What made you smile today?

[Kobi]

Sun, pseudo-warm temps, washing the car.

[Barb42]

THE SOUND OF HER SWEET LITTLE SLEEPY VOICE WHEN I CALL TO SAY GOOD MORNING... MAKE ME SMILE THE WHOLE DAY...

[Aud]

Taking a stressed-out trainee from hysterical sobs to laughter, and then having her stop on her way out, just to whisper 'thank you' -- it made my afternoon.

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[ONLY]

My son coming home and right away wanting to show me his progress report from school..........and he is doing GREAT!!!!! he is at the top (excellent!) of his report card for science (something he did not enjoy or did not do so great at in grade 7 & 8)

Then he recites this poem that he wrote for English that made me feel the poem and what he wrote....(again something he never enjoyed)

Not only am I proud of my son today and always but he showed me just how proud he was tonight :)

[Barb42]

Hearing that little evil laugh if hers

[Jar]

My new Subaru half license plate to cover the nekkid screws on the front of my new Sub!

[Chad]

Coming home on Friday night after a 60 hour work week. I am so happy to be home. :)

[Jar]

The guys I work with. They're a bunch of old crotchety, complaining men but I love em all in their own special way and we laugh a lot! ,

[Bèsame*]

smiling...

Been quite a while since I cracked crab legs. I worked hard at it tonight...and the taste of sweet crab dipped in butter, was so worth the fight. Smiling at the thought of that first bite.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Coffee with a new friend made me smile today.

[bokster]

Having two of my best cousins + a good friend as part of my work team for May. First meeting today over a good bottle of red.

[Soon]

Waking up early, realizing it was Saturday, brewing some French pressed coffee, and enjoying it back under the covers.

[mountainbikedyke]

Waking up early, realizing it was Saturday, brewing some French pressed coffee, and enjoying it back under the covers.

Aww, wish I were under the covers with you...

[jerbear]

What made me smile today was watching new life come into this world i love calving season nothing says spring like baby calves and horses. Its a great way to end out the winter. I do have to say that i am blessed for the life i live and get to live out my dreams.

[firegal]

Good Conversations.....

[femmsational]

I got to have an unexpected breakfast with the Brutal One.

I love when his route gets close enough we can sneak in a meal. It makes the 6 weeks go by faster.

[~ocean]

~ putting ur fav jeans on ~ good music ~ windows down ~ u can't stop smiling ~

[Kätzchen]

The Doctor, Nursing staff and Technicians at the hospital last night.
And of course, that big gigantic dose of Prednisone: I am all better today! :)

Thank heavens. :bouquet:

Today is lovely, indeed. :stillheart:

[Smiling]

I just found $13 I didn't know I had and I'm broke so I know it's gonna be an excellent day! (My day is just beginning).

And yes; for anyone who may have wondered, I am feeling bored enough at the moment that I felt the need to log back in to say that, lol.

[ConCrtAnge1]

A great text message from a dear friend at a low spot in my day!! :-)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Getting paid to chit chat with my coworkers for half the day.

[ProfPacker]

surprisingly, I had a good time shopping for food today. Aisles were clear, sales, and actually decided on dinner

[Degotoga]

Finally having the time (and the energy) to get something done to my truck that I've been wanting to do.

[silkepus]

I just had a really nice coming out experience. I talked to someone I havent seen in ages and we where asking the usual, how are you etc when he asked if I was still dating older men. I (feeling particularly brave) told him I had switched to older women and he asked if older men were that bad, and we just laughed about it. It was like it was no big deal at all. So that made me smile and the feeling that coming out is getting easier the more comfortable I am with being gay:)

[RockOn]

I smiled hugely this morning ....
when I called in to work ...
said I would not be in the office today ...
because I am sick ...
suffering from a bad case of lycanthropy.
;)

[Cid]

My son, who is in college, got an award from
his teacher for random acts of kindness. I'm so proud!

[cinnamongrrl]

I had a day of happy little things that made me smile.....

the sun was shining.....

I had a lovely (surprise) lunch invite....

I heard from a client who I was thinking of just the other day.....

I got the kitchen sparkly clean.....

my Emerson book came in....and its introduction is written by a favoorite poet.... Mary Oliver.... :)

[Leigh]

I've had plenty of reasons to smile:

~ My b-day being tomorrow; as well as organizing a few friends to go out with me Saturday evening for dinner and a movie to celebrate said birthday

~ Less than a month until I am off to Calgary to see my butch :D

~ When she calls me babygirl or my girl, or my lover, I get all tingly inside

~ Hearing her voice on the phone and how our words just flow as if we've known one another for years and its not even been three months

*~*~ I am one blessed and very happy girl ~*~*

[Happyfemme]

A wonderful birthday weekend with Chad.

[Daktari]

A card, cake and support from the guys at tonight's meeting for my 2yr clean time anniversary.

[BrutalDaddy]

She thinks my nubs are sexy.


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Brute.

[firegal]

A card....

[PinkieLee]

What made me smile...

an unexpected card in the mail from one of my best friends - even though we talk every single day and live 15 minutes apart :)

the azaleas are in full bloom right now... so pretty!

marking another big red x on the calendar - my BBFF will be here in 24 days!!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

a nice hike with the dogs.....

watching the shadow of the stream bubbles....like natures lava lamp :)

the ice on the reservoir cracking....revealing the life under the ice... frozen in time...just waiting for spring to release it....

the dogs delighting in nature....and my own reveling too..... :)

a magical day....... <3

[~ocean]

y6Sxv-sUYtM bright sunshine ~ my chocolate lab, Jonathan, and this song

[Kobi]

Sun - so odd to see brightness. And watching the seals playing in the harbor.

[cinnamongrrl]

the first ice cream of the season from our little local "drive in" place....

it being warm enough to eat ice cream outside.....

its the little things..... :)

[Jet]

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[ONLY]

First off what made me smile real BIG was a sweet loving text from my girl (f) on our 4th anniversary (of us being a couple) as I woke up for work :)

Also smiling because we have endured so much in the past 4 years and we are stronger than ever :)

What made me smile big and laugh out loud (and I was alone :|) is when I got home, noticed my son had been putting lil practical "jokes" around the house lol

One more thing........getting home by 5:15 pm and making a decent meal instead of getting home around 6:30 pm (one of the perks from new job is getting home at a decent enough hour:) )

[cinnamongrrl]

an amazing hike!

I saw an eagle while driving up to the reservoir....found a new cellar hole to poke around in....saw fox and coyote scat.... (to me...these are exciting...lol) found an owl pellet...yes...I brought it home...I found a lovely rock formation....
on the hike out I first heard, then saw 2 red headed woodpeckers....and 2 doe...

a practically perfect day.... :)

[Leigh]

Talking with my honey today and she told me that she loves me! With only 21 days until I see her, I am SO happy I can't contain myself :D

[JustLovelyJenn]

Looking at all my text messages for the last two days.

My phone only holds 200 messages for each person... and... there is way more than that... they are disappearing at the top :D

[cinnamongrrl]

putting up the storms and bringing down the screens!!

fresh air after the longest winter since the last ice age..... :)

[Chad]

Sitting in my house watching the hummingbird wars as they try to be the next one to get the delicious nectar in my hummingbird feeder. :)

[Degotoga]

A haircut...

The super sweet (and equally cute) garden center lady that helped me with some landscaping ideas.

The beautiful color splash created by an abundance of bluebonnets and Indian paint brushes everywhere.

[Leigh]

What, or rather who, made me smile today .............

The butch of my dreams, someone who has completely captured my heart, called me the love of her life today and I swear that my heart pounded so fast I thought it was coming out of my chest. After last year's failed attempt at being married to someone I thought was the one, I meet my boi and suddenly I am with someone who truly knows what it means to love and shows me every single moment of the day just how special I am. I have found the one that I have waited for my whole life, and at the end of this month I get to spend a weekend with her :)

I'm SO beyond excited and happy; so very thankful for her love and the way she makes me feel ......... I am so very much in love with her and I couldn't be more glad that she is part of my life and will be for what I am hoping is forever (f)

[Daktari]

Lots...generated by internal stuff not any one or any thing.

Listening to a new rockabilly cd box set

Ruby Wax

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

I am having work done on my house in St. Louis. Ripping the 60's wood paneling wainscot and ending it with a quick death for one. (Jeeez that is so unattractive.) Floating and painting the walls follows. The woman who I hired for this task applied KILZ sealing product (okay good product, just open the windows).

BUT.....

After she finished, she put the roller full of KILZ in my refrigerator, wrapped in a plastic bag. STILL.....Guess what I had for dinner last night? KILZ sandwich, KILZ grapefruit juice to wash it down and a KILZ candy bar! Don't be envious gentle readers, I am high enough for all of us.

Not upset, my nose and mouth tastes like KILZ. Yet, this made me smile. Thank you lady contractor!

[Kobi]

Picking up my furball's ashes. At least she is back home.

Remembering there was chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream in the freezer.

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

Squeeeee!

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[JoSchmooze]

Some very unexpected chemistry.....
And a beautiful sunrise shared with
my dog with a good cup of coffee.....

[Bèsame*]

it must show on my face...I was offered a hug once I got to work. That made me smile.

[puddin']

one o' our resident island boys sittin' outside da office listenin' to his ipod and singin' his heart out! (i don't b'lieve he realizes how loud he's singin'. too cute.)

:hangloose:

[Degotoga]

Everything!

[Leigh]

Being in love with an amazing butch makes me smile all day :D

[Okiebug61]

Red and I went and rescued two doxies today. There furever mommie will be picking them up in early May! No longer shall they be used as breeders.

[JustLovelyJenn]

text messages back and forth today made me smile...

[firegal]

The simple part of a long easy good conversation

[cinnamongrrl]

sleeping in just 15 mintes longer....made a huge difference....even if it meant forgoing breakfast....

getting to work...gathering my things up and found a banana muffin I forgot I brought to my weekday client....hellooo breakfast!

eating said muffin and lamenting not getting a coffee....when my clients son in law popped down the stairs and asked if I wanted coffee....they made 2 pots.... hell to the YES!

so.....I sit here with my surprise muffin and more surprised coffeeeee and life....well....its just good :)

its all about the little miracles.... <3

[VintageFemme]

"I just called to hear you laugh." phone call.

[Daktari]

Getting the group text I'd sent out to as many fellowship women as I have in my phone book sent back to me quite a number of times as part of the grapevine. :cheesy:

[Soon]

The newest member's name. LOL

[Chad]

Hi,

watching the song birds and hummingbirds at the feeders, the rain, and potting plants. Spring is in the air in Texas. :)

Chad

[LucyGirl]

My kitty made me smile as she was trying to express how hungry she was this morning. She gets so expressive and excited, completely cute. :cheer:

[diamondrose]

Lounging on my brothers couch and my 2 year old nephew climbing up to sit with me

[BrutalDaddy]

The thought of being able to hold her in five days.


Such A Mushball,
Brute.

[deedarino]

In the store today there was a mom and little boy (about 4 years old) who zoomed right in front of me. He was running so fast that the mom could barely keep up. She yelled at him loud and sternly as can be; "Don't forget to wipe your butt!!"

Life with little ones....:)

[Nic]

Cashew French Toast for brunch
Sharing the NYT crossword with her
Going over the notes her proof reader sent back; hardly anything needs rewriting!
Dog + Frisbee + long walk
Hearing her humming while she runs a bath
An extra day off tomorrow means I can keep her up late again tonight

[grenade]

walking past the freshly painted living room on the way to the bathroom this morning.

going to church and not bursting into flames.

a relaxing day.

[Happyfemme]

Thinking about our next vacation.

[Leigh]

The love that my boi has for me is what makes me smile every minute of every day :)

[Trev]

After waiting 6 months for my new bedroom suit that I ordered, it was delivered today. The Amish do damn good work that's for sure.

[Strappie]

The warmth of the sun on my skin.. finally a 50 + degree day!

[asphaltcowboi]

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[Bèsame*]

It didn't start as a smile...

Yesterday a pop up storm came rolling thru. (My fave by the way. Love to watch cloud formations and the sky darken. The sounds of big drops on the roof. And the surprise little hail pieces. ) As I was enjoying this, I remembered how I left my bed room window open. Mind you, I recently moved my bed under this now open window. This storm, opened up and made all the land super soaked. Thinking...my pillow was going to be wet. The more the rain came, I thought, now my mattress was going to be wet.

Came home, and sighed along with a smile. I was lucky! Not a drop. This storm must have blown against the other sides of the house! The storms left and I was able to see stars as I slept :)

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[JustLovelyJenn]

Good morning texts.... and the memory of a kiss from yesterday.

[puddin']

takin' a resident grocery shoppin' and singin' "american pie" togetha at the top o' our lungs!

[ProfPacker]

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[cinnamongrrl]

spending the morning and most of the afternoon with my youngest...her energy is amazing...

driving down the road....womdering why I could hear birds so well...and realizing that my bug left her window down....and it wasnt cold at all...

the way the sun slices through the clouds after a storm....we live in a world of such beauty... :)

[Trev]

75 beautiful sunny degrees and it's amazing

[cinnamongrrl]

a nice long (though not long enough...) hike....
finding a promising path to savor tomorrow....
seeing doe~a~plenty
and a surprise appearance by a falcon...in the woods...
a shy woodpecker peeking around the tree to look at me...then hide....then look again..before flying off.
and....as always....the exuberant reception I receive from my doggies when I get home... :)

[Chad]

Coming home to everything that I love! :)

[WildHorses]

More work outside and less inside! Oh, and using the spanking new mower.

[Happyfemme]

Playing with my puppies and taking them for a little walk.

[firegal]

Hanging basket with colorfull flowers around my patio!

[TruTexan]

Helping my neighbor do some car work he couldn't do on his own. I got skills! LOL, but I hurt like hell doing it, my back is a mess but helping my neighbor is what I do best, he's a good friend.

[Rockinonahigh]

Today was a balmy 70* with a bit of breeze,I had my son bring out the patio chairs and outside lounge chair from the garage,so after a good cleaning up(big bug watch,I hate spidies) I lay'd out in the sun getting a good kiss of the sun rays with my fur kids on each side of me.Where I go so do they,really.

[Bèsame*]

Nsmiling....

Half day today! Oh ..who am I going to play with....hehehehe

[ProfPacker]

75 degrees out, cleaned porch...sun in my face...ready for anything

[Tony]

We will get thru anything. As we have from the beginning. The trials & tribulations make us stronger. That's what true, real love is all about.

[Daktari]

Sitting in the sun, out of the cool breeze, reading and thoroughly enjoying being in the moment and the day.

[Jar]

Coming home to my little dog with her wagging tail and butt wiggle telling me she loves me :gimmehug:

[QueenofSmirks]

Making the final table :)

[Canela]

My little bit of love. I'm so crazy about her. She's stolen my heart. Correction, I took one look at her and handed it over. She's so adorable!

I'm over the moon and can't stop smiling!!!

[Trev]

A hand written letter I received. Something you hardly see these days

[Jar]

I woke up to spring! Sunshine and 70 today :gimmehug: time to go out and play!

[cinnamongrrl]

I started work today at a later hour....noon instead of 8am....which entitled me to extra sleep....first smile....

then I got to work....and....everything.is.done.

ive been working here since december...or november....not once have I come in and had nuttin to do....Im just....wow....thank god I have many diversions today.... :)

[kittygrrl]

daffodils peeking out

[Daktari]

:cheesy: Transatlantic time with one of the bestest pals ever.

:cheesy: Gentle guidance...by a dedicated femme with a virtual 2x4...to finally finish up the step 4 work & attendant pain I've spun out for a whole bloody year.

:cheesy: Sunshine, a good book and superb music.

[Chad]

Making plans for our anniversary and our future. I am such a lucky guy to have found such a wonderful partner. :)

[WildHorses]

I mowed my lawn (weeds) and played in the dirt!

[Okiebug61]

Red scolded me for being gone to long today! Said I get 2 days a week with you and I want them both! :-)

[Bèsame*]

smiling...

After the extra long week at work, having it end with a day like to day...priceless! awesome way to end the week.

Everything was in our favor. We were all dressed super cute, it's fun to work with the cute squad!

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[tara_kerrie]

Hearing her voice all day!
Puts a smile on my face and more importantly in my heart

[deedarino]

A fabulous hair cut (third times a charm) and box of DIY voodoo dolls I found at a yard sale!

[ProfPacker]

It is beautiful out, I am sitting on my porch, having coffee. Today I reached 65 (although it doesn't feel like what I thought it would)

I have wonderful friends in my life, some who care for me in very special ways.

I have two beautiful children who are turning out to be caring, loving people.

I have a job that gives my freedom and respects me and the work I can do (sometimes they think I can do more complicated stuff than I think I can, but it pushes me)

I am a place in my life that today is a day that I can honor myself...and party

[Jar]

Leftover chicken enchiladas for breakfast. Yum-O

[Bèsame*]

It is beautiful out, I am sitting on my porch, having coffee. Today I reached 65 (although it doesn't feel like what I thought it would)

I have wonderful friends in my life, some who care for me in very special ways.

I have two beautiful children who are turning out to be caring, loving people.

I have a job that gives my freedom and respects me and the work I can do (sometimes they think I can do more complicated stuff than I think I can, but it pushes me)

I am a place in my life that today is a day that I can honor myself...and party


HappyHappyHappy Birthday!

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[ProfPacker]

and Mad Men is on tonight, dinner with kids for birthday and then Mad Men, (would have liked Orange is the New Black) instead but that is June 6

[Daktari]

An acquaintance reaching out for help and asking to be taken to his first fellowship meeting. It's such a privilege to be able to help.

[Rockinonahigh]

Waking up with a clear head after several days on a new med I didn't like the issues with,so I quit taking it then wen't back to my old one.....work's just fine like always.

[cinnamongrrl]

well....I found out my dad watches Glee....who knew??

[Kobi]

Flying kites on the beach. If anyone south of here finds an airplane kite with a long red tail, please send it back.

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

under the carpet. Started ripping it out today, have already purchased the plank flooring. So, here is this original tile floor from the 60's. Funky do-da. My dilemma is to leave it after cleaning it up, or go ahead and put the planks down.

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[Jar]

Being outside with my neighbors all cleaning up our little patch of earth getting it ready for flowers, veggies & herbs!

[ProfPacker]

went out for birthday dinner with kids. ordered lobster and steamers (thinking I would be paying) and very subtely, oldest picks up like a $100 tab. Nice to see them growing up. It was a nice feeling.

[WildHorses]

My new friend makes me smile.

[ProfPacker]

the story sad

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an amazing artist, all in sand

[JustLovelyJenn]

This week...

... 4 nights camping in a cabin with my kids
... so many text messages (and pics)
... no internet!

[Happyfemme]

Thinking about our next wonderful vacation and making plans.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling. ..

Ice cream bar on a stick. Carefully eating the chocolate coating off first!

[firegal]

Laughing and being silly.....good conversation

[Degotoga]

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[Kobi]

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[Daktari]

The lovely Slovak asking to meet up before the meeting tonight to guide her to the venue. Poor love has only been in the country 4 months and is struggling a little.

Being able to take Teh Gay-boy to his first meeting tonight.



Happy to help!

[Rockinonahigh]

The early b-day gift from my son,I got a hooka an e-unit....darn easy smoke,He got me apple pie,caramell and hot cinnamon for flavors...my fave.

[Rockinonahigh]

under the carpet. Started ripping it out today, have already purchased the plank flooring. So, here is this original tile floor from the 60's. Funky do-da. My dilemma is to leave it after cleaning it up, or go ahead and put the planks down.

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Well if it were me. I would clean it up and see how it looks as you may be surprised.Then if you don't like it cover it up with what you bought,besides if you do put the planks on putting it on a clean floor will make it easy to apply.

[cinnamongrrl]

yesterday.......

I went to see my brother....and I actually thought to mention the bike he said he had for me....
he got it out of the shed....put air in the tires....greased the chain...and told me to give it a try....
I hadnt been on a bike in some 20 years...(not since my cousins bikes brakes failed on me going down a hill). I told him this and he said "dont worry....you never forget".
When I was a kid I literally lived on my bike...it was freedom...like your first car...
So....I hopped on....started down the street (incidentally, the same street I first learned to ride my bike on as a kid) wobbly at first...then building confidence as I went along....the brakes were tricky...my first (and only) bike had the brakes where you just went back on the pedals....but....by the time I got home I felt like I was 10 again and couldnt stop smiling....... :)

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...

My second cousin, (my cousin's daughter?) is in the finals for the Miss Rodeo Colorado!

Beauty and brains run in our Family DNA. Good Luck!

[Cid]

Started working out Sunday and I just got thru
another work out...yay! Now I just have to keep it up :weightlifter:

[Genesis]

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This video not only made me smile... but moved me... and reminded me...

[Teddybear]

Having linvh with the birthday girl and bring her back to work where i had delivered roses to before picking her up asking them not to be delivered t her till after lunch. Got to hear the sutprise in her voice when they gave them to her

[cinnamongrrl]

the quickest phone call Ive ever had with a government agency.....

I was doing a paper purge....and came upon a letter from the Dept of Education. They had taken nearly all my tax return a few years back....and told me I was free and clear on my student loans.....

well.....

every time I apply for financial aid I get denied because they report back I still owe....I called the number on the letter and in less than 10 minutes...including hold time...I got it cleared up...Im to receive a letter stating such and when I get where Im going and apply to school(s) they said its easy enough to fax the necessary form directly to the financial aid department.....

woohooooo!!!!!

[VintageFemme]

Green. Everything is that fragile light soft green that you only see in the first few weeks of Spring. Just beautiful.

[ProfPacker]

Elegance

Received an elegant birthday greeting DLS

[Jar]

A massage appointment in a few minutes to relieve my back pain!

[*Anya*]

We asked HuffPost editors which sayings bother them the most, and found that the common thread among the responses was uselessness.

Often, the phrases that we find off-putting are those that serve as conversational fillers, implying that the speaker is vapid or has little else to contribute to the conversation.

Business and Internet jargon ("There's no 'I' in team" and "This. So much this," respectively) are irritating in their own rights, but phrases said in day-to-day conversation can be the most grating.

Here are 22 common expressions people secretly hate. Let us know which sayings you dislike in the comments!:

"Everything happens for a reason."
... except when it doesn't.

"If it's meant to be, it's meant to be."
"If fact #1 is true, then fact #1 is true." This falls under the "you actually just said nothing" category.

"I mean..."
This expression, like "let me think," is somewhat of a conversation hedge, so we can forgive it. Still, why call attention to the fact that you're saying what you mean? Do you normally not say what you mean?

"To be frank..."
"As opposed to the rest of the things I say, which are evasive..."

"Honestly..."
"Typically I'm lying, but in this case I'm being honest."

"Just sayin'."
Just sayin' what?! And why do you feel the need to alert people that you are, indeed, speaking? "Just sayin'" is often followed by a rude statement, in a feeble attempt to soften the blow.

"At the end of the day..."
The metaphorical version of the already trite, "when it's all said and done...". The best part? It's said at all hours of the day.

"Same difference."
So... is it the same? Or different? Are the differences between the two things that you're comparing the same?

"Do what you love."
This is a nice sentiment, but it oversimplifies the task of finding a vocation, hobby or path. Plus, it implies that everyone has the ability and funds to follow their hearts, whether their hearts desire terminal degrees, improv classes, or their very own Etsy shops.

"Let me tell you something."
Along the lines of, "Can I ask you something?" this phrase is completely needless.

"I apologize if I made you feel that way."
I.e. "I refuse to take responsibility for my actions."

"My bad."
This expression makes light of a mistake -- rather than a sincere apology, "my bad" is the verbal equivalent of a shrug.

"Sorry I'm not sorry."
Fine when used facetiously, but so irritating when said in earnest. It's a more straightforward version of the above.

"No worries."
This is fine when said to someone who had sincere worries, but is often used passive aggressively, as in: "I'm going to be a little late." "No worries!" Wait, should I have been worried?

"Chill out."
"Your concerns are not valid and are totally drowning out my Phish live stream."

"Sunday funday!"
Rhyming does not an acceptable phrase make.

"I've got a case of the Mondays."
Who wouldn't, after Sunday funday?

"Killing it."
Because what's success without severe aggression? Also, it may be physically impossible to say this phrase without simultaneously high-fiving someone.

"Work hard, play hard."
If you're really working that hard, wouldn't you need to sleep hard at some point?

"Give 110 percent."
Not possible.

"Yeah, no."
So... you mean "no"? If you mean no, just say "no"!

[WildHorses]

Uh oh,

"Just sayin'." guilty
"No worries." guilty


We asked HuffPost editors which sayings bother them the most, and found that the common thread among the responses was uselessness.

Often, the phrases that we find off-putting are those that serve as conversational fillers, implying that the speaker is vapid or has little else to contribute to the conversation.

Business and Internet jargon ("There's no 'I' in team" and "This. So much this," respectively) are irritating in their own rights, but phrases said in day-to-day conversation can be the most grating.

Here are 22 common expressions people secretly hate. Let us know which sayings you dislike in the comments!:

"Everything happens for a reason."
... except when it doesn't.

"If it's meant to be, it's meant to be."
"If fact #1 is true, then fact #1 is true." This falls under the "you actually just said nothing" category.

"I mean..."
This expression, like "let me think," is somewhat of a conversation hedge, so we can forgive it. Still, why call attention to the fact that you're saying what you mean? Do you normally not say what you mean?

"To be frank..."
"As opposed to the rest of the things I say, which are evasive..."

"Honestly..."
"Typically I'm lying, but in this case I'm being honest."

"Just sayin'."
Just sayin' what?! And why do you feel the need to alert people that you are, indeed, speaking? "Just sayin'" is often followed by a rude statement, in a feeble attempt to soften the blow.

"At the end of the day..."
The metaphorical version of the already trite, "when it's all said and done...". The best part? It's said at all hours of the day.

"Same difference."
So... is it the same? Or different? Are the differences between the two things that you're comparing the same?

"Do what you love."
This is a nice sentiment, but it oversimplifies the task of finding a vocation, hobby or path. Plus, it implies that everyone has the ability and funds to follow their hearts, whether their hearts desire terminal degrees, improv classes, or their very own Etsy shops.

"Let me tell you something."
Along the lines of, "Can I ask you something?" this phrase is completely needless.

"I apologize if I made you feel that way."
I.e. "I refuse to take responsibility for my actions."

"My bad."
This expression makes light of a mistake -- rather than a sincere apology, "my bad" is the verbal equivalent of a shrug.

"Sorry I'm not sorry."
Fine when used facetiously, but so irritating when said in earnest. It's a more straightforward version of the above.

"No worries."
This is fine when said to someone who had sincere worries, but is often used passive aggressively, as in: "I'm going to be a little late." "No worries!" Wait, should I have been worried?

"Chill out."
"Your concerns are not valid and are totally drowning out my Phish live stream."

"Sunday funday!"
Rhyming does not an acceptable phrase make.

"I've got a case of the Mondays."
Who wouldn't, after Sunday funday?

"Killing it."
Because what's success without severe aggression? Also, it may be physically impossible to say this phrase without simultaneously high-fiving someone.

"Work hard, play hard."
If you're really working that hard, wouldn't you need to sleep hard at some point?

"Give 110 percent."
Not possible.

"Yeah, no."
So... you mean "no"? If you mean no, just say "no"!

[VintageFemme]

"Yeah no" is my most bothered of the group. Aaargh! It just sounds so sarcastic and smartassery to me. Even rude almost. This is a good list though, "at the end of the day" is very annoying to me as is "just sayin'". I was glad to see this so that I knew I wasn't the only one! =)

We asked HuffPost editors which sayings bother them the most, and found that the common thread among the responses was uselessness.

Often, the phrases that we find off-putting are those that serve as conversational fillers, implying that the speaker is vapid or has little else to contribute to the conversation.

Business and Internet jargon ("There's no 'I' in team" and "This. So much this," respectively) are irritating in their own rights, but phrases said in day-to-day conversation can be the most grating.

Here are 22 common expressions people secretly hate. Let us know which sayings you dislike in the comments!:

"Everything happens for a reason."
... except when it doesn't.

"If it's meant to be, it's meant to be."
"If fact #1 is true, then fact #1 is true." This falls under the "you actually just said nothing" category.

"I mean..."
This expression, like "let me think," is somewhat of a conversation hedge, so we can forgive it. Still, why call attention to the fact that you're saying what you mean? Do you normally not say what you mean?

"To be frank..."
"As opposed to the rest of the things I say, which are evasive..."

"Honestly..."
"Typically I'm lying, but in this case I'm being honest."

"Just sayin'."
Just sayin' what?! And why do you feel the need to alert people that you are, indeed, speaking? "Just sayin'" is often followed by a rude statement, in a feeble attempt to soften the blow.

"At the end of the day..."
The metaphorical version of the already trite, "when it's all said and done...". The best part? It's said at all hours of the day.

"Same difference."
So... is it the same? Or different? Are the differences between the two things that you're comparing the same?

"Do what you love."
This is a nice sentiment, but it oversimplifies the task of finding a vocation, hobby or path. Plus, it implies that everyone has the ability and funds to follow their hearts, whether their hearts desire terminal degrees, improv classes, or their very own Etsy shops.

"Let me tell you something."
Along the lines of, "Can I ask you something?" this phrase is completely needless.

"I apologize if I made you feel that way."
I.e. "I refuse to take responsibility for my actions."

"My bad."
This expression makes light of a mistake -- rather than a sincere apology, "my bad" is the verbal equivalent of a shrug.

"Sorry I'm not sorry."
Fine when used facetiously, but so irritating when said in earnest. It's a more straightforward version of the above.

"No worries."
This is fine when said to someone who had sincere worries, but is often used passive aggressively, as in: "I'm going to be a little late." "No worries!" Wait, should I have been worried?

"Chill out."
"Your concerns are not valid and are totally drowning out my Phish live stream."

"Sunday funday!"
Rhyming does not an acceptable phrase make.

"I've got a case of the Mondays."
Who wouldn't, after Sunday funday?

"Killing it."
Because what's success without severe aggression? Also, it may be physically impossible to say this phrase without simultaneously high-fiving someone.

"Work hard, play hard."
If you're really working that hard, wouldn't you need to sleep hard at some point?

"Give 110 percent."
Not possible.

"Yeah, no."
So... you mean "no"? If you mean no, just say "no"!

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...

Oh the props! Creativity, always impresses me. :)

[ForeverMe]

Oh how some of these grate my nerves.

We asked HuffPost editors which sayings bother them the most, and found that the common thread among the responses was uselessness.

Often, the phrases that we find off-putting are those that serve as conversational fillers, implying that the speaker is vapid or has little else to contribute to the conversation.

Business and Internet jargon ("There's no 'I' in team" and "This. So much this," respectively) are irritating in their own rights, but phrases said in day-to-day conversation can be the most grating.

Here are 22 common expressions people secretly hate. Let us know which sayings you dislike in the comments!:

"Everything happens for a reason."
... except when it doesn't.

"If it's meant to be, it's meant to be."
"If fact #1 is true, then fact #1 is true." This falls under the "you actually just said nothing" category.

"I mean..."
This expression, like "let me think," is somewhat of a conversation hedge, so we can forgive it. Still, why call attention to the fact that you're saying what you mean? Do you normally not say what you mean?

"To be frank..."
"As opposed to the rest of the things I say, which are evasive..."

"Honestly..."
"Typically I'm lying, but in this case I'm being honest."

"Just sayin'."
Just sayin' what?! And why do you feel the need to alert people that you are, indeed, speaking? "Just sayin'" is often followed by a rude statement, in a feeble attempt to soften the blow.

"At the end of the day..."
The metaphorical version of the already trite, "when it's all said and done...". The best part? It's said at all hours of the day.

"Same difference."
So... is it the same? Or different? Are the differences between the two things that you're comparing the same?

"Do what you love."
This is a nice sentiment, but it oversimplifies the task of finding a vocation, hobby or path. Plus, it implies that everyone has the ability and funds to follow their hearts, whether their hearts desire terminal degrees, improv classes, or their very own Etsy shops.

"Let me tell you something."
Along the lines of, "Can I ask you something?" this phrase is completely needless.

"I apologize if I made you feel that way."
I.e. "I refuse to take responsibility for my actions."

"My bad."
This expression makes light of a mistake -- rather than a sincere apology, "my bad" is the verbal equivalent of a shrug.

"Sorry I'm not sorry."
Fine when used facetiously, but so irritating when said in earnest. It's a more straightforward version of the above.

"No worries."
This is fine when said to someone who had sincere worries, but is often used passive aggressively, as in: "I'm going to be a little late." "No worries!" Wait, should I have been worried?

"Chill out."
"Your concerns are not valid and are totally drowning out my Phish live stream."

"Sunday funday!"
Rhyming does not an acceptable phrase make.

"I've got a case of the Mondays."
Who wouldn't, after Sunday funday?

"Killing it."
Because what's success without severe aggression? Also, it may be physically impossible to say this phrase without simultaneously high-fiving someone.

"Work hard, play hard."
If you're really working that hard, wouldn't you need to sleep hard at some point?

"Give 110 percent."
Not possible.

"Yeah, no."
So... you mean "no"? If you mean no, just say "no"!

[Smiling]

5/4 away from work!

:)

[Teddybear]

Waking with her seeing her beautiful face sleeping with a smile

knowing that she is with me on the truck for today and then a 3 day weekend

[cricket26]

my favorite....


ummm....yeah...no.... :)

[Degotoga]

Beautiful women everywhere I went today. Each had their own distinguishing feature that caught my attention, and I couldn't help but smile. One had gorgeous eyes, another had a smile that would light up a runway, and another was just drop dead gorgeous from head to toe. Warm, soulful eyes and a sincere, beautiful smile are my two favorite features, but I check out the rest, too. Yeah, I can be a pig like that - don't judge!

The Universe was smiling on me today, and I was smiling right back!

[nhplowboi]

Thinking about our trip to the trade show Tuesday. Samples of products abound as do deals if you purchase them. We sell a product called Damn Good Jerky so we stopped by their booth. After placing an order, we sampled some of the free product. I decided to hazard a bite of one of their hottest jerkys. Oooops, too hot!!! I inhaled to cool my mouth, only to suck the jerky into my windpipe. Yikes, I've caught stuff in that spot before but never have been in the position where I couldn't EXHALE. I grabbed the wife and walked off to the side of the main floor. The pinch, I inadvertently put on her arm, didn't make her happy but with the realization she might finally save a life with the Heimlich maneuver, all was forgotten. The simple fact of bending forward however seemed to open my airway and I had to insist the Heimlich was not necessary. She did get one compression in, so we may forever haggle the point of my current living and breathing status. Oh by the way, the name of the jerky......."Death by Jerky".

[Smiling]

Silence. The only discernible sound is that of softly rushing air currents created by the ceiling fan. It is so relaxing.

The aroma of freshly-brewed coffee.

A long weekend ahead.

A few new job opportunities that I may be interested in have suddenly been posted for bid.

And the best part of all is that a book which I have been really wanting to read but didn't have the extra money for is available in it's entirety online for free and it isn't a pirated copy!

I think today is shaping up to be a great day.

[MsTinkerbelly]

I am alive for another day, and i am overwhelmed with the love i experienced from my church family while inthe Hospital.

Our priest (who feints at the sight of blood) sat with my Kasey and i in the emergency room while i vomited blood in 8 large plastic buckets, an inch deep, over the space of 2 hours. God bless her, she turned white a couple of times, but managed to look the other way just in time.

Then unexpectedly i was brought a prayer shawl handmade by my women's group, and a young man delivering magazines prayed with my daughter and i.

I am so very blessed in my life.

[Bèsame*]

smiling..

Well the lady who was pissed off at me for not having a freezing cold dressing...could not shake me today!

But smiling over the $1300 sale from another customer will last all day!

[firegal]

Actually a package...with Easter theme I got in mail and the thoughtfullness was....well it made me smile...really big...HUGE!

[Daktari]

Mezze at The Cornerhouse

Non-stop chat with my sponsorship sister

[WildHorses]

I found both pairs of my glasses and my missing pair of sneakers today!

[cinnamongrrl]

a new to me path that led me to a lovely vista.... :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Im watching public television with my client...as we do most weekends...

Its a show about tigers...and the film crew goes out on elephants to find tigers to film.

The lead elephant saw branches that were in its way...at eye level and pushed them aside with his trunk as he went...then...there were higher branches further along...and even though they were no concern to him ( they wouldve cleared him easily) he knew they would hit the people that were on his back....and he moved them aside as well.... :)
Elephants have long been a favorite animal of mine...for their intelligence...matriarchal tendencies and their close family bonds. Now I know they also have empathy.... :)

[Trev]

Early morning pictures via texts of grand kids with Easter baskets. Then of course, my phone starts ringing and I get the inventory of all the baskets. The excited little voices were so darn cute.

[Teddybear]

Having a birthday/Easter BBQ with the girls family.

Watching her grown kids hunt eggs I had hidden in the yard. All but 2 eggs were found upon further investigation we realized that the neighbors kids must have found the 2 that we couldnt. I hope they enjoyed the surprise in the egg.

Eating breakfast out on the patio. It was the first time we have been able to.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling....

Feel good movie. People Like Us.

Happy tears :)

[Teddybear]

seeing the visitor msg this morning

[Aud]

So many things made me smile today: having a slightly off-key sing along to the radio, on the way to a fabulous dinner with a wonderful woman & her very charming and kind family. Flying massive cartoon-themed kites on the lake & playing with sidewalk chalk, like overgrown children. And a beautiful engagement ring...

I've had a lot of reasons to smile today. :)

[Nic]

Coming home to a happy, smiling girl who was practically dancing with excitement. What's the scoop? She found me the perfect Christmas present today. $5 says she can't keep the secret that long, espcially not under threat of tickling.

[Blade]

I never smile, cuz it makes people think I'm up to something. Naaa the gils meeting me at the end of the driveway made me smile today. They looked so funny running back up in the yard...waddle waddle waddle

[Kenna]

I never smile, cuz it makes people think I'm up to something. Naaa the gils meeting me at the end of the driveway made me smile today. They looked so funny running back up in the yard...waddle waddle waddle


Gils? *Shaking my head at my goof ball roommate*... we have a total of 21 critters here...some farm critters some pets...but I didn't know we had any gils unless you brought something new home? ...I hope I don't have to feed anything tomorrow that has gils???

I think my goofy roommate is talking about guinea birds??

Waddle waddle waddle :P

[WildHorses]

She did by calling.

[cinnamongrrl]

I went down cellar to finish up my daughter's wash...and start my own....

She had found the sidewalk chalk I keep around for my niece and nephew...and drew a gorgeous picture on the cement wall at the bottom of the stairs...

She's so artistic...and wonderful. I'm so proud of my baby <3

[LeftWriteFemme]

cs6r6Ud0GGU

[cricket26]

http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/lesbian-same-sex-wedding-photos-tumblr-reaction/

[cinnamongrrl]

I went hiking after work today. I was headed back to my car when I saw a couple coming up the trail towards me.
As I got closer, I heard them talking about how beautiful an old barn foundation was that they found on the trail. I got to talking to them ( and shared a secret in the stones of the long gone barn) and found out they were geocaching. :)
They invited me to look for a cache with them....we talked about history and archaeology. We never did find the cache. But I enjoyed my time with these lovely people....who,incidentally, were visiting from Florida... :)

[WildHorses]

This >> http://sftimes.co/?id=439http://sftimes.co/?id=439 because it reminded me of how it sounds to a butch when two femmes are talking.

[starryeyes]

The 90s station on Sirius!!

[Trev]

One of the most amazing thunderstorms. Having no electricity made it more intense, less distracting. I love em

[Kobi]

This >> http://sftimes.co/?id=439http://sftimes.co/?id=439 because it reminded me of how it sounds to a butch when two femmes are talking.


Wild, the video was very cute....it is not unusual for twins to develop their own language and these two really appear to be communicating with one another.

However, to say this how what it sounds like to a butch when 2 femmes are talking bothered me. I am a butch and 2 femmes talking never reminds me of babies talking a language I dont understand.

Actually, 2 femmes talking amazes me because they often see things I do not and see things in ways I do not.

I dont think you meant to be offensive but this really was not a cool analogy.

Peace.

[Teddybear]

ICE CREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Soon]

y11T_gsOO0c

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...

The early morning words

http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/early-morning-in-zipolite-2-lyle-crump.jpg

[Kobi]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/00/b0/c6/00b0c6d880cebf122cd540c2ab887e47.jpg

[Chad]

Today my work took me to the coast and standing there in the marsh with the sun on my face and the wind in my hair always makes me smile :).

[*Anya*]

This >> http://sftimes.co/?id=439http://sftimes.co/?id=439 because it reminded me of how it sounds to a butch when two femmes are talking.

Reminds you of how it sounds to a butch when two femmes are talking?

Reads pretty insulting to me as a femme.

[MsTinkerbelly]

This >> http://sftimes.co/?id=439http://sftimes.co/?id=439 because it reminded me of how it sounds to a butch when two femmes are talking.

Omg, really?

[imperfect_cupcake]

I finished the last of 13 final exams!!! whew. And my grades got emailed back. I got 92% in clinic, so incredibly pleased with that.
8 courses and clinic. holy shit that was fucking grueling. It did bring my GPA down from a 4.0 to a 3.33, but next term is half as many courses and twice as much clinic, so I know I can drive it back up again.
I'm so nervous on the Oral-practicals... :( it always costs me marks. I have sweat dripping down my neck and back of my legs I'm so nervous. I gotta try to get over that or I'm going to fry during my medical board exams.

[imperfect_cupcake]

This >> http://sftimes.co/?id=439http://sftimes.co/?id=439 because it reminded me of how it sounds to a butch when two femmes are talking.

I dunno, just a suggestion, but maybe you should try hanging out with femmes older than toddlers?

[C0LLETTE]

What are you studying, hb?

[imperfect_cupcake]

Massage therapy. it's even more gruelling than I imagined. I was warned though! At west coast college the attrition rate is very, very high. 30% failure rate per term. at VCC we lose about three people per term because the instructors bust their asses to help us. and the higher terms will *always* tutor the lower terms when asked. we started with 29. we now have 20. I think that will slow down to 1 per term from here on in. so I should graduate in a class of 15. I do get scared I'm going to be one of the ones that doesn't make it though.

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

So, okay. First day of serious weed whacking and vine trimming. My rig of choice for vining is my Echo, got her out and revved her up. Trimmed about 5 feet or so, then this ginormous praying mantis jauntily walks out to greet me. She had that "I dare you to continue" face on.

Needless to say, she won. Because of her, had to use my electric trimmer that takes me 45 days to get the job done instead of the usual 45 minutes. Grrrrr. (growling in a happy way)

http://parlorofhorror.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/deadly-mantis-promo-pic.jpg?w=398&h=309

[Kobi]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/f2/ef/4a/f2ef4a8961a3b111cee3641477f9bb1d.jpg

[WildHorses]

She did as usual

[firegal]

Texts...telling me how much fun is being had on their weekend get away! Much deserved!

[cinnamongrrl]

Having dinner with my brother and his girl.....

They were high school sweethearts...but parted when she went to college....

I was determined not to like her...I still remember all too well the heartbreak she caused him....but shes still a lovely girl...and my brothers eyes havent had that shine in many a year.....if hes happy Im happy :)

[theoddz]

A nice and long phone call with Mother this morning. :) :awww::heartbeat:

She's 92 years old today and still going strong. :winky:

Happy birthday, Mom. :cheer::birthday::heartbeat:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[Chad]

Sitting here looking out the window watching the hummingbirds at the hummingbird feeder and then I saw a Painted Bunting (brightly colored song bird) at the other bird feeder.

I rarely see Painted Bunting's at my feeder so I always get excited when one stops by for a snack. :)

[Beachcomber]

I went hiking after work today. I was headed back to my car when I saw a couple coming up the trail towards me.
As I got closer, I heard them talking about how beautiful an old barn foundation was that they found on the trail. I got to talking to them ( and shared a secret in the stones of the long gone barn) and found out they were geocaching. :)
They invited me to look for a cache with them....we talked about history and archaeology. We never did find the cache. But I enjoyed my time with these lovely people....who,incidentally, were visiting from Florida... :)

That's always fun to run into geocachers when you are out doing the same thing!

[imperfect_cupcake]

Workin on my mate's rotator cuff group. And making a whack of progress in an hour. And watching her sit up, all wobbly from an intense endorphin kick.
That always makes me grin. Down to my bones. Applying my learning makes me super happy. I do love this career choice.

she said, after sitting up "omg. Intense. I feel like I should send you a 'thanks for the sex'" text tomorrow... "
Hahahahaha

[Kobi]

hZxkuqxEBk0

In Montreal last year.

Old Masters
Twenty feet above the sidewalk, white chairs are attached to the walls of buildings in the Latin Quarter, with ten senior citizens sitting on them. One is knitting, another folds laundry and a third is eating. All of them appear to be floating above everyday concerns, their strange position adding an enchanting note to the cityscape. Old age becomes urban poetry, insisting that we stop and take a look.

Affixed to the façades of buildings on St. Denis Street, they are an evocative display of passing time, blurring distinctions so that life becomes art. Some might walk by without noticing them, but others will raise their heads and stop to gaze at this surprising image of mature angels adding a touch of grace to the urban space.

An undisciplined and interdisciplinary German artist who specializes in site-specific interventions, Angie Hiesl concocted this “human exhibit” so that we might view elderly people as works of art. After winning over audiences in Europe and South America, her group will make its North American début with this beautifully disconcerting performance installation.

http://www.fta.qc.ca/en/shows/2012/x-fois-gens-chaise

[Leigh]

I havent smiled in two days, but atleast i know that i have friends who will pick me up after having my heart broken

[Smiling]

Kobi,
Your post made me smile today! I wish I could've repped it 50x. I love this concept and I admire the very brave senior citizens who had the nerve to sit up in those chairs! :shocking:



hZxkuqxEBk0

In Montreal last year.

Old Masters
Twenty feet above the sidewalk, white chairs are attached to the walls of buildings in the Latin Quarter, with ten senior citizens sitting on them. One is knitting, another folds laundry and a third is eating. All of them appear to be floating above everyday concerns, their strange position adding an enchanting note to the cityscape. Old age becomes urban poetry, insisting that we stop and take a look.

Affixed to the façades of buildings on St. Denis Street, they are an evocative display of passing time, blurring distinctions so that life becomes art. Some might walk by without noticing them, but others will raise their heads and stop to gaze at this surprising image of mature angels adding a touch of grace to the urban space.

An undisciplined and interdisciplinary German artist who specializes in site-specific interventions, Angie Hiesl concocted this “human exhibit” so that we might view elderly people as works of art. After winning over audiences in Europe and South America, her group will make its North American début with this beautifully disconcerting performance installation.

http://www.fta.qc.ca/en/shows/2012/x-fois-gens-chaise

[Stud_puppy1991]

For me, it would have to be talking with my buds and family. It would also be that I met a really nice and cute girl today.

[DanceFoolsDance]

An unexpected phone call. Totally made my week!

[cinnamongrrl]

my bff growing up...she posted on my FB timeline...about how you never forget the kids you grew up with....
I responded by telling her about my recent bike ride down my childhood street (one over from hers) and told her I felt 10 again....and almost expected to look back and see her....with her red braids and all.... :)

[Gaige]

being off from work tonight

[SirenManda]

Getting two days off after today. Almost makes time go by faster knowing I'm so close to a mini break from work.

[Kätzchen]

XBxQi9Tcnss

[JustLovelyJenn]

Making someone else blush and smile made me smile today...

[starryeyes]

Everything! I love my job, I love my friends, colors look vivid and I live in San Diego! Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile :)

[tantalizingfemme]

I am finally selling my house. Yay!!

[Bèsame*]

Smiling. .

It was the best smile in such a long time. It was more of a different smile, the kind you give someone else. I found the angel in myself and did a wonderful deed. It involved a mother and her very sick baby. She said no and I said...please just take this and say thank you. And then...lets stop crying :)

Oh the sweetest happy tears while at work.

This smile will last a long time.

]

[imperfect_cupcake]

Being able to laze in bed this evening with no homework and no appointments in the morning. I have to admit I wish there was someone in here with me and then to have a lazy late bruch with out on a sunny cafe deck tomorrow. But, I'm greatful for the self care too.

[cinnamongrrl]

it may be a smirk more than a smile but......

the favorite sexual position thread......

mmmhmmmm what a thing to wake up to

*fans self*

[cricket26]

knowing i have a short drive to work today :)

[Daktari]

Yet another extensive character asset and liabilities list.

Listening to a discussion about women in science on Woman's Hour
Listening to another discussion about feminism and transwomen, also on Women's Hour today.

[theoddz]

Watching the installation of the new entry doors, and are they ever gorgeous!!! ;) :thumbsup:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[Trev]

it may be a smirk more than a smile but......

the favorite sexual position thread......

mmmhmmmm what a thing to wake up to

*fans self*

I didn't know about the favorite sexual position thread...

I found it though, and now I'm smiling :)

[ProfPacker]

Packing for Santa Fe, visiting good friends, going to soak in hot springs and mud bath, Taos and of course Margaritas.

[clay]

suitcase packed....ready for my foray into the Caribbean....:)

[Smiling]

I knew it was going to be a good day when I was driving into work and just happened to turn on the radio (I'm not an avid listener). There was a show on called Strange & Beautiful Music.

So naturally the most wonderful and interesting (strange and beautiful, lol?) song ever was playing and I silently willed the DJ to mention the name of the composer at the end and he did! And I googled it this morning and I snagged that song!

It is one of those really obscure pieces, too; so I never would have found it if they hadn't said it. lol, I just kept repeating the name over and over again until I got to the traffic light and wrote it down so I wouldn't forget it.

And several spelling modifications later, voila! Love Google!

Smiling!

[Bèsame*]

Smiling...

It's been ten years...but I still watch and smile almost every night!

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[Smiling]

Aforementioned brilliant composer has just accepted my friend request on her personal Facebook page! Now I just have to think of something cool to say, lol.

And she looks all cynical and morose in that super chic way only Eastern Europeans can pull off, lol.

Making a new friend; yayyyy! A sure sign it's gonna be another good day! :)

[bokster]

...with a cold beer after a long hot day working at the beach. Happy team-building participants = happy me!

Summer where I am is a scorcher this year!

[SnackTime]

Receiving pictures via text of all the tulips in the ParentalUnit's yard.

[JustLovelyJenn]

A fellow nerd...

[WildHorses]

Getting caught up with exams and homework!

[not2shygrrl]

Thinking about yesterday and my date......how sweet! <smiling still>

[cinnamongrrl]

driving home from my employers house yesterday evening.....when suddenly....two moose walked right out into the road. It was a cow and her yearling....something Ive only seen from a distance (and in tracks).
The size of these animals is just amazing...its like watching a small building walk across the road...it was a happy miracle that was a much needed reprieve from an otherwise awful week... almost like an apology from the universe :)

[SnackTime]

Finding a new spot to fish

Watching the dolphins nearly two dozen herding the fish near the causeway.

Among those dolphins were a few babies. One of the babies were fascinated with a few of us on the walkway, it kept stopping and poking its head out of the water to look at us. The baby would then have to swim to catch up with Mom.

:cheesy:

[cinnamongrrl]

I was early getting to work....so I stopped at a spot that has had my attention for months now... Ive been thinking over the winter how much Id like to hike there...so...I stopped today to take a peek...and was sooo happy to find its actually a gorge...with a currently ragin stream/river going through it....
I see a fishing pole in my near future... :as well as a nice long hike on an early day at work...
:)

[Kobi]

Watching the line up of birds, waiting on the deck railing, for breakfast this morning. So quiet. So patient. So pretty.

[Liam]

Calling my mom, and hearing her say, "hello son!"

[Massive]

The complete and loving support from my family and friends, Mum calls me son daily and my little brother is desperate to call me by my new name, he's just never had the chance yet.
Finding unexpected support on Fb, and from my neighbours. All in all, I have every reason to be happy and stay happy. I'm a lucky bloke!

[Duchess]

Plans with friends :cheer:

[MsTinkerbelly]

Breakfast on the patio with my wife; what a nice start to the day! :)

[starryeyes]

Feeling alive! <3

[cricket26]

dinner with my hunny bunny after a long day :)

[WildHorses]

THE chica did- of course!

[gotoseagrl]

Noticing the little sticker on this before i ate it. i think they are the cutest, must always eat them.

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[Liam]

Hearing from an old friend today. As usual, her timing and words are perfect!

[JustLovelyJenn]

The fact that I really LOVE my work made me smile big time today!

[EmJay]

Conversations with a special friend definitely made me smile.

[cinnamongrrl]

I caught the last part of Valley Girl..... :)

It was like an 80s flashback....and the timing is amazing; I found 2 former classmates from that time on Facebook just this morning...

[Teddybear]

Learning no more test except once a yr.

Getting ready for our first trip together.

Waking beside her

[Kobi]

From Farley Mowat's autobiography Born Naked:

Farley's father - Look below dammit! See that little island in the bay? That's Indian Island! And, thirty years ago my son Farley was conceived in the lee of Indian Island in the sweetest little green canoe that ever was!

Stewardess - Congratulations sir. That's quite an amazing feat.....in any color canoe.

[cinnamongrrl]

my weekend employer did....

she just called....and let me know her husband was away for the weekend and if I wanted to bunk at her house (and save myself a 6am wakeup and an hour drive) it would be just fine with her.
Ive stayed over for the weather before....they are all such lovely people and Im tickled because I get to sleep in her grand daughters purple butterfly room :)
oh...and sleep later!

[traumaqueen]

Being in the right place at the right time!

As I was getting ready for class this morning, there was frantic knocking at my front door. I have an elderly neighbor lady that lives across the street with one of her adult sons, who is rather developmentally challenged... to the point where he can't really operate a telephone. We rarely talk...okay, it's more like we never talk but for the occasional smile and nod. I also seriously doubt they know I'm a medic. However, this morning I'm glad the son was comfortable coming across the street for help. Turns out his mother, who's a diabetic, fell and lost consciousness. She came around pretty quickly, but was having other difficulties with her breathing, pain etc. I suspect a broken rib as well. But it was exceptional helping out so close to home and help calm him down, as well as provide some basic aid while calling for an ambulance. I think I'm gonna chalk Friday up as a WIN!

[SnackTime]

I had a nice hour lunch beak, while sitting on the tailgate of my truck overlooking the pond.

The end of my work week.

Catching up with my crackhead bro

:cheesy:

[WildHorses]

Going for a beer and pool with my new co worker at a chillaxin pub on the river. Seeing one of my best bud's there was well. I am a lucky dawg!

[Medusa]

They overturned the ban on Gay marriage in Arkansas today. :)

[tantalizingfemme]

Receiving a dozen roses from my son for Mother's Day. :)

[Leigh]

being in chat last night and connecting with someone :-)

[Tommi]

Rams pick Michael Sam in draft, clearing way for him to become NFL's 1st openly gay player.
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[imperfect_cupcake]

I don't know why so many people in North America on the left coast think sardonic humour and sarcasm isn't funny. The dragon one had me laughing to the point of wet eyes.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/huge-douchers

[starryeyes]

Getting most of my stuff unpacked, pictures hung and everything clean! Yay. My place is almost livable!!

[Mel C.]

Spending time with my 13 yo nephew...ok, I was tickling him but it was great to see him smile and hear him laugh.