Things That Made Me Happy in July

What made me happy this month:

• Watching the 4th of July fireworks
• Seeing Toy Story 4 in theaters
• Having late night conversations  with friends
• Getting re-certified in CPR (yes, this made me happy; I hope I never have to be in this position, but if I have to, I want to be able to try and save/help someone)
• Seeing a cardinal on my way to work one day
• A woman on my library home delivery route giving us a few cold water bottles on a really hot and humid day
• Seeing therapy dogs at work, that children get to read to (at the library)
• Going to a professional baseball game with a few friends

Another busy, but fun and enjoyable, month for me.

Even though this month was really good, I hope August isn't as busy for me, as I need a break from the big things (like trips), so I can just relax and enjoy a slower pace.

YouTube Channel Favorite: The Frey Life

This channel is run by couple Mary and Peter Frey.

I have been following them for a couple of years now (at least), and I absolutely love them!!

Mary has cystic fibrosis, and both her and Peter document their every day life, living with the condition and all of its effects.

They have an online shop, where 10% of everything sold goes to finding a cure for/fighting CF, which I love!

Mary has a service dog, Ollie (short for Oliver), that she takes with on most outings. I think having Ollie really makes a difference in her life, and he is the perfect dog for them.

I love how, even when/if things are hard, or aren't the best, the both of them make the best out of it, and take it one day at a time (or one hour at a time).

I am so thankful that I found their channel, as it inspires me to make the most out of my life, even when things aren't the best.

My Favorites for Summer 2019

Here is what I have been loving so far this summer:

• Mud Love Bracelets
  I found out about these bracelets in June, when I went to a retreat. I absolutely love the one I got, which says shine on it, and decided to buy more. I now have one that says overcome, one that says courage, one that says brave, and one with the semicolon on it.
• TV series Outlander
  I recently found out about the show called Outlander, and at first I was hesitant to watch it. Now that I have started it, I love it!! A woman living in the 1940's (I believe it's the 40's), is on a honeymoon with her husband, and they come across these stones. She touches one of them, and is transported back to the 1700s, and has to live through all that goes on during that time period. It is very well acted, and scripted. I am so glad I decided to give this show a chance!
• Happy Grams from Joni and Friends Family Retreats
  I went to a Joni and Friends Retreat in June, and we were able to write Happy Grams to anyone attending the retreat. I thought that was a great idea, as it gives someone a boost if they really need it, and I enjoyed sending them, as well as receiving them.
• Joni and Friends Retreat
  I absolutely LOVED the retreat, and really miss it. I can't wait until I can go again, next year. The people there are so kind, wonderful, and they truly care about everyone who is at the retreat. I went to the Maranatha retreat in Michigan, and am so glad I did.
• Disco Kitten Illuminating Diamond Peel-Off Mask
  I got this mask a few months ago, in one of my Ipsy bags, and absolutely loved it. When I saw it offered as an add-on for June's bag, I jumped at the chance and added it to my bag again. It clears up my skin, and minimizes the size of my pores, both of which I really need help with. Plus, it doesn't irritate my skin, nor do I have any bad reactions to it, which is so nice!!
• The Coldest Water BottleThis water bottle was designed to keep water cold for hours, and it definitely does that. I heard about it from a YouTuber that I watch, who talked about this in a favorites video that she recently did. I love water bottles, so I just had to give this one a try. I got the 32 ounce bottle, and it works just like it is supposed to. This is probably my favorite water bottle, out of all the ones I have/had (I currently have 4 or 5 different bottles).
• Color Correcting Tinted Moisturizer (CCTM) from SeneGence
  I bought this moisturizer months ago, but never got the chance to use it until now. And, I must say, I don't know why I waited so long to try it! It reduces the appearance of redness and acne spots, my pores are smaller (which I was hoping for when trying this), and it is not sticky or greasy.
• Season 3 of Stranger ThingsI am a few episodes in, and I am loving it!! I liked the first two seasons, so I was excited to watch season 3, and I can't wait to see the rest of the season.