"The Pursuit of Happyness or Happiness"

Last night after getting home from work, I edged my lawn, pull some weeds, played with my dog, showered, had some supper and watched a movie with my wife. All this happened after working a full day and battling a little bit of traffic. Some people would be exhausted after a day of work. For me, it was just the beginning.

For the past couple of years, my lawn has looked like crap. I finally got it to a point where it is greener than many of my neighbors. I try to keep up with the weeds and have it cut every couple of weeks. Needless to say, it's looking pretty good.

Since my dog was hanging outside with me, after I had put my tools away, we played for a bit. He loves being chased around the yard like a mad dog but for him, it's extra exercise. The same goes with me since my job is somewhat sedentary. I also enjoy being outside. Luckily, the weather has been pleasant the last couple days of spring.

With the yard work done and the dog a little worn, I went inside to spend sometime with my wife. Of course, I had to shower before she would let me get close! ("Gross!", she says.) Supper consisted of some leftover Thai rice from the night before and finally, the moment I've been waiting for all day came about. As I layed down a turned on the DVD player, wwe started watching the movie, "The Pursuit of Happyness". Yes I know......happyness is actually spelled happiness. You see, in the movie, the main character had to drop his son off at a daycare center and the sign spelled happiness, "happyness". If you've never seen the movie, I highly recommend it. It takes you through the highs and lows of Chris Gardner, portrayed by Will Smith, as he struggles to makes ends meet while interning at Dean Witter. Of course the movie has a nice ending and the producers do not dwell on the ending much but more on the struggle. I liked it that way.

As I layed there watching this movie, I couldn't help but to think what I would do in a situation like that. Truthfully, I have no idea.

I do know one thing for sure. My family, my friends and I are truly blessed not to have to go through something like that. We have roofs over our heads. We have food on the table. A lot of us have pets and more than one vehicle. We have jobs that pay fairly well and we together as a group, have a network that is willing to help one another if times get rough. In the movie, Chris Gardner didn't have this.

By the way....whether you spell it, happyness or happiness......what really matters in the end is that we truly are a lucky lot.

Have a great weekend!