On The Lookout!

So how do you go about finding the joy in each day? Honest answer? Some days it's easy. Some days it's a hunt.  Like today...

Hit the snooze button one time too many. Traffic jams filled the entire morning commute. Very delayed appearance at work. Not off to a great start.

It all led to a crazy domino effect for the rest of the morning, and into the afternoon. Hello, Monday!

So how do I find a joy moment amidst the madness... when I can't even find a moment to breathe? I look for it. I seek it out like a ninja, if I have to, LOL. Because like anything else, if you don't make time for it, it won't get done.

If we can make time to take care of everything and everybody, we can, at least try, to find a moment for ourselves and to appreciate the gift of another day. Whether it's a few minutes or a few hours. Whether it's something simple, silly, or sublime. It's worth the time and effort... and does a mind, body and spirit good.

Bonus.. it will be one daily "chore" you'll adore. :-)

My joy moments for today were the simple kind... small, little doses throughout the course of the day. A super-sized, fab cup of coffee, making myself take a brief break for sunshine and fresh air, finding a special treat for a pick me up, and not taking things too seriously.

All of it helped me to keep my sanity, find a smile and add a little pep to my sluggish step. LOL.

Take that, Mr. Monday!

Stay tuned :-)

Ms. Girl

Monday, Monday!

Why is Monday the most hated day of the week?

Tuesday is tolerated, basically, because it's not Monday.

Wednesday has it's own nickname.

Thursday is like-able because it's so close to the weekend. Sometimes, it even masquerades like it's a Friday.  It's no fool.

Friday is the day songs are made about and cute little acronyms are used, TGIF! Everyone's happy it's arrived and things are kum ba ya!

Saturday... needs no explanation. It's an A-lister.

Sunday is referred to as fun-day, rest day, family day, etc. It's called many names but they're all good ones.

But Monday gets no love.

I know I'm guilty of it. I woke up today with a bit of Monday blues and dread. I was like, "You again? Weren't you just here?" I even made my FB status entry,"Monday is the root of all evil."

I know, kinda harsh. What did Monday ever do to me?

I decided I needed to change my way of thinking... So I pretended it was Tuesday. Denial was my answer. LOL.

Just kidding!

Monday is a great day. An awesome one.  Just like every other day of the week.  Because every day that I can get up and see another day is a good one. A blessing. Betcha didn't see that one coming? Neither did I. Then it hit me. What was I complaining about?  Ms. Girl gave herself a reality check... and fast. Wasn't that the purpose of my blog?  Wake up and Live!  Every day... Even Mondays.

My joy moment today was my own Monday morning wake up call. Reminding myself that each day is a gift and to make the most of them. They all may not turn out to be great days but I'll do my best to appreciate each one.

BTW, it turned out to be a pretty decent Monday. Next up, coming up with a hip nickname for it. LOL. Whatever works!  :-)

Hope you had a good one!

Stay tuned :-)

Ms. Girl

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