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Quiz: Happiness

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The happiness test Tell us how you define bliss for an upcoming story in Chatelaine By Bonnie Schiedel First published in Chatelaine September 2003 issue. © Bonnie Schiedel

  What makes you grin like a jack-o'-lantern and fizz like ginger ale? Chatelaine wants to know! So get comfy and click your answers (one per question, unless otherwise noted). Then see how you compare with other readers: we'll publish the results of the survey in the February issue of the magazine. 1. Happiness on a plate is: green tea and an elegant arrangement of sushi a cheeseburger with the works, fries and a beer grilled chicken, a strawberry-and-spinach salad and a glass of white wine whatever's in the fridge homemade mac 'n' cheese with a chocolate shake 2. The best part of my job is: all of it--I love it! working with great people providing stability for my family the buzz I get from my title and status the money, honey lunch 3. How satisfied are you with each of the following: a. my body very satisfied somewhat satisfied somewhat unsatisfied very unsatisfied b. my skin very satisfied somewhat satisfied somewhat unsatisfied very unsatisfied c. my hair very satisfied somewhat satisfied somewhat unsatisfied very unsatisfied d. my face very satisfied somewhat satisfied somewhat unsatisfied very unsatisfied e. my overall appearance very satisfied somewhat satisfied somewhat unsatisfied very unsatisfied 4. I'm happiest when my friends and I are: in the groove, doing the same things we always love to do trying something new, whether it's scrapbooking or skydiving reminiscing about old times having a heart-to-heart, no-holds-barred conversation laughing hysterically over something fluffy and trivial 5. I love my neighbourhood because: it's safe and close to my job I've made so many great friends there it's quiet and relaxing--no one invades my space there's always something fun and exciting going on I can impress people with my upscale address 6. For you, what's the most important ingredient in a great sex life? frequency creativity intimacy attractive partner

7. To be happy, I need (pick top 3): to be independent a great sex life a steady income a challenging career my children time to myself time with my friends good health a meaningful relationship regular contact with my extended family chocolate 8. I'm happiest when I wear: a toe ring and nail polish--no shoes shoes I can really walk in comfy sandals something sexy with a killer heel skates, rock-climbing shoes, ski boots...just as long as I'm movin' 9. If I won $20,000 I would: book a couple of fabulous vacations pay off debts and invest the rest throw a huge party and buy gifts for friends and family splurge on a big-ticket item for my home go back to school start a business 10. I would be happier if I (pick up to three options): were single were married had children had a different career lived somewhere else had a different body were healthier had more money had closer friendships 11. To be happy spiritually, I need: to attend a place of worship regularly to pray or meditate to do something I'm passionate about to be surrounded by nature to understand my place in the world 12. When I'm feeling down, I turn to: my favourite food my partner my friends my favourite store my pet

C'mon, tell us: What are the small unexpected things that make you happy? Tell us in 50 words and please include your name and e-mail address so a Chatelaine writer can contact you for a possible interview. Your answers to the questionnaire above will be kept separate from your submission.

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