While perusing other PF blogs, I stumbled upon a lifestyle blog where the author lists weekly “Lessons Learned.”  While I’m not sure that is the avenue I’d like to take with my blog, I do like the idea of sharing random tidbits of newly-acquired knowledge; whether it be money or life related.  I’d like to incorporate something like this here, so look for a new, periodic addition.

Learned this week:

Money doesn’t buy happiness, but sometimes spending a bit with friends can make a world of difference in your life.  Simply put, I’m the happiest I’ve been in recent memory.  I have a thriving career, friends & family who support & love me, and a positive outlook on life.  While it’s sometimes easy for me to stress about every dollar spent, I’ve literally thrown “caution to the wind” (relatively speaking–I still have some control!) over the past weeks with regards to my spending.  The influx of social commitments, despite some that have cost more money than I typically spend, has increased my quality of life tenfold.

The best things happen when you least expect it.  More details on this at a later time.  Let’s just say that life is crazy, yet amazing!

When one door closes, five more often open–it’s up to you to recognize and seize these new opportunities.

Smiles make the world go round.