07/24/2026
I used to think, I’ll be happy when…
…I’m not Asian.
…I’m skinny
…I own a cupcake shop.
…I own two cupcake shops.
…I win Cupcake Wars.
…we build our dream home.
…we make more money.
Some of those happened.
Some of them never did.
But here’s what I’ve learned…
None of them were the answer.
The things I thought would make me happy never actually made me happy.
Don’t get me wrong, i am so grateful for everything, however I kept waiting for the next milestone to finally make me feel happy.
Even when Dave’s income went from around $60,000 a year to nearly $200,000, life didn’t suddenly become happier. Honestly, that was probably one of the hardest seasons of our lives. The paycheck was bigger, but so were the stress, the pressure, and the sacrifices.
When I think about the happiest moments of my life, it’s the moments that had NOTHING to do with me. It was Serving others.
💖 The fundraiser for . I still don’t think I’ve ever experienced a day that touched me more. Watching our community rally around a family in need was something I’ll never forget.
💙 Serving my son’s football team. The relationships, the memories, and simply getting to be part of something bigger than myself brought me so much joy.
❤️ Taking care of my mom during the final days of her life. It was incredibly painful, but it’s also one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever been given. I am so very grateful that my mom trusted me to take care of her.
💖 My family. The older I get, the more I realize that investing in my relationships with Dave and my kids is worth more than anything money could ever buy.
I spent years chasing materialistic things to make me happy.
Happiness isn’t found in what you achieve.
It’s found in the people you love, the people who love you back, and in serving others.
I still have dreams. I still work hard. And I love growing the business! And who knows one day I might be posting me getting a b**b job and a tummy tuck…😂 but what I’ve learned there’s a big difference between making you happy for the moment then believing it will finally make you happy.
