Live the Joy JOY ~ Journey of You October 29, 2010 |
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Past joy droppings feed the soul.
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The year living in France was an awakening for me. I came alive and started letting my real self come out. Upon our return four years ago, I launched my freelance writing career. As I'm now making new decisions of what's next for me, I uncovered a CD bought in France titled, "Je Deviens Moi."
"I Become Me." I kissed my joy tattoo and felt affirmed that I was on the right path. I've had so many crazy synchronicities this week.In the interest of space/time/and eye rolling, I'll tell you just one.
My inner struggle: "Of all the things I write, the project I love the most (and is most "me") is the joy letter. I want to make my living spreading joy. I write happy mail every day; wouldn't it be great to get paid well to do it!"
An Email appears in my inbox from reader Sandy Morse saying "this job is perfect for you - you better apply!" It was that something called a Good Mood blogger, a paying gig to write happy mail everyday. I want it!
I AM THE GOOD MOOD BLOGGER, however I felt uncomfortable asking for votes. That is the only way to land the Nature Made SAM-e Good Mood Blogger gig, so asking is what I have been doing,
http://www.sam-e.com/job/entries/559! and you have been so gracious.
THANK YOU for your votes and your encouragement and sharing the link. When the blogger position officially is mine, I will throw a THANK YOU DANCE PARTY. Until then, keep voting daily.
I always say things like, "I do it for the love." "If you give love, you get love." WOW, I've been getting a lot of love. THANK YOU.
I hugged Barack Obama and he became president. If I hug myself, I can become the Good Mood blogger.
Words to Ponder:

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JOY DROPPINGS |
What brings me JOY lately....
* Passing out plastic eggs and million dollar bills * Meeting new people and hearing their stories * Hooking up with old friends ("hooking up" is innocent lingo in my world) * Teacher conferences - my sons are superdeeduper students and wonderful human beings. My mommyheart is bursting with pride.
* Being on the go-go
* A whoopie-pie on my porch * Twinkle lights * Satellite radio, free for a bit on my new car. I say "a bit" because I've been listening to BBC 1. "Brilliant, luv." * Sundus in Pakistan sending me Robbie Williams video; Sarah in France sending pics of new baby Victoria; John in England sending word of his engagement; Cindy from Germany sending me JOY pic from museum in Chicago. * Stella Artois * Shiner Black * Breath mints * My SOUL speakers * All of YOU who posted a link to Good Mood Blogger Gig voting - THANK YOU!  (Every vote is a step closer to JOY. Or something corny like that. Cindy Lode snapped this photo of staircase at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. Cindy is a true joy!
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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT ME:
The JOY Journal holds your daily joy droppings, quotes that speak to you, books you want to read, movies you want see, songs that grab you, things you want to do, AND "Things I Like About Me."
The more you do it, the easier it gets. The more you like you, the happier you are.
What I like about me...
* The USPS delivers mail to me as Kelly Epperson; as the Joy Fairy; and as Eleanor Happygirl (long story)
* I dance at midnight alone in my home office * I ain't settlin'
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Beauty's where you find it |
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Calling all you dancing fools... |
The dance party proved that shaking the tailfeather was an incredible mood lifter. Another opportunity for you to swing, twist, and boogie: Saturday, October 30
9:00 pm
Rascal's, Forest Hills Rd (Near Rockford Speedway)
Mr. Big Stuff Band
Costumes Optional
I still haven't decided on mine: plain white garbage bag (White Trash); the cheerleader outfit my pal nabbed for me at a garage sale for a buck; or ??? |
Birthday Love |
HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO: JOHNNY BREEZE LORI KILCHERMANN JESSE KUNTZ MARYJANE GALLAGHER MITCH KOEPP BLAKE PROCTOR AND to ALL who are celebrating this week!
(Send in your birthday. Each month a name is drawn for a JOY prize delivered via snail mail.) OCTOBER BIRTHDAY LOVE GIFTS GO OUT PONY EXPRESS TO: MARIE BARTH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Sage Advice |
"When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." Audre Lorde |
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Kelly's newspaper column -
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Lyrics to love |
"I used to be an exclamation. I was the point at the end of the line."
Pat Liddell
My SOUL speakers dance to the beat
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WORD NERD |
LOTS of you have been sending me this one:
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect:
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. |
all a girl needs.... |
a cannon that shoots apples

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HAPPINESS CLUB, LOVES PARK, IL
First Thursday every month
November 4, 2010 6:30 - 8:00 pm North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park ALL are welcome. Free. Fun. Informative and uplifting. SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: TOM ZUBA If you don't know Tom's story, check out www.tomzuba.com. He is an author, grief guide, and speaker, and will give insight on how to cope with the upcoming holiday season when you are not feeling at all festive. Tom does not use the term "moving on" when talking about loss. "Moving with" makes more sense. Come Thursday for a wow of an evening, and cookies and laughs too.
Give Laughter a try too!The Benefits of laughing are MANY. Laughter Club, Roni Golan, In Balance Hypnotherapy office, Saturdays, 10 am, 2222 E. State. St. Rockford, 815-979-1944.
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Quote Junkie |
I can live for two months on a good compliment.
~Mark Twain
(Give someone a compliment today. And mean it.) |
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ITALY!
May 4-11, 2011
Lago Maggiore
Find Your Muse (and some great food, breathtaking locale, romance, history, adventure, JOY)
This trip is one of a kind. Come to the informational meeting the first week of December (time/place TBA).
SIGN UP NOW TO SAVE $200!
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Thursday, December 2 11:30 am
Gift yourself and a friend!
Festive, elegant, and joyful. Experience joy in all senses- sight, sound, scent, taste, touch, and spirit. Program: Love, Light, and Laughter (for every day, not just the holidays.) Beautiful food, tour of mansion, joy program, love gifts. A feast for your body, mind, and soul. (We sold out last year. Space is limited.)
Get tickets now! Online or PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.
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Your JOY ASSIGNMENT this week: Vote for me daily for the Good Mood Blogger. YOU KNOW I can write uplifting stuff every day!
joyfully,
xx kelly
http://www.sam-e.com/job/entries/559! THANK YOU!
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SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY JOY AND PASS IT ON
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Spread the word! Let's build an army of JOY Spreaders!
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parting shot...
Another paraprosdokian:
"Sincerity is everything. Once you can fake that, you've got it made."
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Holy Cow, it's time to start thinking Stocking Stuffers! Books are de-light-ful! Order online!
When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes
365 Days of Joy - How to be Happy Every Single Day
Member AATH - Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Member AHA - American Happiness Association Founder - Happiness Club of Loves Park, IL Member NSNC - National Society of Newspaper Columnists
Las Vegas Showgirl
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