When I see someone I know, they ask, "How are you?" My reply is "Good!"

And I really do mean that. Although my hair is falling out from exams and I have two novels to finish on the same day, I haven't eaten and I forgot I had a quiz — I think and I believe that I'm good. I trick myself into believing that I'm okay with a smile on my face. I'm not miserable. Why should anyone be? I have a lot of things to be mad about, and I have many reasons to cry (it's okay to cry), but why waste time being mad at our problems? Life is supposed to be exciting and fun and an experience.

I understand that there are many people out there that don't have the easy ability to switch into a happy mode. It's okay not to feel okay. You are a human being and it is normal to not feel normal. Those of you who can control your emotions, remember the reasons why you should be happy and positive. I do have bad days, but the little things are what make a difference. I always loved this one quote from a movie Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz.

I love this quote so much. This makes me notice the small, positive attributes of people and the environment. It reminds me to not ignore the great things I do in a day, little or even big. There is always something to smile about – music, food, friends, TV, free things, finishing an assignment, the weather, clothes, movies, books, walking, seeing – so many small things that are part of the big picture.

I'm not trying to be sappy and cliche, but I also had a hard time with being happy and positive and I got tired of it. I decided to change.

I put a good song on and greet people with a smile. It's contagious. You have no idea how much of a difference you can make in other people's days.

When you want to have a bad day, you can – you are entitled to it. We are all human living on the same planet. But don't forget that you can make a day good too!