Happiness Challenge

Day 1

1. Cynthia's parents bought me a beautiful box chock-full of moon cakes. I learned my favorite flovers are red bean and lotus. She, also, taught me the story behind moon cakes and why they are only available once a year (kind of like Girl Scout cookies).

2. I cleaned the entire kitchen. Even the laundry room! It's not sp bad cleaning if I have a tv in the room. Psych ftw!

3. Tried a new dish tonight from Andrew's work, Alpine Balery. A delicious dish that had small bite size bread thingies that reminded me of the cheesy bread that is so popular in Colombia. They were placed into a brisket stew like bowl.  A good dish to start off the autumn. Especially, on stormy days like today.

Andrew - You had symphonic farts last night.
Me - Blame your sister, she fed us tacos.

I drank milk an hour ago. He's in for another musical night.

I can't wait for the day I have a career like job. And money. Money would be nice. Hearing a friend say "I bought two feet of ribs" and "a crock pot isn't expensive, it's just $20" enraged me. Especially, coming from a "best" friend who knows my financial issues. Insensitivity is killing me lately. I'm not sensitive. You're just insensitive. I'm not cruel or unforgiving but I am no longer lowering my standards because other people don't meet them.

I know things could be better.

Chris

It's heartbreaking to see a random object through out your day that holds no significant value to me. Yet, it held a significant value to a dead loved one.

 I remember the above alarm clock with have the soldier yell until you hit snooze or woke up and turn it's annoying self off.  Came across a picture of it on the internet and it brought me back to 6 or 7 years ago when Meagan and Chris lived with her parents at the townhouse in Chattahoochee Landing. Chris worked in construction and would constantly be playing Resident Evil. He would always follow the official video game guide. He lent me Bully's. I still have it.  He loved cars, rap, country music, and fixing things. Chris made the WORST dad jokes. 'Deez nuts will forever remind me of him. Chris and I had almost nothing in common except loving Meag. 

I guess I should call her more often. She seems happy now though. :)

Lasers=Rick

Military Alarm = Chris

Let's hope my next post won't be about my dead uncle and friend. 

Laser Pointers

Laser pointers will forever remind me of Rick. He loved them. The more extravagant the better. He loved showing his collection off when people came to visit him. He was like a big kid showing off his toys.

Thanks for the Adventure

I'm having the hardest time trying to focus. Ever since I quit smoking my ADD has spiraled out of control.  Classes have started two weeks ago and I have not yet bought my books or read anything for class. I have to get myself together. Get more organized. Clean. Prioritize. Exercise. Say yes to events.

I am on a path to better myself. Unfortunately, that means separating myself from certain elements. I want passionate people that inspire me in my life. Things are unclear as to what the right answer is but I am keeping a positive outlook. Separating from those you love is almost as difficult as quitting cigarettes.