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FiftyTwo: Week 1

Inspired by the various photo challenges out there, including my friend Cheryl's Thankful: 2012 Facebook album and my cousin's Project 52 at lizziloves, I will be posting my favorite picture every Friday (a day late this week). Many of my goals this year seem to be centered around being "happy," so that is what I have chosen as my theme. Like most people, I am in search of those things that make me happy. Travel makes me happy, for example, and if I could, I would even visit the littlest village, in the most remote parts of a country. If given the time, I would read every book that ever existed. And if given the ability I would play every piece of music that was ever written. I am limited in time and resources, of course. However, this year, I am going to begin to make a habit of finding those places where happiness dwells. I will find it in the big things, and even in the small things, starting with those that surround me. With that said this first picture (Yes, I have two just this once?) of my baby brother Kris and his girlfriend Jessica make me happy. I took them to Paradise Cove this past Wednesday. There's something in the newness of young love that is wonderful and makes me smile...

Another thing to remember is that I am already so very lucky to be surrounded by love and happiness. While I try to go to all ends searching for happiness, I need to keep myself grounded and I need to remember why I am the way I am and how I have become so lucky to have the options that I do. A lot of that I owe to Niner. After spending the day at Disneyland on Tuesday, which according to Niner was the best day of the year so far, we had late dinner at Wokcano. Niner had a few drinks and walked out of the restaurant with her napkin. :) This picture is classic Niner and makes me giggle a little every time I think about it.
Even in the saddest, most difficult day, there is a light that shines that still makes us thankful that we are alive. I want to remain positive this year and remember to always look for that bright side. Just thinking of all the awesome things the year will bring makes me happy! :D 

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