I have a problem with the month of March. March hates me and well, I return the sentiment. We don’t get along well. Bad things happen to me in March. I always seem to get sick in March. Bad news at work seems to arrive in March, and the same goes with relationships with friends. Plus, March is just such a fickle month. It’s almost spring, but not quite. The world is thawing out, but we still get a snowstorm or two. Mud, endless mud.
So, okay, I don’t like March. In fact, just thinking about it makes my stomach knot with dread. This year, however, I’m determined to expect better things of March. I’m determined to find the good in March.
With that, I’m beginning plans for Making March Happy. At the expense of sounding like a Pollyanna (especially since I’m much more of an Eeyore than a Glad Game Girl), I’m going to count blessings. For each and every day during the month of March, I’m going to choose one thing that brightened my day or made it happy. And not only am I going to count blessings, but I’m also going to work on finding ways to make March happy for others.
I plan on blogging the journey, so keep an eye out for lots of posts about Making March Happy! Any March-Haters out there that want to join in on the fun? I’m currently working on a list of things to do to brighten the month; if you have any ideas or suggestions, please leave a comment. 🙂 (And no, Dad, no comments about ‘make me coffee’ as an idea for a blessing!)
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I didn’t know you hate March – for me, March is a wonderful month, ESPECIALLY after that longest of short months February – when tempers shorten and relationships flounder and I get sick and … anyway … I can’t wait for Monday and March … ! 🙂
That said, I’d love to join you in Making March Happy! Is there anything special I need to do to join … ?
Nope, nothing special you need to join – I’m still working on my little badge thingie for it! – so just blog about your experiences in it if you like and maybe link back to my blog post?
I think our experiences with February and March are very similar, seeing how spring arrives earlier where you are. Spring doesn’t arrive in earnest here in New England until April, whereas I’m guessing it begins to get warm and a flowers start peeping out in March over there? March is winter’s last hurrah for us and sometimes it feels like it lasts forever.
That being said, I’m am determined to find it Happy this year! 🙂
Aww … ! I hadn’t made the connection between the seasons for you, but here’s to quick and happy March for you, dearie!
Sure, I’ll blog and link back to you – that’ll be fun! 🙂
Yes, flowers and things are starting to pop up everywhere – snowdrops and crocuses and syclamen (sp?). They’re beautiful things. “The Secret Garden” and “Oh To Be in England” are so TRUE at this time of year!
P.S. All linked up, just so you know …
This is fun … and inspiring! I wonder if … ! 🙂
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