I hardly find myself enjoying what I am currently doing unless I have something to look forward to in the future. For example, if I'm fishing and I know I have no work to do for the rest of the day or that I have something fun planned later in the day, my happiness as I finish increases significantly. When that happens, I'm able to enjoy myself more and be more engaged in what I'm actually doing. That said, just as Seneca and Tatarkiewicz argue, the present passes so quickly that we often don't realize how good it is until it's gone. I find myself remembering what happened and what was. For example, when I returned from my trip to Costa Rica this summer, I found myself shocked that it was over and wishing I could go back. I should have made the trip more while I was there and realized how amazing it was instead of thinking about seeing all my friends when I got home. This is something I think I need to work on as a person. I need to live in the moment more and really experience my first-hand experiences. Overall, I believe that happiness is truly a satisfaction with one's life and is not just how you feel in the moment, but how you feel about the past, present and