Happier Than the Average Bear

Good morning, all.

So listen. I'm not a blogger, nor am I visually creative, so welcome to my outrageously beautiful and insightful blog! But really. Appreciate it.  :)

Anyway, my name is Kelli Reeder. I'm 19, I live in Utah, and I attend Utah State University. I've always considered myself to be a fairly happy person. I never thought too much about that, but my sister said something the other day that got me thinking. She was describing me to somebody, and what she said made me laugh a little. She said "This is my sister, Kelli, she's happier than the average bear." I laughed at first, just because of the way she phrased her description of me, but the more I think about it, the more I wonder. Why was that the first thing she said about me? Why is it that I'm generally in a good mood? Is that the thing that most defines me? I wonder.

I then came to the conclusion that, yes, I would call myself a happy person, and yes, that is something that would define me. The remaining question is why. So here I am, feeling especially thoughtful, trying to put into words what I've learned in the last 19 years of my life.

I am happy, and I don't think that's unusual. I feel that happiness is not an emotional destination that can be reached, I think it's something much simpler than that. It can come and goes at every moment, it can be sparked or squashed by the smallest things. If you dwell on the happy moments in your life, I feel that that's enough to be able to consider yourself happy. That being said, I'm the kind of person that is quick to smile. It doesn't take much to make me laugh, smile, or even make my day. I find a penny on the ground and I'm thrilled, if you tell me a funny joke I'll laugh about it for three days, and when my pants fit the first time I try them on, I will be excited every time I wear them until I get a new pair. I think that's what works for me though. Ordinary, everyday things. I find joy in the small and unusual things that I find in my life, and that in and of itself makes me feel happy. I plan to share and reflect on these ordinary things throughout this blog. Maybe someone can find something that works for them too. Anyway, that's all for now! Have a most excellent day!