There are people out there that don't like me.... Wait... what?!? I know! For real, right? No... really. There are folks in this world who actually spend precious time in their day to think about 'not' liking me.

And it's not because I'm a mean or hurtful person. There are haters, who apparently dislike me, simply because I'm happy. Because I love my husband; Because I have well-behaved children; Because life looks easy for me; Some peeps don't appreciate my bubbly-ness or my 'glass is always half full' mentality. They dislike my personality traits, like smiling too much, laughing too easily, talking too much while talking too L-O-U-D-L-Y, for which I might add is an inherited trait... a disability if you will, of which I should not be held responsible for, cause it's really not my fault... I was born loud... but,... I digress,... and lower my voice... while halfheartedly 'talking' much less for the haters. The truth is.. I CHOOSE to be happy. And that choice didn't come overnight.

I've paid some dues in this lifetime... At a very costly price,... But it's easier to take misfortune in stride when you surround yourself with people you've created a happy life with. Let's be real... My marriage isn't perfect. My children aren't perfect. I argue with my sister now and again... But I will celebrate the blessings in my life when they are present. I refuse to hold back my happiness. What kind of selfish fool would I have to be if I didn't take note AND SHARE the good news with others? There's a difference between bragging & sharing. My intent is to acknowledge what's happy in my life and voice it. To share it with others in the hopes of spreading a little cheer, a little laughter, or a little 'hope' of their own, if needed. Some people are simply gonna have to get over me and start creating their own happy life. Sharing in happiness should be a gift between true friends, not something they want to knock you down a peg or two for.

So don't be indignant and self-righteous... or talk about me behind my back in regards to this 'letter'... unless of course, my message sincerely applies to you.