happy holidays!!

"We can always be happier; no person experiences perfect bliss at all times and has nothing more to which he can aspire. Therefore, rather than asking myself whether I am happy or not, a more helpful question is, 'How can I become happier?' This question acknowledges the nature of happiness and the fact that its pursuit is an ongoing process best represented by an infinite continuum, not by a finite point. I am happier today than I was five years ago, and I hope to be happier five years from now than I am today.

Rather than feeling despondent because we have not yet reached the point of perfect happiness, rather than squandering our energies trying to gauge how happy we are, we need to recognize that happiness is an unlimited resource and then focus on ways in which we can attain more of it. Becoming happier is a lifelong pursuit."

-Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D. HAPPIER (my latest "fun" reading selection)

life has been very kind to me, if i really consider it. what have i truly got to complain about? i am so grateful for all of you in my life. i learn from you constantly. i appreciate all that you have done and will do for me and allow me to do for you. i feel very blessed this holiday, even being so far away. i don't forget how great i really have it.

what an impactful year for me and many around me. stay warm and safe, those of you with the snowswirls going on outside. (and before christmas this year. i'm astonished!)

i will update the blog from the last post until this one. until then, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I love you and miss you tremendously! if you see my cat, by chance, squeeze, cuddle, shove, twirl, dance, and chat with her. she will eat it all up.

thailand is gaining degrees... slowly but surely the air con is wistling back into action. can't wait for barb, sarah d. and katie to get here!!! yippy!!