Friday, April 29, 2011

Stuff Bubbles Up

Sometimes in life “stuff” just bubbles up when we least expect it. This happened to us this morning. The toilet, bath tub, and a drain in the backyard were bubbling over with “stuff”. To make matters worse, we had a house full of visitors and our pipes were backed up. Well, I called the plumber and he was here in an hour. He tried the old-fashioned snake but it couldn't clear the line. So they had to bring in the “Super Rooter” and it uses 3500 psi of water pressure to cut the roots and clear the drain. It was a bit stressful but we had fun blaming the last person, who will remain anonymous, to use the restroom for plugging up the pipes. Laughing about the situation and realizing that sometimes “stuff” just bubbles up, relieved the stress and tension. I now have a “colonoscopy” type DVD of the main sewer line and thank goodness the pipes are clear. Keep a positive attitude and smile when “stuff” bubbles up in life. A positive attitude makes the “stuff” less stressful and resolves the problem quicker.  
Give something of yourself to people every day… Smile and watch the magic happen.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Start your day with a Smile

Hello world and welcome to my blog. I have been reading a lot about attitude lately and how the way we think will determine how our day goes. If you start your day with a good attitude, you will have a good day. Start your day with a bad attitude and most likely your day will have difficulties, more than if your attitude is good. Your thoughts, the mental picture each morning sets the tone for the day. How can you start with a good attitude? Smile! Instead of cussing at the alarm clock, I have done this, wake up and smile for the great day that is about to begin. As you go about your day, smile at the people you meet. In my experience, one of two things will happen. The other person will smile back and say good morning or… The other person will be shocked that someone noticed him and he will know that someone cares. Smile and make someone's day.
Give something of yourself to people every day… Smile and watch the magic happen.