#100HappyDays Part 4!

I did it!
I completed all 100 days of the Challenge! 
(If you're just tuning in, the 100 Happy Days Challenge is to take & post pictures of something that makes you happy for 100 Days Straight! Read all about it Here, along with my first, second and third rounds of 25 days.)
I've had SUCH a good time tackling this, and I can't believe how quickly it's gone by. 100 days seems like nothing to me now! Where does the time go?!
This project has helped me open my eyes more and more to all the things that make me happy, from small things like cactus flowers and licorice to major, life-changing events like my first Coachella trip. 
It's helped me appreciate everything I have and hone in more on what I want. 
I've loved watching the seasons change and tracking adventures. 
I'm finding joy around every corner and challenging myself in new and exciting ways. 
I'm reminded every day that happiness comes from within and that every day is what you make of it. AND that even when you're sick or sad or feeling completely discouraged, there truly is good in every day. 

Here's a look at days 76-100!

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The end of a beautiful hike to Tucson's 7 Falls in Bear Canyon/ Cholla Blooming Flower/ Glimpse at my DIY Embellished Sunnies project!/ Red Vines Fuel/ Late night Trampoline Jumping

The beautiful ceiling in one of my favorite shopping spots/ Coachella Packing/ Our Festival Wristbands/ Drinking from a Coconut on the Festival Campsite/ This one was a video from the Coachella Ferris wheel!

Enjoying the sun, music and amazingness at the main Coachella Stage/ Our last sunset at the festival. What an amazing experience!/ A spontaneous detour to Salvation Mountain on our way home/ Toasting my grandmother with some Veuve Clicquot/ Jake is too cute for words sometimes

Pizza = Heaven/ Pink Mani with my Mom/ Kirigami Backstage/ His & Hers Brunch Cocktails/ My new vintage Tom Jones shirt! I love him!

Editing my latest video/ Trying my hand at Standup Again/ Hanging out with my rad cousin on one of his last nights in town before moving to a new city/ I love spring in the desert!/ May the Fourth Be With You (I actually get to dress up like this for my job! Ah!) 

I have loved doing this so much, I don't want it to end.

So guess what?

I'm not going to let it. 

I've officially decided to go for TWO HUNDRED!!!! 

This may seem a little excessive, but I'm looking forward to it. 

For the last couple years I've really wanted to do a photo-a-day challenge and just haven't done it. This project helped me accomplish that goal and more! In a dream world I can make 365, but for now I'll take baby steps and make it to #200HappyDays. This is gonna be a big year in my life and I'm excited to have it so strongly documented. 

I'd really like to thank all of you (especially my homies on Instagram!) for being so supportive and lovely about this challenge! 

Thanks again for letting me share!

Feel free to follow me along on Instagram @Tarreyn!

I'm excited to see what the next hundred days bring! Eeeeeee!

#100HappyDays Part 3

YOU GUYS!
I cannot BELIEVE it's been 75 days of this challenge! OMG!
(If you're just catching up, the 100 Happy Days Challenge is to take & post pictures of something that makes you happy for 100 Days Straight! Read about it Here, along with my first and second 25 days.)
It's hard for me to say if it's the challenge that's making me happier, or if I'm just in a really good place these days, but I gotta tell you guys - this project is SO rewarding. 
It basically forces you to constantly be on the lookout for all the things that make you happy! And 75 days in, it's officially become a habit. And I love it.

Here's a little bit of what I've been gaining from the project:

- I appreciate everything more
- I really appreciate the little things more
- I'm finding beauty around every corner
- Jake and I are both happier
- Everything I do has become not just a photo opp, but an opportunity to find joy
- I'm connecting with people more and looking at what makes them happier
- It's further helping me realize what makes me happy
- I'm feeling more confident (this could also have to do with eating better and running, but whatevs. Endorphins are endorphins.)
- I've developed a renewed appreciation for my job and how much I love performing
- I've realized more and more that while obviously external factors have a large impact, Happiness comes from within

Here's a look at days 51-75

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Ticket Confirmation to see TOM JONES! I effing LOVE him!/ Coffee Date with my Cousin & we coincidentally both had Map Watches!/ Date night at our fav Mexican Restaurant/ Green everything (including my first green beer!) on St. Patty's Day/ Getting to play opposite my love on stage. How lucky am I?!

Jake met one of his favorite Pro Skate Boarders, Leo Romero, & we went & saw his band play!/ The Amazing Sharon Jones after seeing her in concert!/ Sunset Love/ An incredible inscription from my dad I found in an old book/ Perfect Fortune

Effing LOVED The Grand Budapest Hotel! You've done it again, Mr. Anderson!/ Our Coachella Packet Came!/ Disco Ball at our Favorite Bar/ Jumping for Joy in the Frozen Pizza Section/ Some delicious Prosecco 

Closing day of a show at work. Love this gang./ An amazing and much needed massage/ My Beautiful Grandmother/ Midnight In n Out/ Opening night of my favorite character ever! Have I mentioned how much I love my job??

Hangover Brunch at our fav Greasy Spoon/ Love note from Jake/ Ice Cream Date with my adorable little Cousins/ Catching up on Mad Men and LOVING it!/ Spring Lillies

Thanks so much for letting me share!

Remember you can follow along with me on Instagram @Tarreyn!

Some of my friends have been doing the challenge which has been so fun to follow! Are any of you trying it? I can't recommend it strongly enough! Let me know about your experiences! 

#100HappyDays Part 2

If you've been reading consistently lately, you might know I'm attempting the 100 Happy Days project. The general jist is this: Take a picture of something that makes you happy every day for 100 days. - You can read about the whole challenge Here, and see The First 25 Days of my endeavor as well.

As of today, I've officially completed the first half of the challenge! That means FIFTY days of happiness. Wooo!

Here's what I'm learning:
- There truly is something good in every day (even a day like yesterday.)
- I rotate the same 6 outfits constantly
- Days off are the best 
- People on Social Media can be really supportive
- I'm an Instagram addict
- I also love alcohol
- I have some really wonderful people in my life
-  Once you start looking for things that make you happy, you find them at every turn

Here's a look at the second quarter of my adventure:
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Movie Date with a Girlfriend/ National Wine Day/ My Grandma is a Cool Chick/ The perfect margarita at our Favorite Place/ Lotteria Light-switch Cover 

Singing Honky Tonk/ My Vintage Camera Collection/ Bathroom Selfie on a wonderful Evening/ Catching up on the Oscar Nominations/ Love dem Arizona Mountains

Louie the Rumblefish! So excited to be Fish Parents!/ These are a few of my favorite things/ My first ever Blog Swag/ Oscar Night/ Dancing with my friend's son at a wonderful wedding

Finishing The Goldfinch (finally!), Inspirational Sidewalk Chalk Spotted on my Run, Tucsonans will appreciate this: LIME EEGEES!/ Sheet Music for one of my All Time Favorite Songs/ A Perfect Spring Day

Stoli Martini Date at the end of the Week/ Having a BLAST Swinging/ A Much-Needed Bubble Bath/ Between-Show Glow/ My Dad Directing a Rehearsal <3

Thanks for letting me share!

Feel free to follow me along on Instagram @Tarreyn!

I'm so excited that a lot of my friends have decided to do it too, and I'm looking so forward to see how they like it! Are any of you doing it? Thinking about it? Tell me about your experience!

See you in 25 Days!

#100HappyDays Part 1

Hey Guys!
Last Month I shared with you This Post about the 100 Happy Days project I'm doing. 
(Short Recap: I spend 100 days taking & sharing pictures of things that make me happy. Read the post for further info!)

So far I am the first 25 days in, a quarter of the challenge down!
And I have to admit, so far it's going fantastic!
I really DO feel happier!
It is really opening my eyes to all the little things I see every day that make me happy. Some days it's been really hard to pick just one, which is so wonderful! 
I'm excited to see what the next 25 days bring! (And the 25 after that and after that and after that! Woah!)

Here's a peek into my first quarter of the challenge:

A balcony Latte/ Fresh Hair Cut/ Tuesdaisies/ A Great New Book/ January Hike

My amazing new Logo designed by my bestie/ This guy in green/ Instamemories/ Juice-Mania/ Performing Patsy Cline

End of the Week/ Shooting Shorts/ Mile 3/ The Best Student ID Ever!/ Downtown Date Night

Cousins/ My Favorite Picture Ever/ Fleur Power/ Gem Show Booty/ Pink Champagne Cupcakes

My Bestie's Birthday/ Jake's Birthday/ A Romantic Heart Day Dinner/ Mom & Me/ Valentine's Roses

I'm having a blast! And I'm feeling so grateful for all the little things that make me happy!

Interested in following along? Check me out on Instagram @Tarreyn!

I'll post again here after another 25 days!

100 Happy Days

I'm a pretty happy person.

I love to find joy in every corner of the world and appreciate the little things.

However - I also believe that all of us can always afford to be a little bit happier. 

The other day one of my best friends sent me an email with a link in it. 

It was to a website called 100 Happy Days.

100 Happy days believes that we can all be happier by taking more time to notice the small things on a daily basis that make us happy.

The project challenges us to notice what makes us happy for 100 days in a row.

The Premise: We live in a fast-paced world where people are taking less and less time to slow down and appreciate the things that make us happy. "The ability to appreciate the moment, the environment and yourself in it, is the base for the bridge towards long term happiness of any human being."

The Challenge: For 100 straight days, take a picture of something that makes you happy, and submit it to a certain form of social media with the hashtag #100HappyDays. 

The important thing to remember is that this is just for YOU, no one else. 

The Outcome: The site says that people who successfully completed the challenge started: noticing what makes them happy every day, being in a better mood, receiving more compliments from other people, realizing how lucky they are to have what they have, become more optimistic, and even fall in love! Wow!

The Reward: Other than (in theory) becoming happier, you will have for yourself documentation of 100 happy moments that can remind you about the beauty of your life. AND you can receive a little 100 page book of your happy days at the end of the challenge! Neat, huh?!

I'm starting today. 

This type of thing is right up my alley, and I am SO excited to embark on this little adventure! 

I'll be posting my pictures every day on my instagram account, so feel free to follow along! 

You can find me by my username @Tarreyn. 

I'll also be posting my photos and thoughts on the project here every other week or so to keep you guys updated on how my experience is going. 

If any of you decide to do this too, sign up HERE, and always feel free to send me emails or comments on how it's going for you! 

Here we go!