This blog comes from one deep inside my brain, that I have never taken the time to think about until now..

I will have to jump down memory lane for you. Remember I am only 29 years old,so college/high school wasn't to terribly long ago.

High School Amy:

"I'll be happy When..."

1. I'll be happy when, I can drive.

2. I'll be happy when, I have a boyfriend.

3. I'll be happy when I wear a size 3.

4. I'll be happy when I get out of this cowboy town

College Amy:

"I'll be happy when..."

1. I will be happy when I have a healthy relationship with food.

2. I will be happy when I finally graduate from college.

3. I will be happy when I get married.

4. I will be happy when I start my career.

Career Amy:

"I'll be happy when.."

1. I'll be happy when I transfer schools.

2. I'll be happy when I have a baby.

3. I'll be happy when I have this heart surgery behind me.

4. I'll be happy when I make more money.

5. I'll be happy when I lose this baby weight.

Who knew my happiness would start after my stroke? I had to have basically almost everything taken away for me to realize happiness comes from within. I always had heard that, but never understood it.

I can truly say,"I am happy to be a survivor. I enjoy the simplicity of life. I enjoy being out of the rat-race of working society. I now understand why the elderly drive slow" They are enjoying every moment of life.

Current Amy:

1. I am happy being a hemipalegic.(with one fully functioning arm.)

2. I am happy earning a minimum wage income.

3. I am happy being a stay-at-home wife/mommy.

4. I enjoy the little things of life.

5. I wish I could of found this knowledge earlier in life. Stroke does teach some hard lessons.

6. I am happy living frugally.