REALIZATION

I try to spread good vibes, smiles and fun as much as I can but just as most you have those days or weeks where the negativity or the dreary weather seems to overtake that happiness. I have had some of those days or weeks recently and I let them rule EVERYTHING. It overtakes the day and once I say one negative thing it leads to the next and then the whole day is full of negative thoughts. Being that ways does not help any situation or anything really! Then something happens that makes you realize BE HAPPY, LIVE LIFE, ENJOY EVERYDAY because you never know what is next.

On Sunday I, along with 600+ other people celebrated the life of Kelly Berry Sprouse. Kelly and I played softball back in the day and graduated from Fort Defiance in 2005 together. She had a heart of gold. I cannot recall a moment or memory of Kelly that she did not have a huge smile on her face lighting up every room she entered. No, I had not seen Kelly in years but as most of us do, I kept up with her via social media. But one thing is true I can always remember her laugh because it was a genuine laugh with so much care behind it.

Seeing the outpouring of love over the last few weeks and on Sunday can only show you how much love Kelly poured into everyone she encountered. As her brother, Derek, said yesterday "she was beautiful on the inside and out but even more on the inside." She seemed to love with a FULL heart and everything she did was with a smile. Listening to all the stories and how she changed so many peoples lives was eye opening to how to live a happy life. She was a beautiful soul and sure left her mark on this world. Hearing the story of her and Chase dancing in the rain for THREE hours just because was heartwarming; it is the simple things.

Yesterday was the realization in my life to wake up every day and be thankful for another day. Another day to work hard at work, to work hard at the gym, to be the best coach for my athletes, to be the best friend, to be the best daughter, to be the best sister and to be HAPPY EVERY SINGLE DAY. Maria and Brendan got me a motivational book and a five-minute journal for my birthday in August. The book I finished but I will admit the five-minute journal I had not committed to until yesterday. Each day you wake up and write out three things you are thankful for, three things to make the day great and your daily affirmation to yourself. Each night before bed you write three great things that happened and three things that you could have done "better" so that you learn to change it in the future. I am committing to this book to instill HAPPINESS every day. It seriously takes FIVE MINUTES, that is it, and through this I hope to live a positive life and touch the lives around me even half the amount that Kelly did.

Kelly Berry Sprouse you will forever be in our hearts and especially in mine as I approach each day to live it full of happiness in hopes to touch half the people in this world that you did. Thinking of you pretty lady. <3

#ohhappyday, T