Because it’s Wednesday, I’m wearing a new dress — something fun and flirty, something different.

Because it’s Wednesday, I put on lipstick — one of my favorite MAC shades, Rebel.

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m wearing gold liner on my top lashes and extra mascara.

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m going to meet my BFF for one Dance Mom’s Drink, wrapping up the Dance Year with our favorite bartender Jasmine. And, because it’s Wednesday, I will text another friend — just to say Hi and check in. Because that’s what friends do.

Because it’s Wednesday, I reject casual intimacy in favor of loving and experiencing unlimitedly — Because it’s Wednesday, I’m making up a word.

Because it’s Wednesday, I am wearing something sparkly and something lacey. And because it’s Wednesday, I’m not telling more 🙂

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m wearing Paris AND my Open Heart Angel — silver and gold on my neck — and assortment of Alex & Ani silver and gold on my wrists.

Because it’s Wednesday, I will forgive someone and look beyond perceived slights. I will be Kind.

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m wearing my Kindness MudLove Bracelet.

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m not going to worry about being thin. I’m going to eat that Red Velvet Cupcake with the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting and enjoy every bite.

Because it’s Wednesday, I will write a letter or send a text to someone I care for. I will snuggle my cat and just enjoy hanging out with my family. I will sweep up the hair (my hair) on the bathroom floor, which I know irks my husband, and wash the dishes after dinner — my least favorite household task. I will give hugs and support. I will look beyond myself to the world around me. I will accept the things I cannot change and seek serenity.

And, because it’s Wednesday, I will go outside to my Patio Sanctuary later tonight when it gets dark, sitting under dancing fairy lights and counting my many blessings.

Tomorrow will be Thursday.

I don’t know what Thursday brings. Tuesday was pretty terrible. Monday had some icky moments too. But today is Wednesday, and I’m not waiting to wear a new dress or spend time with the people I care about. I’m not waiting to forgive or love or smile at a stranger — at someone who just may need my smile even though they don’t know me.

I don’t need to shop or seek outside myself to make Wednesday a stunning day. I don’t need to fall into regret or find problems. There comes a time in your life when you need to look past “drama” and surround yourself with joy — with people and adventures and moments that lift you up. There comes a time when you learn to let go of the things that drag you down and rejoice in the times and with the people who add color and laughter and revelry to dull and special moments alike.

Life is too short to wait for Friday at 5pm to find your Happy.

I glance around at the people who pull out their phones to check a text or message, missing the life before them. Because it’s Wednesday, I will be present.

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m going to do those things on my list that I procrastinate doing — the things I put off or create excuses not to do.

Because it’s Wednesday, I’m not going to waste time on regret or save something for later. I’m going to drink from a crystal Tiffany mug or a rose-shaped glass. I’m going to seize the day …

It’s Wednesday … what are you going to do today?

— Jenni