Blog number three: Emily Gilliam

Happiness is individual to each person, and this is why I personally would risk the disappointment of a family member or friend to be personally happy. Happiness is in the eye of the beholder. My happiness does not look the same as my grandparents' happiness, or any other family member or friend of mine, for that matter. I, myself have already risked my grandparents happiness by being individual in my political views and ultimately, this has led to many arguments that very well could have resulted in them being disappointed in me.

I am willing to risk disappointment for happiness because if someone lives a life unhappy, they are not actually living. There is absolutely no point in waking up every single day if you are not happy with your life. I believe that hurting someone for your own good can be justified, but not in every situation is hurting someone justified. If you do not tend to your own happiness and health, (mentally and physically) then no one will. Personal happiness is one of the most important things in someone's life and this is why I would undoubtedly disappoint someone close for me for my own happiness.