A quiz:
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Picture this:
A white sandy beach, sparkling turquoise blue water. Two sets of dolphins, each swimming and jumping in tandem. As you walk along the beach, the ocean lightly lapping at your feet, you notice a seashell a few yards away. It’s not an ordinary seashell. It has a strange iridescence and a very smooth surface. You pick it up, examine it, smell it and put it in your pocket. As you look up you see a small dancing red and orange light in the distance. You can smell the distinct, pungent scent of a bonfire. You walk closer. As you near, you can hear laughing and music. You can feel the inaudible vibration of people dancing. You are eager to join in the fun. You are anxious to see who awaits you at this happy vibrant gathering of what can only be long-time friends.
Someone spots you and enthusiastically waves to you. A smile spreads across your face as you recognize the person as your best friend. Your walk progresses into a run and you find yourself in a strong, solid embrace.
Happiness.
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Now imagine this:
You are tucked warm and snug in your bed. Your alarm clock has not yet sounded. You dread the long and sharp beep you know will come soon. You close your eyes and stretch your legs. BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
*Smack!*
Your room is blanketed in silence again. You roll your legs over the edge of the bed and sit up. Your body is consumed by the chill in the air. You stand up and move about your room to each of your four black-out drapes. You whisk each one open, ready to greet the day, only to find it is gray, cloudy, depressingly overcast, and raining. You pull on your favorite hoodie, flannel pajama pants and fleece slippers, and you head to the kitchen to fix yourself a warm cup of tea. You decide to take a personal day from work. You make the call. Minutes later, with tea in hand, you grab your favorite book and happily settle down next to the fire for a morning of coziness.
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Which one are you?
