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Happiness is.....

4/15/2011

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Happiness is living close to water!
Each Friday I take a few minutes to recognize and celebrate what makes me happy.  This week I decided to do something a little different.  I picked an unnamed picture that I took over the last year and placed it on my blog.  I decided no matter what picture I chose it would be something that made me happy since I don't take pictures of things I don't like.  And I was right.  The picture that appeared was one of the lake that is close to our house. Being close to water always, without fail, makes me happy.  It can be a river, a lake, the ocean or even watching the raindrops on the windows.  I love the sound of a gurguling brook, the roar of the waves crashing on the shore or the pitter patter of raindrops on the roof.  For me water is calming and invorgorating all at the same time. 
There was a time, many many years ago when we lived close to the ocean. At first we went to the beach all of the time but then life seem to take over and we took for granted what was so close to home.  Eventually we had to move and we no longer could go to the beach whenever we wanted to and we missed it.  Now we live close to the lake and we go all of the time.  We make a point to go even if it is only for five minutes.  It is too easy to take things for granted.  I realize the lake is not quite the same as the ocean but it is beautiful in its own right. 
So for me this week happiness is remembering how lucky I am that I once lived close to the ocean and how lucky I continue to be to live close to the lake.  Happiness is also acknowledging that although we may always have our favorites (for me it is the ocean) there are other things that can bring us just as much joy if we allow them to.  
                                          What made you happy this week?
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Sara Healy link
4/15/2011 03:09:36 am

Ginny,

Looks like you and I have a lot more in common. I love being near water. My favorite vacation is going to the beach. In addition, I grew up on a lake.

I loved how you used this picture to evoke fond and happy memories. Most of all, I appreciate you sharing your happy thoughts:~)

Have a great weekend. BTW I sent you a reply to the email. It should have come from AOL. If you don't have it, check your spam folder. Let me know if you can't find it:~)

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gina link
4/15/2011 04:45:11 am

I'm also a water person, and find that I am happiest when I am near the ocean. Your photo is lovely! Happy weekend.

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