I decided to join with The Gal Herself  and other bloggers for the August Happiness Challenge.  I will try to post something that made me happy for each day this month. As you can see, I am already behind, so because it is August 3, I will post three things that have made me happy so far this month! 

😊 Today was the day that teachers in the school district where I taught returned to school, and I WAS NOT among them!  Even though my retirement has so far been very busy, I am loving it!  Not having to be anywhere at any particular time most days and having more time for the things and people I love make me very happy! 

😊 I had not yet been to the library in our new city to get a library card, but today was the day.  I went to the lovely local library which is less than a mile from our home, and I came away with a new library card.  Now I have access to all the resources of the local library, and I feel a little more part of our new community! That makes me very happy!

😊 This afternoon, I visited one of my favorite Christian book publishers, looking for a gift.  I didn't end up getting the gift, but I did get three brand new, slightly damaged books from their "scratch and dent" shelf.  All of these brand-new Christian titles cost me less than $5.  New books for a fraction of their regular cost makes me happy! 

Thanks for joining me for the August Happiness Challenge.  God willing I'll be back tomorrow with more happiness!

Until next time, 

😊Deb💖

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” 

—Aristotle