Random things that make me happy

I'm having one of those days when I'm bored with everything, I'm not feeling great and I'm just generally cranky. I know I haven't eaten enough but nothing sounds good. I need my workout tonight (physically and mentally), but I'm not looking forward to it. I'm a joy to be around. You know, one of THOSE days when nothing satisfies me. So why not talk about random things that make me happy to cheer myself up?

I would like to take this opportunity to pat myself on the back a bit. I am proud of myself for staying under budget last month. Yay! I wish I could remember the last time that happened, but, sadly I cannot. Also, I stuck to my goal of at least four workouts per week. I have a chart at home with star stickers to prove it. (Yes I like to reward myself with stickers. They are stars, but not necessarily gold. No, I don't have a color-coded system, though that sounds like something I would do. I could only find a variety pack of the star stickers I like so I'm going through them one color at a time. Right now I'm on blue, which are very pretty and make me smile.) One of these days I should get a picture and share the slightly chaotic method behind the madness of my workout schedule. This is not that day, but maybe soon if I can remember.

I'm going to the cable office this evening to shut off one of the DVRs in my house, because I really don't need two. I want to save money, not spend extra money to have a spare DVR just in case I have too many things on I want to record. That's what the internet is for. Oy. So one DVR will be enough for me even if I end up whining about it. If/when that happens, I will tell myself to stop being so spoiled and ridiculous and be thankful for the things I have (both necessary and not). I've got a pretty good life. And Vampire Diaries is back on this week! So happy! Even one week off is no fun. I had plenty to do last Thursday to distract me from it, but I still missed it. I wonder if they'll kill anyone this week. :D

The belt on my treadmill seems to be working again. Ever since it was moved last March, the belt would not stay aligned, making it impossible for me to run on my treadmill. But after a friend helped me move it into the living room almost a month ago (meaning he moved it while I watched and told him not to hurt himself), it's been working like a charm again. I don't know why. I'm not going to question it; I'm just thankful. I've missed running so so so so much. I prefer being on my treadmill to being outside (I know, to most people that's weird, but whatever), so it's been really tough having the belt out of whack.

I'm super excited to get my taxes done on Saturday. I love tax season! As long as I don't see my W-2 and how much money they take from me, I am a very happy camper. And that refund money is going toward my credit card. I really mean it this time. I say that every year, but I wimp out because I'm always so afraid of not having enough in my checking account. Yet I somehow manage to make it all the other months of the year, plus I have my savings in case of emergency. So I'm going to suck it up and put my return toward my debt (except for however much I may need for new tires).

I'm also excited to get new workout shoes on Saturday. Finding out how much I'll be getting back is sure to put me in a good mood, and the shoe store is on my way home. Plus I have a little surplus funding this month somehow. And my running shoes are OLD. So old they don't even have them on the website anymore because they've updated to a new version. It hurts my feet to even walk in them. I might get a new pair of running shoes and some cross-trainers. Although I found a pair of New Balance (my faves!) that are both. Who knew? We'll see what I find at the store.

Those are the random things that make me happy right now. Are there any little things that fill you with joy? Running/cross-training shoe recommendations? Random thoughts? Please share! xoxo