happiness index

let me count my blessings...

1) I received a pay increase despite the downturn
2) The allowances has inflated my pay package to an astonishing level
3) Someone willingly shouldered the blame for the mistake I've made at work

Can money buy happiness? Beyond the material and tangible things, money cannot buy me happiness. Not even my inflated pay has done me wonders in lifting up my gloomy spirits. To escape the mounting troubles, I left work early today. But the short term euphoria simply led to more overtime work at home.

Making the decision to be happy despite the hovering dark clouds is crucial. I'm taking slow and mini steps to rebuilding a life that is so lacking of fun and laughter. I miss those good old times...