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When something bad happens, you have three choices: let it define you, let it destroy you, or let it strengthen you.

Monday, October 12, 2009

What makes you happy?

Some pursue happiness, others creat it. Margaret Bowen

I got this card last Friday. Somewhere along last weekend, the clock ticked passed the time, and I turned 40. Is it a big deal, or is it just another day on a calendar? I guess, for most, it was a happy Friday. For me, it was a happy birthday:) And one person made it worth every year, every hour, every minute lived. Despite many a turning points, besides bad news continually striking from different directions, we stand tall - and keep our heads high.
Because we intend to create happiness, not wait for it to happen to us.

I felt pampered that day. Cared for, loved, cherished. I felt like nothing in the world can shake me off this Earth and make me miserable. I will not let it happen. I am the only one who is responsible for my own life. Each of us is. I read enough books to open a psychology business. But bottom line is always a common sense.

Do what you love. Be with whom you love. Do what you'd be proud of. And never blame anybody for what is.

And get bold sometimes. Not in a direct sense of the word. Although close to it counts too:)



17 comments:

LK said...

Your hair is now shorter than mine!!! Looks like it's time to take care of that. Happy Birthday, zhenah. What a great weekend it was!

Backofpack said...

Cute hair! I like short hair - but you probably guessed that. Great attitude for life Olga. Happy Birthday! 40, 50, 60, doesn't matter if you are loving it!

RunSueRun said...

Amen Sista! And happy birthday!!

Moogy said...

Wow...looks great!!! 8)

Danni said...

Cute hair and happy birthday!

Anonymous said...

:)

Meghan said...

You look hawt sans hair, no way you're 40, no way! Happy birthday, darlin'!

Meghan

Thomas said...

Happy Belated Birthday!

Sarah said...

I didn't realize your hair had gotten so long. Looks fabulous short!

Welcome to 40...life is just beginning...the best is yet to come!

Lisa B said...

What is happiness? The picture of you and Larry with those beautiful smiles!!

I couldn't agree more. Happiness does not happen to us, we cultivate it.

40's not so bad. Happy belated birthday, Olga!

Julie B said...

Happy Happy Birthday, Olga!!!

JeffO said...

The happiest decade of my life was my 40's. I thought I was getting old when I turned 40. If only I had known what a fantastic 10 years awaited!
I'm just a few short months from 50. I don't see how any decade can compete with my 40's, but I'll try to out-do it on the flipside.
That's a long-winded way of saying...
YEEHAW!!!!

Bret said...

Happy Bday!!!! Yep I like the hair. And 40 was tough for me to grasp but it ends up just being a number. I turn 50 in a week...now that one stings!

Hone said...

Great post!! Very inspirational!!

Love the hair.

kelly said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Olga. You look fabulous dahling! I hope you had a great day!

Anonymous said...

Olga,

You look great!Happy Belated Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Love the hair! Happy, happy birthday!