The Happiness Report (5.23.23)

18-year-old took her college savings and bought the restaurant where she was a dishwasher

Eighteen year old Samantha Frye has traded college life for entrepreneurship, and she has no regrets.

Frye began working at Rosalie's Restaurant in Strasburg, Ohio at 16 as a dishwasher, working up the ranks as a kitchen prep, server, then line cook. All while working a second job, sometimes third job.

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Source: Upworthy

93-year-old woman and grandson complete journey to all 63 US national parks

Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan set out on a journey to visit all 63 national parks seven and a half years ago. This week they completed their goal when they arrived at the National Park of American Samoa.

“The National Park of American Samoa is the only U.S. national park south of the equator and our most remote park,” Ryan posted on the Grandma Joy’s Road Trip Instagram page created to document their travels.

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Source: CNN

Mailman Stops To Dance With Adorable Little Girl Who Always Waits For Him

You remember at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when we were stuck inside all the time? It’s easy to get bored when you’re on what feels like the millionth consecutive day at home. That’s why Dr. David DC shared how his daughter was passing the time. The resulting video is giving all of us a serious case of the feels!

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Source: Inspire More

Motorist Captures Amazing Video Of Bison Stampede Across A Bridge In Yellowstone

A motorist was traveling along a bridge in Yellowstone National Park when a herd of bison took off down the road.

He captured the amazing moment from the safety of his car.

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https://tinyurl.com/yeymwwnz

Source: Sunny Skyz

Navy dad surprises daughter at graduation after monthslong deployment

A Navy service member who had been stationed in the Middle East since last summer traveled more than 30 hours to surprise his daughter at her graduation on May 12.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Hernandez reached out to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to coordinate the surprise.

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Source: GMA

Principal Gets Surprised By Husband At Her School's Prom

A husband surprised his wife during her school's prom. She is the principal of the high school.

"My Mom's school is having their prom and my Dad decided to surprise her as her date for the evening!" their son wrote.

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Source: Sunny Skyz

Golden Runs To His Baby Sister's Crib Every Morning

Golden retriever is the first one to run to his baby sister's crib every morning.

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Source: The Dodo