2026 Happy Blog Challenge

 January 19th Intention for the day: To try to get a handle on making intentions. Here are some happy things from today: For somewhere around a year or so I have had smart lightbulbs with different color combinations and themes to choose from.  They turn on and off using the Echo Dot I have and asking Alexa.  Alexa could turn them off and on and adjust the brightness but the special color combinations and themes I had to change using the app on my phone.  Recently Alexa automatically upgraded to Alexa Plus.  I did not want to upgrade it, but the company decided to make it free for Amazon Prime members.  So one day Alexa suddenly had a new voice.  With Alexa Plus I can now ask for my lights to be different themes, it doesn't seem to be exactly like the app, but better than before.  Purchasing the smart bulbs was a big decision for me, definitely a splurge.  They have made me very happy though.  So worth it for me! Keziah, Bel, and I went ...

 January 4th Intention for the day:  One of the things that happens when trying to start a new routine is that it gets forgotten.  I forgot to think of an intention this morning.  When I thought about it later, everything just seemed wrong. Last night I set some goals for today though, and I was able to get most of those done.   Light snowfall this morning. Here are some happy things from today: This morning I got to take one of the dogs out for a short walk to do his business.  There are eleven people and eight pets living in this new house.  Two of the pets are dogs.  One of the dogs is training to be a service dog.  The other is not.  I walked the non service dog.  He is a good dog. Taking my time, I went through and unpacked some of the boxes.  My room in the new house has more floor space, but less closet and shelf space.  I'm still trying to figure out the best layout.  I'm looking forward to having a desk ...