hapiness

i agree that you have to be happy with yourself and not yourself with any specific attachments, but i dont think its finding satisfaction in your day to day life because i dont think that provides much satisfaction, but i think its in the things that enhance your day to day life - like going to the gym to lose that 10 pounds and maybe one day actually losing it, or working youre butt of at work so you can pay off that credit card. its not the specific event that justifies your happiness but its the effort and work you put into life that should make you happy. i know for myself i dont find that in my day to day activities. i think then i would run the risk of becoming complacent and not working hard to achieve random goals.

i liked the gates :) i think the park looked really nice with random color in it - esp since i look at the park every day from an aerial view (which is one of my favorite things about this building!! the bad coffee is almost worth that view!!) but i think it was necessary in the winter when the park/city look somewhat bleak. if they put lights in the park i think it could achieve the same goal without the same cost. but a natural solution will come in a few months when flowers/trees start to get more life in them!

also pro gay marriage. on this subject, i met jessie finally on friday night! she was here hanging out with evy (J+J were in miami). it was nice to finally see her. i felt like id known her for ages.