Random Ramblings.. Toughness and Life and Death.. and Taxes.. and Happiness...

First.
Just read a status saying-
"Tough times make tough people.."
They also make stressed people, depressed people, overworked people, apathetic people, and so on...

 I could go deeper but.. The way my blog is set up...
Second.
YOLO.. Though cliche'- the phrase 'You Only Live Once' is extremely true. I had a conversation with one of my good friends the other day and he reminded me of this fact: 

 The only thing certain is Life is Death. 
And if you work legally- Taxes.

 Death & Taxes only things that are definite during your time here on earth.

 So why not be happy.. truly happy...

 Side note: I just put on Paramore's 'Ain't It Fun'
"Ain't it fun.. living in the real world..."

 Have fun!!! Follow your dreams!!!

 If you're not having fun in every aspect of your life.. or if you don't have a real reason to smile:
You have to change your situation now! 

 No point in being miserable and downtrodden in relationships with family, friends, or the person you may think is the one.. 

 Not with your job or career.. 

 Not with the town or city you live in..

 Not with your religion..

 Not with anything.. You only live once.. So Live Now!

 So live the phrase YOLO intelligently: Do what you gotta do- suck it up and make decisions and choices that will positively affect YOU!

 Move on and don't look back! Be GENUINELY happy!

 Even if you have a kid or two or six.. Take extra great care of them, show them love, give them attention, teach them right and wrong, and train them to be upstanding men and women.
But..
You can't live their lives for them and they can't live yours for you. 
Third.
Have an awesome day! Do something different today. Think out of the box. 
And remember to smile

God Bless.. 1

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