Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time.
ATTITUDE, MENTAL ATTITUDE AND THE WAY WE SPEND OUR TIME
Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude.
Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life.
So long as you've got your friends about you, and a good positive attitude, you don't really have to care what everyone else thinks.
Happiness is an attitude of mind, born of the simple determination to be happy under all outward circumstances.