As I was checking the
Certified Olympian's blog, I was inspired to answer her simple question on happiness.
She asked:
"When do you find yourself truly happy?"
I would often write about staying positive and of good times. However, I've come to realize that there are only a couple of moments in this world when I am truly happy. Let me share them with you.
Happy Moment No. 1: When I am with friends.
I'd like to think that there's nothing better than hanging out with a couple of good friends, enjoying good food and having a couple of drinks. In fact, these are the moments when you cut yourself loose and stop pretending since real friends don't care about the superficiality of life. They don't care if your dirt poor or filthy rich. They don't care if your snobby, a hopeless romantic or shy. All they care about (and what you should care about) is your company and that you are able to share anything and everything with them.
Happy Moment No. 2: When my family treats me like an adult.
There are moments in this world that I often feel a little put out because my father never treats me the way he should. Since I only started living with him a year ago (and that he completely missed out my baby stage), he tends to treat me like a kid. In fact, everyone in my immediate family does. Maybe this is the curse of being the youngest and being a girl. Thus, every moment when my family talks to me like an adult and converses with me without the usual jokes, taunts or even nicknames makes me jump for joy. Moments like these make me hope that they finally see. Of course, it is ruined once my dad calls me "baby" (pronounced as "Bheeh-Bheeh") or when my uncle dismisses my ideas (Yes tito, I know that face).
Happy Moment No. 3: When I Eat Something I Absolutely Love.
Let's face it. I've perfectly substituted food with having a boyfriend, fubu, fiance, husband and lover. In fact, I think I've even substituted it for nicotine. I'm happy when I know I'm satisfied and one of the things that satisfy me the most is when I'm eating good food, having great wine or simply tasting something completely new to me. I can always count on an order of chicken wings or a simple chocolate bar to always brighten up my day.
How about you? When are you truly happy?
-Someone Anxious.
