What is this thing called happiness that everyone is trying to constantly achieve? The number one answer to what everyone wants to be when they grow up is....."happy." "I want to be happy". It's almost this deep question to ask someone if they are truly happy. But what is happy really aside from the completion of pre-determined goals? I mean, isn't that pretty much how we measure happiness? In terms of things crossed off our "To Do" list? I have a significant other. Check. I have a well paying, interesting job. Check. I have a nutritious diet. Check. I exercise three times a week. Check. I sleep six (or sixteen) hours a day. Check. I'm happy. Check.