Sunday January 5, 2014.....

    Blue skies, and the warm sun upon my face. Not having to wake up early and drinking coffee leisurely throughout the morning.  Chocolate and Root beer floats.
     My daughters laughter, and clean sheets. Hot showers and long naps.  Happiness is more than having things, and its more than what we want.   It's about the little things we have that we take for granted.  The things like a kittens kiss, and the loyalty of the family dog.
      Happiness comes from inside when you choose to push away the anger and the hurt. Happiness is what happens when you finally decide that the pain isn't worth it anymore and you forgive and move on. 
       Happiness is the thoughts of Spring in just a few more months.  Happiness is having the day off with pay.  Happiness is having enough to pay the bills and buys groceries. Happiness is laughing just because life is so perfect.   It isn't about where you live, or how much room you have.  It's about opening your eyes in the morning and smiling at the light through the window and chance to have a great day.
      Everyday I try and think of at least one thing that makes me happy.  One thing that happened to make me happy, or one thing that I or someone else did to make the day great.
      I am hoping that as the year goes on I can not only preach this to myself but live it as well.  I already know I'd rather smile than frown.