This was excerpted from the Daily Oklahoman today. The
article is Sunny Side Up by Colleen Oakley. You may have
seen it since it was in the parade section.

l. Cheerful people don't dwell on happiness or unhappiness.

2. Research shows that anticipation is usually more fun
than actually taking a trip. (I find that not true.)

3. Happiness is only 50 percent genetic.

4. You should cultivate friendships at work and you will
find that your work makes you happier.

5. If you are sad, reading a novel helps.

6. You have just a little free time, you are happier if
you spend it outside. Not now please God, we are
melting here.

7. Optimists are not happier than pessimists because
lowered expectations lead to less disappointment. This
woman is wrong. You figure out the worst case scenario
make a plan and don't worry about it further.

8. Any kind of music that you like can be a mood lifter.

9. Research has found that a daily fish oil supplement
can be effective in warding off depression, I take two.

l0. Just thinking about a Disney movie you loved or
listening to it makes one happier.

I have been accused of making Ashley a little Cinderella
because she loves to clean the feet of furniture with
pledge. She overuses it a bit but it sure spares my
ancient bones. Ashley gets 5 stars for not being lazy.
She makes me happy as does her sister who gets would rather
drink Dr. Pepper and chill on the computer.