Happiness doesn't have to come in the form of a paycheck or a party.

Always smile about the little good things, but never let the small mean ones get you down.

I used to say that to myself all the time, but I’ve somehow forgotten about that mantra during these last few months. But because this week has been all about the little things, I’m reminded that it’s about time I go back to paying attention to the small stuff that really get me.

Like pleasant YM chats/offline messages. Or the fact that someone can still remember details about incidents from seven months ago. Or the perfect tint of sunglasses. Then there was that conversation that I was able to strike up with Cute Fifth Floor Guy because I noticed his new haircut. Not to mention the regular phone calls that Krisi and I have been having in the morning and at lunch. Finally, I love the fact that certain people are starting to warm up to me. (It’s about time!)

Yep, I’m glad to say that the past couple of days have been full of nice little occurrences that keep a spring in my step. It’s the little things that keep me genuinely happy, and it’s too bad that I’ve overlooked these bite-sized blessings during the last number of months.

It dawned on me that I’ve been so focused on work and on other people’s lives that I missed the details that really matter. I’ve also been so focused on “fun” that I failed to see that having fun and being happy are not necessarily the same.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that I won’t pay attention at work, nor will I stop chasing good times with fun-loving people. I suppose it’s just realizing that happiness doesn’t have to come in the form of a paycheck or a party. Gasgas as it may sound, I don’t have to look too far, because there are many small yet significant events happening all around us, all the time. :)

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One BIG thing did take place this week, and that was the No Doubt concert last Wednesday. The band was, as expected, totally awesome. Not only did they play all my favorite songs, but the energy level of their performance was so high, I was singing and *gasp* dancing/jumping the whole time.

When I got home, I didn’t feel an ounce of drowsiness. Classic talaga. It was definitely one of the most FTW nights of the year. Cheers, Krisi! Sa uulitin! =)