Elements

Happiness is...

Getting to see loved ones in their elements. It puts them in a new light. I feel honored to share that part of them, and I feel like I understand them more as a person. Usually, I love them that much more as well.

When I went to MSSA  offices or Navy Deployment conferences, I felt more connected. I felt like I had a better grasp of the individual. I felt proud. Seeing the way he enjoyed it gave me a glimpse and made me excited for him.

Last night, it was a ride-along with a good friend. It was sweeeet. Seeing them in action, listening to their special lingo, watching their protocol, and seeing the pride they feel... it makes me reciprocate. You ARE special. Right now, you are the coolest one in the room. There's just no other way.

Burt's Bees

Happiness is..

Burt's Bees. Earth friendly, natural personal care company. Natural ingredients with minimal processing. Especially in this age, I so appreciate companies that have come sort of sense of social responsibility. It's a gently little reminder that I am not the only remaining person who cares about the world.

The other interesting thing? Once you're a Burt's Bees consumer, you don't go back. I don't even use chapstick or blistex. I am far too attached to the good stuff. What is your fixation? Xbox? Ramen? Mine is a company that gives back.

Sharing

Happiness is...

Sharing. Tonight my roommate made a large meal, and I was invited to partake! It makes my life that much easier, and it draws the two of us closer together... I love sharing meals, that's one of the only issues living in a two-bedroom with someone so committed to her boyfriend.

Sharing is caring. "In its narrow sense, it refers to joint or alternating use of an inherently finite good", to distributing things as they should be, to dividing blessings for the larger good. The world should consider sharing a little more... for now I'll enjoy sharing with loved ones around me.