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What Made You Happy at Home Today?
Most times, I have trouble finding or accepting happiness.
I woke up this morning sober and without my toxic ex in my life. I woke up on time and out the door by 5 am to start my day.
I drive Uber and Lyft, and I judge myself a lot with this job. But it makes me happy. It gives me the flexibility I enjoy and gives me time to pursue my passion for writing, and I get to meet a lot of interesting people throughout my day that helps keep me humble. Some days, I even get someone to tell me I “made their day.” That makes me feel good I can have that kind of impact on someone. And some days I am down, I meet that one person we share laughs and life stories.
I am happy with my tiny studio, away from the chaos and abuse I used to call a relationship. The more alone I’m in my home without outside distractions, the more my home makes me happy.
Usually, 4–5 days a week, I will take a break in driving and hit the gym. I am trying to make it a habit to do strength training to improve my confidence, health and self-worth. At times I feel a bit lost with who I am or where I am headed in life.
I generally drive until I hit my goal, usually at 2 pm, or right around there, give or take an hour. I come home, prepare my juice. I make 3, so I only have to make them two days a week. It’s a process…
