Courtney Straub, Healthy Living Editor
The Behrend Beacon
Happy=Healthy
The best way to stay healthy in the middle of a cold. Erie winter is to be
happy. Research shows that happy people are healthier than those who are sad
and depressed all the time. By allowing yourself' to experience happiness you
are allowing your body to be healthy. Don't be afraid if you've never had a
happy lifestyle before. The following tips will help (urn your life into one full
of smiles.
Hang out with cheerful friends. If you are constantly surrounded by
happy people, you won’t be able to help but being happy.
Laugh a lot. Not only will it burn calories, it will also keep you in a
good mood.
Surround yourself with mementos that are special to you. It may be
pictures of your family or pets, posters, plants, or keepsakes. These
items will make you smile every time you look at them.
Sit up straight. Good posture is great for your health
Let your face be alive. Smiles are infectious and a great way to
brighten someone s day. In turn, you will feel good for making
someone else happy.
Move energetically. A fast walk to class w ill increase your endor
phins and make you feel happy!
Read a book. Escaping into a fantasy world can relieve the pressures
of daily life.
Call your best friend - just to talk
lift your spirits.
Focus on good memories. Although it may he hard, don't dwell on
an unhappy past.
Tell someone you love them! Whether you tell youi mother, brother,
girlfriend, or pet, make sure you let someone know how much they
mean to you.
How to bo happy when you
don’t have a valentine
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday and lor many people, this
is an exciting time: flowers, candy, teddy bears and valentines! lor others this
isn’t the best time of the year. For them, it is a bleak rather than a happy day.
While there is a mystery behind the story of St. Valentine and why we honor
him on the 14 ,h of February every month, all we know is it is a great day to be
happy and spend it with the one we love.
Yet, what if you don’t have a valentine'.’ Don't I ret. and don't get de
pressed over it either. It is just a day that comes around onee a year. One
shouldn’t be down on this day! So, here are some tips lor you guys and girls out
t have a valentine this duv:
from, especially it you address the card from your
er.” Or, better still, tell the florist to surprise you
with what you get sent so there is some soil of mystery when they
If you’re on a budget this Valentine's Day. then go the cheap route and
treat yourself to a “spa” night. Stay in for the night and put on your favorite
music and give yourself a facial. When your skin is clean, and your pores are
tightened why not continue the spa night with manicures and pedicures'.' When
it is all done, you’ll feel relaxed and rejuvenated and in high spirits.
There are many things out there that you can do to he happy on this
day, buy yourself something expensive, buy yourself a box of chocolates and
feel free to eat the entire box! If buying yourself a gift isn’t something you are
into, find another friend who is also dateless and plan to be each other’s valen
tine. Exchange cards, candy or even spend the night watching your favorite
movies and pigging out on junk food. If you aren’t down with staying in,
round up your friends, get all dressed up and find a parly and pretend this
Valentine’s Day is a Friday night, unlike any other
Guys: I know it’s hard for you this Valentine's Day with the campus
being low in the female department. I also know that you guys are pretty okay
with not having a date on this day. Yet, if you are feeling a little upset about
being left out by your guy friends who have dates and are going out. find your
guy friends who don't have dates. All of you can go out to the mall, movies, or
to dinner and try and find some girls to hit on. Pretty much do what you boys
always do, hang out with your buds and go out to a party and have a fun time!!
So this Valentine’s Day don’t be upset just because you don’t have a valen
tine. Remember, Valentine’s Day is just one day but of the 365 days in the year,
don’t let it bring you down. Do anything you can to stay happy on this day. If
these ideas don’t interest you, do whatever works for you and have a great
time. Maybe next year you’ll be the one giving your friends advice on what to
do when they’re dateless!
bv Courtney Straub
staff writer
Hearing a nice, friendly voice will
by Erika Jarvis
staff writer
Girls: Don't freak out! Ik' proud to he an in
:pendent woman. It is much more attractive to guys
.) see a girl who is independent and okay with the
fact that she doesn't have a boyfriend. Yet. if you
are still feeling blue we have some things to help
you feel belter, hirst, the one gift we love to gel
on Valentine's Day is flowers, so don’t feel left
some tips from Alicia Silverstone in “Clueless"
ourself flowers. No one has to know who your
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Friday, February 7, 2003
Behrend students Adrienne and Alyssa smile for the
camera (top); students Annie and Lauren share the
joy of cookies.
F.Y.I.
So you've read how you and others can
happy here in dreary Erie and on
Valentine's Day. We’ve given you lots of
advice so we just want to let you know
where you can go to buy flowers,, send e
greeiings on line and more!
Mowers: Here are the telephone numbers
of local florists in the area and some not so
local florists
Forget Me Not Florist: 453-6161, located
on 1621 W26St.
Tillman Florist: 455-2639 located on 3106
Peach St.
315-0485
Express Florists: 1-800-453-5672 or
expressllorisl.com
E-Greetings: When you’re low on cash
and still want to send that special someone
a card, why not send them an E-greeting?
They're free, fun and you can personalize
it, .so it still comes from the heart
Flavia,eom: This site hits every kind of
greeting card you could send to a girl;
they’re romantic and even musical
many cards you can choose from. There is
a card for every occasion, everything from
“Hi!” “Happy Grandparents Day” to ‘1
love you”
Bluernountain.com: The same with this
website, too many cards to choose from.
Yet, the perfect one is on here somewhere
for you
fMiriMk.com: Need I say more? This ate
is for those of you who care enough to sard
the very best
Everything else: Whether you want to
buy a card, or a box of chocolates or even
a teddy bear there are plenty of stones in
the area that can help you out
Hallmark: This store was created for
Valentine’s Day! They have candy, stuffed
animals, cards and so much more
Behrend Book Store: Yeah, in case you
didn’t know, they actually have cards there
for when you have forgotten to get off cam
pus to grab one.
Giant Eagle: Sounds weird but this chain
of grocery stores lias everything in it This
would be the best place to hit up for a one
stop shop! Here you can find flowers, cards
and candy!
What Makes You Happy?
“My friends, my sisters, and my family make me the
happiest in the world. There’s nothing better in the world
than knowing that no matter what, you’re never alone in
anything that you’re going through and someone will always
be there right by your side.”
-Bethanie Falletta, 6th Semester
“Happiness to me would be, sitting back with a case of
Beast Light, watching the Steelers win the Super Bowl and
getting that one for the thumb "
-Ed Dearolf 4 th Semester
Makemehappy.com
Greetsomeone.com
123greetings.com
Flowers are a
simple way
to increase a
healthy
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Flowers have a healthy, emotional impact on those who
receive them. They create feelings such as pleasure, satisfaction,
and delight. When people receive flowers, a smile conics to their
face making them instantly happy.
“1 feel special and loved when 1 receive flowers. It lets me
know that someone cares,” said Leacy Sauer, 2 nd Semester.
People’s well being is also increased when in the presence
of flowers. Whether it is the color or smell of the flowers, people
experience calmness when they see flowers.
Flowers help set a relaxed atmosphere in any room, which
can lead to more intimate contact with family and friends. They
can create a more homey and sharing environment to bring people
closer together. This may be one reason that flowers are sent to
funerals. It helps trigger the happy emotions and allows people to
remember good things about the deceased.
Instinct tells us that flowers make us happy but in reality
they can do more than that. Instead of turning to medicine or
therapy, make flowers a part of a your healthy, happy lifestyle.
“I love having flowers in my room because they bring the
room to life. They also give me energy,” said Patrice Stewart, 2 nd
Semester.
Sending flowers is a great way to show someone that you care
Whether the flowers are from your yard or florist, increase
someone’s happiness by giving one.
Research conducted at Rutgers shows flowers
have a positive impact on emotional health.
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“Playing the piano.”
-Laura Paccosky, 2 nd Semester
“Sleeping in on a Saturday morning and then you wake
up and think, ‘Oh god, I have stuff to do,’ and then
realizing you don’t have anything to do.”
-Chuck Orton, 6 ,h Semester
“Being surrounded by friends and knowing that I’m
loved.”
-Amy Raslawsky 2 nd Semester
ie websites to go to make you happy
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