Happiness is...
I recently found an old book on my shelf. When I was three years old, my grandmother and I sat in her living room with me on her lap and she began teaching me how to read. Who knew that those quiet moments with Nana would guide me into my future career as a writer, artist and educator? The book , Happiness is a Sad Song by Charles Shultz quickly became my favorite as is evident by the well worn pages and it was not long before I was reading well above my age range. Those feelings of nostalgia definitely kicked in as I carefully turned the pages and as I read, it reminded me of how important it is to appreciate the simple things in life. With all of the bad news and hard times and heartache we face daily, sometimes we have to take a second and think about what is beautiful and good in our lives. The things we glance over every day that truly make life special. So, I present to you, Brandelyn’s rendition of Happiness is…all the things that are making me happy today! Also, I welcome any additions!!!
Happiness is a clean apartment
Happiness is a text message from your brother telling you he loves you
Happiness is rolling in the car with the windows down and the perfect song playing on the stereo
Happiness is a full Ipod battery
Happiness is finding that book you’ve been looking for on the clearance rack for 1.00.
Happiness is ice cream!
Happiness is a three day weekend and having a car to enjoy it
Happiness is free parking
Happiness is mail in my mailbox that is not a bill
Happiness is that quiet lull in the middle of the day
Happiness is a nap in the middle of the day
Happiness is completing your to-do list
Happiness is spending quality time with the Lord
Happiness is getting in touch with old friends
Happiness is going through old cards and pictures and feeling how much you are loved
Happiness is a returned phone call
Happiness is the sight of Hummingbirds
Happiness is 75 Degree weather
Happiness is having a pool to enjoy the weather in
Happiness is making major changes in your life
Happiness is BBQ's and catching up with people you usually only get to email!
Happiness is knowing that no matter what happens, everything is going to be okay
Peace Y’all!
B
