included in the likes section ;-)

I enjoy movies that make me laugh, smile, or touch my heart.

Some of my favorites include:

Pay It Forward, Radio, Our House, Big Fish, The Ultimate Gift, Peaceful Warrior, and many others.

I like a wide variety of songs.

Most of the music I enjoy are those which are upbeat, positive and inspirational. :)

I read a number of books to grow from within and the topics change periodically.

Some books I have enjoyed and recommend are:

May All Be Fed by John Robbins
Diet for a New America by John Robbins
Yamuna's Table, Vegetarian Indian Cooking
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
The Celestine Prophecy

animals, art, music, dancing, badminton, laughing, hiking, feeding ducks, long nature walks, naturistic outdoors, the beach, rainbows, live butterflys, potlucks, community cultural events, learning, making a difference, being creative, cooking, air hockey, go karts, ATV's, movies that make me laugh or smile, and so much more! :) (I am vegetarian friendly, eating mostly vegetarian, and choose moderate amounts of compassionate animal food choices from organic, free-range, cage-free and/or local farmers- farm direct as much as possible. I get to know the food I eat, rather than trust misleading labels too.]

politics, discrimination, organized religion, inhumane animal treatment, factory farms, foul language, heavy traffic, impatience, alarm clocks, world suffering, demeaning words, hurtful actions, deceitful practices, greed, selfishness, superficiality, materialism,

Laughing is one of my most treasured experiences that I savor in life, especially when deep from the belly and almost in tears!. Most often, the humor I find is due to my own silliness and some simple things in life.

Hi, I am Joy! Presently, I am a FT college student earning a teaching degree, while working PT as a sub teacher's aide and private tutor, as well as being a full time solo parent and learning coach of a daughter in her early teens.

My interests include passions to make a difference in others' lives and sharing joys that life has to offer. Much of the time in my life includes helping people, inspiring others to see what joys there really are out there. My tastes for fun are intrigued by a variety of activities that involve nature, outdoors, animals, music, art, culture, learning, and helping others, including the fascination of new explorations and experiences.

I have endured and triumphed plenty in my life thus far and have grown to have a great skill at seeing the good in just about any experience in life that I come across. Life is precious existence that I greatly appreciate for all it has to offer, treasuring the moments, and savoring the memories along the way! It is a great joy for me to bring inspiration, encouragement, and motivation into all walks of life.

Together, we can all make a difference! United, we can share joys with one another that will last beyond our lifetimes.

A Few Moments Really Can Make a Difference

Make every moment count and leave a piece of you behind every where you go, with everyone you encounter, and in everything you do.

I welcome new encounters with like minded people, so feel free to contact me on Myspace