The best way for a person to have happy thoughts is to count his blessings and not his cash. Author Unknown
I was invited to work on Prince Edward Island in Canada and, upon arriving, felt that I was probably the only person who visited the island who hadn’t already read the book “Anne of Green Gables,” by L. M. Montgomery. The story is set on the island and the home is now a major tourist attraction. Souvenirs commemorating the story can be found everywhere. So I got the book and really enjoyed it.
Have you read it? The main character, Anne, has a rough start in life. An orphan whose parents died when she was an infant, she had no relatives to take care of her and ended up in an orphanage. Eventually she was adopted by a brother and sister who had intended to get a boy to help with the work and were not happy when a girl was sent by mistake.
Anne was a bright little girl with an active imagination, a strong will and a happy disposition. She knew how to stand up for herself and have a voice, but also knew when to apologize, and how to enjoy being with the people in her life. Over time she charmed everyone with her stories, curiosity and focus on what was beautiful and possible in her world. The simple story was a wonderful reminder of how our attitude and choice to be happy can literally change our life.
Money Saving Tip
Since security regulations no longer allow us to bring drinks with us to the airport, bring an empty water bottle and fill it at the water fountain after you’ve passed through security. Also take some small plastic bags with nuts, trail mix, dried fruit or your favorite snacks to avoid overpriced airport snacks and the food served on the airplane.
What made you smile today?
What made you proud of your money choices today?
