We are currently in Cedar Rapids, where the National Czech and Slovakian Museum is located. Our B&B is in the Czech village, and so naturally there are a metric ton of restaurants around specializing in Czech cooking. HOWEVER, they also have other assorted Slavic foods on offer. This includes perogi. I love perogi.
As we were splitting an order of Perogi as an appetizer last night for dinner while waiting for our goulash, a nearby table also ordered perogi. The mom was eating, and gave her baby some very small cut up perogi bits to sample.
The little girl ate one, made a sound I can best sum up as "GmmmGHMMMMMMMgPH!" and promptly tried to grab her mom's plate for more.
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How to Achieve Endless Happiness
The pursuit of endless happiness is something many people strive for, but true, lasting happiness doesn’t come from material possessions or external achievements. Instead, it’s a state of mind that can be cultivated through inner peace and mindful living. Here are some key principles for achieving endless happiness:
Practice Gratitude
Gratitude shifts your focus from what you lack to what you have. By appreciating the little things in life, you train your mind to focus on positivity. Each day, take time to reflect on what you are grateful for—this simple practice can have a profound impact on your overall happiness.
Live in the Present
One of the main reasons people feel unhappy is that they dwell on the past or worry about the future. Endless happiness can only be found in the present moment. Mindfulness practices like meditation and deep breathing help bring your attention to the now, allowing you to fully experience life as it happens.
Cultivate Positive Relationships
Strong, meaningful connections with others are a key factor in long-term happiness. Surround yourself with supportive, positive people who encourage and inspire you. Building deep bonds and fostering empathy not only creates happiness for yourself but also for those around you.
Give Without Expecting
Acts of kindness and generosity lead to a deep sense of fulfillment. When you help others without expecting anything in return, you tap into a natural source of joy. Giving can take many forms—whether it’s your time, energy, or resources—and it helps to create a sense of purpose and connection.
Embrace Imperfection
True happiness doesn’t come from perfection but from accepting life as it is. Challenges, mistakes, and setbacks are inevitable, but how you respond to them determines your happiness. By embracing imperfection, you reduce unnecessary stress and open yourself to growth and learning.
Align Your Life with Your Values
Happiness grows when your actions align with your deepest values and beliefs. Pursue what truly matters to you—whether that’s creativity, family, helping others, or personal growth. Living authentically and with purpose leads to a deeper sense of fulfillment and lasting joy.
Endless happiness isn’t about constantly feeling pleasure or avoiding pain. It’s about creating a mindset that allows you to find peace, meaning, and joy regardless of external circumstances. By cultivating these habits and attitudes, you can nurture a deep, enduring happiness in your life. Like Bahislion
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tragic that even with how lackluster the umbrella academy’s final season was, we never got to see five’s house.
i want to see where the old man lives. how does he decorate? does he live in an apartment or was he able to figure out a cute little home for himself? does he have roommates? did he ever learn how to cook for himself, or does he just eat fluffernutters whenever he’s hungry? does he ever get a mr. pennycrumb of his own? (i know he doesn’t, but a girl can dream) does he ever discover a cafe near his home where a decent cup of coffee can be found?
what coffee maker does he have? where does he buy his coffee grounds? how many coffee mugs does he have? i just KNOW he collects them.
he absolutely goes into little shops downtown and finds one that says some stupid shit like “if my coffee isn’t as black as my soul, i’m not drinking it” and giggles to himself in the corner and then spends way too much money on it because it’s just too good to pass up. he’ll smile to himself on the way home and then put on a pot of coffee to try it out for the first time. he hand-washes his mugs even though they’re all dishwasher safe because he wants to make sure they’re going to be completely untarnished when he wants to use them again. he has an entire cabinet for all of his mugs and one other cabinet for the rest of his glasses and bowls and plates because he doesn’t own a whole lot but he does like mugs. and someone will ask him about his mugs and he’ll properly tell them where he got each and every one, down to exact dates and times because he remembers everything and thinking about when he found his favorite mugs makes him feel less stressed. and whoever asked will not get a single word in and they won’t try to because five is talking about his mugs and he doesn’t get a whole lot of joy from material things but it is the simple things that matter. and five likes the simple things. and five likes his mugs.
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every time i see one of those posts that’s like ‘actual real headcannons based off the actual characters because nobody !!! knows what they’re talking about or understand these characters !!11!’ i resist the urge to roll my eyes into the back of my skull
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[Hands you a plate of beef] I made this just for you!
NO SIR
NUH UH
NOT HAPPENING
YOU BETTER FIND A WAY TO TIME TRAVEL AND PUT THAT THING BACK OR SO HELP ME-
*thunder noises in the background*
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Honestly the fact that they made a big fuss about D-16 wanting to kill Sentinel but let Bee slice up a bunch of motherfuckers tells us something
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I've seen a lot of people recently posting these little pics and web weaves i make (usually brocedes related) on either Pinterest or even here (or maybe on other platforms, too) without leaving any credit for me or a mention or nothing. please dont.
i post this stuff here & on my own Pinterest account and also on tiktok as well. it's a little hobby of mine which i do on my own device, spending some time on creating them.
if you like 'em, simply repost/reblog them from my own account. and, again, please don't post them on Pinterest. i already do that there.
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