HAPPINESS IS...

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

As we get deeper into 2010 and embark on making our resolutions reality, it's important to look at your life and appreciate what is most important to you. Yes, I did this on Thanksgiving, but by taking inventory of what I am thankful for and what what makes me happy, I can move forward into the new year in a positive way.

I ask myself, "What does happiness means to me?"

Here is what I came up with….

Happiness is family and friends, puppies and passion.

Love and laughter, strength and giving back.

Happiness is FAMILY. I'm the luckiest girl because my family loves me fully, supports me in everything I do, makes me smile and laugh until my stomach hurts.

My FRIENDS make me very happy. I have found awesome women that I can laugh with, who I can be myself with, who I can tell my secrets to.

Happiness is LOVE. I'm happy that I have love in my heart, that I have someone to confide in and be totally my silly self with, to laugh with and love with hopefully for a long time to come.

Although, Peanut and Brody drive me to my wits ends with barking and peeing and pooping in the house, they also bring me so much joy. Nothing can beat the unconditional love of dog. Mine have been snuggled next to me thru thick and thin and I wouldn't feel complete without my little shadows.

Happiness is TALENT, PASSION and the STRENGTH to not give up even when things sometimes get hard. Who knew life wasn't an easy road. It makes me happy that I have friends and family for support to continue to follow my dreams.

Happiness is my SPIRIT and my HUMOR. Even when I wake up and I am feeling down I refuse to give up, stay in bed and wallow in it. I am a pleasure seeker and I am happy that I can always find a way to smile.

Happiness is GIVING BACK. I know that I'm lucky girl to have been dealt these cards I was dealt. To truly appreciate this life I have, I know it's important to give back to those less fortunate. Lending my time to non-profit work brings me joy and happiness.

My life is filled tot he brim with happiness! I'm so lucky that everyday I wake at the beach and the sun is still shining. Happy for leggings and us weekly and an ice coffee. For bacon that I just adore. For holidays with family, date nights with Joshua, snuggling in bed and ladies nights out. For fast food and warm goat cheese salads. I’m a lucky girl and I’m happy!

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.

The definition of happiness by Aristotle

What is happiness to you?