regardless of where you are; happiness is a state of mind and needs the right perspective..one can read each reply to this post and easily get a measure of what perspective that person has on life in general..some chose to open their minds and see the good around them and others seek to be miserable themselves and also put a damper on someone's spirits when they create a post about being happy here..to the original poster; welcome buddy and hope you keep having a good time:-)