Here’s what makes me joyful

As we begin the final week of the holiday – between the last-minute shopping, wrapping, and baking – what puts you into a joyful mood?

 This year, I relaxed by watching a few of my new favorite movies. I started with Elf because Will Ferrill always puts me in a good mood. Then I moved on to Love Actually. I’m a huge Hugh Grant fan, and his dance, along with his love story with Natalie, always makes me smile.

 My new favorite is Bad Mom’s Christmas. I like anything with Christine Baranski, and the unbridled fun when everyone goes to the trampoline gym and plays dodgeball brings back happy memories of my days in the North Glendale gym class.

 Lastly, for me, Christmas is about music. I will start singing as soon as I begin decorating. I miss performing in the Christmas concert with my teacher Patrice Burgstahler each year, but that doesn’t mean I have to forgo singing my favorites–Blue Christmas and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas–while making scones for the neighborhood Christmas tea.

I hope you have a happy dance with the ones you love this holiday season!