and hyped up, over-sized trucks. I found myself jumping up and cheering with the crowd when the riders did mind-blowing turns on their bikes... high up in the air, no less!  And those guys driving the monster trucks can do some pretty cool things in those big-wheeled babies. Check out the video, below!

The second half, was an amazing fireworks display set to crowd pleasing music. Both kids and adults, were oohing and ahhing at the beautifully choreographed light show.

It turned out to be a pretty cool way to spend the 4th of July.  Lots of food, fun and fireworks! :-)

Here are some pics from the day...

The guys on the bikes did some crazy moves, but not one of them had a spill :-)

Monster Truck Mania!  Check out my video...

My joy moment today was doing something very different for the 4th of July... and enjoying it!

Cheers to the USA and to our troops!

Hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday.

Stay tuned :-)

Ms. Girl
http://huntforhappy.blogspot.com/

That's Amore!

Pasta. Alfredo sauce. Roasted chicken and sautéed shrimp.  Need I say more?  I don't know about you, but just saying the word, "pasta", puts me in a good mood, LOL.

I had dinner this evening with a good friend at Macaroni Grill.  I'm a Mac grill newbie, yet I have to say, I had a great time at the Italian Mediterranean restaurant.

Good food, pleasant staff, and fun, Italian music wafting through the air... That's Amore!  :-)

My joy moment today was din din with my friend friend, LOL.  Always a good time and our Mac Grill trip was a nice way to end a Friday.

Hope you had a great one!

Arrivederci!!

Stay tuned :-)

Ms. Girl
http://huntforhappy.blogspot.com/

Cha Cha Cha!

Feeling good. I have a Monday class at the gym that I actually love.  It's called Latin Impact.  The class attendees perform numerous meringue and salsa moves, individually, to great latin music. It's so much fun!  If it wasn't for all my sweating, I wouldn't believe I was really working out.

The teacher of the class is hilarious. He loves to watch himself in the mirror.  It cracks me up the way he preens in the wall mirror while shouting at us to "be sexy!"  We all have a great time in his class. At times, I find myself laughing out loud, that is ofcourse, after I've caught my breath.

My joy moment today was attending a cardio class that is fun and gives me a great workout.

I'm actually beginning to love Mondays!  Sorry, didn't mean to get carried away.

Adios amigos!

Stay tuned :-)

Friday Fun

Lately, it seems as though my lunch hour has become a mini retreat for me.  The last few days I've done everything but eat during my break-time.

Today a friend met me at work and we indulged in a manicure and pedicure at a nearby spa.  What a nice way to enjoy a Friday afternoon!  Non-stop chatter with a gal pal, a relaxing foot massage and cute, colorful hands and toosties to show off.

Ah, Girl time!   Gotta love it.

Happy Friday!

Stay tuned :-)

Coming up...

My joy journey continues as we move into a new month. So far, so good. I've definitely been socializing more, have taken in several new events and have noticed my mood has been more upbeat.  I think I might be on to something, My dear Watson.

I just finished setting up a few after work events for this week. It looks like it will be a busy one.

I'm attending a play with one buddy, going to a birthday celebration for another one and checking out a gospel brunch with another friend on the weekend.  Not to mention a few work-out classes and a voice-over session are scheduled for this week, as well.  Whew, just writing it all down has tired me out. 

I don't usually have this many events during the week, but I'm looking forward to getting together with friends I haven't seen in a long time and enjoying fun activities with them.

I will definitely pace myself, because passing out during my "hunt for happy" does nothing for the cause. LOL.

Just kidding!  I'm excited and ready for what's ahead.

Stay tuned. :-)