Half Full and Aloha Friday Question of the Week

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"The pursuit of happiness requires a lot of courage. We strive for happiness in various ways: through professional and personal achievement, through love and friendship, and also through charitable effort. But to find happiness, we must first be at peace with ourselves. We must be more forgiving of our follies and appreciative of our abilities."

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.  Now the it is hosted by Sprinkles at Wyldechylde.  We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week. We are determined to find the something good in every day. Are you?

"Yes, stress messes with your life. It messes with mine. However, that’s when you have to fight back. Fight back with everything you got. Get mad, then get even by finding a little bit a joy in the midst of your stress."

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day.

I'm Happy and Thankful for many things every day... especially this week:

• For my oldest Son arriving SAFELY in his new home, to start his new life.  I already miss him and that sweet Ms. Pickles. 'sigh'  The goodbyes were so much harder than I ever imagined... so 'tears were rolling' and 2 days later I'm still looking for that dog when I come home after work and get up in the morning. :-/

• For those trying to save the deal on my house!  Long story...  but I could end up with 2 homes or homeless, if the deals or timing don't work out just right.  So please keep praying for us! :-)

• For keeping my Faith and Hope during a heart wrenching and stressful week.  Chicago winters and Houston summers are looking better all the time.  Well... maybe. ;-)

"It’s possible to forget how alive we really are. We can become dry and tired, just existing, instead of really living. We need to remind ourselves of the juice of life, and make that a habit. Find those places inside that jump for joy, and do things." ~ Anonymous

It's also "ALOHA FRIDAY" Everyone!!  If you want to join in the fun? Post your own question on your blog and leave your link at the Aloha Friday post at An Island Life. Then you can visit the other participants if you wish...It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends or see what people are thinking about this week and join in a conversation or two if you like.

"Worry doesn’t help tomorrow’s troubles, but it does ruin today’s happiness."~ Anonymous

My question:  Do you worry about something only to realize later that it wasn't worth worrying about?

My answer:   I was worried, even down, about my son leaving and my house situation, Until  I turned on the news and was reminded about Joplin MO and the flooding in my own area. 

"When life’s problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself lucky." ~ Ann Landers 

I hope you all have a wonderful and SAFE weekend!!

Hugs and Much Love to you All,

~ Coreen XO