They are right, money can't by happiness.

So, you always hear this question:

Would you rather be rich and unhappy or poor and happy?

I finally know the answer to that question!!! I always answered "Rich and happy." That's not true. I'd so much rather be poor and unhappy.

Being poor makes you appreciate what you do have so much more.
And when you can be happy despite being poor, it is that much more special.

I wasn't as broke earlier this year.

I had money, I could do what I wanted. I was used to being completely spoiled by my parents and circumstance. I always had enough money to act on my every impulse.

Now, that is not the case. I'm so incredibly broke. Actually, I'm worse than broke. The last time I got gas, I overdrew my account. Ridiculous. So, now I'm so broke I'm wondering if I'm going to have to Walk to work on Friday.

But, I have everything I need.
Thank you to great friends for gifts of food.
And a roomate that I owe incredible amounts of money, but is keeping the utilites on. I still have my computer and internet and electricity.
My landlord is going to work with me. I still have a roof over my head.

I have some of the best friends anyone could ask for. And it's amazing. People who look out for me and make sure I'm still able to enjoy life. Trust me, your actions have not gone unnoticed. I'm only trying to see how I can return the favor.

I have Frank Sinatra on my playlist, and some amazing soundtracks. Also, lots of music I love. I'm So thankful I still have music. And I still go to shows. This truly is my lifeline.

I'm volunteering. I feel like a worthwhile person again.

I can't remember a time I've ever felt so loved. I truly feel blessed.

And, I love myself, too. I have finally found the happy medium. There is balance for the first time in my life I can really remember.

I can't express the elation I feel. I still get stressed, on a daily basis, but I work through it. I have so much to which I can look forward. I have so much for which I can be thankful.

I have my family, my religion, my friends, my music, my everything.

I still have problems, but I'm dealing with them. Productivly and effectivly.

I want to see all of you more.
Come over, we can watch movies, we can hang out. We can play SNL trival pursuit. I suck, but it's the only game I have. Or we can make up games!

I want to spend one on one time with all of you more often. We can drink tea and sit and chat. We can draw and make things.

I love you.
I love me.

And, I'm just.... Thankful.