Cherry Berry Happiness

You know those days when you try hard not to let things going on around you/things happening to you affect the way you act/treat people? But no matter what you do, people still yell at you, people still drive slow, you still have to do all the things you don't want to do. 

Yesterday was one of those days. I was designated chauffeur, "I hate you" target, and receiver of unwanted advice. 

After dropping off kid #5 at softball practice, I had had enough.  I flipped a U-turn and started on my way to Mickey D's. A cherry berry chiller, ice cream cone, and extra cup later: I drove to the closest get-away I could find. Overlooking my town. I put the car in park, turned on the music, stirred my chiller and ice cream together, and put my feet up to enjoy a few seconds for me. 

And I realized something.  Happiness can be found (if even for just a few minutes) in even the worst days. I'm sure I'll have way worse days in my life, but I know I'll have WAY better days too. Perhaps happiness is a choice--like so many say; but I see it like this: Happiness is a mystery. The key is figuring out a piece of it everyday and remembering the good times instead of the bad. 

Here's to many easy-to-find happy moments popping up in your life! Cheers!