Monday, February 15, 2010

Feb. 12, 2010 - The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

A collection can be another source of happiness. The author believes that collecting something can give you a purpose and a unique identity. Shopping and travelling give us opportunities to find unique items that have meaning for us. Welcome to the queen of collections. Not only do I have many different collections, I also love visiting museums that house collections. From stamps and coins to books, magazines, videos, thimbles, teacups, bookmarks, music programs, violins, and postcards there is always time for a new collection.

The whole family enjoys collections. My younger daughter collects nutcrackers and coins, my husband collects sports cards and cookbooks, while my older daughter collects magazines, as well as Harry Potter and Twilight memorabilia. It is truly a family passion. Even on our vacation in Ottawa this past summer, we visited a number of museums in our nation's capitol. This month, we're excited to go to the King Tut exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

Our collections and our interests define us. We must take time to cultivate our passions in order to have more fun.

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