It's National Chocolate Day!

How perfect! National Chocolate Day is the Friday before Halloween this year! Make sure to have some delicious chocolate today!

The Weekly Poll Results! 🎈

Fall has been in full swing and we have fall scents everywhere! There are so many lovely smells that accompany fall and there has to of course be a favorite! While I do love the smell of apple pie, the crisp fall hiking air, and roasted marshmallows, they aren't the winner. It turns out that there is a tie though between Bonfire AND Cinnamon! Since there is a tie - I get to decide! I declare that BONFIRE is the winner! It is just so warm and cozy!

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In The Headlines! 

Are you tired of all the constant headlines popping up on your phones? Does the news sometimes ruin the day? Here is a place where you can find uplifting, fun, and good news in the world around us and some people in our own community. Keep your open for those good headlines for a smile!

  • I was in the Azores this weekend! - Linda (CA)

    • I hope you had so much fun! It looks like your trip is amazing and is fantastic! Can't wait to see pictures!

  

  • Scotland made period products free in all public spaces! It is the first country to do so. Go Scotland! Read more here.

 

  • There is now a hotline to receive a pep talk from elementary schoolers!! With that kind of energy, we can do anything! Read more here.

The news here might be small but, it was good news! If you want consistent good news updates, follow The Happy Broadcast on Insta! Want to be featured "In the Headlines" or have an article that you want to feature? Share your good news here to have it featured in the next newsletter!

Friendly Reminders and Affirmations

  • Sometimes the scary thing is the right thing to do. Growth happens when we are uncomfortable and when we are out of our comfort zone.

 

  • Take a break and dance like no one is watching! It feels good for the soul and it is also good for the mind.

 

  • The way we connect with others is by communicating. Maybe call a friend you miss this week.

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Alex's Book, Show, and Music Corner

  • Glee: I watched all of the Glee for the first time! This was a show that everyone might have thought I watched years ago but alas, I never did! This show was a wild ride and definitely had interesting choices made. Overall, it was enjoyable to watch and the music was fun to listen to. There is def some ~choices~ that were made that shouldn't have been made but, it is inevitable when you hit 6 seasons to have a perfect show start to finish.

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What's Alex Working On?

 

Check out Nikki Lodeon's Performance at the Front Runner's Happy Hour

 
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Check one of my spoken words!

 
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I'm training for my 2nd marathon! This year I am raising money for Rising New York Road Runners. It would mean so much if you could donate to this cause. Click to find out more! ***

 
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Nikki Lodeon ⭐️ has been taking a break for a while and she is ready to reappear soon. If you don't follow her journey on Instagram, you should! She is gonna "Make it shine!"

 
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Other News - Thoughts on Running

My mind is racing and my thought traps are pouring in. I no longer feel safe in my physical home as it becomes a breeding ground for my bad thoughts. As I recognize that, I know what I have to do - I need to find safety. I need to run. 

 

I put my armor on and lace up to bear the conditions of the outside world. Rain, snow, heat, cold - I will face whatever is out there much like USPS. My heart rate increases and then I slowly begin to win the battle in my mind. As I am running and fighting against my thoughts - I return home. I return to my body. I become zen with myself. 

 

Once I am home, I can truly experience the world in ways I couldn’t when I was in battle. I get to discover stories, see the beauty of the world, and see the creativity that lives all around me. I run to discover and I run to return home. 

 

To me, running is safe. Running is a place where bad thoughts disappear and creativity is born. The beautiful thing about running is I can bring it anywhere with me. No matter how far away I am from my bedroom, I can always run home because running is home. 

This Week's Newsletter Poll!

In honor of today being National Chocolate Day it felt right that is our next poll. So the question is... What is your favorite type of chocolate!?!?

 

One more thing: Want to see your poll question in the newsletter? Submit your ideas here!

This Week's Poll!

Thank you for reading this and if this brought a smile to your day, feel free to forward it on and spread the cheer! Don't forget the impact a little kindness can have. It can create lots of change!

 

'Til next time,

...alex is out

 

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