my sweet honey

It's been several months since I've blogged. Mostly because of my overloaded schedule. However, I forgot to mention to my bloggin' friends some very exciting news in my life! I'm going to be the partner in crime wife to my wonderful honey.

Our proposal story will come later. So stay tuned, you won't want to miss the details of his breathtaking plan. :) But for now, here are some of my favorite engagement pictures.

The pictures by the willow tree are at my house. Willow Tree's remind of us the grandparents of ours that have passed away. We will always cherish the childhood memories we made with them.

On September 4th, 2007 he asked me to be his girlfriend on the bridge that is in a couple of the bottom pictures.

What memory do you cherish most with your significant other? 

10 Simple ways to be H a p p i e r

1. Practice Mindfulness. Be in the moment. Instead of worrying about your homework tomorrow, focus on the here and now-the food, the company, the conversation.

2. Laugh out loud. Just anticipating a happy, funny night can raise endorphin levels.

3. Go to sleep. We've all become sleep-deprived people. Take a nap or go to bed at 8pm. A night with a good book, or getting a few hours of extra shuteye can turn that frown upside down.

4. Hum along. Music soothes the sole, it's true. Studies find that music activates parts of the brain that produce happiness.

5. Just say no. Eliminate activities that aren't necessary. Make your no's no, and your yes's yes. Step down and let someone else handle things if your over loaded.

6. Make a list. There is no better feeling than making a list, and checking it off. Lists help organize your thoughts and calm anxiety.

7. Do one thing at a time. Instead of thinking about things in advance, take one step at a time. People who multitask are more likely to be stressed.

8. Nurture something. Just the thought of accomplishing something brings happiness. Try planting a new plant (or succulent!). Watch it grow before your eyes, knowing you were the one behind it.

9. Take a dog for a walk. Not only do dogs and fresh air make you happier, but so does exercise. Boost up your cardio with your best pooch.

10. Spend time alone. Relationships and day-to-day conversations can charge you, but everyone needs time to re-charge. Spend some time alone today to reflect and re-charge.