In A Fishbowl!

Take a second to stop and realize what you have! Personally there aren’t words that can describe how blessed I am. I have a beautiful, loving family, the most amazing friends that can not be described by anything less than angelic, opportunities, and good health [considering =D]. Taking a time out to realize how fortunate I am is a lovely opportunity and one I have taken advantage of as often as I can lately! The increased sense of gratitude works wonders when it may seem that we have fallen on a hard time. The world we live in is such a beautiful place. There are so many opportunities out there and such joy to be had!! Too often we as a society get caught up in the negativity that unavoidably accompanies such beauty and marvel. Instead, get caught up in what you have, what you are blessed with. Then seek to share those blessings with others! “Pay it Forward” so to speak. Be quick to forget what you have done for your friends and quick to remember what your friends have done for you. Each and every one of us has such power in bringing joy to the lives of those around us constantly. Never stop smiling!! Reach out to those who have reached out to you. Be fast to compliment those around you and don’t be afraid to receive compliments in return! The search for happiness begins from within and the key to the realization of such happiness is held by each and every person. Exercise that power! Take advantage of that opportunity!!

Every time I cross either the Golden Gate or Richmond Bridge, I pay the toll for the car behind me. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, it is so much fun to watch the reaction. Some drivers speed up to get even with me and wave a thank you, some do not even acknowledge the act, some I never see, and most recently some cannot figure it out and stay at the toll trying to pay the guy. Haha. However, the second, and more influential reason as to why I do this is the hope I have that it will start a chain of events and the car behind me will pay for the car behind them and so forth. I was so excited today to read of a story at a Florida Starbucks Drive Thru. A costumer, Arthur Rosenfels, paid for the order of the car behind him. Throughout the day, the chain continued and each car paid for the car behind them. The cashier said it was the most cheerful day at the store. When asked why he paid for the car behind him, Mr. Rosenfels said it was because the guy was honking at him to hurry up. Haha. I think that is so awesome and hope one day I can start a chain like that!! Maybe next time I’m in the city . . . =D Everyone should try to pay it forward!!!

We live in a beautiful world, time, and place! Be grateful for it! SMILE!

“With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be HAPPY!”

LIVE.LOVE.LAUGH.