Me Day

Happiness is...

Doing things for you. I get it, it's important to be productive, stay healthy, and maintain the budget. But some days I don't care about being a well-adjusted adult. Take today, for example. After church, I went and bought myself some new clothes. Following my retail therapy, I cooked a party pizza... and I ate the whole thing. Sure, I still went for a run and stayed mostly on track, but after I got home I watched a bunch of television and ate a little bit of chocolate. I deserve a me day. I never stop and do what I want because I want it. Think about it. How much of your daily routine is set up so that you can be a good adult---work, home, exercise, eat a balanced meal, obey the laws of society, take care of your family. I'm allowed some frivolity am I not? My answer is yes. Today's the day.

Ellen

Happiness is...

Ellen Degeneres. I love everything about her. She's kind, fun, hilarious, and downright amazing. I often say I would cross over for her. Sometimes I think it may be true. She deserves it. Who else starts off a show by dancing and then sits down to scare guests, make jokes, and touch the heart?

It's all of my favorite emotions rolled into one neat hour. No wonder she's got Oprah's old spot.

That's all. Watch on.

HIMYM

Happiness is...

How I met your mother. Friends ran an amazing ten seasons. And after it was all over (and I rewatched each season a half dozen times) I wasn't sure I'd ever love again. Not until Ted, Marshall, Barney, Lily, and Robin came along. What can I say, they won my heart. They have brought redemption to national television. And they give me a new sitcom to take pleasure in. It may sound superficial to ba so attached to fictional characters. Well, it is. What do you have to say about it? I like my life. Get over it.

Ellen

Happiness is...

Ellen Degeneres.

Comedian, Actress, and most importantly TV Host. Today was a rare day when I was still poking around at home around 9am, so I was able to catch the Ellen show. With Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga, it was a great choice for my morning. After that hour, nothing could get me down! She's won thirteen emmys for a reason.

I think there are few shows on television today with great characters and a good message. Ellen is awesome because she can make my gut hurt from laughter, or she can touch my heart. Plus, she's got great celebrity friends! I'll never be that cool, so for now I'll just settle for being a loyal fan.

And, if you didn't hear, she's moving to afternoon this fall to take Oprah's place. That's right, my Ellen will be the new Oprah! <3

Sleep

Happiness is...

Sleep timers.

Want to watch a couple episodes of sitcom abc before you go to bed? Well, feel free. But by God, you don't have to leave your tv on until the wee hours of the morning. No, you don't, not when you can push a quick button and let your tv turn itself off. Don't bother waking up, getting up, walking over to the box and giving it up... not when you can set the timer for 30 minutes and roll over. Roll over into a great night's sleep. And we know what good sleep does to us---wake up happy, why don't you?

Marathons

Happiness is...

Marathons. No, not running... who likes running enough to do it for 26.2 miles? Psh. :)

Although, I really do like an afternoon marathon of a quality TV show. Today I took a cat nap, and woke up to several hours of sitcom. It was exactly what a holiday is supposed to be. It was relaxing, fulfilling, amazing, and many other words. I could get used to it.

So to recap, I am not a big fan of distance running. However, I like going the distance with great TV. You got it?

Extended episodes

Happiness is...

Extended episodes.

Just when I was beginning to enjoy the show, I realized that it was just the start. Good things should be extra long, after all. Neckties, bedsheets, candy bars. And feel-good television shows like GLEE.

I don't care what you say, GLEE has outstanding cast. Their soundtrack is unbeatable. The plot may leave a little something to be desired, but I am totally and completely in love. And tonight I got to hold on for just another half hour. Rock on.

Glee!

Happiness is...

Brand new episodes of Glee... it's about time too. I have been anxiously awaiting the return of their vocal splendor and awesome lives. And now it's here :) What other shows get to premiere immediately after the super bowl? The entire country gets it---Glee is where it's at, and it's back baby!

Yes, I'm a Gleek. And I don't care who knows! Don't even pretend to judge either, anyone who has something bad to say obviously doesn't know the greatness of the show. Convert now, before you miss out on some of the best renditions of lovely music.

Kurt. Rachel. Finn. Artie. Tina. Schu. Quinn. Sam. Mercedes. Santana. Puck. Brittany. Mike. Someday my name will be added to this list. But for now these are the characters I adore... Gotta go, they're breaking out in song!

TV

Happiness is...

TV on DVD. I live for the quiet afternoons when I can cuddle up and watch episode after episode of FRIENDS, House, Glee, or whatever will be the proper fix. Whoever thought to put all of the most amazing TV shows onto discs was positively brilliant. Movies are great, but a quick easy sitcom can really make my day.