For once in my life, I can say that I’m happy! What for? It doesn’t matter… Just know that I’m happy!

I’ve spent 29 years and four months on this earth and don’t know if I was ever really happy.

For once in my life, I am content with where I am. I know… I know… I’ve said it before but today, I really mean it! Who can say they’ve travelled the world and is perhaps an Iraq War Veteran? Yes, so what the travelling came at the government’s expense. I deserved it!

Another reason why I’m happy:

Almost 15 years ago, I stepped foot inside a radio studio thanks to the late Mr. Ralph Garner and his mentoring program at Withrow High School. I remember walking around, trying to listen to our tour guide explain what goes on at the radio studio. Gosh! I wish I remembered which one it was… The guide had me when he said, “Oh shoot! Ya’ll just missed D.L. Hughley.”

My eyes didn’t become wide because it was D.L. Hughley we had just missed, but the fact that famous people do go by radio studios. I always wondered when I’d hear someone on radio, whether or not they were there in person.

The guide went on, talking about everything that took place at their station. I couldn’t for the life of me believe that everything that took place was at a very small location.

Don’t ask me what I learned that day during our tour. Oh wait, I did learn something. I learned that I wanted to be somewhere in radio playing all of the latest hits.

Well, it’s 15 years later and guess what? I’m somewhere hosting my own radio show, The Morning Mix. This is actually my third radio stationed I’ve worked at in four years and wouldn’t trade this experience for anything else in the world.

Now, you may laugh because it’s not like your average 101.1FM or V103FM radio station- but guess what? It’s a radio station.

This is what makes me happy. Music, whether you know it or not, is the soundtrack to life.

You ever had something happen and you hear a song and then some time later, the song comes on and it takes you back to that specific moment? Yeah, to me it’s soundtrack music.

For many who know me, music makes me extremely happy. Like right now, I took a break from editing video so I can post this- BUT I had my music playing as well…

You may ask yourself, how can I do it. I’ll tell you, I don’t have an answer. It just happens!

I’m sitting here enjoying a message I got today from someone I emailed. R.L. of the r&b music group, Next. I simply asked were they going to come out with another album and if they still do shows together. R.L. replied and I’m like dang! That’s what I’m talkin about… An artist who’s still in touch with his fans. That gesture along with what he said was the highlight of my day. I don’t know which meant more R.L.’s reply or Ralph Tresvant sending me a kiss over Twitter! LOL

Anyways, back to being happy, I’m happy for many reasons: being a service member, an Iraq War Veteran, A radio dj, a tv news producer, I’m living comfortably and don’t have to rely on anyone but God to make it through, and most of all I’m happy to be a human being who remembered to wake up and count her blessings and send thanks to the Creator because without Him, none of this would be possible.

Phil 4:12-13
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

I’m also happy that I’ve become more attentive to my own needs and putting myself first. I’ve spent years putting others needs and feelings before mine, which in the end resulted in heartache, disappointment and pain. Umm… not anymore!

Shoot! I’m just happy!!!

So, tell me… Are you happy today?

Gotta get back to work.

Until next time… :P

Vernishia Renee

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