All posts tagged: new england

48 Hours In | Portsmouth, NH

Located just south of the Maine border on the Piscataqua River, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a quaint little town that’s full of life and lots of restaurants. Explore the historical streets and dine at local hotspots. You won’t want to forget your camera. First 24 Hours Eat: Start your day with a pastry and coffee or tea at Breaking New Grounds (BNG). A local favorite since 1993, this locally owned cafe is located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth in Market Square. Glass windows make this coffee shop a great place to grab a seat inside while still soaking in the early morning sun. BNG offers a variety of teas and coffees from around the world available for purchase by cup or by pound so you can take it home with you! Pastries are locally made and range from savory to super sweet. Explore: You won’t need a car. The third oldest city in the USA (settled in 1623) is best seen on foot. The cities downtown starts in Market Square with main streets spider …

| HAPPINESS, FOUND |

Twenty-one days ago my friend and I watched a video talking about happiness. The speaker said it’s not about looking forward to happiness, it’s about creating it in the here and now. We can’t attribute happiness with achievement and success, because once we attain those objectives we’ll only set new ones – continuously pushing away our “ideal” happiness. Unfortunately, this is how most people operate. I only hope that everyone I encounter I’m able to help them realize that its how they choose to celebrate each moment that will bring them happiness and it’s not something we have to push away until we achieve something in particular. After watching this video the speaker left us with the challenge of finding happiness by taking the following steps in our day to day life: 1) Exercise 2) Do Random Acts of Kindness 3) 21 Days of Gratitude – Write down 3 things a day that you’re grateful for … 4) Journaling 5) Meditation So – along with my regular exercise, journaling, small amounts of meditation (whether its …