About 100 Happy Days

On April I took part in the 100 Happy Days challenge and yesterday, on the 24th of July, my 100 days were full. 

The idea of the challenge is to pick your platform and post a picture of something that makes you happy every day for 100 days. It can be anything; food, friends, places, books, etc. If it makes you happy, post it and share it with everyone! I am happy to report that I succeeded in this and as far as I know I never skipped a day. I posted my pictures on Instagram (@grasshopper89) and also shared some of my thoughts here on my blog. You can find them under the tag 100 Happy Days. 

I'm proud of myself for doing this. It wasn't always easy, but I did it, and this certainly reminded me that no matter how awful my day was, there was always something good in it. This challenge made me look for those things. Some days were easier than others. But every day I was happy about something. Not all day every day, but every day. I encourage you all to take part in this, because I really feel it has made a positive difference in the way I see things. 

Huhtikuussa osallistuin 100 Happy Days -haasteeseen, ja eilen, 24. heinäkuuta, minun 100 päivääni tulivat täyteen.

Ideana on valita jokin sosiaalisen median sivusto, ja julkaista kyseisellä sivulla joka päivä kuva jostain, mikä tekee sinut onnelliseksi, ja jatkaa tätä 100 päivän ajan. Se voi olla mitä vain; ruokaa, ystäviä, paikkoja, kirjoja tms. Jos se tekee sinut onnelliseksi, postaa se ja jaa muiden kanssa! Olen erittäin iloinen voidessani kertoa, että onnistuin haasteessa ja ainakaan omien tietojen mukaan yksikään päivä ei jäänyt välistä. Julkaisin kuvani Instagramissa (@grasshopper89), ja jaoin myös joitakin ajatuksiani täällä blogissa. Kyseiset kirjoitukset löytyvät 100 Happy Days -tagin alta. 

Olen ylpeä itsestäni ja siitä että onnistuin. Se ei aina ollut helppoa, mutta tein sen, ja tämä tosiaan muistutti minua, että olipa päiväni kuinka huono tahansa, siinä oli aina jotain hyvääkin. Tämä haaste pakotti minut etsimään noita asioita. Jotkut päivät olivat helpompia kuin toiset. Mutta joka päivä olin onnellinen jostain. En koko päivää joka päivä, mutta joka päivä. Haastankin nyt teidät kaikki ottamaan osaa tähän, koska ainakin itsessäni näen erittäin positiivisen muutoksen. 

You can find more information HERE.

Happy May: Little Things

I've always been the type to get excited over little things. I think it's a quality everyone should possess; learn to enjoy the little things. They come along every day. It may not always seem like they do, but I promise you there's something good in every day.

To me happiness is:

* a good hair day *

* mail that doesn't include bills *

* a text from a friend *

* a compliment (about anything) *

* a good conversation *

* nice memories * 

* girl talk *

* making plans *

* a hug *

* sleeping in *

* loving somebody *

* reading a good book / seeing a good movie *

* laughing *

* writing *

* clean sheets *

* shopping for office supplies *

* brainstorming *

Today I was happy about seeing my friends and enjoying ice cream outside in the heat. A perfect, simple night. Right now I'm enjoying some alone-time at home, watching a movie on TV and drinking coke zero (my addiction, btw). Regular coke tastes so weird now :D 

Have a happy Friday, everyone. Remember to smile! :)

Happy May: 100 Happy Days Update

I've been doing the 100 Happy Days -challenge for about a month now, and I still have until July 24th to go. I have to say that I'm amazed by how this is easy and hard and wonderful at the same time. 

Some days it's easy to find the thing(s) that make me happy. Other days not so much. What's so wonderful, is that there is still something to be happy about in every single day. How great is that? No matter how crappy a day I've had, I still remember this challenge and am forced to find that something, that makes me smile. 

I didn't expect to see any results this soon, but I am definitely seeing a change happening in myself. It's so easy to feel sad and depressed nowadays, while being happy can feel like a tough one. I feel blessed, because I can honestly say that I feel happy every day. Not all day every day, but still...  every day. 

That is why I am encouraging all of you to take part in the 100 Happy Days Challenge with me!

You can learn more about it here.

Have a happy week, lovelies<3

Happy May

Holla!

It's officially time to say goodbye to April and welcome May! I'm more excited than usual about the beginning of a new month, because I feel April was a little... blah. I guess my expectations were too high. Oh well. Life goes on :)

What happened in April? Um...

*My GoDoFly -story came out

*I took part in two separate entrance exams for two different schools

*I think I complained how nothing's happening

What is going to happen in May?

*I have absolutely no idea. 

Anyways, the theme for this month is

Happy May

This month I want to pursue happiness, I want to share tips on how to be happier, and I want to share my 100 Happy Days challenge with you. You can read more about that here and here. So far I've done well, I think, and I have not missed a day! :) I'm sharing pictures of small things and big things that make me happy every day on Instagram and during this month I will be sharing more here, too. 

I hope you will all have a wonderful weekend! <3

100 Happy Days Challenge! :)

Hey, guys! How are you all doing today? 

I am a little tired after working tonight, but I'm watching Friends as I'm writing this and feeling happy :) SPEAKING OF BEING HAPPY, I want to talk to you guys about something really important!

I bet a lot of you have heard of the 100 Happy Days Challenge. If not, keep reading and check out their website here!

Nowadays it can be hard to find time for yourself, time to appreciate the little things, and time to take a breather. 100 Happy Days Challenge is built to help people realize what makes them happy. How to participate? Easy! Every day submit a picture of something that made you happy. Now, don't make this too hard on yourself, it can be anything: hanging out at a coffee shop, taking a sweet nap or having a delicious dessert. Find that one moment in every day that makes you happy and document it for others to see! 

Share your picture via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the public hashtag #100HappyDays

Remember, you're not doing this for others, you're doing this for you. Go out there and be happy! :)

I myself will be taking part in this amazing movement starting April the 16th, and my platform is Instagram. You can find me on Instagram @grasshopper89.  Go follow my account and you can also follow my progress in the pursuit of happiness! <3 I am inviting all of you to take part in this with me! 

If you've decided to do this, leave me a link to your IG, FB or Twitter! I'd love to check them out and having each other to encourage one another can do no harm, right? :) 

I'll get back to you soon <3