Positively Happy

I think that the secret to having a successful and happy life is to surround yourself with positivity. I also believe that you can't expect something like this to "just happen". Nope, sorry, but you have to do the footwork in order to create your positive life.
I've complained about the annoyances that come along with being a military wife on and off. I think we're all entitled to complain about things a little, regardless of what your situation might be. It took me way too long to appreciate what the experience has given me. If it weren't for the military I would have never met my husband. I would be stuck in the same place I grew up, probably doing whatever job I could find, and quite possibly living in an apartment with an annoying roommate. I would've never met many of the amazing friends that I talk to on an almost daily basis.
Recently I've been on the receiving end of some really positive happenings. First, my family has been stationed in New England. I LOVE New England, I've been nothing but happy since we arrived. Secondly, we've found the home of our dreams here. I really thought it was out of the question for me to find a beautiful Victorian style home with all of the things that we want from it. I'm still rubbing my eyes and wondering if it could possibly be real.

Last night, I was also on the receiving end of a call telling me that I would be able to do what I love to earn money. I will be teaching paint & sip parties within the next couple of months! Even better is that I've been blessed to be acquainted with the business owner, because I will not be handing the business side of things. This most likely won't be my only source of income, I'm continuing to look for jobs in the local hospitals to pick up experience in health care. Ultimately, I do want to return to school for my Masters in Nutrition. 

I think that I owe all of these amazing happenings to the fact that I let go of the negativity in my life. Any people or experiences that were continuous catalysts to negative thinking or interactions are out. Since I decided to do so and take action for myself I've been so happy. People who sit there and "let things happen" can hardly expect to be happy with life. 

I just want to say thank you to my friends that have been there for me in the rough times. When the others bailed and you were there for me, that is when I realized that friendship is not measured by how long you know someone (although, I do still have some really great friends from childhood). I'm so excited to share my successes and hopefully open my home to you. 

-Lindsey