Find a photo that fits the theme “I’d Rather Be [blank]….” and fill in that blank is our photo theme for this week. The simplest way to tackle this is by having [blank] be a happy place. If you know me or have stopped by the blog before, you’ll know I’m a water girl. Being in and around water is a very, very big happy place for me.
I’d rather be … sitting at this picnic table on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
This lake picture is a great photo of my happy place. Along with water, there’s sunshine, sand, and a great mountain view. A happy place isn’t just a destination. Here’s a few examples of what defines a happy place in my world:
- Happy is both with people and just being alone.
- Happy is doing something you love or learning something new and challenging, just because.
- Happy is being home puttering around or discovering new travel adventures.
- Happy is finishing something horrendous that had to be done no matter what.
Happy with Steve & On the Water
A picture being with someone I love and somewhere I love.
Home & Road Trips both are Happy Places
I am happy at home. I do love the routine and access to amenities that don’t fit in 140 square feet of space. Yet I’m even happier on the road. Our retirement life is defined by discovering new roads, new places, new sights. After a few weeks being home, the road starts calling and it’ll be time to hit the road.
Even when this tiny home on wheels has failures. We work through them. It’s a drag at the time, but the problem will get resolved and we’ll continue on our way. In the meantime, we might as well be happy where ever we landed. I’ve learned, that yes, we can be happy in a empty parking lot or mechanics shop in the middle of Indiana. Near the Grand Tetons in Wyoming is a much better happy place!
Happiness is Just Being Me
Just being my smart, hardworking, loyal, dedicated self has placed me both good and bad circumstances. Yet every event has built a path that has led me my current happiness of my making.
Cheers! cheryl
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Cheryl, I absolutely love the theme and sentiment behind your blog post! It’s a beautiful reminder that happiness can be found in various places, whether it’s a breathtaking location like Lake Tahoe, the comfort of our own homes, or simply being in the presence of loved ones. Your ability to find joy and contentment in both familiar routines and new adventures is truly inspiring.
I appreciate the positive outlook you share, as well as the valuable lesson that happiness ultimately comes from within and our own perspective on life’s experiences. Your post encourages us all to reflect on our own happy places and cherish those moments that bring us joy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences, and may you continue to find happiness wherever life takes you!
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Thank you! Such a thoughtful and kind comment. I appreciate you stopping by!
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I couldn’t agree more about how there’s always something so special and comforting about being by the water. It’s one of my happy places as well.
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Such a wonderful post, Cheryl! I adore Lake Tahoe and that view is something I can never forget. When I lived in the rural Portland, OR area as a kid and then discovered Lake Tahoe, I knew someday my happy place was to be fulfilled by living amidst the pine trees. Where we live now fits the bill perfectly! With your camper, you can do a million things and create new happy places to enjoy. Those long roads almost always lead to someplace exciting! And I appreciate you and hope we can get together sooner than later!
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Terri – I’m always inspired by your prompts and this one gave me a challenge…where do I really want to be? I seem to be happy most places now and I think that’s the blessing of my retired self. Too many happy places to share in one post, so I hope I selected a few worthwhile representatives from our travels! Sooner than later would be wonderful. Keep me posted on if we can coordinate something when you get down this direction.
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Thank you, Cheryl!
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