tonight read happy

first night back at home in 5 weeks.  got to see some faces I had not seen in awhile, all pleasant surprises.  one mentioned to me I seem happier than than a year ago, funny how obvious these things can be to others.  

happiness: a concept that many of us find hard to achieve.  would I say Im truly happy, unsure.  I have struggles and frustrations, but am I happier with who I am and where life is: yes.  its a bit hard to think back to a year ago, where life was and who I was. oh, where has the time gone? 

life is better, my life reads happy.  Im ok with that.