Independence is One of the Keys to Happiness

I am now pushing my mid-30s and I have just discovered that in order for me to be happy I need to become more independent. Now in many aspects of my life I am extremely independent. I have a job that provides an income that allows me to support myself; I pay my own rent; I recently paid off my car loan; I can make all of the purchases that I want without having to consult anyone;  I make my own decisions without having to answer or ask permission of anyone. I am the Miss Independent that Neyo spoke of in his song.

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Shake Off the Winter Blues

Shake Off the Winter Blues

I really think that I run on solar energy.

Today the temperature high is forecasted to be only 36 degrees but because the sun is shining so bright I feel obligated to go outdoors to experience it.  Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t plan on doing any outdoor excursions, but I do want to feel the rays of the sun on my face if only for a moment. Here is a list of fun things that I’ve done on cold but sunny days.