Am I really doing this?

Seriously... is this really a good idea?

Thoughts?

What makes you happy?

After reading here that the United States is the 16th most happy county in the world I started to think about what really makes people happy. The article points out that in previous research, it was found that money doesn't buy happiness, however people in richer countries are generally happier than those in poor countries. Is it about the money, or is there something else, some underlying factor?

Could happiness be growing out of factors that are not directly from money, but are money and economically related? Things such as government practices, being able to provide basic care items to one's family, the ability to stop and smell the flowers, go to the park, or send your child to school without fear. Unfortunately, in some part money is behind many of these things.

Anyhow, I digress.

Things that make me happy...
My husband, family, friends, flowers, color, nature, memories, photos, stories, learning, ice cream, animals, helping others, ability to vote, being a part of a democratic society, travel, learning about other cultures, technology, the rain drops on a cool summer afternoon, and the sun greeting me each morning, music, laughter...

I'm sure there is more, but for now I'll leave it at that.

What makes you happy?

Weekend Recap!

Thursday - - My interview was at 1 pm. I was first given a tour of campus by the director of the program I was interviewing to work with. The tour was nice, and it was a great way to learn more about the campus, and the program. I then had about a half hour to fill out some paperwork, and fill out a short advisor assessment. The interview started off, and I was SO nervous. They gave me the questions so I was able to follow along, and not have to ask them to repeat any of the questions (for anyone that does hiring, this was really nice!)! As the interview progressed, I became more and more relaxed and the interview committee and I started to really bond. They asked many follow up questions, and even a couple of the committee members seemed super excited.

After the interview, the director walked me out, and congratulated me on a super interview. We spoke for a few moments, and was told she would follow up with me later this week, as they have another interview.

I feel really good about the interview, and their reaction to me, and my experiences. Keeping my fingers crossed!


After the interview, I hurried home, and started packing for the scrapbooking weekend. It took a long time, but I had a lot of stuff. My husband got home from work, and helped me finish loading the car. The drive was so long!

Friday - - The morning we spent with my family, and lounging around. The scrapbooking event started at 5. My mom and I went up a little early to help set up and scope out the place. My husband went to spend the rest of the weekend with his family.

The rest of the weekend is almost a blur. There were up to 50 people scrapbooking at any given moment. Some people didn't sleep. There was a constant supply of food. There were a few shops to purchase stuff from. There were at least 5 cricuts on site. We played "Let's make a deal" for tickets. We did the chicken dance (many times). Tickets were used to win door prizes (from gift certificates, brads, and paper to office chairs and totes). The oldest scrapbooker = 71, the youngest = 12.















Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get much scrapbooking done. Instead I was busy helping with the organization of the event. I also was the photographer for the weekend, taking nearly 400 photos!

It was quite the weekend!

Two Words

I found this over at Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers and decided to join in the fun!



1. Where is your cell phone? counter mess

2. Your significant other? at work

3. Your hair? blond, frizzy

4. Your mother? fun, silly

5. Your father? hard worker

6. Your favorite thing? family, friends

7. Your dream last night? very strange

8. Your favorite drink? water, tea

9. Your dream/goal? happy, family

10. The room you're in? living room

11. Your ex? ex what?

12. Your fear? being unhappy

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? house, happy

14. Where were you last night? driving home

15. What you're not? bored, awake

16. Muffins? banana nut

17. One of your wish list items? car, house

18. Where you grew up? tiny town

19. The last thing you did? pay rent :(

20. What are you wearing? t-shirt, capris

21. Your TV? vizio, black

22. Your pet(s)? none now

23. Your computer? macbook pro

24. Your life? busy, fun

25. Your mood? anxious, excited

26. Missing someone? friends, family

27. Your car? Red ford

28. Something you're not wearing? socks, makeup

29. Favorite Store? Archivers, Apple

30. Your summer? busy, fun

31. Like someone? uhh, duh

32. Your favorite color? multi, rainbow

33. Last time you laughed? last night

34. Last time you cried? last night

35. Who will re-post this? who knows!?



Be sure to let me know if you are participating so I have come over to check it out!

I'm back!

We just got home! We are unloading the car, and need some sleep! It was a great weekend! However, I'm SO tired. I'm being fueled by Mt. Dew instead of sleep.

I'll post a full update tomorrow!

How was your weekend?

Excited doesn't cover it!

I just got home from my interview! OMG! IT WAS AWESOME! The program, the people, the campus... The more we talked, the more we all connected, the more excited we ALL got! I'm so, so, so... Man, words even escape me!

I need to pack to get moving for my weekend away at the scrapbook event!


What are your weekend plans?