30 Days of Me: Day 2

Day 2- the meaning behind you blog name

A couple months ago I was posting a status on my facebook that said "happiness is relaxing at home on a rainy day with my husband and son, drinking hot chocolate!" The phrase "happiness is" has stuck with me ever since.  For so long I looked for happiness in all the wrong places. I thought that money or pleasing everyone else would bring me happiness. It wasn't until I started dating my husband that I discovered a different view of life. Happiness is in the little things that happen everyday. Going on a walk, talking to a friend, even a hug. Little things that maybe for just a split second lift your spirit. I have found so much joy just in changing the way I think. Life gets tough but just finding one thing that has brought you happiness is sometimes what gets you through. When choosing the title "Happiness is..." I wanted a place to save and share all the things that bring happiness to my life. And I hope that through this blog others will start to look at the little things in their lives that bring them happiness.

30 Days of Me: Day 1

day 1- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

1. I absolutely love being a wife and a mother! It is the best part about my life.

2. I grew up in an old farmhouse that is almost 200 years old.  I loved living in the country and really miss it at times.

3. I went to a small high school and graduated in a class of about 90 people.  I knew everyone and had gone to school with the majority of them since 1st grade.

4. I was a cheerleader for 8 years of my life and one day would love to coach a small high school squad.  Without cheerleading I would not be where I am today.

5. I love love love musicals.  Whether it is watching them or performing in them, they make me very happy.

6. There is constantly a song playing in my head. I love music and I love to sing.  Ever since I was little I have been obsessed with singing. 

7. I have an strong addiction to Gilmore Girls.

8. I love to read but ever since I went to college I have maybe read 15 books that were not school related.  I loved going to the library and getting bags full of books. I am hoping that once I graduate I will be able to start reading more.

9. I have lived in my apartment for almost a year and a half.  This is the longest I have lived in the same place in 3 years.  With college I was constantly moving in and out of dorms and apartments. It has been nice to finally have a place I can call home. 

10. I have been friends with my best friend since 2nd grade. I miss her terribly and hate that we go months without seeing each other.

11. I have always loved kids. And I have always wanted to be a stay at home mom.

12. I want to be an awesome cook and and baker. But every time I try it doesn't turn out as pretty as the pictures. I think it would be fun to take a cooking class.

13. I am a very passionate person. I hate seeing injustice in the world and wish I could help everyone. Watching the news makes me sad and angry. I just don't understand how people can be so heartless.

14. I grew up in a small family.  Just my parents, my brother and me.  But after marrying my husband I have gained four more siblings. So I know have three brothers and two sister. 

15. I love watching TV and movies. I can be a real lazy bum at times.

30 Days of Me

I found this on a friends blog and thought it was a great way for me to get started.  Hopefully I can keep up.  I might do a couple a day so that I know I get through them all.

30 Days of me

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

day 2- the meaning behind you blog name

day 3- a picture of you and your friends

day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have

day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been to

day 6- favorite super hero and why

day 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

day 8- short term goals for this month and why

day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days

day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad

day 11- another picture of you and your friends

day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one

day 13- a letter to someone who has hurt you recently

day 14- a picture of you and your family

day 15- put you ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

day 16- another picture of yourself

day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have

day 19- nicknames you have and why you have them

day 20- someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future

day 21- a picture of something that makes you happy

day 22- what makes you different from everyone else

day 23- something you crave for a lot

day 24- a letter to your parents

day 25- what I would find in your bag

day 26- what do you think about your friends

day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge

day 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?

day 29- in this past month, what have you learned

day 30- your favorite song

Giving it a try...

After following a couple of my friends blogs I finally decided to give it a try.  I am hoping that this will be an outlet for me.  Something that is just mine.  As a new wife and mother it is hard to find something that is just yours.  I am not sure how often I will be able to write.  My life is a bit crazy right now but I hope to keep up on the things that bring happiness into my life....

The first thing that brings happiness to me is my husband, Chris.  We have been married a little over a year and I could not ask for a better man to spend my life with.  He is everything I ever wanted in a man and so much more!  No one can make me laugh the way he does.  I still get giddy when I think about him.

The second thing that brings me happiness is my son, Jadon.  Words cannot express the joy that little boy brings me.  I am amazed everyday at the things he does and how quickly he is learning and growing.  My life changed the day I found out I was pregnant but besides my husband, he is the best thing that has ever happened in my life.  

My world revolves around my family and everything I do, I do it for them.  My life is far from perfect but that is what makes it so wonderful.  I have learned not to expect perfection because you will only be let down.  Instead l love the life I live for all the imperfections, the hard times and the struggles.  Because without them I would not be who I am today.  And I know I would not have the joys that I have in my life.
I am hoping to fill this blog with the things that I love. From pictures to music, I just need a place to express who I am. So that even through this crazy life I will always be reminded of what happiness is.