Throughout the past week, I took photos when I saw something that made me happy. I realized that there are a lot of things in my life that brings me joy. It is easy to notice the bad things because they stick out. When something inconvenient happens, I tend to dwell on it. Sometimes, it can even ruin my entire day. However, this experiment opened my eyes to all the good that happens in my life daily.

A picture of me with my super sweet kitty!

Each morning I get up and come to work. Most days, I have to wake up between six and seven in the morning. I tend to think about how early it is. I wish I could go back to bed. However, during this experiment, I noticed how happy work makes me. My boss and coworkers are friendly and fun to be around. My job in the library is very calm, and I learn something new every day. Plus, I love the smell of books.

Books from the library!

This experiment also made me appreciate and friends and family even more. I have friends who help me study! We have fun doing anything together, even if we just grab some food.

My friend Sarah on our way to RUF!

I also have a fantastic family. My mom and Grandparents call me to check up on me. They listen to me when I am stressed. My sweet younger siblings always have something funny or cool to tell me. .

My incredible fiancé, Eric, brings me immense happiness. Just this week, he has fixed me coffee in the mornings, cleaned the house up, and we even had a bubble fight while doing the dishes.

Eric with bubbles on his because we threw bubbles at each other while doing the dishes.

I am also lucky enough to go to an incredible college. Jacksonville State University offers me so much. I have fantastic teachers. Therefore, I understand the material I am learning and make excellent grades!

Midterm grade!

I am also involved in a good bit of extracurricular activities. This week I helped paint the homecoming banner for Lambda Sigma. I love crafts and the people in my organization.

Painting with my Lambda Sigma friends!

I had a senate meeting this week, and those always make me happy. I love that so many students are passionate about this campus. I also did this experiment, which I would not have done without Odyssey!

Me dressed up for Senate functions!

My advice for anyone is to slow down. Every day, try to notice at least five things that make you smile. In the words of Roxana Conroy, my Principles of Psychology professor, "there are no bad days, only bad moments."