Happy Hour

This morning I came across an article and wanted to share part of it with you.  Here's the quote that got me excited.

"By accomplishing something that is very hard for us," writes McGonigle, "like solving a puzzle or finishing a race, our brains release a potent cocktail of chemicals that make us feel satisfied, proud, and highly aroused. When we make someone else laugh or smile, our brain is flooded with dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward."
Jane McGonigle - game designer and author.

She's describing something that sounds like the makings of Happy Hour to me.
So - take a moment and mix up your own cocktail with elements that makes you feel good.  Add an umbrella or slice of juicy pineapple - pour it into a tall, frosted glass and take a satisfying sip.
Ahhhhhhhh.  Funny - when I imagine that, I instantly find myself on a tropical island, enjoying surf, sun and sand.

Where do you spend your Happy Hour?

Here's more about Jane McGonigle - author of
"Reality Is Broken:  Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change The World"

http://www.amazon.ca/Reality-Is-Broken-Better-Change/dp/1594202850

She's also an engaging presenter of a Ted Talk; seeing Gamers and Gaming in a different light.  Check out this video.

http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html