09 Oct 2021  |   04:56am IST

Yes..there is happiness here

There is an interesting hash tag that is gaining popularity on Instagram. The hash tag #reasonstobehappy is moving up the charts with people posting reasons why they felt happy from all over the world including of course India. Goans gave their reason why they felt happy

Ajit John

For a lot of people, this has been a

very stressful time. Jobs have been lost, family members or friends have died due to the virus. Many are bored, stuck at home or fed up with not having space due to the proximity of people in one house. Perhaps one could surmise that people are following this trend, and answering this question to bring some positivity into their own lives. The reactions from people were interesting. The answers reflect the simple joys of life. Of what ordinary people feel and think.

I am happy today because I woke up this morning

- Colin D Cruz,

Musician, Sangolda

I am happy today because my life is a blessed adventure every single day, it takes me places I’ve never been before.

- Juvella Dgama,

Influencer, Mapusa

I have just completed my manuscript on Angelo da Fonseca. I dare say that the Covid 19 seclusion allowed me huge chunks of time to myself wherein this exercise became possible. I met a blind peacock in my wooded part of Debussy’s. He came very close and helped himself to biscuit crumbs from my hand and helped himself to some water I had poured out from my water bottle. A trust was shared. The privilege and the responsibility of it left me feeling elated.

- Savia Veigas,

Writer, Carmona

I’m happy to see my vegetables grow

- Miriam Koshy,

Artist, Panjim

Well the very fact that God gave me a brand new day today, To sing a song and make someone somewhere happy

- Lulu Luella Fortes,

Singer, Orlim

Coz apparently I just got paid by my client so was happy anyway

- Gajanan Chari

I would say that I’m happy today because after so many days the sun is finally out and it holds a promise of a brighter tomorrow (although it’s too hot) and also that today I’m surrounded with people who I love and who I know will always have my back. In other words, I’m grateful.

- Shreeya Kudchadkar,

Housewife, Margao

I am happy today as my friend made delicious Dal Dhokli for me

- Nupura Hautamaki,

Event and Marketing consultant Guirim

I’m happy to have helped so many underprivileged and homeless people during the 2nd wave of the Pandemic. I woke up early and completed a task I procrastinated for a long time.

- Conrad Barreto,

Influencer, Margao

Navratri! Being brought up Gujarat throughout, Navratri happens to be one of the festivals for us - we dance, meet new people, eat a lot! This is going to be my first Navratri in Goa and now that I am fully vaccinated, I am very excited to do garba with my friends in Goa all throughout!

- Shruti Chaturvedi,

Digital Marketing consultant, Panjim

What makes me happy is when I see people lending a helping hand to those they can get nothing from. That’s the truest goan spirit!

- Nadia D, Student,

Aldona

I’m happy today, because business is good, working from home and my puppy sits beside me. Her treats are kept on my desk. Can anyone ask for anything better?

- Beverly Mendes,

Working for Dubai Expo, Aldona

I’m happy for today because I have it! It reminds me of all the yesterdays that I’ve been through... and how I’ve woken up as this person today! That thought/ realisation excites me to do better today

- Ester Noronha,

Actresses, Goa and Mangalore

I’m happy today, the weather is not rainy like yesterday and I can sit in my backyard, play guitar and sing with a cup of coffee

- Samuel Fernandes,

Student, Merces

I am happy today because I am doing what I love, both professionally at work and personally at home. I am promoting hockey at the grassroots level, which was a dream, now put into reality. Personally, I have adopted a dog and it’s a nice thing to train him and learn how to train in the process of doing so.

- Peter Fernandes,

Founder, Hockey Kheluia, Mapusa

I am happy 2day because currently my life is on a roller coaster & everything I’ve wished for is getting fulfilled step by step

- Agnes Pinto,

Social Media Monitoring Head in an organization, Vasco da Gama

My day began with a workout, like it does every day, followed by a disagreement with a close friend that quickly escalated. The situation was extremely tense at the time, and it may have ended terribly. At the same time, I was under work pressure, which made the morning a little tense, but it all worked out in the end, which was a relief. This inspired me to prepare something nutritious because I bake anytime I’m stressed or too relaxed. For the first time today, I attempted to bake a dry Dates cake, and it turned up really tasty, making me extremely delighted because it was adored by everyone in the family

- Anjali K Gupta,

Entrepreneur, Panjim

I am happy because I followed my dream, worked hard towards it and succeeded in doing that. Football is my passion and I’m happy to contribute to the important role of Referee in the game.

- Tejas Nagvenkar,

Intl football referee, Moira, Mapusa

I am happy today and every moment, no matter what is going on because I’m ALIVE and get to LIVE this wonderful blessing which we call life.

- Nishita Rivankar,

Lawyer, Guirim,

I’m happy because I’m alive and well, and I’m in the company of amazing friends and family. Each day I wake up, I have something nice and fulfilling to do like teaching French, swimming, interacting with near and dear ones, and more. And I make sure to show my gratitude and appreciation by praying every day with my family.

- Joanne da Cunha,

Model and Actor, Porvorim