chasing cheerfulness

last week

i had a few days where i had to

chase cheerfulness.

it wasn't just falling into my lap

as easily as it does most days

so i went on a little treasure hunt.

here is how i found some:

i added nutmeg to my kefir

now it is all festive

and we call it...

goat nog

i painted my fingernails

purple.

this is unusual for me.

toes yes,

fingers never

but you know what

each time i looked down

i was all suprised and quite tickled to have

purple fingernails

i made stuff.

stuff for other people.

it always cheers me up to give away

little bits of this and that.

usually ice cream or cookies

or a note here and there.

right now i am on a garland kick.

sometimes

even the cheerfulest of hearts

can have days that feel less than okay.

and it is on those days

that i need to seek out ways to bless others

and bless myself

and restore that happy countenance.