Tag Archives: be happy

Learning to Relax Again

Learning to Relax Again I’ve always been active – outdoors, on the beach, playing – and so to go home, and have to sit on my couch to relax…it’s frustrating.  Sometimes you really just have to shut yourself down. ~ … Continue reading

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Last day in Oviedo

Last day in Oviedo One last day in Oviedo before I head for Gijon. A few last shots from around the city including an ancient Roman fountain still in tact, and my first bowl of a fabada (fava been stew … Continue reading

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Adventure and Travel Make You Happy

Adventure and Travel Make You Happy The world is a book and  those who do not travel have only read a single page ~ Saint Augustine So it’s a bit of a lazy Sunday night for me tonight, work last … Continue reading

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Reflecting on the Year So Far

Reflecting on the Year So Far By three methods we may learn wisdom: First by reflection which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius So for my Sunday night … Continue reading

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Take Time to Stop and Take in the Beauty Around You

Take Time to Stop and Take in the Beauty Around You One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose … Continue reading

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Happiness, Friendship and Hiking Surprise

Happiness, Friendship and a Surprise Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light ~ Helen Keller So recently I was back east, my siblings and I threw a surprise 75th birthday party for … Continue reading

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Are you Afraid?

Are you Afraid? Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.                       ~ Mark Twain So my time at work is winding down, I actually have about 24 work days remaining before my next big adventure begins.  … Continue reading

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Happiness is Making Dreams Come True

Happiness is Making Dreams Come True Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. These are not cliches … Continue reading

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Will Wheaton was not Happy

Will Wheaton was not Happy A big part of depression is feeling really lonely, even if you’re in a room full of a million people. ~ Lily Singh Tonight’s post is pretty deep and really important to read.  Not just … Continue reading

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Always Keep Learning

Always Keep Learning Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether … Continue reading

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