Happy, again...

I don't know why but I have always liked Meatloaf's songs. Maybe it's the one-of-a-kind music videos? That draws out the stories embedded in the lyrics so well. Further, each song & video always seem to connect to the next one somehow, and that makes me feel like I'm actually peering into the artist's very soul. OTT (over-the-top) or not, Meatloaf's succeeded in drawing me into that illusory world of his. Well, Meatie, I like you! :)

Speaking of illusions and make-believe, I wondered today just how much of my life is 'real', as in tangible? What brought this on, you say? Well, two things, an SMS from a friend that her grandmother had passed on; she, who had clung on to living even as her body had worn-out. Then the other was a visit from a friend who wonders why we live from day-to-day; from paycheck to paycheck, and just attempting to set up the scene for a joyful memory seems to be so difficult. If I can add another thought, is the thought of others' that my life, as a stay-at-home mom, is an enviable one, as I can technically spend more time with Kimo; although I too, still need to stretch out that paycheck just as they do.

In each scenario above, the message seems to be one of making choices...of letting go and being happy. And that in each act, life is very real indeed: a person you love will no longer be there tomorrow; creating memories takes work; holding my child in my arms as he sleeps and savoring the moment 'cos I don't have to run off anywhere...yes, my life is very real :)

I suppose, having disposed of so much emotional baggage in my life and in this year alone, I no longer want to view living my life in exact measured terms. This I try to do each and every day simply by being the most happy person. My take: if I can see - the smiles, feel - the hugs, say and hear "I love you" a good number of times a day- my life is good; my life is happy.

So, tonight, I wish you every heart-felt happiness and joy in all you do, especially with your loved-ones. Do take and make every opportunity to make memories with them, won't you? :)

Mom-Dad, I'm happy when you're happy with your very day...
Students, I'm happy when you're happy with your new-found confidence...
Cake-order-ers, I'm so happy when my cakes make you sigh with pleasure...
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Kimo, you make me happy - your smiles, incoherent babbles, cheeky grins...
Wendell, you make me very happy - your kisses, hugs, presence, our memories, our dreams...like I can never let you go...and do your thing :)