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My Happy List is coming to you a little late this week since I participated in the Blog Star linky yesterday and the Happy List party started a little late. But that’s okay because on a Wednesday, which starts at 5:30 a.m., I sometimes need to focus on the smiles. And as it happens, today is also apparently “Happiness Happens” Day. So let us proceed with what’s on my Happy List this week.

1. Getting an email from my husband that starts out “I bought you an early birthday present…” is really the best way to start a week and a new month off, wouldn’t you say?

2. Finding a bottle of wine was purchased in the groceries yesterday =)

3. Planning a road trip to Michigan. It’s been years since I’ve been home to see my family.

4. Winning giveaways. In the last week, I’ve won a Shabby Apple gift card from Keeping up with Kelly and free ad space on My So-Called Chaos.

5. Looking forward to a birthday party with friends. The Mister has planned dinner at a hibachi steakhouse (yum!) and my best guy friend is coming down to spend the weekend with me.

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