What brought you joy today?

[Kenna]

fresh hot homemade buttermilk biscuits with their golden lightly -salted tops and how the steam rises when broken open to reveal their very soft fluffy perfect middles...how heavenly they taste smothered in butter and seedless local homemade blackberry jam......yum yum yum.

[Boots13]

Kenna's biscuits would be great with the joy I'm finding in my
cup of coffee !

...love that first cup.

[Daktari]

Step three...briefly!

[Talon]

Nothing in particular...I just feel so *happy* today. :hk1:

[TheMerryFairy]

A sunday morning breakfast already made. Okay mostly made. I still had to brew the coffee. Isn't that the most essential part?

[jac]

After my son-in-law left for work, my daughter was about to put the baby in her playpen for a nap and lie beside my grandson till he fell asleep. I asked if I could put the baby to sleep instead and she, of course, said yes.

Baby asleep and placed in her playpen, grandson and momma fast asleep on the couch. I sat in the chair for a good 30 minutes and just watched them all sleep so peacefully. Gave her a kiss on the forehead and told her I was going home. She drifted right back to sleep... just like when she was a little girl.

It was a great visit!! :)

[Martina]

The Santa Cruz Mountains.

[Licious]

The spate of warm, dry, spring-like weather we are enjoying, and the kitties I live with.

:rollcat:

[girl_dee]

That few minutes of time together today. Was really nice to do that.

[Tommi]

Movies then din din

Home Made Sketti dinner, n salad ,n warm juicy garlic bread

Not having to do any dishes

Brought home nuff leftovers for a week...well, maybe a couple days

Knowing that the sun will come out tomorrow...really, no..really it has been very dark in my neighborhood. :moonstars:

[jac]

Okay, so yesterday we got a donation of homemade Valentine cookies done by a 5th grade class that adopted our shelter kids for the school year. It appears the night staff never gave the cookies to the kids so today after lunch I put them out for the kids to enjoy. One of my older guys stood over the cookies that had been designed artistically by these artsy little kids trying to decide which one to pick. He kept oooo-ing and awww-ing and grinning and finally picked one. He held it up and kept staring at it while walking away and said, "It's so detailed. I don't want to eat it, I just want to appreciate it."

That was the best Valentine's gift anyone could have given me at the shelter today. :formalbow:

[TheMerryFairy]

All of the small little thoughts and gestures today!

[Kenna]

our Beautiful, Thoughtful, Sweet, Kind, Loving, Fun, AWESOME Miss. PinkieLee!!
Dear Beautiful Lady, you made my day!!
:rrose: :rrose: :rrose: :rrose: :rrose: :bunchflowers: :bunchflowers: :bunchflowers: :bunchflowers: :bunchflowers: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :bouquet: :bouquet: :bouquet:

[TheMerryFairy]

Getting to go out to the market for all sorts of fresh fruit and veggies, hearing about a friends day, dancing to beautiful jazz music and seeing my boss so happy outside of work with his family.

[StrongButch]

A very special friend and person I admire called and said ill be over at 10 pm tonight after work and have taken the day off tommorow to be there for you. I know your Dad was special and so are you.

[starryeyes]

Unlimited kisses from Smudge, even though some of the kisses include teeth :/

[TheMerryFairy]

Friends stopping by work with subway for lunch. I was really busy today but those few minutes were wonderful and muchly appreciated.

[jcisbutch]

my sales team...they were rock stars and took it to the limit!!

[KCBUTCH]

A patient thanking me for the day I sat with him when he cried :)

[TheMerryFairy]

Feeling less stressed and more like my merry fairy self, temper and all.

[alexri]

I did eight painfree miles on the treadmill this morning. Finally getting over the ear/sinus infections from hell.

Also thinking about my weekend plans...

[Breezy]

Time with my youngest.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Taking over 130 photos at Gas Works Park in Seattle with my brand new camera... some of them are just amazing!!!

[TheMerryFairy]

Taking over 130 photos at Gas Works Park in Seattle with my brand new camera... some of them are just amazing!!!

*Smiles* Have fun with your new camera! I am sure they are ALL wonderful.

[SoulShineFemme]

Looking at pictures of Only on my phone. Her smile always brings me joy.

[sierragirrl]

so i just got to thinking...
i set a goal.and well i don't usaully do things like that.
anywho my goal was to have VSG done before my 45th birthday
and well that would be next yr so my new goal was to have my
VSG done by my 44th birthday....fingers crossed i will meet my
goal..i might be a month over but its close enough for me.

so now my next goal is for myself and my oldest to travel back
to Georgia for my 45th birthday to track down my other half brothers.
to go and explore..make some good memories..find more
puzzle pieces to my life..

[Miss Scarlett]

Laughing so hard, so much and for so long that it brought me to tears and I couldn't breathe! I love it!!!! :hk4:

[TheMerryFairy]

Feeling like I'm back in the saddle!

[Daktari]

Feeling like a popped zit!

[JustLovelyJenn]

a little stuffed hippo named Gypsy

[Cowboi]

Beautiful day, sunshine, and catching fish.

[Bèsame*]

Joy..

Found a picture of me drawn as a stick figure. Ohhh so sweet:)
The artist put me in a dress with heart trim, and "Family is love" title. Oh such joy, glad I never missed that part of my life:)

[puddin']

bein' on holiday...:rubberducky:

[TheMerryFairy]

*Laughs* Being bribed with rewards to motivate me to get my cleaning done.

[StrongButch]

Thinking about sending her a pair of my boxers. Since she misssseeeessss me. (lol) Better than those scratch and sniff things. (rofl)

[Liam]

A phone call from my youngest brother, whom I have not talked to, for five years.

[starryeyes]

Spent the first 4 hours of the morning in a scene from doggie ER. Thought for sure Smudge had a intestinal blockage. He had been puking since early Saturday morning. First X-rays showed some suspicious action and possible object in his stomach, but 30 min later 2nd X-rays showed gas moving, no visible blockages but his stomach was still inflamed. He's not out of the woods yet, but he came home with us with meds and fluid. He can try to eat around 8 tonight, and if he keeps it down, he should be ok. We have been laying in bed since we got home and I have been snuggling him. He still has no energy, but he snuck a few licks of water out of brother's water bowl and didn't barf. Things are looking up!

[TheMerryFairy]

Somebody wanting to get to know me through questions. It's cute.

[TheMerryFairy]

Feeling the energy of my friends stay close to me today and finding out about an anniversary celebration!!

[jac]

Listening to a conversation between two of the kids at the shelter...

girl: no I don't think Angelina Jolie is all that pretty.
guy: really? are you kidding me?
girl: she use to be but now she's had a kid and is older.
guy yeh? that's life. that's what naturally happens. and it's just as beautiful.

Oh damn was I ever so proud of this kid when I heard him speak these words. He's a rapper. He writes his own songs and plays his own music. I swear he sounds like a young Eminem...

I'm absolutely awed by this young man!! :hypno:

[girl_dee]

My Dixi pup graduating from agility class. She got a certificate and everything!

[TheMerryFairy]

Plushed toys that hold sentimental value and make me smile

[Lucian]

I recently set my fish tank back up and last night added fish. It was funny watching my dog Mia in all her curiosity and wonder as she watched the fish swimming around. She was so cute.

[StrongButch]

My yummy breakfast.

[Miss Scarlett]

Coffee...some very special coffee... :hk4:

[TheMerryFairy]

A hot fresh cup of fair trade dark roast coffee and starting my portfolio

[Daktari]

Spending time with someone I don't really know (because I didn't want to be in a car with someone I actively dislike) and learning lots about recovery.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Staying in bed!!

[RockOn]

I will be joyful when it is my turn to pull up to the big orange sanitation department truck. I have a large load of "wood bones" on my truck. I want to be rid of them and on my way. Second in line now! YAY! :)

[QueenofSmirks]

I finished class 2 days early so I actually have an ENTIRE weekend that I don't *have to* study!

(With that said, however, I will likely start studying early for my next class because I leave for Vegas next Saturday!! I am NOT taking my damn textbook and laptop to Vegas!!)

[TheMerryFairy]

Digging through storage boxes to find little hidden gems to repurpose!

[femmeInterrupted]

Hiking with my son through the bush today, following deer and coyote tracks in the snow, laughing and talking.

[Little Fish]

I was at a medical conference today on Health Disparities.
It was such fun to email with a Femme friend during it--made me smile ia inappropriate times!

I'm sure the lecturer thought I was an idiot!

[MissItalianDiva]

72 degrees...sun blaring...slight humidity...outside getting some work done and soaking up this gorgeous day with a nice glass of cucumber water PURE BLISS

[~ocean]

~ watching all the construction starting to take place ~ the season is about to begin :) ~

[starryeyes]

Thought I was putting down my ferret this afternoon, but the vet suggested we try a deslorelin implant to alleviate his adrenal symptoms. So, we did. We will see how it goes. I'm glad he is coming home :)

[Diablo]

that 3 hour long nap!

[LeftWriteFemme]

wY1UIES9wx8

[TheMerryFairy]

Seeing that same flamboyant teen at the local coffee place again! He wasn't dancing this time but he remembered me and gave me a big hug.

[MissItalianDiva]

My new boots just came and they are sexy! I now hope the weather gets chilly again so I don't have to wait til next season to wear them

[Greco]

Talking with one of my precious nieces, and one terrific grand-nephew...

and finding a delicious new cigar, but that's for another thread.

Greco

[DMW]

Making my sister laugh tonight until she cried, more than once, on her birthday.Getting her favorite coffee and making her a whole French press full before I went to work. Getting to tell her happy birthday and tell her that I love her. And her giving me a kiss on the cheek and a " muah" she said. I didn't see her on her birthday last year. I am very grateful for her and for who she is. I am lucky that she is my sister.

[Bèsame*]

Joy and smiles. The drive home,my little country road outside the hustle of the big city. Seeing deer and horses. Passing the little grey moss inn. Watching the volunteers shine the big red engine. Thinking how soon the hills will be covered in wild flowers. And best part, the change of time next week end. Soon the trees will be filled in with new green. It's so relaxing, that road.


:cheer: :cheer:

[MissItalianDiva]

Life in general is good and that brings me tons of joy.

[TheMerryFairy]

A form of pillow talk. It's comforting tonight.

[clay]

visual imagery of "tinfoil hats" and such...chuckles and SMH..how adorable is that....:)

[kittygrrl]

the tweeting of birds, their colorful wings, their tiny beaks..perfection

[Miss Scarlett]

Coffee, best drink of the day... :winky:

[jac]

Realizing just how blessed I am to have three awesome young-adult kids who are so willing to share their lives with me.

daughter #2: mom I got a new piercing
me; oh yeh? where?
daughter #2: *looks down and giggles* :giggle:
me: wow! nervie little thing you are! :eyebrow:
daughter #2: I told my sis... and she had something smart-assed to say about it. till I reminded her of preparing to be a shot-girl dancer soon...
both: ahahahaaaaaaa :pointing:

LOL so glad thier older brother still acts all innoscent with his "MMMRRRAAAWWWWRRRR dinasour love" texts to me!! ;)

[TheMerryFairy]

Remembering encouraging words from a friend regarding what I had to do to get to the next point.

The idea of getting another tie and making something out of the damaged one.

[Venus007]

If felt good to love on my kitchen today.
It was a gorgeous sunny breezy day so I opened all the windows, tied up the curtains and aired out the kitchen and dining room

I cleaned the cupboards, lemon and salted my cutting board. sharpened my knives, seasoned some new cast iron, gave my pantry a good clean and arrange.

Dinner is in the oven, meatloaf, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower with Parmesan, for dessert really tart lemon ice with dark as night chocolate and tiny sweet strawberries.

I love and am filled with contentment in my little house in my kitchen. I am so grateful that I am in a place in my life where this comes to me with an ease I have never experienced before. I am thankful for this moment, right now

[imadiva]

Fitting into a smaller size ! Finally
Getting lost with my sister and my daughter looking for and then finding the most AMazing Vietnamese food in NJ ! Omg
Feeling so peaceful and Happy !
Realizing broken hearts really do start to heal it's just a very slow process !

[Liam]

Seeing that sparkle in her eyes, once again. She has been very ill for almost two weeks; it has been a long, rough haul for all of us, and it feels like the sun finally came out.

[deb0670]

what brought me joy today?
All of Y/you. *smiles gratefully*

[JustLovelyJenn]

The sun was shining... and almost warm!!

[Hollylane]

Two whole days together...It has been a long while since she had a weekend off, and I have been feeling well...:stillheart:

[StrongButch]

A day drama free and to work on my photography all day! Im gonna spoil myself today and my kitty!

[Daktari]

Another day waking up sober.
The prospect of catch-up time with mah baby boy
The Convention

[JustLovelyJenn]

Star Trek and popcorn

[TheMerryFairy]

Star Trek and popcorn

That sounds like the best morning!! Have room?

[Italianboi]

a very nice pair of shoes....ohh yeah!!! :):cool:

[Sweet Bliss]

waking up

all the fur kids running to me

all the fur lovin'

good morning posters :rrose:

[Daktari]

The convention clean time countdown.

[TheMerryFairy]

Thinking about a simple conversation last night, waking up smiling, being productive and feeling like things are coming together.

[Leigh]

The amazing love of someone who stole my heart many years ago - i'm home & it feels so good *sigh*

[TheMerryFairy]

Radiating energy out into the universe and seeing what will happen. I am really excited for these next few upcoming changes.

[Miss Scarlett]

In addition to what brings me joy daily...last year I bought this cute little purple paisley top knowing at the time it was too small...today I wore it...it fits perfectly and looks good! :hk4:

[Smiling]

An afternoon joyride in my convertible with the sun shining on my face, the wind in my [now crazy!] hair, and great music playing on my iPod followed by a stunning tangerine sunset in the evening! It was absolutely gorgeous outside today; who can ask for anything more than that?

[TheMerryFairy]

Feeling at ease :)

[Trev]

A much needed conversation

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Visiting my Abuelita and redecorating her room and bathroom :) it was so nice to see her smile so much

[Hollylane]

No only being able to watch my Baby work, but get to have a two way interactions while she did so. It was not nearly enough time on Skype with her, because I had to get ready for my work week, but it was certainly a welcome treat!

:stillheart:

[TheMerryFairy]

Cuddling up to watch a movie with a stuffed animal or two that mean quite a bit, spending time with friends and lovely birthday wishes!

[sis]

Worked with my new principal and team leader today - it was GREAT!

Deb

[TheMerryFairy]

Still having milk to make another cup of tea.

[Talon]

Waking to a beautiful sunshiney day...feeling the promise of spring's return...:olive:

[grenade]

I was playing with a fire extinguisher in the parking lot at work decided to play a prank on our nurse. The extinguisher sprays chemicals that look just like smoke. I unloaded it beside her car and then ran in the building and told her that her car was on fire
I never heard someone say 'oh my God" so many times. I confessed when I thought she was going to cry.

[CA_BabyCakes]

The kids here at work bought me a cake and sang Happy Birthday to me, it was incredibly sweet.

My boss ordered pizza for the whole staff in honor of my big day! It was all very very sweet.

I feel very special :)

[TheMerryFairy]

Having a big piece of tiramisu cake as soon as I woke up from my nap.

[jac]

Talking to my daughter on the phone and my grandson wanting to sing to me...

He sang Hey Jude... My favorite Beatles tune!! Then he asked if I knew Let it Be. We sang it together.... :)

I'm so glad my daughter and her partner sing the babies to sleep every night!! :praying:

[TheMerryFairy]

Casual conversation with friends and a couple of txts.

[meridiantoo]

The older ladies in the beauty salon today getting their weekly hair set and the way the staff caters to them. Makes my heart smile.

[Enchantress]

Technology (specifically a new Galaxy Note ll)
Copious amounts of warm sunshine
3 little fluffy dogs

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Dancing :)

[DMW]

My little brother texting me, out of the blue, "you are my hero and amazing. you are my best friend and I don't give that to anyone else".
How humbling. Honored, I am, that he feels that way about me.
Grateful tears, joy and love that he is my brother. So lucky and blessed am I.

[Kenna]

I changed my sails....

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp175/DSchae6726/nature-14.jpg

in a big way...
I made decisions and choices for my health and well being; I changed my sails and will not fear the new direction the wind takes me.

[KCBUTCH]

finally saying F*^k the money and bringing my exes car to CARMAX to not have to look at it anymore and now I get to go tmrw and get my scooter and totally NERD OUT:glasses:

[QueenofSmirks]

Cheesecake Factory :)

[StrongButch]

Feeling safe and knowing I can trust her.

[stepfordfemme]

Pour aller au campe. Plein aire, des amis (ils ne savent pas maintenant! Mais nous serrons des Amis a la fin de cette weekend!), encabine dans les montagnes.

Joie de l'espere que je vais passer un Bon f.d.semaine!

On y va! :) French Camp lets go!

Also, seeing P!NK!!!! Avec rockstar_lover! Woot.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! :)

[Miss Scarlett]

Absolutely delicious weekend coffee thoroughly enjoyed on a lazy, rainy Saturday morning...not only joy but pure bliss...

[Hollylane]

Drinking coffee, enjoying a good vape, and using my binoculars in bed to watch seals and birds in the waves of the Pacific below my room....yes, it is a good morning indeed :)

[Duchess]

So far, a sweet text.:)

[TheMerryFairy]

Having coffee at the market with a friend

[Gaige]

An unexpected phone call...even if it did wake me.

[Kenna]

following through with plans

[TheMerryFairy]

Kind words, catching up with a friend and a txt that I may have to take into consideration for my plans.

[Cid]

Being able to do repay my friend for all the help she gave me while I was in the hospital last year. She was there for me, now I can be there for her.
Makes me feel good to do that.

[clay]

listening to the joy in her gentle laughter...sharing secrets of our hearts...

[~ocean]

"Cuddles" giving me sweet kiss' as I groomed her ~

[Luckydwg07]

a friend calling me to meet up with a few other for some food and drinks.
I first said no I can't but made time and good that I did.
Another plus- haven't heard Joannie Mitchell in a very long time

[Soft*Silver]

a fight. Never have I had a relationship where the fights are so few and far between, always fair and so easily resolved. Todays originated out of my pain levels that medicine wasnt controlling.

It lasted minutes, and we both apologized and hugged each other. Joy...!!!

[StrongButch]

Ill be moving back home this month. I have missed my friends and family. Watch out San Francisco!

[Hollylane]

A brand new jar of peanut butter, and thinking about spending time with Gaige this weekend...

[Gráinne]

Going to a baseball doubleheader with my daughter. We hadn't been to a baseball game in...well, have the Indians won the World Series yet? ;). It was so fun! The Travelers won the first game, but dropped the second. But oh goodness, it got chilly out there.

[StrongButch]

Feeling so alive!

[Library_girl]

Planning a romantic weekend getaway with DJ Bear! I am so excited, I'm just beside myself!!! My first trip to San Francisco! Wow, I can't stop smiling.

Are we there yet?

:cheerleader: :cheer:

[Kenna]

that it's Sunday and I don't have to go to work

[StrongButch]

This song puts it all into words. I Did It For You-Charice~

[UofMfan]

The realization that I didn't "need" to be anywhere.

[Enchantress]

Vibrant sunshine
Beautifully colored, bell shaped flowers
Puppy belly
An afternoon of shopping
A feeling of self satisfaction
Just enough sweetness

Life.

[Breezy]

Life.
He does.
My kiddos do.
My grand kids.
He does.
Life!

[nanners]

Getting home after a wonderful weekend retreat and having Miss Kitty be all affectionate and an afternoon nap!

[TheMerryFairy]

Floating in my daydreams.

[Gaige]

Spending time with my beautiful femme. I laughed until I had tears in my eyes. I love her sense of humor.

[laruss]

I spent a few hours painting. I knew I missed it but I didn't realize how much until I was in the studio painting again.

[TheMerryFairy]

A busy day at work but having the energy and focus to really get creative.

[Miss Scarlett]

My very first Facetime conversation...:hk29:

[cinnamongrrl]

Finding a plethora of white and purple wood violets in the backyard...and they are TINY! This is just the beginning of spring blooms...I'm so very happy that winter is finally gone...for good..... :)

[Gráinne]

Yesterday, I had to write twelve poems of different kinds in two hours (long story). I'd forgotten how much I loved to write and how I would fill notebooks with my cheesy verse. I've no illusions that I'm another Emily Dickenson, though.

[Miss Scarlett]

Listening to some amazing music (Yo Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Horowitz, etc) this morning with the deeper understanding and appreciation I have since my ears were "opened" to the extent that I can now listen with my heart too...it's just so breathtakingly beautiful when music touches your soul to such depths!!!

[CherylNYC]

Some sexy texts.

[Gráinne]

The A.Maz.Ing. Fleetwood Mac concert. Stevie Nicks was divalicious at 65 (!). No dud songs, no hammy solos that drag the show down (save for one Lindsay Buckingham solo, but he was very good so that doesn't count), no overtalking to the audience. Just right.

[Soon]

~going out for dinner and to an art opening with a friend whom I haven't seen in awhile. I thought maybe we had some sort of falling out of which I wasn't aware...turns out everything is fine...just work/life stuff that got in our way of meeting up!

It was wonderful to connect again.

[~ocean]

being out for the day and not stuck in this house ~

[girl_dee]

Unpacking all the Kittys and Yemaya

Sleeping under the comforter that Sparky gave me

[Cid]

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and my pond is cleaned out and ready for nature. All is right with the world :)

[Bard]

Today and everyday for the past 4 years Desd brings me joy. 4 Years ago we met for our first date and she kissed me. I was a lost broken cowboi with MAJOR commitment issues but she never gave up on me and I am one hell of a lucky guy She makes my life better by just being in it. So here is to 100 more years of kisses and joy:moonstars:

[girl_dee]

talking to Syr

seeing long time friends

crawfish, a cigar and a shot of tequila

watching kids fishing

[StrongButch]

Printed my boarding pass.

[~baby~doll~]

Having fun and feel very free to be me. It is a joy just to delight in self at times.

[Syr]

Figuring out how to start a friggin' thread! Yay me!

[Daktari]

An afternoon barbecue with lovely, lovely folks.

[MissItalianDiva]

Life in general...pretty fabulous!

[Miss Scarlett]

Yesterday - a surprise phone call...exactly what I needed after a long, but good, day at work...

Also yesterday - ending the week without a mountain of files on my desk!

[cinnamongrrl]

Driving through the countryside on my travels today and seeing the abundance of new life....spring is truly magical!

[Daktari]

Seeing a fellowship member return beaten after another jail sentence. My heart went out to him but I was so happy to see him back to give it a fresh go.

You can do it S! :cheerleader:

Seeing another member pick up her 30 day keyfob...she's been so shy and not spoken in a meeting until today. Amazing stuff!

[Miss Scarlett]

I'm down 2 jeans sizes!!!!!!!

[Kenna]

getting messages from my son, best best friend and other best friend for mother's day...

someone taking me to a special place because they're so thoughtful and always looking for things that make me feel appreciated and smile ...

finding Toffee Pecan Honey Butter and Anna's almond thins...that's HEAVEN

hearing that a dear friend had a wonderful weekend with family and baby nieces ...

finding my own personal waterfall and an entire field of mountain laurel to enjoy since no one else hiked as high up as I did.. it's like an oasis of paradise up there.

feeling Momma D watching over me

[bkisbutchenuff]

I'm down 2 jeans sizes!!!!!!!



You are amazing!

[Daktari]

Hearing a friend is having a better day.

[Mopsie]

I'm down 2 jeans sizes!!!!!!!

:cheer: Woot! :cheer:

[Daktari]

Three, yes three, newcomers at tonight's meeting.
Seeing S come back and hearing hope in his words.
Our K getting his 90 day keyfob :cheerleader:
Being told that "Ya know what I like about you; no matter how we all are and all the disagreements etc, you still give it a good go Scoob!" by someone I can't abide and can't avoid but who I'm learning to work alongside of.

[torchiegirl]

Riding my bike along the river that runs through the metro park on an absolutely lovely afternoon.

Red buds and crab apple trees in full bloom, under a bright blue sky, scattered with fluffy white clouds, birds singing and frogs chirping... I had the best time racing down that bike path, so free and happy... like little kid, silly kinda happy.

...
...
...

[KCBUTCH]

A name, a voice , a call...

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy...

Seeing the ultrasound picture of my friends 9 week old baby. So freakin' cute... looks like a gummy bear :)

[WingsOnFire]

Looking at the clock and realizing in 4 minutes I am free to go home!!! WOOHOO.. I miss my pups... and I am sure they miss me... Mentally preparing to be knocked over by them a few times

[WingsOnFire]

What brought me joy...

Seeing the ultrasound picture of my friends 9 week old baby. So freakin' cute... looks like a gummy bear :)

Did it look something like this? http://howtobeadad.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/gummy-bear-ultrasound.jpg

[cinnamongrrl]

Picking lilacs on my way home from the store....

and

shiny new laptops for two!


:moonstars:

[Sweet Bliss]

Seeing Betty (the cat) eating more than 5 kibble pieces

drinking water

doing Booty Pala (beauty parlor)

reaching her head for rubbie dubbies

seeming less out of it :seeingstars:

[Miss Scarlett]

Several things...

A surprise!

My lunch break!

A photo!

An awesome rainbow I saw this evening near my home...took several photos and when I got home noticed it was actually double rainbow! Oh, the rainbow also "followed" me home...it was over my apartment complex!

[Bad_boi]

Finding both the geocaches I looked for. I am at 275 and my goal for the end of the year is 300.

[cinnamongrrl]

Seeing a sweet little doe lazily crossing a side street...I turned around to make sure she wasn't injured in some way..and she was just meandering down a fire road...she turned to look at me when I stopped...and her ears were tall and perky...I could see her pondering whether or not to high tail it... she stayed and I left her be...just happy to admire her from afar.. :) simple joys....

[lusciouskiwi]

The nice message from Ms Cinnamongrrl :)

[cinnamongrrl]

The nice message from Ms Cinnamongrrl :)

You were missed love...don't be gone so long anymore! I need my kiwi fix ;)

[WingsOnFire]

spending time with my friends son.

[Rockinonahigh]

Today is the day before a long weekend of pool tournaments witch starts tomorrow night and will run till all of them are over this will go on for the next two weeks mostly over the long weekend.So I did a fair reasonable workout to just use my body, work up a good sweat,get the heart rate going good plus some hoops to work on my hand eye cordanation thena lot of plain old stretches a couple of times a day.Tomorrow (today as it's 12:20a.m.) i'm just going to do more hoops,do more stretching catch a bit of reast in the mid afternoon and all will be ready.Sounds like a plan to me.

[Gráinne]

After a tumultuous year and a half, my daughter managed to at least pass all her classes and today officially became a sophomore in high school. To tell you the truth, as late as March I was fully expecting summer school. Plus, my son has been approved for AP math and the Gifted and Talented course next year. I can't believe it.

[~baby~doll~]

i am filled with joy when i know SHE is coming home and i wait at the door for her to walk in. This is when joy for me is complete.

[puddin']

me neighbour's youngest, marcos, comin' runnin' out o' his house as i returned from grocery shoppin', offerin' to help me carry things up to me flat. and then givin' me a big ole hug befo' leavin' out, askin' when can we make pizza again. *le sigh*

[WingsOnFire]

A strong hug, brighter days ahead, new resolve to work on a happy healthy home for both of us. Time with the pups... Peppa "stoned" on a benadryl just staring at me instead of whining lol... Maybe this should be a daily occurence.. evil grin...

[Blade]

Spending time with Mom. Doing some of the things she enjoys. Had a picnic, she was in good spirits today. That makes me happy.

[DJ Bear]

My girl always knowing just when to call me. I'm back in Oregon packing up my house and studio to move to Colorado. I've been packing since Friday and just when I run out of steam she always seems to know. My phone will ring and I hear my little girls voice and I'm ready to get back to packing so I can get home to my girl.

[Bad_boi]

I saw 2 deer today. I sat really still in the grass and watched them eat leaves and run across the trail down to the creek to drink.

[Kenna]

a little blue tailed lizard soaking up the sun on his stone wall...him sitting still long enough for me to get pictures ...

a frisky baby squirrel exploring its new surroundings...

several young deer...

finding new exciting ideas for projects ...

a special gift from a friend of a very unique antique item so I can forward it to another friend and knowing how much it will tickle her fancy ..

"cow tails "...

ice cream! ...

laughter ...

memories ....

tomato and pepper plants ...

12 very healthy happy half grown chickens ...

dreaming and being told I have "very fancy ideas"...

a baby flying squirrel ...

admiring a friend's picture and thinking "certainly swoonable"...heartthrob indeed ...

very healthy squash plants that I haven't killed yet...

a beautiful weekend after the storms ...

Alpaca poop... yeah! I said Alpaca poop brought me joy! because it will make my garden very healthy and productive and pretty! ! I can't wait to get more beans planted! !

[cinnamongrrl]

Watching swallows dancing in the air together while we were in Maine...those little birds really seem to enjoy flying :)

[Bèsame*]

Joy..

The weather will never bore me. Coming from a land of smog and blue skies, I'm in love with clouds. How quick the weather can change on a dime here in my new adventure land. Not only the weather, but the sights I see.

Yesterday I was warned of a big dark cloud heading my way. I was indoors shopping and had no idea. Came out to see a gigantic dark cloud covering the sky. It was creepy yet intriguing. I still choose to drive my regular country road home, even though there are several low water crossings. The storm just got here, how bad can it get that fast?

It was a white knuckle, thrilling, heart pounding exciting ride home. I went thru many puddles. The wipers where going at their fastest speed. It took me all of 15 min to drive thru a raging storm. Which as exciting as it was, was just enough time! As I drove thru the lowest parts of that country road, the storm was easing up, I was driving away from the thunder and lightening. That was the first time, I got to drive thru a storm in my car, not as a passenger! I was smiling on the outside!

Later that night as I was feeding my friends, the deer, I saw a fire fly!

[GraffitiBoi]

I was given 5 days off of work for Pride this year!!!!!!!!! Let's party it up!

[puddin']

georgeous day! went on a couple o' wee tramps. 1st was to opoutere beach. you tramp through da forest and it then spills out onto da beach. a stunnin' as beach, to boot. 2nd was a bush walk at wentworth valley nature trails. took da short walk, but it was lovely, too. nothin' but da sound o' birds and water falls.

i am delighfully knackered...

[Bad_boi]

Finding a geocache :)

[cinnamongrrl]

Seeing the lovely, rolling Green Mountains for the first time in years....

and

Visiting Montpelier, the only New England state capital I hadn't yet seen.... :)

[Bad_boi]

Making one of my friends crack up with a joke.

(I'll skip it, it is very immature and involves boogers :D)

[GraffitiBoi]

I got to message with a few different people who mean a lot to me in different ways. I also got to see someone I haven't seen for a few weeks and didn't realize I missed chatting with her. :)

I also decided to man up and ask a difficult question. It felt good to do it and I hope the response is a good one. :)

[Daktari]

Being asked to accompany the Lancashire PR co-ordinator to a meeting with the local recovery agencies. Ms.Sponsorliscious told me yesterday that he asked for me specifically. :blink:

[Miss Scarlett]

Delicious and special werkend coffee outside in a beautiful, peaceful place...it just doesn't get any better than this!!

[Greyson]

Morning coffee, conversation with my twin sister and a joint phone call with a dear friend of ours.

[Blade]

Great finds and great buys at an estate auction. And even bought some stuff I can resell for profit.

[Miss Scarlett]

Very special Sunday morning coffee...

The return of a contagious laugh and sparkling smile that's brighter than a thousand suns!

[puddin']

makin' pizzas wit' lucas (10) and marcos (8), me neighbours' boys. big fun was had by all...

[girl_dee]

Daddi & Sparky
cooking
chopping things
juicing
spending the day with my mom

[JAGG]

My wondeful life!!!!!! I love my life. I am so grateful and excited about many things. I am very very lucky and I know it and I will never take it for granted.

[nekohl]

An old friend from my college days was in town for a meeting. We met up for dinner and drinks tonight. She hasn't changed one bit. As soon as we saw each other it was like no time had passed. We talked and laughed and caught each other up to date. I want to use the term kindred spirits.

I am feeling particularly joyous about this reconnection.

:moonstars:

[Kent]

My fur kids...

[JustLovelyJenn]

An autograph book filled with messages from my first graders!!!

[grenade]

Scaring the heating and air guy at work today with a big rubber spider.

[Jessejay]

What brings me joy today is that I've got three and half hours left to my 12 hr shift and tomorrow (Friday) is my last day of my 12 hr by 12 day shift meaning I have all weekend off and back to work Monday night to do it all over again! :/

[Bad_boi]

Took my first run on the disc golf course today.

[luv2luvgirls]

My power source didn't fry my mother board out! I was so happy when my computer came on with the new power box. I have missed her *pats keyboard*

[Greyson]

The city covered in the darkness of the early morning. Surrounded by stillness and quiet. The cool air against my skin. Sitting on the patio enjoying this moment with my morning cup of coffee.

[JAGG]

The gigantic coral colored sunrise today! Beautiful.

[Tommi]

5:30 AM ~The cool pool, the hot jacuzzi, and sipping iced hazelnut frappachino.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Thank you cards and good bye hugs from tiny people...

[Bard]

going out for breakfast with my love then a walk around beautiful green lakes with our dogs watching gracie take steps into the river chasing fish it is so very beautiful out there and I am glad I was feeling better so we could go.. but bringing me joy is just being with my wife living and loving this beautiful perfect life we have:moonstars:

[wahya]

Hangin with my bff and just laughin and chillin and catching up.

[starryeyes]

Justin got a new job!! Well, was offered but needs to get through all the background and yadayada and then can start. She is so amazing!! She just passed her medical coding national certification, and 2 weeks later, hired in a position with tons of growth and potential! Exciting! JOY!

[Miss Scarlett]

Phone calls, texts...:hk4:

[pajama]

The fact that I am OCD about my camping equipment. It brought me GREAT joy to pull down the supplies, tents, totes, etc and have them loaded in the truck all in under an hour. It's the first time this season they've been out.

I am joyful to get back out in nature this weekend.

[Miss Scarlett]

Special delicious coffee...and many other wonderful things...

The spider occupying my post-shower bath towel? Not so much! LOL

[pinkajl]

What brought me joy today?

Spending time with b-f folk (I think we're all from this forum) and not having to deal with any weird looks from strangers and seeing all the butches relaxed.

Sometimes I forget how stressful social events can be -- until we attend one like this and there's nothing but respect and acceptance.

- Pink
(I've always been more of a lurker. It's been awhile since I've visited, but talking about the site today made me nostalgic to come back.)

[Miss Scarlett]

An amazing afternoon on the lake...despite forecasts to the contrary, the weather was absolutely perfect and, as an added bonus, yesterday's sunburn didn't get any worse...LOL

[cinnamongrrl]

Being relieved of duty an hour early (and spending the hour previous getting paid to read)

Then

Meeting my honey for lunch since he was off early (for once!) also....

[Kätzchen]

It's been raining for the better part of today, but there's sunshine right now; the warmth of the sun feels so good!

[Soon]

a dish of spicy chicken korma w/papadum

[starryeyes]

Getting off work! I do love my work, but today was a 9 hour day that was exceptionally BORING!

[Kenna]

it's an awesome feeling when someone important to you thinks enough of you to go out of their way to find your favorite treats...so far outa their way that they crossed the state line to find just what they were looking for.

I was asked today to put something up in my new pantry ...so delightful to find several canning jars of my favorite homemade pickled beats. a rare treat

[Bèsame*]

it warms my heart so much...

To have answered the phone tonight and hear the voice of a little girl who used to live her. Listening to the excitement of coming home from Paris! Telling me she had flat thin pancakes with all kinds of toppings and then rolled up. (Crepes)

To have been a part of her life, and for her to have called. I did make a difference. Sweet feelings fill me up. Oh the joy!

[JAGG]

Thinking of all the fun I had last week on vacation. I am all tanned up and rested and ready to take on the work week. :)

[LeftWriteFemme]

the number 2900 made me giggle aloud this morning.......(I know, I'm a strange girl)

[girl_dee]

Essential oils from Daddi!!!!!

[PaPa]

It was very nice to wake up to a sweet voicemail this morning from someone special to me. I could get used to that. *Smiles.

[Miss Scarlett]

This morning my scale showed that I've lost 14.6 lbs in the last 28 days!

Can't wait to see what my weight loss doctor's scale (my "official" one) shows at my appointment later this morning...

[girl_dee]

This morning my scale showed that I've lost 14.6 lbs in the last 28 days!

Can't wait to see what my weight loss doctor's scale (my "official" one) shows at my appointment later this morning...

That's awesome!!! :hk14:

[cinnamongrrl]

Remembering we bought a steam cleaner last night...and getting to play with it today!!

Hey, it doesn't take much.... :sunglass:

[Kenna]

a new hummingbird feeder right outside my bedroom window

while moving something in the yard, I accidentally scared a momma birdie from her tiny nest found in a very unusual spot. I put things back and hope to watch them from the kitchen.

making a yummy pie for a friend that I know will enjoy the new treat

getting sassed at by a territorial male hummingbird when I stepped out to porch. So tickled at how sassy they are.

my squash plants finally starting to produce.

a really nice day yesterday

[Gráinne]

I've been working through a book on spiritual growth for the last few days; each morning there's a new concept or word to meditate on, and ideas for implementing each idea throughout "doing" the day.

Today the word was "creativity". Not as in painting or art, but the idea that our thoughts and beliefs are self-fulfilling, and our reality around us is largely manifested from our inside out. In that sense, we "create" our reality. I don't totally understand it, but I was willing to go along with that. So I looked for opportunities to bring out something positive, with more love.

I had to go to Target and then all the way downtown for a couple of errands. My 14 year old daughter wanted to come. Now, doing most anything with a teenage girl means 10% more time and 25% more money, but I said "Sure". I consciously watched my thoughts, and any time aggrivation or impatience seeped in, I changed it to a loving thought and gave her a compliment or some other positive stroke. Lo and behold, we had a great time just doing ordinary things, she was well-behaved and respectful, and really appreciated my words. I felt very close.

So yeah, I hope we are allowed to write a long post in here (I see mostly short phrases), but ANY time things go well with my daughter, I'm way past joy and close to jubilant :).

[socialjustice_fsu]

I laughed so hard today my sides hurt...a butch friend and I took my mother fishing off a pier on a large bay. Mom had a new fishing pole and she wrangled with that thing forever, it seemed. Finally casted and brought up a crab trap. She was pure joy all day long. I know in my heart I will not have her a whole lot longer...making these kinds of memories helps ease that thought.

She caught two bait fish, a crab trap and the back of my shirt (while casting). I caught nothing but a good time...time on the water, blue skies, time with special people.

It does not get any better. :happyjump:

[nekohl]

I painted for most of the day.
I was feeling warm and red and so that's what I painted.

:artist:

[sierragirrl]

spending time outdoors soaking up awesome energy and the sweet sound of the river, so relaxing.
almost as peaceful as being on the ranch

[Hollylane]

An ice cold (so cold there was crisp ice on top) Virgil's Zero Root Beer (no sugar, sweetened with Stevia)....YUM!!!

[Cid]

Coming home from my camping trip brought
me soooo much joy!

[DJ Bear]

her smile
her lips are sensuous
her smile lights up her eyes

[Miss Scarlett]

The AC is once again working in my car and the repair didn't cost me an arm and a leg!!!

[Soft*Silver]

I was able to talk twice to my buddy JoSchmooze today...he is still in the hospital after he had knee replacement. First call...silly butch..lol. All garbled. Just took meds. Second call...he was alert and talking like Jo. While we talked they gave him his meds....and he began to talk slower, more slurry..lol...silly butch buddy..I love him so.. it brought me joy that he is ok, healing, and sharing laughter with me again...:rrose:

[sierragirrl]

I was able to talk twice to my buddy JoSchmooze today...he is still in the hospital after he had knee replacement. First call...silly butch..lol. All garbled. Just took meds. Second call...he was alert and talking like Jo. While we talked they gave him his meds....and he began to talk slower, more slurry..lol...silly butch buddy..I love him so.. it brought me joy that he is ok, healing, and sharing laughter with me again...:rrose:

Miss Tia
thank you for posting this I was wondering how Jo was doing..

may I also say I hope you have fun baby shopping! its so fun to do so many new things on the market that they didn't have years ago..

[Soft*Silver]

Miss Tia
thank you for posting this I was wondering how Jo was doing..

we had a great conversation about socks...lol

may I also say I hope you have fun baby shopping! its so fun to do so many new things on the market that they didn't have years ago..

awww...thanks! I already bought some things for the baby and am taking my daughter shopping for maternity clothes on Monday. I am going to go hunting for kids books next....lol

[Gráinne]

I took the exam to add 4th through 6th grade certification to mine (which is 7th through 12th), and I am 90% sure I nailed it. It just means more options to watch for, in one of my favorite age groups.

[Blade]

Watching twin spots play beside the refuge driveway, and on the edge of the woods and then into a field. Never did see Mom anywhere, and one of the spots limped on the front foot a little. They are so cute and so amazing to watch.

[girl_dee]

some of my BFP friends purchased a couple of photos from my site!

How awesome is that?!?!

[Miss Scarlett]

Unexpected texts and phone calls...:hk4:

[Cid]

My best joy was actually yesterday. I went to see Keith Urban in concert. What a great time! He was accompanied by Justin Lynch and Little Big Town.
Great night out on the hill (it was an outdoor concert) at DTE!

oh, and btw the hill is where the craziest partyers go..lol.
lots of dancing, singing and all around great fun :)