I'm just plain happy

Image via WikipediaSometimes I'm reminded that the rest of the world doesn't seem to think the way I do. I'm just plain happy. I mean really, truly, genuinely happy most of the time. Life is just too short, in my opinion, to be any other way.

I am so lucky, have an amazing husband who is my best friend. We have a house, 2 great dogs. Fantastic families, great friends. I have a 9-5 job for a super company and a business I truly love. My husband has his dream job. We've traveled more this year than I have ever in my life.

On any given day, if you pass me and ask how I'm doing, my reply will be "FABULOUS" and it will be genuine. I find that surprises most people. So many people go through life with an "I'm here" response to that question. Why? When people ask me why I'm so good I say why Not?

Don't get me wrong. I'm no Pollyanna. All of this doesn't mean I never get frustrated or angry or sad or disappointed. I do! I just don't stay there. I know I have loads of room for improvement, personally and professionally. My house isn't the biggest or the nicest or heck, even the cleanest. But when I have friends over, it is the warmest :) I have weight to lose, but instead of focusing on that, I focus on the fact that I completed my first triathlon and 2nd marathon, the Chicago Marathon no less, this year.

I think the thing, more than anything else, that keeps me so happy so much of the time is my ability to find the funny. Even the most frustrating person or situation is funny if you look at it from the right angle.

When the day isn't going your way, laugh a little. See what a difference it makes. And think of just 1 thing each day that makes your life great.


Life is awesome! Enjoy it while you're here!