Day 2: And life goes on...

It's day two and work was not nearly as horrible as I thought it would be.  It seems as if the birthday party mom I worked with today was a blessing in surprise. She was by far the nicest woman I had ever had the pleasure of running into and working with at my workplace. She helped make what what was to be a dreadful workday, an easily tolerable day. My moment of happiness however, was not this woman. It was something much stranger. It was a little piece of happiness in the disguise of "crockpot cheesey beans." My amazing coworker was sweet enough to bring a crockpot into work, filled with a mixture of cheese and two different kinds of refried beans, for everyone to enjoy on a busy Saturday. To me, this crockpot full of beans and cheese allowed me to push through the long work day and keep a smile and a look of optimism on my face. Today, the crockpot of beans proved that it truly is the little things in life that make you happy. Tomorrow, I hope to find another glimpse of happiness. Perhaps one in disguise as something as strange as a crockpot of beans.

Until tomorrow,

Kayleigh

Day 1: This may be more difficult than I thought...

Well, it is day one, and it has been proven to be harder than I thought to find elements of happiness in each day. Today was an interesting Friday. With my genetics recitation being cancelled, I went to a scrapbooking convention with my mother. There, I treated myself to some jems, sequins and planner stickers. All of which gave me short moments of happiness, but didn't make my day. Later in the day, after leaving the convention, I took myself to Goodwill to look for some intriguing books. As odd as it may seem, Goodwill made my day. I was able to find multiple books that brought me not only short moments of happiness but instead inspire me to prolong my happiness and work towards goals I have made for myself. The 10 books I purchased ranged in genres from fashion biographies to travel guides for places I hope to visit in the future. Today, these 10 books were my happiness. Tomorrow, I will attempt to find the good moments in a stressful work day.

Until tomorrow,

Kayleigh

The Happiness Project: The Beginning of my Journey to Happiness

Hello, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kayleigh and I am a frazzle-minded 20 year-old college student from Arizona, stuck living in a life full of broken promises and unfulfilled wishes. Of course, that might sound like how this century's society is however, I've recently realized that life is not what it is supposed to be. Now when I say that life has a set definition or set meaning, I mean that it presents itself in a specific way to each individual. It sets the tone and setting of every person's past, present, and future and how they will occupy their time here on Earth. 

It was just two days ago that I realized: I'm not happy with this life I've been presented. Now this doesn't mean that I have a wish to leave the world early or am depressed with all aspects of living, it just means that I am unsatisfied with the way I have set the tone for my present and future and with what I have done with the past 20 years of my life. Just two days ago, my eyes were opened to the possibilities that I have yet to consider and to the doors that I have once closed and barred shut (thanks to the introduction to, perhaps the most life-questioning novel, Eat,Pray,Love.) 

The saying that when one door closes, a window opens is far too true. It's just unfortunate that I've yet to acknowledge these newly formed windows of opportunity. And it was two days ago that I decided that it was all going to change. That I was going to stop sulking, cease the stubbornness, and open my eyes, and mind, to the world in front of me. Which is why I have decided to start this blog. 

It's purpose is not a platform for ranting, but rather an opportunity for me to materialize my internal thoughts and visualize the life, and the elements of happiness within, that I seek. Over the course of a 365 days, with hopes that I won't forget to post, I plan to write out my thoughts and my moments of happiness I find and experience each day. My goal is to find one element of happiness in each day, and to find something to be happy about and enjoy in the future. With much hope, drive, and determination, I plan to find my way to a life filled with happiness. And I hope you all will join me for what I'm sure will be a fun, soul-searching journey. 

Until tomorrow, 

Kayleigh