Ferrets Steal More Than Politicians...

...And Hide the Evidence Better.

I once had a cat - let's call her Monday...because that was her name - who used to steal money. Yes...money.

Monday liked to knock coins off the night table, the banister, anywhere her greedy little paws found zinc, nickel and copper. Then she would (pardon the pun) ferret the coins away into various areas around the apartment. She literally created nest eggs in the deep, dark crevices of the house.

I'm not sure what her ultimate plan was, but you had to admire her investment-savvy mindset. Although, it did make it harder to get my laundry done sans quarters...

So, with that in mind, I present to you, "Ferrets Stealing Stuff Compilations 2013" - what a catchy title.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPBrQJfweuE&noredirect=1

"...Where are you going with the milk jug???"

If this doesn't make you want to get a ferret, I don't know what will.

"Life, It Ain't Easy'

So, do you guys remember Vitamin C? Of course you do. And you probably remember her hit song 'Graduation', which still makes you cry a little (and don't even try to pretend it doesn't - I see right through you).

But, you may also remember a little ditty by the name of 'Smile'. If you were conscious in the year 1999, chances are you heard the song and found it pretty catchy. And, seeing as MTV still played music videos back in the 90's (it's okay if you some of you tweens don't recall such a phenomenon), you may have even seen the video.

The music video for 'Smile' combines all great facets of 90's pop hits: neon lights, vibrantly-colored hair, ironically not ironic lyrics, choreographed dance moves you practiced in your bedroom and (the clincher) severely-cut crop-tops.

So, what does all this have to do with you? Glad you asked, loyal reader:

I routinely scour iTunes .69 song base for music that won't break the bank, and I recently stumbled across the aforementioned Vitamin C gem. I proceeded to download the song, regret the download for approximately 23 hours, revisit said song and finally decided, "Not the worst decision you've ever made." That's a win in my books.

It also prompted me to - gasp - smile, and eventually led to me to writing this post. Since my return from South America (check it: http://americangirlincochabamba.blogspot.com/), I've been pretty busy with work and trudging through mountains of snow, and have neglected to keep up with the 'If You're Happy and You Know It' blog. Apologies to die-hard fans.

Therefore, I present to you: The 'If You're Happy and You Know It' Reunion Tour 2014. Things were a little rocky for a while, but we're communicating better and our therapist says we're on the verge of a major breakthrough.

This means I will be posting more on the blog, with funny (and occasionally witty) updates, anecdotes, videos and photos. I can't promise weekly blogs like before, but I will do my best to stay in touch. If you like reading my posts, that's a big plus for you. If you hate me and everything I write on here, this is pretty bad news for you. Either way, I do hope you enjoy this installment.

Without further ado, I present to you, the impetus behind the re-awakened blog postings.

Enjoy Vitamin C's music video for 'Smile' here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRPLaobXG2k

Also, you're welcome.