Brace yourself, kids... I was sitting down at work today, looking at my first homework assignment for my personal finance class. We had to create three lists: "Why I want to learn how to manage my finances better," "The Positive Things in my Life," and "Rewards for Reaching Goals [that DON'T include spending money]." Wow. So I've completely finished the first two lists, easily and quickly. I like to think of myself as a generally happy, appreciative person. While I was working on the second list ("Positive Things"), I realized something...
I'm happy.
Like, I'm very happy with my life. I have nothing to complain about, no real stresses. This hasn't happened in a long time (especially with teaching last year). Here's my list (in no real order):
The Positive Things in my Life:
1.) My health (solid, good, improving)
2.) My family (loving, supportive, kind, thoughtful)
3.) My desire to learn (about people, various aspects of life, etc.)
4.) My relationship (loving, fun, respectful, fulfilling)
5.) My living situation (me & cool roommate in a cute, affordable house)
6.) My job (low-stress, interesting, great coworkers)
7.) My friends (supportive, fun, thoughtful, kind)
8.) My education (Master of Education, teacher certification, etc.)
9.) My desire to better the world (through job, volunteering, & donating)
10.) My life in general (no real complaints!) :)
Yay!! So yeah, the idea of happiness has been sneaking up on me lately, but now it's nearly full-fledged. I'm. Happy.
Last night, after class (which got out over an hour early), I went for a drive to a nearby little town. I was struck by a gorgeous (albeit freaky) moonrise over the mountains, so I had to pull off somewhere and enjoy it. The moon was pretty low & orange, so it looked like a night sun. Eerie, but fascinating and beautiful. So I found an empty side street and parked (ironically enough, it was in the driveway of a massage school... go figure!). I got out of my car and sat on top of the trunk. (Is there a name for the back part of a car??) I thanked (God? the universe??) for my life and all the good stuff in it. In return, I got a nice little shooting star. It was very peaceful and affirming.
It's also nice to be busy again. Work's good- on and off busy, with conferences out the wazoo! Tutoring & class started this week, and community band starts in less than two weeks.
Also, it seems my friends and family are getting new beginnings as well! My friend, Andrew, FINALLY got a job as a school counselor!! I'm helping him move this weekend (which, incidentally, also encompasses his birthday), and then he starts next week! My sister, Sarah, FINALLY booked a ticket to England to begin her graduate studies in theatre production. While her thing isn't quite 100% yet, it's getting there. I'm PSYCHED for Andrew & Sarah... seems their times of waiting are over!! Yay for new beginnings! :)
Hokay, that's about it for now. Life is good!
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It's so good to hear you say you're happy! I'm still reading The Secret and happiness attracts happiness.
Basically, I'm very happy, too. There are a few things I'd like to change (mainly financial) but I'm working on them and one day that won't be an issue any more.
I try to always have an attitude of gratitude.
I'm glad you're happy with your job, your house, your relationships, and your health. All are going well for you now.
I'm also very happy for Sarah although I'll miss her like crazy. This has been her dream since she was young -- even before she managed to talk us into letting her go to England for the summer when she was 15. Maybe you and I need to take a road (ocean?) trip next summer -- if I can hold out that long, lol.
I'm also happy for Andrew. Schools all have lots of teachers but few guidance counselors. Not nearly enough counselors in my opinion.
May your happiness last a lifetime! My love for you will last longer than that.
Momita :)
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