Yesterday morning, my dad and I woke up early to go hit some balls at the driving range.
That afternoon, I went job searching and grocery shopping and joke making with my mom.
Last night, my little sister and I stayed up past her bedtime watching The Incredibles, and then she came and slept in my bed for a little while.
A few minutes ago, I took my dog, Mocha, out to the front yard, grabbed the hose, and soaped her up for a bath.
Amidst these things, I had a very disappointing experience with a few of my friends.
Thankfully, I remembered something someone a lot smarter than me (Madisen Kuhn, thx) once said: "I could’ve let myself be bummed out all day, but I consciously decided to be joyful and stay hopeful instead of letting my mood depend on the crummy things... You can’t let your circumstances define who you are. Life is rough sometimes. Smile anyway."
Happiness isn't just a mood. It's a conscious way of life, and it's hecka better than the alternative. I suggest you try it sometime.