Happy First Day of Summer! :)

I wish I was at the beach celebrating today. Remember that Rare Earth song from the 70s? - "I just want to celebrate another day of living, I just want to celebrate another day of life." That's one of my favorite songs. In fact, it's one of my ringtones. 

I feel good today. Down another .6, first day of summer, gorgeous weather, I feel great physically, I won $20 on a scratcher lottery ticket this morning before work, and the best part - I get off work at noon today! WOOT! :D

Usually on my short Fridays I dress more casual for work, but today I dressed up. I have on a silk, colorful tank, lots of pretty jewelry and heels. And nobody is here to see it, lol; I'm the only one in the office again.  I did it for myself; to make me feel good. I even wore my body spray called "Beautiful Day" from Bath and Body Works in honor of the first day of summer. If you look good, you feel good and then you make the right choices. Chain reaction. :) My DD and I were talking about this very thing the other day when we were on our shopping trip. We'd see something cute and dressy and say "...but where would I ever wear it?" Then we decided that we were going to wear it just because - to make ourselves feel good. Who better to feel good for than yourself? We need to celebrate every day - we don't need a "special occassion". The gift of another day on this earth is a special occasion, and I  thank the Lord for just that every morning.

I don't have any plans for the weekend except the usual laundry and house cleaning. I do want to log several miles in walking outside. The weather is supposed to be great.

Here's a NSV that I wanted to share; it might seem minor to you but it is huge if you're fat. I bought a shirt with a belt the other day! It's a black and  white striped tank with a ruffly bottom and a red belt. Not a belt that ties either - IT BUCKLES! And it's red, which draws attention to your middle! I was surprised when I tried it on because I didn't think it would work but it actually is slimming. Makes me feel so much better to have something cute to wear.

Speaking of celebrating each day... I work at a University and I'm sitting in my office now with my window open and already two different students have walked past my window singing. I would turn to see, just out of curiosity, and each one of them was alone! Just walking along alone singing their hearts out at 8:30 in the morning. LOVE.IT.

Have a great weekend everyone and celebrate each day. :)