Let's Be Happy

 

Life is full of lessons. Some we understand quickly and others that take time for us to comprehend the purpose. Life is ultimately what you make it out to be. The first thing we have to realize is that happiness is NOT a destination. You will NOT wake up one morning and be completely happy and satisfied with your life. Don’t think that happiness will just fall in your lap. Being happy is a state of mind, it’s something that you wake up in the morning and decide to be. It is a choice you and only you can chose for your life. I mean sure you may be having a bad day, week, or even month, but doesn’t the overall good outweigh the bad? When you decide to be happy, you are deciding to love yourself and by doing that you are taking yourself on a pleasure filled journey.

Don’t get me wrong this message applies to me as well. I have my moments, even days where I just feel like something is missing. I am not where I want to be. However, I can honestly say that I am working on it. Maybe not a much or not as hard as I should but I’m definitely working. It’s progress.

Being happy is a promise we should make to ourselves. I mean a real commitment promising to love ourselves and commit to living happy. Will you slip? Yes, and then remember your commitment. It’s not something we should search for it’s something we exude. It’s a lifestyle. You don’t need the validation of others to give you a glow when you wake up in the morning. Don’t base your happiness on those people surrounding you. Being dependent on the approval of others will eventually ruin you. If they truly love you, they’ll love you no matter what. Love can’t be forced and happiness can’t be found.

 

Live Happy

Friday Favorites #4

Hello......
Soo this week was a pretty good week. I didn't have work on Wednesday which definitely made my week go by much faster. I am literally counting down the days until graduation. I'm nervous about starting that whole journey.. However, I am so happy to have that marked off of my list. I mean I'll actually be a college graduate with my B.S.W. That's exciting. LOL

Moving on... Here are this week's Friday Favorites....

1. AKAversary.. Monday (Nov. 9) made one year for me being a part of the BEST sorority. One year down....Many more to go... :)

2. Here by Alessia Cara. I heard this song this week on the radio. I love it. I definitely think I can relate to the lyrics at times.

3. I have been wanting these type of boots for a while now. I saw these when my friend and I were shopping and she pointed out how cute they were. I would purchase them but I am trying to be more responsible with my money especially with Christmas around the corner. Not to mention the fact that I am currently jobless. But these are a totally win. Fulton Leather Riding Boot

             

4. My High School will be playing their first playoff game tonight. Even though I am a graduate I plan on going. Cheering on my old high school and watching my sister cheer. Go BEARCATS!!!

5. Sometime this week I was in WalMart and I picked up the V8 Strawberry Lemonade. I never really drink V8 drinks, but I love a good strawberry lemonade. It was actually pretty good. Good enough to make my list.





 So tell me, what are your Favorites of the week.?



















Friday Favorites #3



 

Today is Friday…. I am so thankful to be able to see the end of another week. This week I will have house guests so I have to prepare for them to come over for the week. That includes cleaning up the apartment, grocery shopping (my fridge is bare), and preparing to stay up all night.  My grandmother’s party is this weekend and so is the GSU vs. TSU football game. I’m excited about the game. We will arrive early enough to walk around and eat at the fair.

Is it too early to put up a Christmas tree? Last night JB and I purchased a Christmas tree, decorations, and lights. It was late, but we put the tree up. This is technically our second Christmas, but it’s our first as boyfriend and girlfriend (yay!). It’s cool having the Christmas tree in my boring (for now) apartment. Now all we need to do is load the tree with gifts so it doesn’t look like a sad lonely Christmas.

As I said in the beginning…. It’s Friday…Which means another week of Friday Favorites..

1.       This favorite is from last Saturday. This year people’s costumes really were good. I think a lot of people really put a lot of thought into their outfits this year. Here are 2 of my favorites.

 

 

2.       Since I spoke of the fair… Fried Oreos are definitely a favorite. I really have been feeling like funnel cakes are worn out now days. Don’t get me wrong I love ‘em and I even have to try the red velvet funnel cake, but my first day at the fair I had to get the fried Oreos.

 

3.       Speaking of Saturday. My friend came down to visit and we took a trip to the mall. Went into Dillard’s and fell in love with a pretty little Donney and Bourke satchel.



4.        I have been looking at these moccasin flats by Michael Kors for a minute now. I got on Dillard’s just to look around and I see they have a price reduction. UHH yea score. I’m totally going to purchase these shoes once I get off work. I mean I’m already blogging illegally. Shhhh...

5.       I had to attend training today at work and this picture was on the front of our packet. Gave a little humor to my day.