Unhappiest Day of the Year?

Okay, so I am a few days late, but Monday, January 24, 2005 was the unhappiest day of the year. Wow, not even the end of the first month of the new year, and already everyone is depressed? I know there are so many different things the media, doctors, psychologists, and the like keep track of throughout the world and our country. I have never heard that they actually keep track of the unhappiest day of the year. That is the strangest thing I have ever heard. How can you actually calculate something like this? It has to be absolute poppy-cock. If January 24 is the unhappiest day of the year, what is the happiest? Why make all the depressed people more depressed knowing that there is a day that actually sums up all of their misery? Just wondering? If anyone has any ideas, definitely let me know.

What I would like to know is why someone would even take the time to try and figure something out like this? Does anyone really care. I didn't see it marked on the calendar this year with all of the other world holidays, but hey, maybe I'm missing something? Oh well, rather than telling everyone how unhappy the day supposedly is, recommend to people that they get out and make it a happy day.

I would feel really terrible if that was my birthday. It would be the happiest day of the year for me, reversing the whole study. Apparently, this date is based on the end of the holidays and the winter weather that so many people find depressing. However, do people in the South find the warm weather depressing too? Perhaps this study was only for northern states? I should probably do some more research into this to see what exactly the information would be, but if anyone knows, please don't hesitate to let me know. Perhaps I am all wrong. But in any case, I would not allow a label on a day to make it more happy or sad than another. Each day is fresh and new so make the best of each one.

Winter Tidings

I love the winter! The snow and cold weather are really great! The winter is a wonderful time of year where you can bundle up and keep warm and cozy. You can huddle under the blankets with a good book or snuggle up and watch a movie with some hot chocolate. I also like to bury myself in blankets and play some video games. All are great things to do. I was just thinking about these things because the weather is soooooooo cold today. As long as you bundle up properly and know how to work with the weather everything is quite alright. I know there are so many people out there who absolutely hate the cold, snow, freezing rain, and anything to do with winter. The funny thing is that they live in New England where the weather is comletely unpredictable and they choose to complain about it. Oh well, to each his or her own.

My question is why complain about the weather? Weather happens whether you complain or not. We have no control over the weather. Why not just appreciate the weather for what it is? I love the fact that I live in New England where we have four distinct seasons. Sometimes it seems like the lines get a little fuzzy, but for the most part is it easy to discern. Wonderful Spring with the pretty flowers and rain; Summer with sunny days and thunderstorms; Fall with cooler temperatures and beautiful leaves to view; Winter with cold days and magical snow. Everyday brings new things to do and events that go on. Why not let the weather do the same thing? I'm just weird and enjoy what each day brings. Oh well. Stay warm!

Happiness Anyone?

There are many things in life that can bring a person down and make them sad, but it is always best to let youself be happy, no matter how glum you are feeling (if you are even feeling glum). I, for one, always attempt to look at the positive end of the spectrum. Sometimes it is really difficult and is just impossible, but in the end happiness is definitely a wonderful thing to feel.

Take, for instance, just randomly dancing in the middle of the supermarket with someone. Not that I have done this in the last day or two, but my husband is a good one for suggesting the idea. Sometimes it is not even a suggestion. He just grabs me and he spins me or dips me in the middle of the eisle. It is so much fun. It is also incredibly spontaneous. The last time we started dancing in the eisle, there was a man there who really looked at us kind of funny. He probably did not understand what was going on. Perhaps no one had ever started dancing in the canned food section before; or he was just so intent on shopping that the idea never crossed his mind that other people might want to dance at Super Stop & Shop. How amusing. Hopefully, he ended up with a little chuckle anyway, not that my husband and I are out to make a difference in the world with random dance routines at the local food store. It is just fun and definitely makes both of us feel happy and extremely silly. I would definitely recommend trying it the next time you are out shopping with anyone. See what happens.

There are plenty of other ways to be happy. The dancing just happened to pop into my mind at the moment. Just taking a walk in a snow storm makes me feel like a little kid again. The world is so magical and absolutely beautiful in the snow. The white flakes seem to mask some of the everyday aspects of life. It is a wonderful break from the normal day-to-day setting. Nothing can really change the face of the world like snow. You can also add to the setting with snowmen. Tell me they don't make you happy. They are so much fun to build and then articulate! I just love snowmen! Every chance I get, I love to go out and build one. The only problem arises when the snow does not cooperate with you because it is not moist enough. Oh well. It's still quite enjoyable regardless. So go out and build those snowmen, animals, and any other snow thing! It will enliven your day. You then have a friend to greet you when you go outside. Smiles!

Just enjoy each day and try and find the happiness in it. It will definitely make you feel good, perhaps even make your days a little brighter and more worthwhile. If anything, perhaps it will put a smile on your face.

Hello to Everyone!

On this Friday afternoon in January, it's nice to start something fresh. Welcome to Stuff and Nonsense. I've never had anything like this before, but it's kind of neat to be able to maintain something personal. Do you know where I thought of the name: Stuff and Nonsense? Well, my husband and I have been watching the Anne of Green Gables movie series and Marilla Cuthbert would always say "stuff and nonsense." I loved the saying and immediately thought of that for a blog title. It kind of fits me and my sense of humor. Well, come visit this silly blog anytime you are looking for random thoughts and senseless information. Cheers!