I was just reflecting a bit on how big a difference having a positive 'nothing can get me down' attitude can do for your life. When you aren't thinking that way, it's hard to believe you can 'choose' to be happy. I don't know if you can! But I know that I do.

I rode the bus today as we can get free bus passes at work in lieu of a parking pass. This gives me $0 commute costs, which is a great deal. The weather was awful today so the bus was very crowded. One person sitting near me was having a very loud, very inappropriate phone conversation. Here is an excerpt: "You remember that deal we made? To not do anyone else and only ourselves? I've been sticking to it! Only doing myself, rarely. Yes! I enjoy it!" etc, etc, etc. For the entire 40 minute bus ride.

Now I was bemused. I'd rather not be listening to him but whatever. The other person sitting next to him however was very angry and basically told him no one wants to listen to his loud phone conversation and he was going to shove that phone up his &$$. I get that point of view too, but the point is I started my day happy and he started his day angry. While it might have been fun to tell someone off like that, I can not see any good coming out of it for my day. At best I'm just angry, at worst it escalates and I get shot or something.

Stay happy people, it's just easier.

My food tracking blog is up, you should see the link at the top!