pursuit of happiness.

so at first i was just listening to this song because i like it. a lot.

then i watched the video probably about 10 times.

then, it got me thinking.

how can such a somber sounding song, have so much life to it?

"People told me slow my road. I'm screamin' out f--- that.

Imma do just what i want. looking ahead not turning back.

if I fall, if I die, know I lived it to the fullest,

know I lived and missed some bullets.

I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know

everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold

i'll be fine once i get it.

i'll be good."

what is our pursuit? what is our happiness in our long, yet short, and fragile life?

me and Russy were laying down in bed one night, cuddling, turned out to be a two and a half hour conversation about life. just life. and i think we both determined what life is about: love. love from your family. love from your friends. love from yourself!

sometimes things might not go as planned, but in the end, there's love SOMEWHERE in life. someone is always willing to give you some. and once you let them, and start living your life, you'll be on your pursuit of happiness.

as CLICHE as this sounds... i know what the pursuit of happiness is for me: "love the life you live, and live the life you love." and i couldn't be happier.

different people have their different views, but i think that the one thing in common that we all strive and look for is: happiness. we've all had it at one point. or have it already. if you're not there yet... keep pursuing.