Simple Happiness

Are there times when you feel that happiness is nowhere to be found? Where is happiness? What is happiness?  

Happiness is everywhere indeed.

Happiness is in every little thing around us but at times we overwhelm ourselves with stress and anxiety of daily life or whatever challenges or difficulties that life bring upon us…or sometimes just something silly not worth the worrisome at all.
 

Too often, we set too many expectations for ourselves and people we love. Things should be done this way, that way and the end results should be this way. It is easily to be upset when things do not go the way we vision it.  

Too often, we let too many tiny little things bother our minds. We drown ourselves in the sea of sorrow / pain / frustration / fear.

Too often, we are always in a hurry. We rush around. We try to get things done. We want to get to the destination fast and put too much stress on ourselves.  Too often, we are too exhausted from work at work and work at home. In my case, I am simply exhausted from the lack of good night sleeps thus I get irritated easily...then I look and feel grumpy. I wish I were the kind of person who can switch from one mode to another with a click of a button like changing a channel with a remote control. Easier said than done but I think I should give that a try.  A few weeks ago, it was my birthday. We celebrated it quietly. By saying "quietly" I really meant it you all. As I get older, I would rather have a quiet birthday versus a loud celebration where everyone you know chime in to remind how old you are becoming - haha.  Having my loved ones by my side is always a pure blessing and knowing that you have someone to love and someone who loves you is the only thing I wish for. Well, plus some good night sleep would be terrific too - Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.  Why don't I share the sweet and sentimental message inside the card that my husband picked? On your birthday,I celebrate another yearof having your love... Your love means real love...Not just the kind that shows up for the fun stuff...But the kind that takes care of me when I am sick...And puts up with me when I am annoying... The kind of love that makes me laugh...And tells me the truth when I need to hear it... Today I am celebrating another year of youThe heart of my heart...and love of my life...   I almost cried - you guys!! No kidding. For people who do not have a child at this point, you may be amazed to the fact that "romance" and "parenthood" do not really go hand in hand. With increasing duties of parenthood, lady luck is not always on our side. Time and romance are as difficult to find as trying to locate a needle in an ocean. I am beyond thankful to my family who loves and embraces me for who I am....My family who always puts up with my imperfections / flaws which I have way too many....Thank you...thank you and thank you.........