Friday, August 21, 2009

Happiness Is...A More Serious Post Than The the Day Warrants

Why is that sometimes happiness seems so unattainable but then in the moment it's so pure and undiluted? Happiness from a distance is enjoyable and mostly entertaining, so much so that you don't mind not being in the midst of it all that much. From a little bit further away it's like a cloud of pink and orange smoke, puffing towards you in wisps of clarity, it seems so far away but what reaches you is well worth waiting for.

What types of things add up to equal happiness?

Comfort
Love
Passion
Excitement
Contentment

I adore those things, but here is what has to be mixed into my equation to come up with happiness for me.

Obsession
Schedules
Stimulation
Health
T.V.
Books

That's it.

The reason this has been swirling around and around my head is that I've been reconsidering myself.
I've become one of those people I thought I would never be. Content, Boring, Heavy with Words and Thoughts...

I was positive that I would flighty and light headed for a lifetime. I was never able to sit through a movie, sit still for very long for anything really. I could talk for hours with strangers, stay up all night, get up early every morning...I was up for anything and everything. I'd bring a walkman and a book to the dinner table, walk away from my home and walk nowhere for hours on a whim. I was annoying, trite, egotistical....so many more things.

And now I'm simple. Thoughtful. Sometimes even quiet. Last night I was so excited when Project Runway came back on. I worked on a couple baby hats, Jeremiah and I went to bed at 11pm and laid side to side together in our bed and watched some crime show.
Tonight we'll cuddle on our super uncomfortable couch, watch a movie, tomorrow we'll go on a bike ride...
Right now my children are snacking and I'm typing. Typing meaningless drivel that a couple people will read, and yet I'm happy.

These things would make this year really great for me:
Olivia will do well this year, her first year of all day school. She will not fight with me too much about homework, the teacher won't call.

Max will stop throwing fits. I'm so afraid she'll get hurt.

Elijah will learn a few words so he won't be so frustrated when asking for something.

Santa Claus will give me a new camera and The Beatles Rock Band.

Jeremiah will find a shit load of bikes to work on and rebuild.

My grandmother's health continues to improve.

I get to spend as much time as possible with Jeremiah. I get to look into his eyes at least once a day. I get to hold his hands, kiss him....all that super great stuff that you don't want to hear about.

I get enough orders this year to pay for some Christmas gifts!

14 comments:

Alyson said...

I really liked this, Dork. Great post!

And yep. It's the little things that make you happy. :O)

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Condescending said...

Agreed with OWO, minus the dork part :)

Samantha said...

I think that's called being grateful, darlin'. Your list even makes me happy. :) I should make one of my own. Thanks for the idea.

Mwa said...

Such a lovely peaceful post.

Anonymous said...

Project Runway!!

John Pender said...

I was here!

kara said...

beatles rockband? stop feeding them, ringo is looking paunchy.

so, just so's i know...how much advance notice do you generally need for your orders?

Petit fleur said...

I like what you write. I don't think it's drivelly at all.

Having a family does make one's world quite a bit smaller. And yea, I find myself kind of boring too... AND also my mind goes blank when i try to speak. Like a LOT. Does that happen to you?

Have a pink puffy smokin' weekend.
pf

Chief said...

I am new and I was looking through your blog but stopped short when I read that Project Runway is back on! OMG! Where have a been? Under a rock? Thanks for the update!

Prunella Jones said...

I like it!

mo.stoneskin said...

It often frustrates me how easily I go from being down in the dumps, fed up with life's complexities, to being blissfully happy, appreciating the little things and enjoying my blessings. I am learning to have a simpler outlook, it is the answer I think.

diane said...

Personally, I'd like to hear more about you and Jeremiah kissing and holding hands. : )

Maura Kathleen said...

Simply out of curiosity, what system do you have for Beatles Rock Band?

Claudya Martinez said...

Sometimes happiness is simple. I love laying in bed next to my husband and watching any series we rented from Netflix. It's just blissful.