Chasing happiness becomes difficult because we succumb to envy. It goes from "I want to be happy" to "i want to be happier than [insert person]" After days of reflecting on this, im going to try and block out the external noise and figure out what makes me happy. I want to be genuine to my desires, rather than external expectations. My 2010 civic serves me well, is reliable and fun to drive :) I'd love to get a Lexus, but I'd also be much happier using that money at the foodbank too feed my neighbors.