You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile

Back in the day Annie was one of my favorite movies and I loved this song! And then I purchased Harry Connick Jr's album "Songs I Heard" and he was singing it and it made me so happy I had to share! :)
Of course the whole sentiment of the song IS true, you aren't fully dressed if you don't have the most important accessory - your smile! There is something about a smile that completes a person's "look". Last week I was having a hard time getting the smile to appear on it's own and several people mentioned that I seemed "off" or not myself. It's because my smile was forced and wasn't reaching my eyes. See, a real genuine smile that isn't forced or rehearsed will reach your eyes. So as you get ready for your day today just remember that you aren't totally ready to walk out the door unless you have a smile to offer the world! :) Have a happy Wednesday!

You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile - Annie (1982)
You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile - Harry Connick Jr: Songs I Heard (2001)

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