5 Things to Know This Week: June 27, 2016

1. Researchers from University of Warwick and Dartmouth College discovered that happiness supposedly follows a U shaped curve. Our happiness is higher towards the beginning and towards the end of our lives. Whhhaaattt? That mid-life thing is supposed to be a myth, however this data proves that when we are in our 40's we're less happy. Now I just have to wait out the bottoming of my happiness U. My upswing will begin when I'm 50. So, what am I supposed to do for the next 8 years?

2. Pride in the Twin Cities was this past weekend. That was fun. I realized that pride is for those who are willing to brave the heat, crowds, and weird public restroom adventures. There's more to that story, for another time. Let's just say it wasn't a good adventure.

3. My partner doesn't think the words "pretty bracelet" should come out of my mouth, in reference to myself wearing a pretty bracelet. Why can't I wear a pretty bracelet? I can wear a pretty bracelet. Mostly I was referring to my new watch, that looked like a pretty bracelet. Its watch face is much smaller than my other watches. There's that.

4. I found the best tasting gummy bears. They are made by Happy Yummies. How can you go wrong with that? They are actually called "World's Best Tasting Gummies." If you do find them and get a chance to try them, let me know what you think in the comment section below.

5. Sometimes Cumberbund Vanderbutch has some "poor me, poor me" days and then the next day I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with having bad days. Because, when you have a good day, you'll know the difference; hopefully, you'll know you're having a better day than yesterday.

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