It's National Chewing Gum Day!

Chewing Gum Day?! We love some mint gum and when we aren't feeling that, there are many flavors to choose from! Guess what is even more cooler than gum? This marks 2 years of the Newsletter!

The Weekly Poll Results! 🎈

The weather is getting colder which means the time spent inside is getting longer. This also means more opportunities to get together and have themed nights like a dip night! With so many dips, there is so much fun to be had. Who know Kiwi Onion Dip was a thing?! I didn't and I want to try that one! Given all the dips, the most popular one is BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP! Now, what are you waiting for? Go have a fun dip night!

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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!

  • Tokyo plans to require that all new homes are built with solar panels going forward from 2025! Read more about it here!

  • Project Bison is the largest carbon removal facility and it plans on removing 5 megatons of CO2 per year by 2030!! Read more about it here!

  •  This past week was the Jewish New Year! Welcome to 5783 and I hope everyone who celebrated had a good holiday!

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

  • Take a deep breath. Center yourself. Take another breath. Things might feel overwhelming now but, this feeling will pass as it always does.

  • The text message can wait. The e-mail can wait. Things can wait. Sometimes it is okay to take your time and feels great to truly be present doing what you are doing.

  • Practice grace with people. You never know what someone else is experiencing and a little positivity can go a long way.

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Alex's Book, Show, and Music Corner

  • Angels in America by Tony Kushner: I read parts 1 and 2 of this play and it all was very beautiful. I was very much into the story and it was beautifully written. It is a piece that I hope to see performed live one day and I would 100% recommend reading this. I would give it the classic Alex 5 Stars ⭐️ !

  • Sounds Like Me by Sara Bareilles: Sara's memoir was one of my favorite memoirs that I've read/listened to. She was very vulnerable and there was one section where she wrote little letters to her past self. It was relatable, comforting, and beautiful. Sara is one of my favorite artists and I would also absolutely recommend this. Another 5 stars ⭐️!

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What's Alex Working On?

Nikki Lodeon took to the streets to train for the NYC marathon! Take a peak at Nikki's adventure on the street on her four-mile run!

 
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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 Thoughts - Sunsets

I’m infatuated with sunsets. Something that typically signifies an end. 

 

Sunrises signify the start of the day, the start of something new. When the sun rises we look forward. We look at all the possibilities to come and the adventures to be had. The story of the day isn’t written and the exciting part is we get to write it. We have the power to make something of the day ahead. 

 

But sunsets - they conclude the day. It is the way the world says, the story of today is over. This is a moment that provides us time to reflect and think about all the events of the day, the week, even the year. We reflect on all we have done to arrive at this juncture. Reflection, much like how the buildings and lights reflect off the water at night, we can find a different kind of beauty. Reflection provides us with ways of looking at the world differently. We learn from reflection so when the sunrises the next day we are ready for adventure. Because with every sunset means a sun will rise soon. 

 

It’s okay for the sun to set on moments in life because that ending is simply just a new beginning but, don’t forget to rest for a second because there is a lot of beauty in resting. 

 

Sunsets - there is something deeply captivating about them. It’s the feeling of endings and beginnings existing simultaneously. 

This Week's Newsletter Poll!

From chips to dips to... wait what? What was that? Did you hear gum? That's right! GUM! This week's poll is in National Chewing Gum Day spirit! This week's poll is brought to you by ME and it is what is your favorite type of gum?!

 

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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