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The purpose of this blog is to jot down all of life's blissful moments - happy thoughts, passions, inspirations, why your day went swell, things to be grateful for, random things that just make you feel justified, satisfied, confident...just darn great!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

What is happiness?

My friend asked me today, "What's your goal in life?"

In which I respond, "To be happy."

He further probes, "So..ok...What makes you happy?"

*blank stare*

*contemplate*

List:
  • Having something to look forward to.
  • Independence.
  • Achievement.
  • Progression.
  • Perseverance towards success.
  • Desire.
  • Reuniting with loved ones.
  • Laughter.
  • Compassion.
  • Empathy.
  • Long, encompassing hugs.
  • Coming home...parking my car...staring up at a clear night sky and seeing all the stars glimmering brightly above.
  • Cool nights.
  • Skyline views.
  • Diversity and acceptance.
  • Spending the entire day with my little sister.
  • Having deep life conversations with close friends.
  • Running on an overcast day.
  • That natural tightness you feel in your muscles after a good workout.
  • Cooking something beautiful.
  • Good eats.
  • Vanilla frozen yogurt with oreo pieces and peanut butter...*salivate*
  • Food Network time on the couch.
  • Driving by myself.
  • Genuine compassion.
  • Smiles.
  • Berkeley Kiwanis.
  • UC Berkeley Circle K.
  • Circle K Board members -- people who will always seem to understand where you are coming from...
  • Meeting someone new and realizing "Wow. We have so much in common! Let's be friends!"

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