Being happy never goes out of style.
So true. Not always easy to do.
When I read this quote it got me reminiscing.
A little backstory.
My husband died when I was 42 and for twenty years I was in a “fake it” mode.Whenever people asked me how I was doing I’d put on my ‘fake face’. (Those of you who have been there or are there now know exactly what I mean. Most people want to hear you say that you’re fine. Don’t really want to hear how you’re really feeling and you don’t really want to tell them.) Now don’t get me wrong. I had many moments of joy, especially involving my children, but my deep internal mood was not one of happiness. Then shortly after retiring I had a brush with death. (Why do so many teachers have health issues right after retirement?) This brought about a complete change. It wasn’t that I consciously decided to be happy but somehow a feeling of happiness immediately overtook my being. Strange how things happen. Sorry. This wasn’t how I meant to start today’s post but somehow it evolved this way.
So about today.
The last time Richard and I wintered in Gulf Shores a lovely local coffeehouse opened, Happy Pappy’s.
https://m.facebook.com/100063442554700/
We went there a few times before we made the mad dash back to PEI due to the pandemic. What a time that was. Right? Hard to believe it was close to three years ago. We had the fastest trip back and easiest border crossing ever.
Today we decided to go to Happy Pappy’s again. Brilliant. Especially as it’s only a few streets away from the gym. Richard had a chicken salad croissantwich , coffee, and an oatmeal raisin cookie. I had a hot chocolate (really barely warm), egg bites, and a Reese’s peanut butter cookie. Oops. I have to get better remembering to take food pics. Richard was very happy with his (surprised me by saying it was excellent). Mine? Nope. I wouldn’t have it again. Cold hot chocolate and the egg bites had a spice in them I didn’t like. Cookies were delicious! But we will definitely go back as it’s a cute little spot and we want to try some of the other delicious looking goodies. Kind of makes me think of Samuels in Summerside, PEI.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summerside,_Prince_Edward_Island
Happy Feelings – Maze ft. Frankie Beverly
Take care and stay healthy.
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