happiness

I'm leaving in two weeks for a three-month adventure. My plan is to visit the Surrealist Miro exhibit at the Tate Modern and then drink in pubs that serve savoury pies with friends in London.

Across society, we appear to be packing on the pounds. There are any number of things that have been saddled with the blame: bigger portions and more processed foods (thanks for nothing, Triple Double Oreos); more TV and a more sedentary lifestyle; more sugar and corn; etc.

One of the interesting and challenging things about life is that the people closest to you — family, friends, romantic partners — can often be a considerable source of unhappiness.

I'm generally very social and I like to busy myself with shared activities — bike rides, brunch dates, bar stool-sitting — but every now and then, I find myself with a few quiet days and it always feels like a nice break.

One of the guiding theories between bringing greater happiness into your life is that it's tied to expressing more gratitude for the things you realize you're lucky to have.