Smile. You're Beautiful [Sunday Reflections]

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Taking Bila Street on our way home some time ago was a good decision for we got a delightful vibe right after we reached the curve. Thanks to this cute mural which made us smile, grin, and laugh too as we drove past it.


"Can you go back for a moment? I would like to ..." I noticed the car moving backward even before I finished what I was going to say. The Farmboy read what was on my mind. Brilliant!

Smile, You're Beautiful.

Simple words (phrase) yet impactful. Add a happy emoticon plus a colorful, cheerful-looking caterpillar - oh my, it's an effective, effortless antidote to a sad face.😅 I think everyone who sees it gets infected with a positive vibe.

Although... from personal experience, it is not easy to let out a smile when we are weary, tired, or hurting. It's quite difficult to hide when we are in a bad mood. But sometimes, unexpected things come along and uplift our souls effortlessly. The artwork on that waiting shed was one, at least for us. It made us mirthful despite our exhaustion and lack of sleep from the coming and going during the week for our aunt's wake and funeral.

We were grateful to whoever did it. Perhaps the artist knew his/her work would inspire and encourage others to feel better, to forget even for a brief moment whatever bothers them, and to have a nice curve on their lips or laugh.

Imagine seeing it as you head home after a bad or exhausting day. How would you react? Do you think you would easily notice it, or are you one who tends to get lost in his/her thoughts and won't see a thing around whenever you are not in your best mood? If you are the latter, how soon can you snap out of it?

Smile. Like the weight on your shoulders has just been lifted :)


Anyhow, I like the artwork and the good vibes that it gives. In retrospect, the experience of that particular moment made me realize that we can still be genuinely happy even when our day is not ideal. Little things they may be, but they do make us feel better. I hope it has the same impact on you.

Writing this suddenly reminded me of Nat King Cole's song Smile. And I'm humming as I type, lol!


Smile... though your heart is aching
Smile... even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you.

Speaking of the sky and the sun, the weather here is finally improving and it looks like we are having a bright Monday, yay! Thank heavens and aha, another adventure begins!

Happy new week, frens! Keep smiling 'coz you're beautiful😉

Photos are mine. 22092024/23:40 utc

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No matter the mood I notice my surroundings in my car. A matter a fact I noticed a tall full wall mural on a building earlier when I was delivery driving. Hopefully I'll remember the location, I already forgot what it was but it was cool, haha.

Good vibes and smile away the week ahead :-)

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So awesome of you to be mindful of your surroundings no matter your mood. It's a bit different for me. Sometimes when I'm exhausted (or angry), I often miss many things around me, hehe.

Anyway, thank you and I wish you a terrific and happy week :)

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This is inspiring, little things truly make it to our hearts. Thanks for sharing too, it made me smile.

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Smile, You're Beautiful.

I am sure the author and artist must be a male character.
How I get it? Beautiful naturally use for females and handsome used for males. It's good to see that males are trying best to bring a smile in ladies face😅.!LOL
!PIZZA

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What a great way to put a smile on peoples faces,The artist is a genius.
I think anyone would stop and smile even for a minute.
Do have a great week ❤️✨

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Have a positive week ahead

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Thank you lots. I wish you the same :)

!PIZZA

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When I first saw the photo, I didn't see the "smile, you're beautiful" but when I did, the smile uncontrollably let out.
Just like you said, many times dull-emotional things happen and keep us away from letting out those smiles but it's in us always to brighten our mode always with a smile

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That's so awesome to hear. I'm glad the pic (phrase) made you smile too. Enjoy your day, Kingsleyy

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agree..simple yet impactful..
smile lang kahit ang harsh ng life hehe.... I love that song,, too meanigful.
infairness, mahilig na picture2 si hubby mo..supportive husband sa blogging hehe
!LADY

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I would get lost in my own thoughts if I'm not in the mood sis😁😬. I would be blurry and maybe I would missed it.😁😌

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That happens to me too, sis and it's okay. It's how we deal with the turmoil inside :) Happy hump day :)

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