Yes, I realize that it’s a rather complicated post title – but today (and each week until I finish the 100 Happy Days challenge), gratitude and happiness are walking hand in hand!
Today’s happiness is brought to you by the swirls and curls and sweet-smelling, spicy goodness of Nag Champa incense smoke, lazily undulating in time with the soft jazz soundtrack that was my reminiscent, contented Sunday morning.
Hope you’ll join me in this week’s Gratitude Linkup!
(If you’d like a bit of background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup, check out this post.)
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
- Write and post an entry in your own blog containing your gratitude list for a moment in time.
- Share the URL to your gratitude blog post by clicking the “add your link” button at the end of this post and filling out the information.
- Share the Gratitude Linkup with your blog readers by clicking the “get the InLinkz code” link at the end of this post and copy/pasting the appropriate code into your gratitude blog post.
- Visit some of the blogs listed in the Gratitude Linkup and comment on their posts.
My Gratitude List
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- My hair stylist, who brings out my best look and helps me feel beautiful.
- Getting a free album – U2’s Songs of Innocence – from Apple via iTunes. (If you have iTunes, you can get it too!)
- Hearing the thrilling news that Alphabet Salad was accepted into the BlogHer Publishing Network. I’ve applied several times over the years, but there was never an available space for my blog – I am so happy that this little dream has now come true!
- Finding out that Peter’s niece is doing very well after her kidney transplant surgery and was able to leave the hospital.
- Opportunities to catch up with friends we’ve been missing.
- That I was able to solve a frustrating issue that occurred every time I tried to connect my laptop to the internet on a network other than my own. So grateful for people who share their “fixes” to technical issues, so that help is just a quick (and free) search away!
- The 100 Happy Days Foundation, who are doing their part to spread happiness throughout communities. When you get a moment, check out some of the things they’re involved in – it’s inspiring!

Twitter: SensualSierra
September 14, 2014
Congratulations on your BlogHer and for doing your Gratitude List!
Sierra recently posted… Blog For Mental Health 2014
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: siphosith
September 14, 2014
This is a good exercise that you have started, more so that its for 100 days. Gratitude changes things in our environment as it helps our perspectives for everything.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
I totally agree – gratitude is essential!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: writercat
September 14, 2014
What a great list. So happy for you having your blog accepted at BlogHer. Way to go! How wonderful about Peter’s niece. I always like to hear about successful surgeries. I will try to do a list this week. Practicing gratitude is the best habit to get into.
Cathy Graham recently posted… Writer’s Block
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you – I totally agree. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Congratulations on having your blog accepted on BlogHer! Glad to hear Peter’s niece is doing well. Great list.
Have a fantastic week
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you so much – you too! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
I love reading my friends’ gratitude lists – always full if growth, hope, pride, and connections to others. It makes me smile every time.
Congratulations on your Blogher acceptance, Laurel. I hope it is a meaningful association for you.
Have a great week!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you very much – you as well! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: ellytreehugger
September 15, 2014
Sounds divine: lazing with music and incense. 😉 Great list Laurel! 🙂 <3
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: sheshadotme
September 15, 2014
Reading your gratitute list gives positivity. Small and big happiness makes our life joyful and happy. By sharing it you are distributing happiness. I am smiling. Congrats on blogher accpetence and yes nothing amazing than a desired haircut when you want one 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you so much – glad to make you smile! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: indywrites
September 15, 2014
That is a good gratitude list!, Hair stylist are so important;) I have a tough time with my hair.
Nag Champa….is an Indian fragrance? right?
Inderpreet Kaur Uppal recently posted… JUST WRITE
Twitter: indywrites
September 15, 2014
Congratulations for the Blogher Selection!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Yes, my box of incense says Made in India!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: mnutralicious
September 15, 2014
I have been seeing the 100 Happy Day challenge all over the internet, and I think it is great. What a wonderful way to spread happiness and gratitude! I look forward to reading your “happy” posts.
This week, I am thankful for my family and my local library. Books and company, it doesn’t get much better than that!:)
Miss Nutralicious recently posted… How To Be A Lone Runner
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
I’m looking forward to the challenge – it’s been fun so far! Love your list – sounds about perfect. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: nabanita21
September 15, 2014
Congrats and it was lovely to read your list..Helps us to be positive , these lists, don’t they?…I will do one myself and link up here 🙂
nabanita recently posted… Just Write!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
They really do!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Wow! This list is amazingly awesome! I’m so happy for you and your blog’s acceptance into the BlogHer Publishing Network!! That is a huge accomplishment 😀 Oh, and Peter’s niece doing well after her transplant. I wish her continued wellness and recovery from that entire experience! 🙂
Life Breath Present recently posted… Enhance Your Health
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 15, 2014
Thank you so much! It’s been a great week. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 3 – THREE! + 100 Happy Days – Day 3
Twitter: vidyasury
September 16, 2014
Congratulations, Laurel! So happy for you! Loved your list! ♥ And I am enjoying this weekly practice on the blog. 🙂
Vidya Sury recently posted… Saying Thanks #Gratitude
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 16, 2014
Thank you! I’m glad. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 20 + 100 Happy Days – Day 4
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