Mackenna: T.G.I.F!

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Thank Goodness It’s Friday!

That thought alone should put a smile on your face!

With the weekend almost upon us, I thought I would take a moment to think about what makes us smile! I asked a few of my friends their thoughts and the answers were all different!

• Sleeping in on Saturdays
• First ice cream cone of the summer
• Sun sets & sun rises
• Finishing a huge term paper

When I read over these things, I smile too. There is a common thread that runs through all these events and I think its….. “Good Times”!!

I haven’t pushed my country background on ya’ll too much! But today I have to!
No one can get the idea across better then country superstar Alan Jackson and his summertime hit – Good Times.

When this song comes on the radio or through my iPod while I’m out for a run, I can’t help but smile, dance and boot scootin’ boogie along!  And I don’t care who is watching me, I am having a good time and livin’ free!! 

All of us have something in our lives that no matter what mood we are in, just listening, or reading, or talking or watching; can lift our spirits and make the day better!

I don’t think anyone would argue that havin’ a good time can’t put a smile on your face. For you it may be rockin’ it out with your friends, or just chillin' lakeside. But no matter your energy level being around friends and family you love is always a good time!

Good times can come in many different forms! For some it may be accomplishing a long-term goal, finding the perfect pair of bright pink high heels, or scoring the winning goal of the soccer season. What ever your good time is that puts a smile on your face, it usually starts with an idea that you see through to the end. It is a sense of getting the job done and crossing it off your “to do” list that gives us that good time feeling.

You know the feeling when you are at a huge community event, like Canada Day, when everyone is wearing our Maple Leaf loud and proud, we are together belting out the National Anthem that keeps our country strong and you realize that, at that moment you are a part of something. It is that togetherness that is achieved when everyone wants to be a part of something. Now that is a good time!

As this weekend starts to get in to gear, think about everything that puts a smile on your face! Whether it is as simple as your favourite song coming on the radio, or getting the last scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream before your brother does, having a good time can happen anywhere!

Go forth my Good Time people and enjoy!

Catch ya on the flip flop,

Mackenna