Monday, April 30, 2012

Z is for Zippity Do Dah Day!


      Zippity Do Dah is an Academy award winning song from the 1946 Disney classic feature film “Song of the South”.  It is a wonderful day filled with sunshine and happiness.  Shouting Zippity Do Dah may get you a few odd looks, smirks, and out right smiles but it will also spread happiness to all the poor unfortunate miserable souls around you.  It is one of those happy phrases that make others wonder just what you are so happy about. 


      Saying it at the butt crack of dawn on Monday morning may confirm your admittance to the loony bin in a lot of people’s minds.  A lot of people can not handle a person who believes that unicorns eat butterflies and poop out rainbows.  Just think about that for a minute.  How many people can turn $hit into rainbows and happiness? You have to admit, THAT is a gift.


          Have you ever wondered why people are OK with a person being happy, but being a little too happy gives people pause?  Why not be happy?  Why not have your giggles bubbling up from deep in your soul at the craziest moments?  It is a gift when you can find just one more reason for being glad.  Even in life’s darkest hour there should be laughter and there should be an accounting of blessings.   I am so thankful that even in the face of adversity it is a gift I possess.




     I haven’t always had this annoying sunny disposition.  I haven’t always been high on life.  At many times, life just plain sucked and it was really hard to get passed that.  There were times when I couldn’t find the ridiculous or the hilarity anywhere.  I was miserable and depressed and very much the epitome of my favorite Winnie the Pooh character Eeyore.  I was afraid to speak my mind.  I was afraid to be too happy for fear of what others would think.  


      As I have grown older that fear has receded.  When I am extremely nervous or anxious, giggles will rise to the surface, my words will tumble over themselves and I will focus on the funny.   Where I would once recede into the quiet, shy depths of fear of what others might or did think, now I have been possessed  with a refreshing half past give a $hit attitude.  Honestly I credit it to the early throes of menopause.  My confidence has risen like a phoenix from G0d only knows where.  I must have always had the ability to be this way buried deep inside me but I often wonder how my life would have been different if this Kathy would have emerged earlier.


     Why worry about things you can not change?  Why moan about the cruelties of life?  Why not find a reason to be glad, take stock in your blessings daily, and celebrate them?  I admit the last several days have been dark with worry here in my neck of the woods.  I realize all I can do is the best I can with the hand I am dealt.   









      I have completed the 2012 A-Z Blogging Challenge!!  I am breaking out the bubbly and doing a happy dance until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.




24 comments:

  1. Needed to read a post like this. Been there. And I need to see more of the funny for sure. Especially after days you've had recenty you got to find a giggle in there somewhere!

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    1. Sandra, I am pleased you enjoyed my post. Today I am to tired to find much giggle anywhere, but maybe tomorrow I can! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!♥

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  2. You know--I've always tried to wake up happy--with a few exceptions of the days I was sick--for the most part-- I could sing Zippity Do Dah in the mornings. A little too happy? No--sometimes I just find pleasure in pissing off the rest of the grumpy people around me. Yes-- a twisted sense of humor for sure--but one that I relish :)

    A- HA HA HA HA HA HA!!

    *grins*

    Cheers, Jenn
    http://www.wine-n-chat.com

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    1. Jenn, You know, I think you and I have the same sick sense of humor. It really does pi$$ them off royally too. It is so funny and just makes me laugh harder. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!

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  3. wonderful blog. I loved it... and everytime I hear that Zippy do dah song I think of my visits to Disney and it made me smile... Thanks so much !!

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    1. Jenni, I am so pleased you enjoyed my Z post. I love all things Disney and Zippity Do Dah was the first thing that came to mind. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  4. Luv Zippity Do Dah! And luv that this challenge is over!! *That* makes me happy and giggle and dance and drink! :)

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    1. Magical Mystical Mimi, I really loved doing this challenge and feel a real sense of accomplishment that I seen it through to the end. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!♥

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  5. Great philosophy, Kathy. There's nothing better than a good giggle - except maybe a good belly laugh!

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    1. Paula, I like both!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. ♥

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  6. My disposition has gotten waaaay better since I started my life over again last year. But I've always been kind of like the 'Chandler Bing' of my friends....always with a quick witted/funny crack to make.

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    1. JoJo, so happy you were able to make a clean start. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!! ♥

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  7. Thanks for reminding me of Zippity Doo Dah. So glad you're feeling in a happy mood today after your recent worries with your son.

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    1. The Writing Goddess, still worried...but that was all I could think of for the letter Z. :P He is doing much better. He went back to school today with restrictions of what he can and can't do. Hopefully the school will follow the doctor's orders so nothing else bad happens. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments. ♥

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  8. so true, kathy... i find if i always greet my kids, and rudy, with a happy hello.. no matter their mood, it changes a bit.. for the better.. lighter, and happier.. which makes me feel uplifted and lighter... nice write... yay! for completing the challenge...

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    1. Danneromero, thank you for stopping by to read and comment. Congrats to you too. The challenge was a lot of fun!!

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  9. There's something about Eeyore that I love. I think he brings out the caretaker in me (but every once in a while, I run into someone whose personality can only be described using his name...) I do a pretty good Eeyore impression...lol
    PS - Congratulations on Zippity Do Dah!

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    1. Denine, I love Eeyore too!! Thanks for noticing me!! Thank you for stopping by to read and comment and for your encouragement and kind comments throughout the challenge!♥

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  10. You touched on soooo many of my favorites here. Eeyore is such a classis (and well known to me) and then on the flip side, haven't been able to stop singing "zippidy" all day. Wonderful post and a great finish to a delightful time reading your blog thismonth Kathy.

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    1. Amy, I love Eeyore! I am so pleased you enjoyed my post. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!

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  11. I am guessing you are getting your long overdue rest now and that makes me happy! Hope your little one is doing better and you are getting some relief from worry and concern.
    Life is always a choice, sure we have times when we need to be serious and tend to our lives, but most of the time a smile goes a long way to the healing.
    I also choose to be happy. Almost all the time. ♥

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    1. Jo, not yet but today I intend too. I got so run down that now I am sick. He went back to school today with doctor's restrictions. The fever broke finally and he was finally clear to go back. I will still worry, but now it is time I tend to my head cold, sore throat, and exhaustion. UGH. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments! ♥

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  12. and a Zippity Do Dah to you today! I hope you are doing better and continuing to enjoy life to the fullest!

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    1. Susan, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!!! ♥

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