positivity check

I needed a good dose of positivity in my life. So I was watching Oprah last night and she's the queen of positivity. And it's kinda infectious.

Even as I have a lot of angst about my life here, I realized I have so much to be grateful for. I can't count the times when I've blogged about being thankful for the things I have, but I think it's a good thing to step back for a while and just think about all the wonderful blessings in your life.

I have a family who I love to bits, and who love me back (even though I'm far away!).

I have a job. Okay, so I have a job I like, if not love. When I was a kid, I dreamed about having a job like this. So who knew it would happen?

I have lovely friends who cheer me up, give me a reality check, make me laugh, help me sort out my problems, cut me some slack and endure my quirks.

And oh, I have certain obsessions that keep me sane.

If I think hard enough, It's not really the money that makes people happy. Of course, money gives you a chance to buy what you want. Like I get to buy all the Jpopstuff I want, but the buzz is only temporary.

I think finding something to be grateful for every day helps calm me down. I end up releasing the negative energy I have stored up, and replacing it with positive energy.

Let's hope this positivity lasts.