What is happiness? It means something different for everyone. To me it means having family nearby and being able to care for myself. It also means being outside on a crisp morning on a beautiful Autumn day.

It is also the knowledge that my family is safe and healthy. My current ringtone on my phone is called “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. One lyric is “a room without a roof.” This means that there is no limit to it and anything is possible. I love thinking like that!

It is always important for me to have that attitude toward life even when faced with adversity. My mother always told me growing up,” That these struggles will help build my character. Then I would whine, “ Don’t I have enough character by now?

I especially enjoy listening to music and also just about anytime being outside when the weather is nice because it is so peaceful. It is fun to watch the beautiful birds that come to feast on our many feeders.

Happiness means is being able to care for myself. I work hard to continue making my own meals.

I enjoy having the comfort of knowing that my family loves and supports me in my endeavors.