Happiness List

Happiness Exercise

1. Not perfect, and quite dysfunctional, but still, I am thankful for my parents. They are my only parents, and they love me as best as they can.

2. Caroline (duh)

3. brothers, of course. Oldest bro is going to be spending Xmas and New Year's in the Middle East. He will be staying in a military base. I am scared about potential dangers. He is apparently making a lot of money for all this stuff. It sounds like it is all going to invitro fertilization. Jet appears to be going along with his life. He is still the most "healthy" (buff) of all of us, and I feel pride in his ability to maintain his peacock feathers. It is fun to have vain siblings.

4. I should realize that Golden Spoon is the safest and most meaningful manner through which ~ can be a friend. And, perhaps, the best way for me to spend time with her. She looks as tiny and petite as ever. No matter what Weight Watchers says, she looks more in shape than she was before!

5. Heart-breaking but good to see old roommate. A sweet soul.

6. A joy and privilege to see Manang Fe. I love her very much!

7. Was heart-warming to see Jet tend to Lolo all through Thanksgiving. I have the best brother ever! Lolo relished the attention, and told everyone about it. Jet is a class act.

8. Tita Bong looked great at the Thanksgiving gathering.

9. I was happy to spend some time with my cousins. Hearing their laughter is a happy drug for me. They get more glamorous and beautiful everyday. I am humbled and in awe of their youth and hope.

10. Jonathan picked me up from the airport and picked up sis after! I never ever thought I could have such a generous and giving friend. I am very lucky for him!

11. Just being back with Caroline is peace in my heart. She is a kind and generous sister and best friend.

12. My apartment is an absolute relief. And relatively warm compared to the outside and even our house in S Pas.

13. I don't care. All the Xmas songs give me some peace and hope in my heart.

14. I called D tearfully yesterday, and she was an absolute shoulder. Protective and loving. I am grateful that she remains my friend all these years. Through thick and thin, through millions of disagreements, we remain friends, despite it all. I remain in awe that this is so.

15. I am jealous but happy that sis has a much more joyous Thanksgiving. She deserves joy in every form imaginable.