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Rawr!
Published on 2011-10-12 18:07:35
Unintentionally, I took another break from My Bit of Happiness. Why? It has been less enjoyable to continuously blog about what makes me happy. Instead I have been experiencing things without having to talk or think about them. I am … Continue reading → > read more
Who says macaroni and cheese has to be boring?
Published on 2011-08-17 15:00:14
Yesterday, my friends and I went to a small restaurant in Monroe, Connecticut called Mac Daddy’s. If you live in the CT area, I highly recommend checking it out. Here’s what it’s like: The entire menu–other than cookies and potato … Continue reading → > read more
Does this undermine the whole concept of my blog?
Published on 2011-08-09 19:25:15
I love cracked.com. Great humor, generally great writing, and random-but-interesting topics. When I read 5 Scientific Reasons Your Idea of Happiness is Wrong, I couldn’t help but both laugh and agree with much of the article. Basically, the article is … Continue reading → > read more
Just do what makes you happy
Published on 2011-08-03 15:50:31
“When I was 5 years old, my mom always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They … Continue reading → > read more
Not worrying
Published on 2011-07-26 16:53:37
Fact: I worry too much, and I probably shouldn’t. When I found this image on StumbleUpon, I saved it to my favorites to remind me NOT to get all upset about things. The picture I originally stumbled on was deleted, … Continue reading → > read more
Beautiful Song
Published on 2011-07-24 19:44:28
I just discovered this song on Pandora and I’m obsessed. While this song’s lyrics can be depressing, I also find it deep and meaningful. I also love the video–it’s nice to know at least some artists put some creativity into … Continue reading → > read more
The wonder (and danger) of bookstores
Published on 2011-07-20 14:01:18
Soo the latest escapade in my travels has been to West Chester, PA. On Monday, I walked into the charming downtown area, filled with shops and restaurants. I almost never left, because I walked into a discount bookstore called Armadillo … Continue reading → > read more
Family vacations, nature, sans computer
Published on 2011-07-13 13:20:12
I’ve been slacking in posting, I know, I know. I didn’t post mostly because my keyboard and mouse touch pad broke, and so I sent out my laptop for repair. The good news? I have a new keyboard, touch pad, … Continue reading → > read more
July 4th
Published on 2011-07-02 11:49:56
Did you know? The first fireworks were actually green bamboo, used by the Chinese to ward away evil spirits, explains a video by The Middletown Press. And while we like our light and color shows, the Chinese preferred loud noises … Continue r > read more
The Future
Published on 2011-06-26 20:22:41
Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. Sometimes, things take a little longer than expected. Sometimes, you don’t get what you want right away. Sometimes, it can be hard to be positive when things are more difficult than expected. Today, > read more
Hello again, internet world.
Published on 2011-06-22 13:29:24
Yes, I’ve finally decided to resurface to My Bit of Happiness. Why you ask? A few things: First, I’ve been noticing a lot of friends who are also beginning or returning to blogging, and seeing them update makes me miss … Continue re > read more
Taking a Break
Published on 2011-04-26 20:41:01
To be honest, I started this blog for a class assignment, and I have learned in my class that I really enjoy blogging. This blog became, for me, more than a class assignment. It was a breather from work, from … Continue reading → > read more
Memories
Published on 2011-04-25 14:51:03
3 weeks until I’m a college graduate. It’s so hard to believe that I’m almost done in college. Granted, I did my undergrad in only 3 years…but these past 3 years have truly changed me….. I had so, so many … Continu > read more
Here comes Peter Cottontail…
Published on 2011-04-24 17:34:23
As I’m recuperating from a wonderfully delicious Easter dinner of ham, sweet potatoes, kielbasi, bread, strawberry shortcake…and oh so much more… I am am going to wish that everyone else had a wonderful day, whether or not you celeb > read more
My dog Brandi
Published on 2011-04-22 13:47:43
I have the cutest dog ever! I own a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Brandi. She’s a pain sometimes (like when she barks a lot, eats things she shouldn’t, etc…) but she’s so darn cute you can’t help but forgive … > read more
Getting Work Done
Published on 2011-04-20 22:48:42
oh man. So I’ve been absent from this blog for the past week because: I presented my thesis presentation this past Saturday. Essentially, a 12-minute speech/power point talking about my paper, and then answering questions. Despite the fact th > read more
Breathe, by Anna Nalik
Published on 2011-04-15 10:57:37
Oh, my thesis presentation is tomorrow… Don’t think. Just Do. Make a to do list. Attack that to do list with fervor. Drink a lot of coffee. BUT stop drinking caffeine at 5 pm… so you can sleep at night … Continue reading ͛ > read more
Alone Time
Published on 2011-04-13 18:54:50
I have wonderful friends. I have a busy life. I am even connected to those who are far away via Facebook, cellphones and other technology. But sometimes, you just gotta be alone… (This video is by filmmaker Andrea Dorfman and … Continue r > read more
Spring Fashion
Published on 2011-04-11 15:19:29
So there’s sometimes nothing that makes you more confident like feeling cute in an outfit. It’s getting warmer out, meaning it’s time to ditch the sweatshirts, boots, heavy coats and layers, and time for some skirts and shorter slee > read more
10 Ways to Say I Love You (Without Saying It) (via Jaclyn Rae’s Blog)
Published on 2011-04-09 22:34:45
I love Jaclyn’s blog so much, that this is the second reblog of her’s I’ve done. This blog is filled with so much love and hope. 10. Stand up for a friend when he or she is alone. 9. Invite … Continue reading → > read more
Bike Riding
Published on 2011-04-09 15:27:14
It’s finally starting to feel like spring! Yahoo! I was cooped up editing the school newspaper all morning, so this afternoon I took a bike ride. I rode down my street, past the ocean, and took a rest stop at … Continue reading → > read more
Sleep
Published on 2011-04-07 21:33:17
As a busy student and insomniac, I definitely don’t get enough sleep. But I cherish every moment of the sleep I do get. Some nights it’s a Fight Club-esque insomniac night, and other nights it’s a late homework or stressed … C > read more
Pancakes
Published on 2011-04-04 18:54:09
Sunday morning was wonderful. My friend came over and delighted my roommates and I with some delicious chocolate chip pancakes. She found some pancake mix, chocolate chips, bananas, and made them one by one in a pan…until there was enough > read more
#282 Sending yourself emails to do stuff in the future (via 1000 Awesome Things)
Published on 2011-04-02 11:57:26
Part if the inspiration for my blog came from 1000 Awesome Things. I wanted to share something that I do all the time (send reminder emails to myself) that was recently posted on the blog 1000 Awesome Things. It's good … Continue reading & > read more
The Game of Risk
Published on 2011-04-01 20:47:16
Right now, my friends and I are circled around a table, playing a board game called “Risk.” It’s been a long time since I’ve played this game. It’s a strategy board game. The board is a map of the world … Continue > read more
Laughing at your own clumsiness
Published on 2011-03-31 15:09:36
Ok. I admit it. I’m a klutz. I trip over my own feet, fall up stairs, spill coffee and food on me, drop things, lose things and I have absolutely no coordination at all. Thankfully, I have learned to laugh … Continue reading → > read more
New shoes (via sarah horrigan photography)
Published on 2011-03-31 07:41:25
Check out this photography blog. Sarah Horrigan posts wonderfully nostalgic photos that take me back to memories of childhood. :) New shoes, originally uploaded by horrigans. Day 89: “They look like grandma shoes” says my 7 year old, help > read more
Life Lessons (Coping with stress)
Published on 2011-03-28 14:14:15
I tore this page out from a magazine called Girls’ Life, and it is advice from actress Alexis Bledel who played the part of Rory Gilmore in the TV show Gilmore Girls( my favorite TV show). I have this article … Continue reading → > read more
Weekly Photo Challenge: Ocean
Published on 2011-03-27 15:06:01
I know I already blogged about how the ocean makes me happy, but when I saw this week’s photo challenge, I couldn’t help but participate. I am going to school in Newport, RI, and I love photography. I don’t have … Continue r > read more
Bubbles
Published on 2011-03-27 14:31:43
Spring is in the air! It is nice out today, so as a break from homework, my friends and I decided to go outside and enjoy the weather. We spent some time tree climbing, and then broke out the bubble … Continue reading → > read more
Why I Drink Tea
Published on 2011-03-23 19:40:11
A good cup of tea always eases stress for me. I found a 2007 New York Times article by Anahad O’Connor that claims that there is only a little bit of scientific evidence that drinking tea reduces stress. The New … Continue reading ͛ > read more
DON’T PANIC.
Published on 2011-03-21 11:06:15
Less than 60 days until I graduate. So much to fit in. But not to worry: Read the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams for the answer to life, the universe and everything. > read more
Pandora Station: Paul Simon
Published on 2011-03-19 13:17:51
To go along with the music theme of yesterday’s reblog post, I am posting 5 recent awesome songs that came on my Pandora Paul Simon station: A feel-good song, Paul Simon, “Born at the Right Time”: Upbeat and fun, Stevie … Cont > read more
March 18th – Life Goes On… (via My 2011 Music Diary)
Published on 2011-03-18 09:21:44
I was browsing some blogs this morning, and stumbled upon “My 2011 Music Diary”. I love discovering new music…so this blog is like a gem to me. Some of these posts are music I am familiar with (he blogs about … Continue readin > read more
Happy Saint Patty’s Day!
Published on 2011-03-17 12:08:06
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day, I took a little time this morning to learn about the Irish culture… well sort of. I’m far from an expert on Irish culture, but here are some tidbits of Ireland I came across … Continue r > read more
Catching up with friends
Published on 2011-03-15 13:01:10
It’s spring break, meaning I’m in my hometown for the week, and I am spending the week relaxing and hangin’ with some friends that I have not seen in a while. This means it’s time for many movies showings, adventures … > read more
Pon and Zi
Published on 2011-03-14 10:53:16
I found these charming cartoons a long time ago, and I just changed an icon of mine to Pon and Zi last night. These “emo” cartoon characters were created by Azuzephre, and revolve around one of the characters saying … Continu > read more
Writing in a Journal
Published on 2011-03-11 21:33:20
I am a writer. It’s only natural, therefore, that I get my feelings out by writing in a journal or diary. I have been keeping a journal since age 10. There were sometimes in my life I wrote every single … Continue reading → > read more
Rainstorms at Night
Published on 2011-03-07 21:01:57
I admit going out in rain is not fun. But when you are inside, cuddled in warm covers and listening to the wind gusts against your house and the rain beat against your windows it can be somehow comforting to … Continue reading → > read more
Gummy Bears… Covered in Chocolate?
Published on 2011-03-05 18:50:12
Clearly I have a sweet tooth, so when a roommate offered me these yummy treats I couldn’t resist. I’m pretty sure eating these made my day. Gummy bears are so freaking cute! Am I the only weird one that pretends … Continue reading > read more
The Andy Griffith Show
Published on 2011-03-04 16:44:46
I woke up this morning humming (I can’t whistle well) a catchy and joyful tune. I don’t know how this got stuck in my head, because I haven’t heard this tune in years. But it’s so reconizable and easily stuck … Continue > read more
Cookie Cake…mmmm
Published on 2011-03-03 21:01:43
So it was my roommate’s 21st birthday yesterday, and two of my friends baked a very yummy cake…but it wasn’t just any ordinary cake. This was a cookie cake–baked in a cake pan and then coated with chocolate frosting and … > read more
I Carry Your Heart With Me (via Jaclyn Rae’s Blog)
Published on 2011-02-28 18:27:12
This is an absolutely beautiful blog brimming with love and creativity. Yes, this post’s topic is a sad one (breakups), buuut Jaclyn has an outlook on “exes” that is so worth learning from. Jaclyn Rae writes with so much wisdom R > read more
Trains
Published on 2011-02-28 10:55:59
I went to visit a friend this weekend, hence no update all weekend. The fun weekend with a friend made me happy enough, but I also love train rides! I travelled via amtrak for this trip. It was a short … Continue reading → > read more
Review: John Mayer
Published on 2011-02-24 20:03:57
Today when I was walking to class, John’s Mayer’s “Your Body is a Wonderland” started playing on my Ipod. Even though the song has some hidden (or not so hidden) dirty lyrics, I can’t help but love it. It’s s > read more
Going for walks along the ocean
Published on 2011-02-20 19:48:56
Like a lot of people, I like going on walks to relieve stress or unhappiness. It was a little chilly today, but I put on a pair of gloves, a hat and a warm coat and headed off to the … Continue reading → > read more
Buttons
Published on 2011-02-17 14:49:20
For my first blog post on My Bit of Happiness, I have decided to write about buttons and have also incorporated them into the blog layout. Why? Because buttons are so wonderfully simple! Seeing pictures of colorful buttons make me … Continue re > read more