AN ANSWER FOR HAPPINESS

IS THERE SUCH THING IS AN ANSWER FOR     
                              HAPPINESS?
I woke up this morning and I felt happy. All  6 of our children were home. It doesn't happen that often anymore now that the two older ones are adults. It struck me how simple it was. Nothing elaborate. Just all of them in the same kitchen eating breakfast, arguing, laughing.
There is no universal answer for happiness. It's different things for different people. Some are happy because they have kids, some are happy they don't - and enjoying their freedom. Some are happy when they travel, and some - when they stay home.
There is a trick, however. I think happiness is realizing you are happy. Almost all of us have endless opportunities when we are very young, but it's very rare when you hear young people vocalizing that they are happy. Mostly they are just having fun.
So, is there a formula? Does one have to go through something difficult to earn that amazing feeling of bliss or will it automatically happen after you are 30? Do you have to feel mortal to say "holy poop! I want to be happy while I'm still alive and kicking!"? Or it's just plain desire to enjoy life?
I think it's a little of everything. One thing is for sure. If you want to be happy - you have to work at it!
My best friend Sven and I often remind each other: "we simply refuse to be unhappy!". These days, with an overload of information at our fingertips, it is easier to be unhappy than happy. So finding ways to take that trip, to shake off the bad news, to give your lover a long french kiss, to find a quiet corner to read that book, etc. can be quite a task. Is it worth an effort? You bet! 






    FEELING A BIT UNHAPPY? PUT SOME    
                       MUSIC ON!!!!
Tere are songs that are just contagiously happy. You really have to have a dead body in the house not to jump up and boogie to some of those. Mine is It's raining men, halleluja! by the Weather Girls.
How about Girls just wanna have fun!?
Everybody I know likes Billy Idol's Dancing with Myself !




     PLEASE SHARE THE NAME OF YOUR HAPPY SONG!!




    TODAY'S CONTRIBUTION IS FROM 
                        ROBYN MARIN
Robyn, besides being a mother of three grown boys and the perfect wife of a wonderful but very demanding Eduardo, is a yoga expert and a yoga studio owner in Sarasota Florida called SRQ Yoga.


     One of Robyn's mottos in life that helped her deal with dramatic situations and problems: 

WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO, DO YOGA!


                    Thanks, Robyn! Simple, but deep!




                  FLOWERS AND DRINKS


I always thought that there was something erotic about flowers displayed in the drink vessels.To me it's like someone had an amazing evening, and then the next morning got a bouquet of flowers. How about that interpretation?!

               GARDEN ROSES IN A CHAMPAGNE BUCKET

                 AMARYLLIS INSIDE A COGNAC BOTTLE 


                           THREE QUESTIONS TODAY
Q from Don: I recently got married. My mom still has a key to my house, and sometimes shows up unannounced. How can I tell her not to do it anymore, and should I ask her to return the key?


A: It's always better to tell the truth. Simply tell her to call ahead because you and your wife like to hang out naked around the house. That should give her a good clue. As far as the key, it's a good idea for a close relative to have an access to the house if you are out of town and there is an emergency like a burst pipe or you need a copy of your passport sent to you in Timbuktu. Change the lock though, if she still walks in unannounced.


Q from K: I've been with my boyfriend for five years. We love each other very much. Should we have a baby?
A: Sure. But only when you are husband and wife.


Q from Lana: My husband complains that I clean all the time and pay no attention to him. On the other hand I can't relax in a dirty house. What should I do?


A: First of all you have to ask yourself a question if you are escaping something by cleaning all the time. Is there a balance? Some women clean because it gives them  a sense of purpose or control in their life. If so, you should talk to a specialist. If that's not the case, try to organize areas where you hang out with your hubby before he gets home, and worry about the rest of the house later. Your marriage has to come first. Think of it this way. Will you be able to enjoy your spotless house if your husband dumps you?




THREE HURRAYS TO KRISTEN FOR HER DRAWER-A-DAY! 
         NOW HER ENTRYWAY LOOKS FABULOUS!!