What made you smile today?

[Lecheloco]

being sung to sleep, and a great start to the day. Even if I got the cruddy cough, I am all smiles

[Kobi]

The last of the eagles nests I watch, finally, had their first eaglet this season.
This nest does not have cam operators doing close ups, so it was hard to see if there were any cracks showing in the eggs.

Before, the eaglet emerged, dad took over the incubation duties while a frazzled and exhausted momma picked at a fish. In the cutest and surprising thing, momma took a small bit of fish and tried to feed dad as she would an eaglet.

The look on his face was priceless. Think he was expecting some beak bonding, not lunch.

[JDeere]

Getting a bit of alone time today to gather my thoughts about a conversation that we had last night.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Waking up in my Daddy's arms.

[Gemme]

My rotten fuzz bucket.

[easygoingfemme]

Having some fun during an afternoon work break- that had me smiling.

[Lecheloco]

My lunch date

[Smiling]

It's just so pleasing to me sometimes. I like darkness, too. And I'm not just saying that because of the splitting headaches either.

That's just a bonus. :)

[Bèsame*]

I'm trying to smile through the tears that are making their way to my eyes. My heart is heavy, today is my Dad's birthday. My memories in my mind are winning, bringing out the smile of remembering him today.
I was the cake baker while I lived at home, and occasionally later after I moved out. He ate everything I ever made. I remember I even gifted him a few years, my dessert of the month club. See....the smile is there:)

[CherryWine]

Scrolling through my Facebook feed only to see the friendly face of an old high school/college buddy featured on the "Humans of New York" page this afternoon. That gave me a huge smile!

[Chad]

Apparently someone working with me on one of my projects sent the big boss a letter complimenting me for being helpful and very knowledgeable. Nice!
:cowboy:

[Glenn]

5 Raccoons standing on their hind legs, holding their bellies, like I trained them to do, outside my sliding deck door, waiting for their dinner :)

[Katniss]

A wee bit tired this evening but as I pulled the car into the gym parking lot I glanced over and there in the wooded lot next door were a large swath of bright, yellow, daffodils! Yay!

Katniss ~~ (and yes my heart danced)

[Kobi]

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The "sibling rivalry" has taken a different twist as of this am. Lil guy and Brutus are now perfecting their wrestling moves, shoves, take downs, and pinning one another down. Lil guy is smaller but is fast and needs less room to maneuver. He's a survivor.

[bright_arrow]

Anticipated time with friends

A new bakery to try

A visit to a zoo and lots of pictures as a result

[Gayandgray]

My dogs chewing on their new cow hooves. They loooooooooove them!!! Kinda smell a little funky but who cares?

[JRM]

My mother... She makes me smile and laugh daily.. Some of the shit that flies out of her mouth I have to smile and laugh and also think to myself now I know where I get it from...love love love that woman

[Blade]

Girl Scouts

And

Abused puppy with a new home

[GeorgiaMa'am]

The free Elton John concert in WeHo in the old Tower Records parking lot at 3pm Eastern today. It is also online at AOL. He doesn't have those really high notes any more, but his voice is still very moving and powerful. And EJ's music still makes me smile. He's doing some old faves and some new stuff. And it makes me happy that he's still creating new stuff!

[randrum]

Finding Ernie cuddled up in bed with me. Didn't seem to matter to my 50-lb furball that the bed was barely big enough for just me.

Also, 3 AM play time with all the mutleys in my room.

[Gayandgray]

When my spouse called me as I pulled into work and told me her Greatgrandaughter gave birth to a little 4lb 2oz baby boy. He's a preemie, wasn't supposed to come until April. But he seems to be healthy!!! : )

[cinnamongrrl]

Gonna sound weird but....a bathroom...

I used the facilities at Chimney Rock state park...and the lady's room at least is painted wall to wall in a forest scene...complete with trees and critters...and bridge on the door opposite the door out.

Made me want to go check out the empty men's room.

Oh and the ceiling was painted like the sky...with clouds....amazing...

You just never know where you will find little thrills in life....so always be on the look out!

[cinnamongrrl]

Morming light...all soft and golden....

The way it diffuses through the trees is breathtaking.

Mornings make me wish for more windows...

[clay]

An email from one of the kindest & gentle souls.......brought a smile to me this AM

[cinnamongrrl]

The view from the mountain I hiked today....

And the fact that there were two paths to take...and I being one person took the road less traveled by....and there's still another trail for another day...

and I found a secret cabin in the secret valley behind the mountain....no road to it...its just sitting there all quiet...may be worth a gander...

[Kobi]

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Liberty And Justice were Xmas babies. They should be branching soon. Fledging is about a month or so away. These two are best buds. Sibling rivalry was most averted due to an abundance of food.


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Brutus (dark) and Lil Guy (grey and dark) have managed to make it to their 6th week. After some horrendous sibling rivalry - some lack of food related, some due to the renesting of Lil Guy after he was removed from the nest due to a fishing line injury when he was just 10 days old - they seem to have settled into a typical but no longer brutal pattern of coexistence.

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The Berry College babies are now 3 weeks old and growing like weeds.

[CyberStud]

A pay rise! Just when I needed it the most! Thank you universe :thumbsup:

[Degotoga]

The guys I work with and the unbreakable bond we share.

[Bèsame*]

Smiling, and I will for awhile.

I heard this noise outside on the porch. Actually it was my Mom, yelling. Shoo-ing the big ducks. The ones from the pond down the hill. But the best part, she is out there in her apron! She is making a chocolate cake and was waiting for the water to boil.

We are from the big city, California. It cracks us up when we do something "country " ...

Smiling.

[starryeyes]

My beautiful babe... Makes me smile everyday <3 she's the best!

Also, my little baby Smudge who wouldn't leave my side all morning. He's the best baby-dog ever. <3

:-)))

[Kobi]

2 days after hatching, they looked like this:

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9 days ago they looked like this:

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This morning, they both took to flight, exploring their neighborhood by air, practicing their take offs and landings, squeeing at one another along the way. Both came back to the nest to have lunch with Dad.

Happy day. Sad day. Soon, they will be gone forever.

[Nat]

Finding some binoculars and some whirlybird pinwheels in my shed. :)

An old friend stopping by

Bbq later :)

My "niece" is doing an improv show tomorrow night, and I get to go! :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Finally getting to hike out to Hickory Nut Falls in Chimney Rock park...

The snow and ice had been keeping the trail closed even into this month...

The falls are gorgeous and the surrounding rock face is just breath taking...

Yoda and Jacques found many admireres along the way...one man said he was the most beautiful brindle he had ever seen. We saw a full blooded boxer and Yoda fell in love a little lol She was a pretty little thing...

It was just a gorgeous day. Even the threatening rain made other plans. I guess it hated to ruin a perfect mountain day :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I got a phone call yesterday...and an interview on Thursday for the position that will pay for my CNA training. I think I have a good shot of getting it. And it turns out I've already been to this facility as a companion for my home care agency. I didn't hate it there. I'm just curious about what they pay...

[cinnamongrrl]

While having dinner with my client's family they saw a friend of theirs. He came over to say hello and...long story short....he is the brew engineer that created my FAVORITE BEER...Highland's Gaelic ale....

He was a super nice guy. I told him how much I love his beer. He was very gracious. I feel like I met a celebrity :)

[clay]

A really lovely card & gift in the mail....made my day!!! It has been a rough week.....:hangloose:

[Gayandgray]

My former boss at the dog/cat boarding kennel telling me not to sweat not finding a cleaning job, because she can offer me work here and there if I want it!!!!!!!! :koolaid::koolaid::koolaid::koolaid:

[~SweetCheeks~]

Skype time with my love.

[Bèsame*]

instead of cake and ice cream, it's ice cream sandwiches and donuts!

Too cute I say :)

[cinnamongrrl]

A lovely hike up a mist shrouded mountain...

We climbed so high...I need to return sans mist and see what the view is like...

I saw much flora and fauna....spring has definitely sprung :)

[Blade]

Running into someone I hadn't seen in 20 yrs. I heard a cashier call her name, and I listened to her voice and was positive it was her. Then I questioned her about herself she gave me a vague answer then I ask her did u ever live at so and so...that sorta flipped her out. I told her who I was and she's like omg.... Chuckles...I wouldn't have known her had I not heard her name called and associated it with her voice and clearly she wouldnt have known me either. But the whole thing did make us both smile.

[Kobi]

Watching lil guy eaglet and Mom having a tug of war over whatever she brought for breakfast this morning. He learned his lessons well. Fight for food, steal food, survive.

Yesterday he waited 2 hours for his incredibly slow eating older sibling to eat the top half of a fish. When his favorite part, the lower half and tail, was free, he stole it like a pro and swallowed it in one gulp. Gross but works for him.

Tough lil bugger.

[Kobi]

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[Chad]

Friends, my friends made me smile today.

[Chad]

Sitting I my recliner with a cocktail listing to Donna Summer sing. Her music always makes me smile.

[JDeere]

Facebook chatting with my girlfriend last night made me smile today.

:p

[Bèsame*]

Great news, all you have to do is sign on the dotted line! Cause for the Nestlé Toll House Fairy to visit! I love to see his smile:)

[easygoingfemme]

Today at my daughter's homeschool coop.

8 year old boy puts his arm around 8 year old girl as they are walking outside. He's saying to her earnestly "You spend too much time giving care to others, I feel like you need to give more care to yourself"

So sweet...

[~SweetCheeks~]

Our random conversations and the laughs we share daily.

[Blade]

A picture of my 4th great niece ready for surgery. Had her little surgical bonnet on, her pink pacifier poking out of her mouth and those big brown eyes, looking like now whata we gonna do.

[Jesse]

A very special girl sent me a huge bowl of homemade pecan chocolate chip cookies as an early birthday gift! This made me smile from ear to ear! see-> :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Getting to work and finding out I didn't have to work...

Now I can plunk my sore ass in a hot bath and self medicate...

Priceless 😉

[TL1]

Signing a paper so that my daughter can take Japanese. She's so excited about taking it.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Not having to get out of the car.

[Gayandgray]

Seeing a huge yellow butterfly flitting about when I was out back with the dogs this morning.

[Orema]

One of my buddies returned from the Big Easy after vacationing and seeing her lovely face this morning brought a smile to mine.

[Chad]

Getting a PM from a friend that I was worried about.

:cowboy:

[Jesse]

My friends and chosen family all doing little things here and there for my birthday, most of which caught me totally by surprise, all of which made me feel loved and appreciated. Thank you to those of you who are here on the forum. :) It's been a great day!

[C0LLETTE]

My pleasure dear Jesse. You are a treasure here. You have made me smile many many times.

[MysticOceansFL]

A special friend, she had made me smile a lot this year. :-)

[Kobi]

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[Bèsame*]

I helped reunite a daughter and her lost parents this morning. Thanks to the wonders of Google! I was able to locate the daughter and she was so thankful they were so close! She had made a missing persons report to the police already.

It so made my day! My week! I had happy tears!

[Kobi]

Despite having to be removed from his nest for medical treatment for a few days and enduring the most horrendous sibling rivalry I have ever witnessed, Lil Guy eaglet is thriving and branched yesterday. That is one determined survivor.


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[Kenna]

This beautiful sunny day and looking forward to this weekend.

[Chad]

A nice long chat with a dear friend.

:cowboy:

[Zimmeh]

Applying to get my FBI fingerprinting done so I can take my nursing assistant test!

Coming home to my Babygirl pup

Making plans to go visit my friend in Oregon

Zimmeh

[Lecheloco]

A song that played today, reminded me of childhood days

[Canela]

My last grades. 4.0! Oh my God! Woot woot!

:cheer:
:cheer:
:cheer:

[cinnamongrrl]

Realizing I went all day without needing to take any ibuprofen...it's the first time in a week...I'm very happy to be on the mend :)

[Kobi]

Brutus, the eaglet fledged today. He made the short distance between the nest tree and the parental sleeping tree with ease. When he got there, he hopped up and down and flapped his wings in pride. Amazingly, he landed with ease and right side up too, and made it back to the nest with ease and right side up as well.

Lil guy was in the nest jumping up and down and flapping too. I like to think it was in solidarity but I suspect he was telling his older sibling to grab some chow while he was out and about. They still havent been fed yet today.

He is now napping in the nest next to lil guy. Lil guy is resting his head on the Brut and has a wing slung over him. Definate kodiak moment (presuming anyone still knows what that means :))

[BullDog]

An early birthday present. It was absolutely perfect.

[Gayandgray]

Cuddling and loving on a cute little chihuahua, then he nipped me on my nose! LOL!

[cinnamongrrl]

I made an impromptu decision to go to my happy place; Chimney Rock...

The pups and I walked along the river...it's a pretty river that rushes over huge boulders...there were beautiful rainbow trout in the eddy...and the sun setting on the cliffs...breath taking...

Its always time well spent..

[girl_dee]

an impromptu meeting with one of my favorite people for beignets, cafe aulait and a little tour around downtown NOLA

[cinnamongrrl]

an impromptu meeting with one of my favorite people for beignets, cafe aulait and a little tour around downtown NOLA

My high school boyfriend is in New Orleans right now. He posted pics of beignets....I'm so glad I broke up with him...he really is a big meannie...

I'm so wanting to go for the architecture now. The pictures are beautiful!

[~SweetCheeks~]

Conquering my fear of walking across wooden bridges. Legs are sore from my 3 mile hike/walk. So good to be sore.

[Kobi]

Brutus, the eaglet fledged today. He made the short distance between the nest tree and the parental sleeping tree with ease. When he got there, he hopped up and down and flapped his wings in pride. Amazingly, he landed with ease and right side up too, and made it back to the nest with ease and right side up as well.

Lil guy was in the nest jumping up and down and flapping too. I like to think it was in solidarity but I suspect he was telling his older sibling to grab some chow while he was out and about. They still havent been fed yet today.

He is now napping in the nest next to lil guy. Lil guy is resting his head on the Brut and has a wing slung over him. Definate kodak moment (presuming anyone still knows what that means :))



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I forgot to add in the obligatory post flight photo....I flew! I flew! Didya see me?!?

[Bèsame*]

Smiling and cracking up..

Blaze is suppose to be studying for a test. I noticed he started chapter two tonight. I look over and some phone game is on in his phone. I gently tap him on his bare leg. He looks over, and I wag my finger at the phone and then point to the book.

He has this "caught in the cookie jar " look.

"I needed a break"
Ahuh, page two of chapter two break!

Procrastination at it's finest.

[FireSignFemme]

Watching my son carry stuff to the dumpster. It feels so good to be getting rid of clutter and boxing up things I intend to keep/take with me when I move.

[Kobi]

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A day after winning the Boston Marathon women’s race, Atsede Baysa gave her trophy to Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to ever finish the marathon, in honor of her bravery and courage 50 years ago.

The Boston Marathon gender barrier fell 50 years ago, on April 19, 1966. That’s when Roberta Gibb, 23, crossed the finish line in 3 hours 21 minutes 40 seconds — in front of more than two-thirds of the male runners that day. To honor her breakthrough, Boston Marathon organizers have named Gibb, who is known as Bobbi, grand marshal of this year’s race.

Two months before the 1966 marathon, Gibb had written race officials to request an entry form.

She received a curt reply: Sorry, we are an A.A.U. event, and A.A.U. regulations forbid women to compete in any race longer than 1.5 miles. Furthermore, “women are physiologically incapable of running 26.2 miles.”

Boston didn’t allow women to run officially until 1972, when Long Island’s Nina Kuscsik became the first official women’s champion.

Gibb said she would keep the trophy for a year, and then bring it to Baysa in her native Ethiopia.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/04/19/boston-marathon-winner-atsede-bayasa-gives-trophy-to-bobbi-gibb/

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/17/sports/at-the-boston-marathon-leading-the-way-for-womenfifty-years-ago.html?src=mv&_r=0

[Stone-Butch]

Beautiful day, had a nice lunch with my brother I haven't seen in a while. Makes me happy.

[kittygrrl]

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[FireSignFemme]

My sons, in less than five minutes time agreeing to a game plan for tomorrow without butting heads like they often do. Gosh peace in the valley for more than a split nanosecond could it really last - today it certainly seems so. :)

[randrum]

Listening to my parents bicker while they had me on speaker phone. It was silly and stupid and fun.

[cinnamongrrl]

My amazing morning walk...

The weather was perfect...slight breeze...bird song abounding..

We reached a considerable height and there was an opening with a view of the gorge...I decided to take a little rest there and just take it all in...

While we were sitting, church bells started ringing as the hour struck (9am) with a song and the sound carried way up to where we sat...I couldn't have timed it more perfectly if I tried... :)

[cinnamongrrl]

As ever...the mountains...

I drove north on the parkway today..the tunnels are finished and I wanted to see Craggy gardens.
.

We went all the way to looking glass falls and hiked a bit of the mountain to sea trail there...it's amazing seeing spring coming slowly but surely to the mountains.

We went back toward home and hiked more of the mts trail; the lady slipper trail to be specific. Its too early for lady slippers but there were lots of wild dwarf iris :)

It was a beautiful day!

[~ocean]

my grandson makes me smile ~ enjoying the Celtics game w/ him tonight we won in overtime :) yeah ! we both can't wait for Tuesdays game :)

[IrishAmazon]

The young maiden who took time complimented my disabled sister when leaving the renissance and pleasure faire yesterday. She and the playful Jack Sparrow made her day even better. :byebye:

[imperfect_cupcake]

More than made me smile, it made me shout, run around, and dance in my underwear.

I got my results from my Government Board Exams. I passed everything!!!!

When I got the email as I was scrolling, my throat was pounding for my heart being in it, I broke into a flooding sweat and my hand was actually shaking. Not passing would have meant 6 months of working in a spa doing "relaxation massage" which can be taught in a few weeks while I studied for make up board exams. I hard grafted three years of full time school with no life, no dating, no going out, no money, constant stress and an 18 month practicum to do medical massage.

But today, I PASSED. I now just have to get all my paper work in to the government, background checks etc, and get my government practice number. Then I can start working!!!

This has been brutal hard. But I now get to have a piece of the pie!! 46 years old and changing careers for the 4th time. Finally!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

Rainbows sprinkled all over my clean kitchen floor (from prisms I have hanging in the Windows)...

[TL1]

My daughter
Some sweet texting before work
Puppies
A phone call at work

[Gemme]

Making a freakin' MESS but it was fun doing it.

[Kobi]

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[cinnamongrrl]

A lovely little lady at work...

She loves to have visitors and just talk to someone...late at night when my tasks are done I am her someone.

I've been told I'm doing a wonderful thing keeping her busy but truly I just love her stories...and...she calls me love bug and baby doll...:blush:

I often say that this job makes me feel like I have my grandparents back for a while... <3

[BullDog]

Small town living and all its little charms and quirks.

[ProfPacker]

Mother's Day...I am making grilled salmon and my girls are here. They presented me with homemade strawberries dipped in chocolate and now I just walked to the part of the apartment where the linen closet is (which was a mess) and they took it upon themselves to clean it and reorganize it. That is better than strawberries and chocolate.

:stillheart:

[easygoingfemme]

Last night was a celebration of life in remembrance of of a friend who is no longer with us. A big group of friends and family, hotel takeover, live music and dancing until 5am, raising funds for her children. This morning, still smiling, waking up to a hotel packed with people who mean the world to me. More smiling as we shuffled around, exchanging bits of stories from the night before, listening to more good music, filling in the memories for those who blacked out, while we cleaned up our mess.

[cinnamongrrl]

Dinner made by my youngest daughter

Dessert made by my oldest

A morning walk at Biltmore with the dogs

A ride through the mountains of the parkway to watch the sunset

Flowers from my girls... <3

[JDeere]

My girlfriend calling me a step parent today. I never thought I would ever be a parent or step parent but I guess my girlfriend thinks otherwise!

[Gayandgray]

Seeing my spouse so happy to see her son today and our friend who also came for Mother's Day breakfast that I cooked.

[cinnamongrrl]

Both my girls have found jobs now....less than a week of arriving in Asheville. And both work within a mile of our house!

It seems like everything is falling into place for all of us.:)

[cinnamongrrl]

And...

My youngest picks me flowers every time she goes for a walk...

<3

[bright_arrow]

Falling asleep cuddling

[cinnamongrrl]

My youngest asking for a ride home...then telling me to throw on some make up and a nice top and meet her for a drink...

We had a beer and heard some awesome live music...and got free treats from the restaurant she works at (which also runs the bar we went to)

[easygoingfemme]

A game of Monopoly with the kid- we've had the same game going since January. Not even kidding. We put it away and take it out when we have time. Keep the same game running until someone gives up.

Then watching a couple episodes of I Love Lucy and Cutthroat Kitchen together.

Watching my kid relax with some good "comfort fun" after an intense school semester.

[Gayandgray]

My spouse :wine:

[Sweet Bliss]

finding a dolphin necklace for 75 cents

a tiny "jade" frog for 25 cents

a pair of barefoot sandals for one dollar

a huge heavy cotton tablecloth in earth tone stripes for one dollar, gonna make the loveliest rocking chair cushion covers.

a lovely fringed leather drawstring bag to hold my porcelain Goddess beads

I love finding treasure.

[QueenofSmirks]

Hearing that my carnitas fries are "the best ever" (though I'm sure that isn't entirely true!)

[Sweet Bliss]

I almost forgot, two giant handmade copper bubble wands.... yep two.

Two dollars each.

Major score.

[grenade]

My baby girl turned 15. She had her two best friends over all day. It was a very long day.

[selty]

Thinking about a person who means alot to me and wondering what will happen..:blush:

[TL1]

A dove flying so close that it almost hit me in the face

[Teddybear]

an update i had been waiting on. sometimes it is the little things

[Gayandgray]

This adorable little dog at the pet store today. I took my spouse when I came home from the kennel because they had a 25% off everything in the store sale today, and our dogs needed food and toys. This little Yorkie was so tiny and trying to act tough! So sweet!!

[easygoingfemme]

A hysterical collections of quotes from conversations that happened during a lesbian group hike expedition today:superfunny:

[Sweet Bliss]

Watching Savannah run through the house, trying to get one of the girls to play with her. They just hissed at her and gave her the evil eye. They were not amused.

She is so freaking cute .:ballcat:

[TL1]

My daughter... She breathes to draw and she's really good. I have a small white board on the fridge and I came across a cute and detailed drawing of a girl making a peace sign with her fingers.
Looking forward to seeing what's next.

[nhplowboi]

The farrier came today and Bevi decided she would be the horse handler. Both horses are barefoot and needed a trim. We then decided to add the one sheep and goat to his list which I helped her to steady. As we wrangled the :goat: I had to smile when Bevi's mascara fell out of her coat and onto the barn floor. That women is one true country femme. :farmwife: :stillheart:

[ProfPacker]

This saying:

"Some days I amaze myself...

Other days I leave my keys in the fridge"

[Stone-Butch]

A friend asking me to look after her puppy for a couple days, sweet pup

[FireSignFemme]

Looking outside and seeing Seattle weather in this, usually dry and hot time of year, low desert part of the state.

[Teddybear]

A long await phone call that only dropped once.

[cinnamongrrl]

Twas yesterday...

Some shenanigans at work

My youngest getting hired at yet another job

Her and I taking a late night trip to Sonic

The way boys just melt around her :)

[Kobi]

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[Stone-Butch]

people in power never have enough so they take and take for greed. Animals take chat they need but give back so much more.

[~ocean]

my grandson being strong enough to carry up 2 cases of spring water up 2 flights of stairs ~ he's growing up so fast :)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Reading my rep comments... it made me cry... and smile.

[cinnamongrrl]

I officially have a work wife....<3

[JustLovelyJenn]

One of my students moms made me a kick ass pair of beaded pride earrings!!!

[Stud_puppy1991]

Reading a visitor message from my crush on here. The fact that I just best Pokémon blue version all over again. Hearing from my best friend, and just my friends in general

[CyberStud]

Candace Payne made me smile! She also reminded me it truly is the simple things in life that give the most joy.

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[Gemme]

Candace Payne made me smile! She also reminded me it truly is the simple things in life that give the most joy.

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OMG, her laugh makes me crack up. Totally infectious. Love her!

[imperfect_cupcake]

My life has changed completely. Through greuling hard work (and of course privileges I have).
Four years ago I has beyond broke, working under the table 5000 miles from home because my visa had expired and the home office was dragging its heels so I lost my job with Thames Police. My then wife had run off with a 32 year old who made gobs of money. I was seeing a friend but she was suffering prett bad from undiagnosed mental health issues and I was one of the only support people she had.

I moved contients, lived in the basement of my mom's house for several months, took out a massive loan, went back to school, cracked my head and got a bad concussion, had to take a full term off but continued once it was healed.

It takes 1,500 credit hours in BC to get a BSc in health at uni over four years. I did a program that was 2,700 credit hours in three years. I didn't have time for a job. I had full time school, a practicum, outreach and case studies. I literally ate only flour and water (pancakes) sometimes for days. I developed IBS. Adrenal burn out. I had to sneak onto the train because I had no train fare about 60% of the time.

I graduated in December. I studied for 8-14 hours a day after that for my government board exams in March, when I finished my exams I couldn't celebrate I had to head straight to my mum's as she had been in the hospital while I was writing exams. I looked after her full time for six weeks.

I got notification that I passed my boards on April 28th!! Instead of celebrating I scrambled my ass off to get all the documentation I needed to certify and register to the government. It took another loan from some generous family people to register.

The day after my registration went through, on May 5th, I had a Locum (that's a temp health professional position) job at UBC treating athletes. It was brilliant!!

I started my permenant position this week. I work downtown, across the street from the downtown hospital, in one of the two huge medical buildings. I have an *office* with a fabulous clinic boss and brilliant colleagues. I got my business cards and my stamp last night and the big gold stamped certification came in the mail to hang on the office wall.

I am already booked at 75% after one week. :O

I have had people from the states and the island actually calling as of yesterday to come and see me (I work Saturdays). :O

After this first paycheque I will no longer have to worry about having something to eat the last 4 or five days of the month. I will no longer have to wear my mother's friends hand me downs and feel totally ashamed at how badly they fit and how awful they look on me because they are *70* years old and I'm 46.

I will be able to live on my own and not with two other people in a two bedroom apt.

I will be able to buy a *new* car soon.

I can pay off my debts.

I can put my name on housing co-ops downtown in amazing community based buildings.

I have a job I *love* going to work for.

Money may not buy "happiness" in some ways, but it's hard to be happy when you are freezing, hungry and unable to travel anywhere.

I am the most happy I have ever been in my life. I am content. And calm. And I have a career. It's been a blisteringly hard 4.5 years. But I made if from that girl weeping on the stairs because her wife fucked off, her visa expired and she had no way to pay rent and no local support, having nervous exhaustion and unable to eat - to here.

And I had a LOT of help. Massive love to those who know who they are xxxx

[TL1]

A reply..... All it said was cool. But I smiled.

[Blade]

Finding, buying and repotting MillionBelles into hanging baskets for my hummingbirds

[Kobi]

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[cinnamongrrl]

I saw a bear with a wee cub today on the parkway. I'm so glad it was crossing the road and not my hiking trail!

We climbed to the top of Craggy Pinnacle today. The views were amazing. A storm was coming in off in the distance. Just so beautiful...

[~SweetCheeks~]

Walking at the park hand in hand with my love.

[Canela]

1) Looking at my miniature rose bush, survived from last year and blooming like it's a happy lil' baby!!!

:cheer:

2) Also, I've been repotting some Zinnias I just got into a big pot on my front steps....all different colors and they're standing all perked up!

3) Getting my sewing machine into my apartment from storage. Yay!

4) Sipping on fresh strawberry lemonade admiring my blessings.

It's been a great day...wishing you all the same

[MsTinkerbelly]

My life has changed completely. Through greuling hard work (and of course privileges I have).
Four years ago I has beyond broke, working under the table 5000 miles from home because my visa had expired and the home office was dragging its heels so I lost my job with Thames Police. My then wife had run off with a 32 year old who made gobs of money. I was seeing a friend but she was suffering prett bad from undiagnosed mental health issues and I was one of the only support people she had.

I moved contients, lived in the basement of my mom's house for several months, took out a massive loan, went back to school, cracked my head and got a bad concussion, had to take a full term off but continued once it was healed.

It takes 1,500 credit hours in BC to get a BSc in health at uni over four years.

I did a program that was 2,700 credit hours in three years. I didn't have time for a job. I had full time school, a practicum, outreach and case studies. I literally ate only flour and water (pancakes) sometimes for days. I developed IBS. Adrenal burn out. I had to sneak onto the train because I had no train fare about 60% of the time.

I graduated in December. I studied for 8-14 hours a day after that for my government board exams in March, when I finished my exams I couldn't celebrate I had to head straight to my mum's as she had been in the hospital while I was writing exams. I looked after her full time for six weeks.

I got notification that I passed my boards on April 28th!! Instead of celebrating I scrambled my ass off to get all the documentation I needed to
certify and register to the government. It took another loan from some generous family people to register.

The day after my registration went through, on May 5th, I had a Locum (that's a temp health professional position) job at UBC treating athletes. It was brilliant!!

I started my permenant position this week. I work downtown, across the street from the downtown hospital, in one of the two huge medical buildings. I have an *office* with a fabulous clinic boss and brilliant colleagues. I got my business cards and my stamp last night and the big gold stamped certification came in the mail to hang on the office wall.

I am already booked at 75% after one week. :O

I have had people from the states and the island actually calling as of yesterday to come and see me (I work Saturdays). :O

After this first paycheque I will no longer have to worry about having something to eat the last 4 or five days of the month. I will no longer have to wear my mother's friends hand me downs and feel totally ashamed at how badly they fit and how awful they look on me because they are *70* years old and I'm 46.

I will be able to live on my own and not with two other people in a two bedroom apt.

I will be able to buy a *new* car soon.

I can pay off my debts.

I can put my name on housing co-ops downtown in amazing community based buildings.

I have a job I *love* going to work for.

Money may not buy "happiness" in some ways, but it's hard to be happy when you are freezing, hungry and unable to travel anywhere.

I am the most happy I have ever been in my life. I am content. And calm. And I have a career. It's been a blisteringly hard 4.5 years. But I made if from that girl weeping on the stairs because her wife fucked off, her visa expired and she had no way to pay rent and no local support, having nervous exhaustion and unable to eat - to here.

And I had a LOT of help. Massive love to those who know who they are xxxx

Congratulations! I admire you and your hard work immensely; you should be so proud of yourself.:bunchflowers:

[Blade]

Hummingbirds have arrived....again.

What made me smile, just now the teeniest, tinyest, itty, bittest baby hummingbird came up to the feeders and then noticed my million belle hanging baskets which I was told they love. Well they do! It was awesome and I have never seen such a tiny baby

[Teddybear]

What made me smile today was getting to come to work at 9 instead of before 7. Getting all my work done fairly early and still getting out early even though I came to work late.

But here's what made me smile the biggest I have been at work for an hour and a half when one of my co-workers came in with this nice size box and put on my desk and said what did you order I want to know I'm being nosey. I told her I didn't order anything and I open the box as if it was a bomb it was a box inside of a box inside of a box.

It was a birthday cake from Austin!!! I've never had a birthday cake delivered to work for me before. It was the best thing in the world I was smiling like there was no tomorrow. My co-workers told me I had to share and I had to share a lot and I did wasn't just for me.

I sent her a text to ask if I could be expecting anything else and I asked her another question about later this evening and her reply was possibly ....... grinning. About 5 minutes later if that long I see this woman coming in the door most people don't come in this huge bouquet of balloons. She walks right to my office and says Ted these are for you happy birthday had me sign a piece of paper Turned and Left.

Now I have to tell you the cake was a surprise the balloons were a surprise I have never had anybody send me anything at work for my birthday now of course I've been driving a truck since God was a baby but in the two-plus years that I have been in the office I've never received anything like this she's a keeper.

We spoke briefly and she told me of the trouble she had finding balloons for me. And in that conversation she told me that she would be sending me things for a long time to come. My heart is Overjoyed I cannot explain exactly how happy I am and how much her smile she puts on my face

[Lecheloco]

It has been the last 2 week's but it is so hot at work that I say out loud man I'm hot. . And one of my csc always chimes in yes you are, chuckles kids smh laughing

[Bèsame*]

The garden out back. The vibrant colors of the blooming geraniums. The hibiscus has lots of buds too! I'll be giving a water proofing coat to the white washed headboard, today.

Smiling....a peace of heaven coming together🌺🌺🌺

[Ascot]

The weather is glorious and my motorcycle is running smoothly. A perfect combination.

[imperfect_cupcake]

My very first paycheque at my new career. Whoop!

*instert jefferson's theme tune*

[Bèsame*]

National Doughtnut Day!

This should happen more often...

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[FireSignFemme]

Waking up and realizing I was well rested and hadn't overslept. Yay Advil PM!

[Barb42]

Getting a text message @ 815a. saying your nephew is up & said "I need my Aunt B. to playing video games with me so I can feel better"... So bring me coffe & donuts & your nephew wants chocolate milk & donuts.. See you in 20.. Always makes me smile spending time with my nephew.. Even if I get my but kicked everytime..

[Kenna]

My luvbug dog while at the farmer's market. He's such a good boy.

[Bèsame*]

Blaze must really like those lemon squares...he was just having a conversation with them.

"Did you hear that? The lemon squares are calling me back to share with ice cream! "

Lol, lol

[Blade]

Green boiled peanuts
An 8 pound cabbage
LSU winning the early game

[morningstar55]

Had a awesome day at Pride fest :)

[trixie]

mini tacos
a signed hockey puck
used books
old friends

[Gayandgray]

Seeing something I planted finally coming up!:hangloose:

[kittygrrl]

a really pretty coral-red cardinal couple..the boy perched above the feeder watching over his lady...paradise

[Stone-Butch]

I love the sunshine but this second day of rain has cooled things way down to my liking. It has been too dry and very hot so this is refreshing,.

[Orema]

I love the sunshine but this second day of rain has cooled things way down to my liking. It has been too dry and very hot so this is refreshing,.

Lucky you. It seldom rains where I live and when it does rain it's usually stressful—and not just for me. We get lots of floods, mudlslides, more freeway accidents than other places I've lived. Californians take it in stride, but I brace when it rains because I know there will probably be tragedies ... I love the area I live in but I really miss the rain in the Midwest and East Coast.

[Electrocell]

Getting home after being out on the road and my kitties come running to get some love . Lord knows I got a big lap lol but it is still hard to fit all 3 on it.

[MysticOceansFL]

My girlfriend:-)
My dog :-) and family
Understanding people from the seminar cause I had to request a refund back until a few months then take the three class's.

[imperfect_cupcake]

Being able to buy all the healthy food I want
Buying four pairs of shoes that are incredibly amazing for my feet
Getting a sonicare tooth brush for my mouth
Taking my dad out for dinner <3
Buying my mum any present she wanted (she wanted a beauty parlour treatment for her uber fluffy cat)
Being able to have home made fruit shakes every work morning for breakfast

And of course, my patients. Today I treated two strains, a sprain, a seized lower back, and a frozen shoulder. Everyone left if far less pain, able to walk without being in utter agony, and felt like someone believed them, listened to them, and gave a shit. I also made all of them laugh.

i promise to shut up about my job now lol. I am just so greatful for it, every single day.

[Kenna]

My silly dogs laying their head on my chest for hugs.
My goofy goats all excited and playful as I fed them tree branches and honeysuckle.
My spoiled kitty stretched out in the sun.
My wacky chickens waiting under the bird feeder as the naughty squirrel climbed the shepard's hook, jumped to the feeder and dropped food to the chickens.

Working in my garden, making it pretty again after mowing the yard and weed killing.

Seeing how beautiful and healthy my tomato plants are growing and thriving in my "bucket" garden (over 30 of them!!) They have really bounced back after I found that aphids were sucking the life outa them. I'm happy I saved all my 'mater plants!

My dinner was great and my doggy is curled up on my lap.

[Gayandgray]

Waking up to 5 rabbits with cute little cotton tails hopping around the backyard. I opened the bedroom blinds and there they were.:bunchflowers:

[Chad]

A newish friend made me smile today. I don't even remember the last time that I smiled. Now I want a 60's dance party with gogo dancer's. Haha.

:cowboy:

[Bèsame*]

on the way home, I saw a patch of pussy willows. There is always something for me to see around here.

[easygoingfemme]

Exploring a new town
Fumbling over my French language lack of skills
Listening to my daughter chatter in the car
Listening to a really weird podcast my daughter put on in the car (http://www.welcometonightvale.com/)
Fun conversations/texts after getting home
Listening to some good records

[Bèsame*]

The outfit that he choose to wear to mow the lawn. Ahuh, good mosquito protection for sure!

[Kobi]

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The mom's name is Irisa. The cubs, Metis (male), Callisto (female) and Elara (female) are named after Jupiter’s moons, cuz their father’s name is Jupiter.

Amur tigers are critically endangered with fewer than 400 individuals believed to exist in the forests of the Russian Far East.

[Chad]

Yummy chats.

:cowboy:

[Wrang1er]

My mom getting her first haircut since chemo. She hasn't been to the salon for ten months.

[Chad]

She makes me smile.


:cowboy:

[cinnamongrrl]

Twas last night...

I went in my daughter's room and found her listening to Johnny Cash...

Aww I did raise her right <3

[JRM]

Been one of those days where you really don't feel like talking or smiling ... Was stopped at a red light and this blue car pulls up laying on the horn scared the shit out of me look over it's two of my ornery ass nieces flipping me off.. I couldn't do anything but smile and flip them back off... The love I have for my nieces and nephews are unexplainable cause they are always doing something to aggravate.. I sit and tell myself .. And you had a hand in all this orneriness.. What was I thinking? Lol

[Gayandgray]

Finding a big toad and little baby toad under my trash can today when I went to pull the can out to the end of the driveway today.:jester::jester::jester:

[Kenna]

Ain't life grand :cheesy: :cheesy:

[Chad]

Finding a big toad and little baby toad under my trash can today when I went to pull the can out to the end of the driveway today.:jester::jester::jester:

Was it Bufo? Genius Bufo. Wish that I could see a photo. Geek biologist here.

Chad

[easygoingfemme]

My resident groundhog had babies. Three of them. Usually I only have groundhog action very early in the morning. But the babies were out off and on, with their mama, all day yesterday. They are so cute! They scurry around munching on things and then run to their mama and run off into the side yard to wherever they have set up house. I'm needing to keep my dog inside more than normal so he doesn't bother them, but he's getting old and it's hot out so I don't hear him complaining.

[Zimmeh]

Making plans to have a late breakfast with my cousin and aunt. I haven't seen either one in over 26 years.

Zimmeh

[cinnamongrrl]

Several things...

My kid..she saw a guy broken down on the highway while we were in the drive thru at McDonald's. She got out of the car and went over to check if he was ok...he was waiting for a tow

My neighbor helped break the lock on the mailbox. The key got lost weeks ago. I've not been able to get my mail! He's a nice boy. I'd let him date my daughter. Oh yeah. He already is :)

A wonderful walk In the woods. I found my way to a bridge I could see from the parkway. Lots of new trails to explore and mere minutes from my house.

A great conversation with my brudder.. <3

[Bèsame*]

I'll admit it...I used to be Jesse's Girl, at one time. I get it now...that was my sign 😃

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[Blade]

Watching Skippy do a trick. He didn't know he was doing it but it still made me smile at him anyway.

[Orema]

A coworker brought me some green tomatoes from her garden. I will fry them this weekend!

Lucky me :bow:

[easygoingfemme]

A coworker brought me some green tomatoes from her garden. I will fry them this weekend!

Lucky me :bow:

YUM!!! Lucky you indeed :)

[Gayandgray]

Finding some homemade beef jerky at the butcher shop today!!!!

[DapperButch]

Mr. Potato makes me smile every day. :dog:

[Talon]

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>>>Yet, we need a license to drive a vehicle.....


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>>> Now, that's more like it....

[Zimmeh]

Spending a few hours with my former coworkers, shopping at my favorite store and stopping by Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, to show my respect and picking up a Starbucks Pride Pin.

Zimmeh

[candy_coated_bitch]

Being taken care of.

[LOQUI]

...homemade hummus and socca...*shrugs

[Blade]

Reading letters from my Grandma and my Mom sent to my Daddy in Vietnam over 52 yrs ago

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Getting a head shot made. He took my photo over and over and over and over . . . I smiled until my face hurt.

[Chad]

I was sitting in my office with my feet on my desk when a very dear old friend walked in with that familiar smile on her face. 《Smile》

She knows me so well, loves me for me, and respects me. What a yummy feeling to see her smiling face. I felt happy, warm, and safe.

Yummy!

:cowboy:

[grenade]

I had a tiny vase of flowers next to my office door when I arrived. It's not unusual. A very dear co-worker/friend cuts fresh flowers and brings them a lot. She would rather share them than stare at her garden. 😃

Also, I received a very sweet card yesterday from a not typically sweet vice president. He was my direct supervisor but was recently promoted. It started out with..."It's hard for me to share my feelings..." It was full of thanks and praise.

So, with a pile of end of the month deadlines/anxiety, I'm staring at my flowers and thinking about the card AND remembering to breathe and smile.

[Blade]

I often wonder what has ever happened to some of the LTL truck drivers I use to see daily. Some retired, some of the companies went out of business and the drivers went to other companies and don't have our route anymore.

Today while shopping in a closeout hardware store, I came across one of those drivers. I had thought about Lindsey many times over the years and wondered what ever happened to him. He had worked for a company that I knew had gone out of business. Before that I knew the house he and his wife and 3 girls rented had burned down.

Today we recognized each other about at the same time. It makes me smile to know that many of those guys are still living and doing well, some like me getting close to retirement age. It's always good to see an ole friend

[Bèsame*]

Getting good news from a dear friend.

[Chad]

I taking mom to lunch and shopping. She was so happy at lunch with her steak and Margarita not to mention the cheese cake. She set at the table laughing, smiling, and telling me stories. She is cute with way she holds my arm while I escort her from place to place. When I left her she gave me one of dad's old travel alarm clocks from the 50's.

It was a happy and fun day. 《Smiling》

:cowboy:

[Kelt]

Walking across the back yard and seeing something white in the grass.

No bigger around than a quarter, hollow, with holes broken through on both sides. Somewhere around here is a new baby bird.

The old home is now on my kitchen windowsill. :)

[easygoingfemme]

Too many things to even count or list. It's been a blissful day.

[Gemme]

I have 2.5 days off! In a row!!!

[Blade]

My niece telling how "the christmas elf" who is 5 yrs old now, took over saying the blessing tonight. Not your normal blessing mind you chuckles, it sounded more like her bed time prayers. She tried is the main thing

[JustLovelyJenn]

my kiddos...

[Gayandgray]

Seeing my dog's faces in the window when I pulled in the driveway after work today.

[Chad]

The lake! So many bikinis so little time. 《Smiling》

:cowboy:

[MsTinkerbelly]

Today is our 8th year Wedding Anniversary, and all I have done is :) all day long.

[~ocean]

Happy people made me smile :)

[Bèsame*]

Talking with my Mom today.

[Gemme]

It's been a good day overall but as I was getting out of my car this morning, I turned and saw a beautiful red doe. She looked right at me and I looked right at her and she turned and sauntered the other way. Gorgeous creature!

[Kenna]

Sleeping good last night...
Working in my huge tomato garden this morning when the mist was still in the air...
Seeing my baby tomatoes after the blooms...
Feeding my goats a wagon full of honeysuckle...they love it!! These are the most picky goats ever!! They won't eat molassas cookies or oatmeal cookies, and turn their noses up at canteloupe treats....but they love honeysuckle.

Coming inside to help prep for today's family picnic....my homemade slowcooked bbq...my roomie's deviled eggs and slaw...homemade creamed corn and peach cobler ...all from local goodies...

And seeing my sweet old pup happy with his new summer cut.

[Brooklyn]

I can not point to something specific - but, I just feel really, really good and that alone makes me smile.

[Zimmeh]

Receiving two packages from friends and looking forward to retaking my CNA test on Monday.

Zimmeh

[Chad]

I just got my airline tickets for fun time!

Woohoo!

:cowboy:

[clay]

My lil dachshund always makes me smile. I love that lil stinker! She just turned 14....and I have had her since she was 2.5!!!!

[Brooklyn]

Oddly enough what made me smile today was work. I know that is cray cray - but it did. We have weekly meetings on Fridays and I have to say when we have them we actually ACCOMPLISH what we set out in the meetings. Meaning, we do not just blah blah and then nothing happens.

Oh and I brought some Dunkin love today and that always helps too.

[Chad]

Currently out running errands and I spotted 2 pretty girls holding up signs that said Free Hugs. :) It is a two for one stop. Haha. Yay me! 《Smiling》


:cowboy:

[LOQUI]

...that little voice I heard over the phone telling me "Te Amo!"

Note: He will be four years old in few weeks (yay!)...and I love him back!

[Glenn]

A twenty something femme fatale, I had a good time with in the thrift shop, started following me home in her car, but I had to lose her:byebye: I sort of got creeped out about my age... a fatal sexy 62. But, she sure made this good ol boi smile today! Hmmm... maybe she was a sexy 52..42...32...psycho... :)

[RockOn]

my supervisor ... he and I were cutting up and laughing a whole lot

[Zimmeh]

I passed my skills test!!! Now to find a job :)


Zimmeh

Receiving two packages from friends and looking forward to retaking my CNA test on Monday.

Zimmeh

[RockOn]

May that job you will find be greater and more satisfying than your dreams.

Best Wishes! :)

[Zimmeh]

Thank you and starting next week, I can look for a job! I have one in mind. They pay weekly and you set your own schedule.

Have a good night,


Zimmeh

May that job you will find be greater and more satisfying than your dreams.

Best Wishes! :)

[ProfPacker]

have a two hour talk with my 23 year old on the way to pick up my 16 year old and watch her play at University of Maryland Lacrosse Camp and back to Rehoboth Beach where they walked around for hours looking for Pokémon. lol

[TruTexan]

My younger sister texted me today to tell me her son, my nephew, is going to work for Microsoft. I'm so proud of him, he's so smart it's not even funny. His IQ is off the charts!! WOOHHOOO you go boy!!!

[Blade]

Looking across yhe gym, watching Mom workout, noticing she has learned to change the weights and on some machines is learning to adjust the seats, heights, lengths. Makes me smile she is putting forth so much effort.

[cinnamongrrl]

A wonderful evening stroll at lake Lure...

I saw a kingfisher

Fish jumping...way WAY high jumping

A snowy egret hunting and yet looking so graceful..It was like watching a nature ballet

seeing a youngish bear on the drive home...

The sunset. It really showed off tonight...gorgeous

[MissItalianDiva]

Absolutely everything today...went boating on the lake. Finally got on another jet ski after my daredevil accident 2 years ago and then followed it all up with a bonfire dinner with good friends. Love these country summers

[Chad]

What a perfect weekend. I am still smiling.

:cowboy:

[Canela]

My beautiful granddaughters....they truly are the loves of my life

[Brooklyn]

My boss. He makes me laugh daily.. and afterwards it makes me smile to realize how lucky I am.

[Orema]

I saw some feathers furiously fluttering in the grass as I pulled into work this morning. At first I thought it was an injured or wounded bird and immediately wondered who I could call at this time of the morning (our Facilities team, Humane Society?). But before I finished that thought the bird flew away and I saw the other bird he was "resting" on. I think I may have interrupted them. Still, it put a smile on my face.

Nice way to start the day.

[Smiling]

It's really nice to hear about the things that make everyone happy. :)

So, one of my "clients" (for lack of a better word) made me smile today. She is just about as physically fragile as someone can be, but she was pissed today and when I arrived on the scene she was telling everyone about themselves. So, we talked and she felt comfortable when I left for the afternoon and that made me very happy; but what really made me smile was that after she was feeling better she said something that I won't try to describe in this post because it won't translate (you kind of had to be there) but it was so freaking funny, and so full of humanity at the same time.

[Prudence]

My son has a scholarship to play soccer at a pvt college. GO SON GO! :clap:

[Bèsame*]

Starting my day off with Celine Dion on the Plaza. I saw her last night on Jimmy Fallon, she has such a wonderful personality and her voice is amazing .

The Show Must Go On......


Happy Friday♡

[Chad]

She makes me smile.

:cowboy:

[Blade]

Looking over on Mom's treadmill, she walked a mile today. Last week she started at a quarter mile, Thursday she went up to 3/4 mile and today she made her mile. Took her 35 minutes but I don't care long as she is moving.

[JackSpade]

The feeling of "being home" returning here after a long absence.

[nhplowboi]

Going out to dinner with my wife.

[kittygrrl]

the first ripe tomato

[femmeandstrong]

She makes me smile.

:cowboy:


You planted a sunflower seed in her heart.

[Talon]

Whenever I walk up behind my bulldog, he never turns around, he just wiggles his little corkscrew tail like crazy...it always makes me smile because he knows me just by the sound of my footsteps.

It just liquifies my heart every time. ❣

[Chad]

She makes me smile everyday. Yummy!



:cowboy:

[TL1]

One thing that made me smile was helping a co-worker. I could have kept it and made my goals etc even higher and better but I gave it away so my co-worker could hit the level she needed to get a bonus. It made me feel good to do that.

[Brooklyn]

This whole week was just an all around good week --work wise and personal stuff --just a really good, good week --and I am smiling about it all.

[Blade]

Another truck load to the dump

[cinnamongrrl]

New sheets on my bed...laundered of course...

They are that lovely silky Jersey type sheet...and they match my comforter which wasn't the case previously...

It really is the little things...

[Brooklyn]

Rereading a reputation note. :)

[A. Spectre]

Never thought I'd see this in my lifetime. Sure will miss the Bidens and the Obamas. Class acts they are.


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[Gayandgray]

A parrot at the kennel :jester::jester:

[BullDog]

Seeing that the busy bee is busy creating amazing things.

:floatbee:

[Greco]

enjoying having time to simply hang-out, listening to great music, and on the planet

Greco

[Sweet Bliss]

my speech pattern returning to almost normal most of the day.

:rrose: