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Hi! We interrupt your regularly scheduled Peace, Love &
Bagels programming for a little guest posting love! I’m Sara from Sara Finding the Time
and Becca’s been nice enough to let me write a guest post here as part of the
Ohio Blogging Association November Blog Swap.
Here’s a quick
introduction to me and Finding the Time.
I’m a twenty-something girl living in Cleveland suburbia with her
handsome husband, Chris, and adorable Beagle mix, Henry (yes, I am biased. What of it?). J When I’m not busy working, volunteering or
fostering dogs, I like to attempt DIY projects, try new restaurants and
travel. Finding the Time is my outlet to
document these little things that make life so great!
When trying to come up with something to talk about in this
post, I have to admit that I struggled.
I’ve been reading Peace, Love and Bagels since I met Becca at an OBA
Meet-up 2 months ago. I’m totally
impressed with her dedication to healthy living. I struggle to eat healthy and have never been
a runner. So, what to write about…
Well it seems to me that when it comes down to it, Peace,
Love and Bagel’s is about finding what makes you happy. Now, that I can relate to! I think that Finding the Time has helped me
realize that I am the happiest now that I have ever been. Don’t get me wrong, life isn’t all rainbows
and butterflies but it seems to me that writing about the best things in life(and
even the difficult ones) help you appreciate them more.
So, that was my inspiration.
A post about what happiness is to me.
Hopefully, these are some of the things that exemplify happiness for you
too!
Happiness is… Hometown Pride
I grew up in Parma Hts., a suburb of Cleveland but I knew
nothing of being a Clevelander. It
wasn’t until I came home from college that I started to embrace what it meant
to live in CLE. This is a great city! There is always something to do and someplace
to eat. We have 3 professional sport
teams that may not win all most much of the time but being a fan
is part of being a Clevelander. We have
unique neighborhoods that each provide a different experience for both their
residents and visitors. So get out
there, dear reader, try a restaurant, go to an exhibit or a play and experience
what this incredible city has to offer!
Happiness is… getting
involved!
After the busyness of college (classes, working and
theatre), I spent some time reveling in doing absolutely nothing. However, that revelry only lasted so
long. I cannot tell you how fulfilled I
feel when I get involved. I stay active,
meet new people and learn new things.
What could be better? Personally
I love getting together with the
incredible people of the OBA, volunteer for Near
West Theatre, helping to plan Jump
Back Ball for Playhouse Square’s Partners and fostering for Secondhand Mutts (the dog rescue in
Tremont where we got Henry). Find
something you enjoy and GET INVOLVED!
Happiness is… Puppy Love
I had never had a pet before Henry. I didn’t understand the connection one could
have with a pet. Oh, how things
change. I love my dog more every
day. His love comes with no
expectations, no judgment and no talking back. J It might seem silly to those who don’t have a
pet, but my relationship with my dog has changed my world view.
Happiness is… getting
your hands dirty
My husband and I own our home. It is both a blessing and a curse and I would
not have it any other way. Every project
we complete makes our house feel a little more like a home. There is just something indescribable about
knowing that we planted the tree that’s growing in our front yard and that
Chris built
the mantle where we’ll hang our stockings this Christmas. Buying things or having them done for you
might get things done but doing them yourself is much more rewarding.
Happiness
is…simplicity
Life is complicated.
In this day and age, the world seems to believe that bigger is
better. However, sometimes it’s the
simplest things that can bring you the most happiness. The title of this post, “Happiness is…” came
from a song from the musical You’re a
Good Man, Charlie Brown. At the end
of the show, the characters sing about the little things that make them happy.
I hope this post has made you think about those little things in your life and
remember that “happiness is anyone and anything at all, that’s loved by you.”
So, what's your happiness?
