My Happy Book

When I was in college (the first time!) I started my "Happy Book". I put in favorite song lyrics, poems, pictures from magazines, cards, and a lot more. Over the past few years (ok 12 years!) I would take it out and look at all of the things I added. I pulled it out tonight for the first time in quite a while and wanted to share some of my favorites.
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"We'll be friends forever, won't we, Pooh?" asked Piglet. "Even longer," Pooh answered.

Life isn't a destination- its a journey. We all come upon unexpected curves and turning points, mountain tops and valleys. Everything that happens to us shapes who we are becoming. And in the adventure of each day, we discover the best in ourselves.

A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. -Marion C Garretty

1994-
I've learned that music can almost always make me feel better.
I've learned that nothing makes you feel worse than making someone cry.
I've learned that my mom is usually right.

Relationships are only alive as the people engaging in them. - Donald B Ardell

There are some things you learn best in calm and some in storm. -Willa Carter

1995
I've learned to listen to what others say with an open mind.
I've learned that there is a solution to all my problems but sometimes I have to ask for help.

Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. -Thomas La Mance

When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. -Catherine Ponder

Life itself can't give you joy, unless you really will it; Life just gives you time and space, It's up to you to fill it. -Author Unknown

1996
I've learned, even though I've grown up, I like to have my mom around.
I've learned money really isn't everything.
I've learned you can grow mold on almost everything (dorm fridge!)

It is my friends who have made the story of my life. -Helen Keller

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. - Epicletus

The best and most beautiful things in the world must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller

1997
I've learned how much I love my friend.
I've learned I am growing up when my plans for the future mean months and years instead of days and weeks.
I've learned I need to love myself but that is a hard thing to do.

Home is not where you live but where they understand you. -Christian Morgenstern

No one knows better than my sister, how we grew up. -Dale V Atkins

People change and forget to tell each other. -Lillian Hellman

1998
I've learned that I can be so sad that my heart actually hurts.
I've learned that sometimes you just have to put your pictures in a box.
I've learned that singing is fun even thought I am not very good at it.

Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another. -Marquis de Cundorcet

Your decisions say a lot about what's important to you and what kind of person you are.
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There are a few others that I am going to post on their own because they are a little longer. I will add more of my favorite short quotes over the week.