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The article discusses the authors experience in taking the Authentic Happiness Inventory, a test designed by Chris Peterson to test ones level of happiness. She took the test at the Positive Psychology Center in the University of Pennsylvania. In a scale of 1 to 5, the author got a grade of 2.88 which she said was below average for her level. She explained that according to psychologists, her happiness was probably caused by her job than any other factors.

The article discusses the experience of the author when he came to New York in the year 1949 from Austria. He said that, his first working experience was with his uncle where he learned many things. He added that he loved people and enjoy with his work in the meat industry. According to the author, among the products, he prefers to eat the German pork sausages which is said to enhance its flavor when it hits the fire.

The discusses the author's experience of being a makeup artist and salesperson on Mally Beauty makeup counter at Henri Bendel store in New York City. She attends a training session with the store owner at around ten in the morning. At the end of the day, the author realizes that being a makeup artist is also like a therapist by working with people of no self-esteem and trying to boost confidence in them.