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A BRIGHTER DAY

Make a List of the Things That Make You Happy

Don’t let a lousy mood spoil your day

**This surly girl is Tabs. She’s not a fan of posing for photos.** Photo by author

I have days when I’m down. We all do. How do you flush the angst and sadness from your mind? It’s not easy, especially when you suffer from depression.

The last few days have been difficult for me. Still, I try to remain positive each day. So I’m creating a list of things that make me happy in hopes of pushing aside the blues.

Without further ado, here’s my list.

Be positive when I wake. I don’t attend church, but I believe in a higher power. I give thanks to God every morning for giving me another day on this marble.

Talk with family or friends. It doesn’t hurt to say hello to a sibling or someone you haven’t seen in some time. Make a lunch date or meet for coffee — at a local bookstore is better still!

Think of topics for Medium. Writing about anything and everything doesn’t come naturally to me, so I have to jog my brain pan for ideas. Some days it works. Others, not so much.

Play with my coins. Seriously. I’ve been collecting coins and currency for a couple of years now. I’ve probably spent more than I care to admit, but I enjoy the hobby.

At left is a book of Mercury dimes, from 1916 to 1945. On top are a number of foreign silver coins. The $2 coin with flamingos was minted by the New Zealand Mint. At right is a few pieces of currency, ranging from a Massachusetts 1 shilling colonial note dated June 18, 1776 to a 100 Dinar note featuring Saddam Hussein. Photo by author.

Get outside with my camera. I don’t always find a stellar shot worth bragging about, but I do enjoy the editing process to make the best photo I can.

Play some music. Once upon a time, I could listen to the radio or a cassette player to hear my favorite tunes. These days, I listen to Pandora, YouTube, or Amazon. I used to listen to SiriusXM. The cost is insignificant, but I don’t need 500 channels to listen to.

**Listen to some music to soothe your soul.** Screen grab from Pandora

Snuggle with my cats. Each has their favorite human, but they’re not too picky when they want pets. Bigfoot, who suffers from seizures, will often climb into my bed before my alarm goes off when he wants attention. I’m happy to give it to him.

**This little guy is BigFoot, and he’s a pretty good snuggler.** Photo by author

Watch a video. The pandemic made it difficult for me to watch anything for more than 15 or 20 minutes. But I’ve been pushing myself to stay focused on what I’m watching. Earlier this week, I watched “Wakanda Forever.” It runs a bit long (2 hours, 41 minutes), but I managed to watch it in three sittings. It helps that there are few if any, portions of the film that feels like it’s dragging on. If you haven’t seen it, make some popcorn and grab a seat. It’s a great film and tribute to Chadwick Boseman, offering a twist for viewers during the end credits.

Window shop online. Why not? People have window-shopped for decades at brick-and-mortar stores. Why not do it online? Like its real-life cousin, it costs nothing, and you might find something you like.

Read your favorite writers on Medium. You don’t know what you’ll see until you start scrolling stories. I have many favorite writers, but I try to read new authors I come across as well. But remember, read to the bottom, clap, and comment.

If you’ve read this far, thank you for stopping by.

I accept tips, which go directly to Dining for Hunger, a recognized 501(c)(3) organization that looks to end food insecurity. If you can spare a dollar or two, I’d be grateful.