Although I have my moments of sadness, I always have a happy disposition. I have the advantage of being an only child. I can easily amuse myself even if I am alone. While I enjoy the happy solitude, I also treasure the company of other people. Good conversation over good food and the laughter that ensued never fail to warm my heart.
I found this article online. So let me share the 5 secrets happy people know and what I know.
1. Be grateful.
For this week, I thank a thoughtful aunt for these yummy treats.
2. Novelty keeps the life fresh. I am still as curious as when I was a kid. I am willing to try anything new. (Wag lang buwis buhay.) I learned to cook baked mussels this week inspired by Connie Veneracion. (cook? bake? redundant. pagbigyan niyo na. hehe)
We also tried making these: iced coffee jelly, ginataang bilo-bilo with mais and ube jam.
3. Set humble goals. I am content with what I have but I do admire people with big dreams who work hard towards achieving them.
4. Go with the (fitness) flow. I remember one of Reese Witherspoon’s line in Legally Blonde: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands, they just don’t.”
I do not have an exercise regimen but I do walk the dog morning and afternoon everyday (when the weather is good). I fear I might grow bigger muscles in my right arms because it takes a lot of strength (more like resistance) to control our hyperactive dog.
5. Share the wealth. I do not have much material wealth to share to begin with. What I do have is time and big smile (kita gilagid). Both I am willing to share. If you find it hard to smile, just look at this adorable photo.
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