One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D. Souza. He said, 'For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness.
Happiness is the way.
So, treasure every moment that you have. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. My favorite volunteer project is my CSI at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. It is a fun place, and I get to play with snakes, lizards, and turtles, and teach kids about them twice a week. It is a major stress reliever, and it brings a little more fun to my crazy schedule.