What brought you joy today?

[Hollylane]

Not having to use a tissue, or sneeze all day long...I am feeling a little better today, and that is giving me more than a little bit of joy :)

I have to admit that I am also enjoying Gaige's gentle reminders about taking my meds and getting some rest...:stillheart:

[Breezy]

Waking to beauty, Damon and our Kiddo!
Gawd, I am SO blessed!

[Tommi]

her 30 point Scrabble word, strategy, and confidence :hangloose:

phew, she is gooood.

[Kenna]

Going to pick up local blueberries from the sweetest, generous, gentle natured retired couple who delighted me with their stories and how they treated me as if they'd known me forever ...such a welcoming, warm couple

love their blueberries and he surprised me with a whole gallon of fresh pink eyed peas right from his garden...good people


A trip to an old fashioned bakery

chatting with my best friend and making plans

[Hollylane]

Logging out of the phones at the end of the day....Ahhhh...

[NorCalStud]

Hearing two of my best friends talk about how happy I look.

Walking among ginormous redwoods hand in hand with gaea and our doggies.


Watching gaea sing along to Melissa Etheridge's song " Mercy" to me while driving up the 101....(her eyes)

Late nite Enchiladas, Coronas, and flan before finally heading home to bed

Bed

Her in my bed

[gaea]

Hearing two of my best friends talk about how happy I look.

Walking among ginormous redwoods hand in hand with gaea and our doggies.


Watching gaea sing along to Melissa Etheridge's song " Mercy" to me while driving up the 101....(her eyes)

Late nite Enchiladas, Coronas, and flan before finally heading home to bed

Bed

Her in my bed

Pure simple blessed joy :) you and me happines 100 fold.

[Glenn]

A tiny, starving, brown, bat, who is on the endangered species list here in Indiana, is now gorging itself on that moist cat food that looks like worms. It was almost dead, could'nt fly, and I did'nt know what else to feed it until I can get more help. It seems happier now though :)

[Soon]

a thank you call from my brother for making and dropping off some quinoa salad...he said it was as good as the one we had at a cafe earlier this week!

[Hollylane]

I dropped off my car at 8:15am this morning for repairs, and I asked them if I could get an estimate by 12pm. The answer was yes. No call at 12pm. I called them at 1pm, they said they'd know by 3pm. I called at 4pm (an hour before they close), they said they are just so busy during the summer, that the mechanic had just gotten to my car at 4pm to run diagnostics, and that they may have an answer in the morning. !#(@#@)@!!!!!

So...after posting this in the "pissed off thread" last week, today, I went to my regular mechanic, for the things that these jerks missed on their "bumper to bumper check"...I still had a wheel hub that needed replacing (some of the bearings were literally broken, and this problem could have caused an accident), an oil sensor that was bad, and I needed an oil change.

The price (another $400+, after just having spent $500+) did not bring me joy, but I know these guys earn it, and charge minimal labor fees. What did bring me joy, is that I popped in without an appointment, asked them to take a look, they took a look, gave me an estimate, gave water and pets to my dog, and completed the work within 2 hours. I will never go to the "other guys" again. Ever.

I'm glad I popped in. These repairs mean that I will have a safe trip up to Timothy Lake this weekend (a 3000+ elevation gain), and a safe trip over to Astoria next week.

[Graham]

An old high school best friend whom I have not talked to in about 38 years surfaced today....we had a nice talk. Hope to pick up an old friendship.

[MsBluem]

seeing how happy the kiddo was to go back to girl scouts and her church group (church is not my bag but she loves it so i encourage it). she insisted that we remember her vest and tote bag next time. "i know i won't need them today...but we CAN'T forget them next time, mommy."

[Kenna]

Being paid a very high compliment by a new friend...
"You have a way of putting loving life into words."

Think they made me swooon on that one too...but it brought me joy to be recognized and appreciated.

[Kenna]

Spent a really awesome beautiful day with my best best friend and seeing her on the mend...enjoying dinner at a favorite diner I haven't been to in years. Hearing herlaughing and enjoying herself after a long few weeks ...

talking to my best "peanut butter " friend and laughing with them when I told them the silly things I did today ...them telling me how good my pup has been since I've been away ...


Talking to on friend about camping in the mountains and another friend about fishing at the coast...

a REALLY BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! Filled with really awesome friends.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Listening to my children sing broadway songs in the car today.

[JustBeingMe]

talking to my daughter........love that kiddo.

[PoeticSilence]

What brought you joy today?

Waking up from my nap without pain, but instead having two little dogs and my big kittyboy all snuggled up with me, and laying there watching the wife watching the rain out the window. Usually kittyboy leaps off the bed and does his kitty stuff when I wake up but this time he just laid around purring while the wife told me how long it had been raining.

[cinnamongrrl]

The beauty of the day.... :)

[Bèsame*]

anticipation of rain...waiting for the prelude of afternoon showers, the smell...ahhhh, such joy!

[cinnamongrrl]

Yesterday I took my client to the "library" in her assisted living facility. A lot of the books are donated. It's a give a book, take a book type deal.

WELL...

While perusing alongside my lady, I found a book I have been coveting :| The activity director was there and told me to feel free to take one. So I promised to donate some books in exchange. :)

Yay!!! Free books...bliss and glee....

[JustLovelyJenn]

Driving home from a friends house last night after midnight I drove over the bridge and into a bank of fog... The sight of all that fog and the lights shining through it on the deserted roads.... what joy, what joy indeed!

[JAGG]

Knowing it's Friday !! Yee Haw

[gaea]

Hearing that my youngest grandaughter was in tears over the mirning kindergarden class because in her words she is not a morning person, hearing my daughter say "she'll get over it" telling my daughter she sounds like her mother---jouyous :) little ones are off to school.next week ans the new baby coming in just 6 weeks....

[Jesse]

Spending some time today doing shaping exercises with my sweet Sadie. She catches on so quickly and just loves to learn new things. She is awesome! :)

[luv2luvgirls]

driving my nephew somewhere brings me joy.. Both of us do the same thing a word will trigger lyrics. So every time one says something the other will bust out in song
man you remember some of the weirdest songs that way :blink:

Heck everything brings me joy! :)

[JustBeingMe]

Having nice cool Fall like weather last couple of days!! It's been great and very much needed.

[MysticOceansFL]

Many things bring me joy and they still do.

[Random]

Life did...

I try really hard to see the positive side of life...or at least find one little bit of good in a big old pile of cow by product...

It's very difficult sometimes and I have to narrow my focus to a tree branch or a bird or a flower or it being under 70 degrees. Sometimes its the small things that save us...

One truth that I cling to desperately is ...it will get better....it might not be what you thought better was, it may not have a bright shiny sign that blinks BETTER... but there is a slight shift in the wind that says spring is going to come..

Last night there was a slight shift in the wind reminding me that better is just over there...

Lovely..

[lusciouskiwi]

I worry at times if I'll fit in if I ever go back home to live.

Talked on the phone with a mate and it felt so comfortable. Maybe there's a place for me after all.

Feel happy. :)

[JustLovelyJenn]

A good nights sleep

Feeling renewed...

[cinnamongrrl]

My workday ending at noon...and my weekend officially beginning :)

[Soft*Silver]

I am an evaluator for our local community theater alliance. I go to plays and evaluate the actors, stage, lighting, choreography, etc. My husband got me into this. He is an actor and does lights. I have grown to love the members of this tight knit community, and know its roller coaster. Oh, the drama! LOL and Politics! But wow, the creativity and talent!

All of our evaluations are gathered at the end of the year and people and shows are nominated for various awards. Tonight was the annual awards. I got to watch some incredible talent be recognized. And even tho they were all competing against each other, they shouted and clapped for each other, genuinely, whenever whoever won. I was so proud to be amongst all these thespian giants.

Such joy I had tonight...

[MysticOceansFL]

Many things do and still do

[o'queery]

.... ummm yeah.

Getting a phone call from Syr while He is in Seattle.
On His NEW cell phone.

He hates cell phones.

See how i rate?

Totally overjoyed that He knows what the fuck is up.

*points to my smile*

[SirLucian]

.... ummm yeah.

Getting a phone call from Syr while He is in Seattle.
On His NEW cell phone.

He hates cell phones.

See how i rate?

Totally overjoyed that He knows what the fuck is up.

*points to my smile*

hate phones, putters and all that crap but.......
it brings us closer

[chai~]

fireplace is serviced and I am anticipating a deliciously cozy winter~

[Hollylane]

Knowing that I only have to work two days this week. Joy!

[Blade]

Made a new femme friend lately. She is local, that brings me joy, also Texting with her brings me joy. She matches my wit, with hers. Nothing like a Carolina Girl to bring joy and laughter.

[Bèsame*]

Joy...

Waking from a 3 hour nap. Won't mention the late bed time last night. Lol
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[JustLovelyJenn]

looking at the pile of paintings as i moved them today and realizing i have a collection... theres not enough room for all my paintings any more, i suppose i will have to give in and sell a couple.

[Kenna]

My sweet smooch pooch happy puppy greeting me when I got home

[JustLovelyJenn]

picking up a dear friend and her son to spend some time with me and my kids...

[Blade]

A morning conversation with Donna. She cracks me up with what she comes off the hip with, sometimes.

[Ginger]

Talking to my dad on the phone, making him laugh as he waits for my mom to cook his breakfast; bacon, biscuits, the works, pretending I'm jealous as he plays up how good it smells.

[Kobi]

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[o'queery]

Love from Him..

and bacon.

*smile*

[puddin']

wakin' up to birds singin', lookin' out me bedroom window and seein' calla lilies in bloom, a coupla texts from mates first thang in da a.m.

[Gráinne]

Finally some good news, even if it interests only me ;).

I do genealogy as a hobby. On my father's side, I've been trying to prove for a couple of years that my great-grandfather was taken in or adopted by his aunt and uncle after his mother died. I had a lot of circumstantial evidence, but nothing that would impress the Perry Mason's of genealogy.

I knew the uncle was a Quaker, so for shits and giggles I wrote the Quaker group in Sparta, Ontario where they were from. I wasn't expecting anything, but a woman wrote back saying she was a cousin of some kind and that my hypothesis was right! Yay! She emailed me a memoir of his family, written by the uncle himself, pictures of his still-standing house, and other family pictures. That's genealogy for you; years of tedium with minutes of joy.

I still don't know what happened to his parents, or when, or where they were. But I hope that will come, too.

What hit me in the gut was that my dad and granddad were both named after this uncle, named Samuel. His something-great niece told me that he took in so many children from the town that he was known as "Uncle Sammy", whether related or not. My son is a Samuel as well-and I call him Sammy.

I'm honored to have Uncle Sammy even indirectly in my line.

[Gráinne]

And Day 2! At least genealogy-wise, I'm hitting it out of the park lately.

It was known that my father's mother was born in Scotland and came to Canada at age 7, where she was adopted by a family in Ontario. Nobody seemed to know how she got there, and I don't know how much she told my father. When I began my sleuthing, to make a short story long, I found the British Home Children. From about 1870 to the 1930's, there was a well-meaning attempt to give poor children in the U.K. a chance at a better life in Canada or Australia. These children, not all of whom were orphans, were turned over or scooped up off the streets and placed in orphanages. Quarrier's was a large orphanage in Scotland, and through contacting them (they are still a social service agency today), I found my grandmother and her brother's records and their birth certificates!

Their mother had died young, leaving my grandmother and the brother the two youngest children in a family of nine. Their father must have thought they would be better off in Canada and so turned them into Quarriers'. I can only wonder if my grandmother watched the coast of Scotland retreating from the ship, not realizing that she would never see her father or siblings again (there's more evidence that she and her brother could see one another in Canada). Did she think it was a big adventure, but that she would go back? I don't know. And how did her father feel? I can only imagine giving up my children to be adopted across an ocean, having known them up to age 7 and 8, so we're not talking little babies. I hope he knew that he made the only choice he could given the straights he was in.

Unfortunately, many of the BHC became little more than house servants or farmhands, not true children of the family. I hope both my grandmother and her brother lucked out and had good families, or at least a tolerable childhood. I do know my grandmother's family changed her name from Mary to Maud because they already had a daughter named Mary.

I was only seven myself when she died, and she had never spoken of Scotland to me. I have mixed feelings-jubilation at "finding" her, but sadness for being so uprooted.

[LeftWriteFemme]

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[Miss Scarlett]

A surprise phone call this morning just because he missed me...

[RockOn]

Woke up feeling exceptionally good this morning. :)
Wondering what the day will present.

[imperfect_cupcake]

My bestustest friend just moved back to vancouver. We've both been globe trotting for... ah... 26 years? and we somehow always manage to wind up in, if not the same city, at least within a few hours of each other in the same country. we've lived together in four different cities too.

That is a real soul mate. I love my bezzi to bits. I'm so glad she's back.

she actually apologised to me for being crabby crusty pants yesterday. No. there's some people in this world that really don't have to apologise to me for moods. I don't give a fuck. She's one of them. My very old mates don't have to apologise for fuck all really. I know when they are sorry.

Oh. snap. I suddenly get that saying.

[cinnamongrrl]

Being able to shut off the alarm and stay in bed as long as I wanted..... :)

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy...

my honey, who is far from a morning person, getting up a lil early today to sit and gab with me while I was getting dressed for work.

the sweet pups that dance for their morning treats. Do I have them trained or do they have ME trained?!

Seeing so many friends, full of excitement, headed to Little Rock for the Reunion :) See y'all tomorrow!!!

[Kätzchen]

The day is young and the sun it out (thank heavens!), but I came across a post out on the forum boards by Arwen and it's her signature phrase that entices me to adjust my attitude, which brings a bit of Joy to my life today.

And, I quote Arwen: "Seek Joy, Y'all!"


(Thanks Arwen!)

[Daktari]

Lots!.....

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

Finding out today that my custom woven tartan shipped from Scotland today. If all goes well, it should be here in 2 weeks!! *woot*

[Butterbean]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/104337646@N08/10091265663/lightbox/

There are two pictures..one of her cake and one of her really enjoying her cake.


She's a sweet baby.

[grenade]

my little girl calling me at work to tell me, that after two auditions, she made it into the school rock band. Instant tears. As good as it has felt at times in my life, when I had achievements or goals and accomplished them, it pales in comparison to how I feel today. I am so proud of her. *sighs*

[Kenna]

I haven't relaxed , smiled or laughed this much in a while.
it's awesome

[DanceFoolsDance]

Seeing babies :cheer:

[Soon]

coffee klatch with two of my favourite people!

[Smiling]

I like having to watch where I step every time I leave my apartment in order to avoid crushing the little lizards scurrying about underfoot in a frenzy of activity!

It even makes me smile when I'm in a big hurry [and maybe feeling a little testy for whatever reason] and they are teasing me and trying to trip me up by running around me in every direction. They are so cute and I just love that they live right outside my place; it's almost as though they are guarding it.

You can tell which ones are the babies and which ones are the grandfather/mothers by their sizes and coloring. The older ones almost seem to have an air of authority about them when compared to the little ones.

It's one of my very favorite things about where I live and makes me smile every time I leave or come home. :)

[Blade]

Walking miles on the beach all day for the past 2 days

[Medusa]

Joyful day with Jackhammer.

Spent some wonderful time together snuggling, watching old movies, and looking out the window together at our backyard becoming saturated with fall colors. Talking about things we want to accomplish and places we have been.

Sweet, uninterrupted moments that make my soul warm. <3

[candy_coated_bitch]

*exchanging texts and pictures with my BFF from college

*pizza in bed

*reading my bf to sleep

*naked butt

[Okiebug61]

Lazy Saturday morning with Red! Watching our 3 doxies and 1 aussie run and play in the nice cool weather. Getting dressed up for a night out for a steak dinner at one of our favorite places in OKC and getting home before dark. LOL We are busy planning what all we are going to do this next week during our trip to Santa Fe. The weather is going to be cool so tomorrow we are getting all of our fall clothes out to air out and start packing. It's been a long hard year for us and I can not wait to hit the road and have some R&R with my gal.

[Bad_boi]

I found some bus driver gloves in my closet. Wearing them makes me feel like I wanna punch and slap everything because they are padded.

[Hollylane]

This morning, Gaige's computer was malfunctioning, and she couldn't open IE or Skype. She did some updates during her power slumber (13 hours :|), and when she got up, magically, it worked again.

It gave me joy for two reasons. One, she deserves her downtime with her computer over the weekend, she works hard. Two (this is on the selfish side), I would have had a pretty crappy weekend if we could not hang out together on Skype, and worst of all if we would not have been able to enjoy the Ravens game together tomorrow.

[gaea]

Of our move coming along nicely..
our fur babies
my kids and grandkids
Him laying next to me after a long work day.

A
Conversation with an old friend

The sun the moon and all the came between

[puddin']

meetin' up wit' a mate in "da city", havin' brunch at "father teds irish pub", den enjoyin' da hell outta "wicked"...

a fun and great day...

[RockOn]

Cooler temperatures are awesome!

I got up this morning at dark-thirty and went out on my back patio. With the summer gone, it feels so much better outside now. This makes me happy and puts a huge smile on my face.

:)

[Daktari]

A long, long lie-in watching trashy Sunday morning telly.

[sis]

Feeling good about being able to set boundaries. Knowing that I. Am. Worth. It ..... even though in the moment it seems very scary.

Deb

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

Taking 2 of my grandkids up to the prison to see their Daddy, my oldest son. (the 5 yr old little boy does not understand that his Daddy is in prison, he just thinks he is on a special top-secret work assignment. Yeah, he will find out soon enough, but it works for him right now. His 10 yr old sister knows, though.)

Anyway, I took them up, like I do once a month, and just to see them all interacting is just so sweet to me. My son gets to be silly with his kids, they all get to hug on each other, my son gets to read to them, we absolutely stuff ourselves silly with the foods from the vending machines. Tues is his 41st birthday, and so today we shared an extra special treat from the machines today, strawberry shortcake!

Well, my son did some kind of sleight of hand with his son, and pretended that he was able to "float" in the air. My grandson actually BELIEVES, with a Capital B. He thought his Daddy was something pretty cool anyway, but NOW, I mean WOW.

These visits are always so very bittersweet. I hate that he is there, that he has to be away from his life and his family for so long. But as I sit there, watching him with his kids, and look around at all the other inmates visiting with their loved ones and just making do for one more day, and I hear the squeals of laughter from my grandbabies, my heart feels blessed.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Standing up for myself. And vomiting. (Don't ask LMAO.)

[Medusa]

Joy?

New pillows. (not the dirty kind!!) NEW PILLOWS!

4 new, giant, fluffy pillows alllllll for us! WEE!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Joy?

New pillows. (not the dirty kind!!) NEW PILLOWS!

4 new, giant, fluffy pillows alllllll for us! WEE!

OMG, I LOVE new pillows!!!! I buy pillows way more often than necessary.

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

Having the step kiddo for this week, after her week at her father's :)

[Tommi]

MMmmmmm...waking to her beautiful smile, her long red hair all tousled from the night. Her deliciously warm skin against me as the sun peeked through the heavy curtains.

:moonstars:

[Gemme]

Being warm all night long (around 40 outside) and sweet kisses and puppy nuzzles.

[Jar]

Thoughts of the most wonderful weekend I've had in a very long time. Feeling like a very lucky guy and thankful to the universe (f)

[SoulShineFemme]

Waking up next to ONLY and knowing we will drink coffee together, read our horoscopes, maybe try a crossword puzzle. There is such a peace in our relaxing morning routine. I love it and I love her. :)

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

It's a kilt thing....

Getting my name on the queue to have a kilt made from the custom woven tartan I just got from Scotland. Still gonna be a wait for sure, but am one step closer to owning a rather unique kilt.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Breathing in and out.

[Jar]

Finding little notes she left around my house yesterday :D

[PinkieLee]

Enjoying a cup of coffee, while sitting in my favorite chair, looking at all our flowers still in full bloom. Weather in Texas... those silly things still think it's Spring!

Unconditional love from the pups this morning. (Oh wait, they were only using me for treats ;)

Knowing without a doubt in my mind, that I am loved.

[ONLY]

Spending some morning time in bed with my girl (f) having coffee, reading the paper online, listening to radio morning show and doing a crossword puzzle :)

[Words]

One of my daughter's personal assistants giving me a perfect (albeit upsetting) reason to terminate her employment.

Perhaps now, at last, we can get on with the business of improving my daughter's life and allowing her to flourish like she's entitled to.

[Bad_boi]

Morning meditation :)

[MissItalianDiva]

Four boxes of Ring Dings all the way from New York!

Zombie Jerky also from New York!

Coming from two people that I love and fucking adore, I'm in heaven.



Thank you xxoo

Aww Ring Dings!! NOT to be confused with ding dongs..

[MissItalianDiva]

My extra long nap I got today even though it means I wont sleep well tonight

[Kenna]

My mad baking skillz.... kitchen smells so yummy

[Miss July]

Talking with an old friend today.
Thank you.

[RockOn]

Waking up a few minutes ago from one of those frustrating type dreams. I was dreaming I was at a DEWALT TOOLS trade show in Colorado. Dewalt was showcasing their new line of XR products. I was trying so hard to get to handle one OF ANYTHING and I would get close in to a booth, almost ready to pick one up ... then the crowd would shift and push me away ... this went on for hours and hours ... it was a freaking "tease Brock" dream. I am joyful to be awake and out of that! And grateful I drank extra few swallows of coke just before I got into bed ... having to pee woke me up ... else I would probably still be there ... so close to it but cannot hold or touch.

Stuff like that makes me crazy. After I went to the bathroom, had to get 2 ice cream bars from the kitchen freezer to help me get away from the lingering feelings of horrible frustration. Also, very thankful the source was a drill or impact driver and not a woman.

[Medusa]

This happened yesterday but had to post it! I scored a huge box of books (Jack is twitching as I type this) at the library sale for only $8.

Several memoirs, books on Lesbian Feminism issues, 3 books on the Geisha, several books on crystals and herbs, a book on the Chicken Ranch aka The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, several Anais Nin poetry volumes, a class yearbook from 1901, and some "crap" to read when nobody is looking. WHAT!? I like smarmy Gay sex books!

I think I got 28 books in all. WEEEE!

[Rockinonahigh]

Today I learned how to get live stream so I can watch the world paint horse show that's going on in Ft,Worth,I can also get to see anything the site has on it in real time or results if the event shows results of what's been going on.Gonna be lots' of fun.

[BullDog]

A perfect day at the beach.

[puddin']

http://tvnz.co.nz/wild-planet-north-america/s1-ep4-video-5663342

not sure if you all can view this, but absolutely amazing episode...

[Kenna]

A doggie grooming van and it's owner

[Jar]

This happened yesterday but had to post it! I scored a huge box of books (Jack is twitching as I type this) at the library sale

I love estate sales where they have old books. I scored some lady's notebook from the early 1900's where she kept notes on how to raise children. Very interesting but glad I wasn't her child :|

[The JD]

Breakfast in bed and a back scratch. It also brings me joy that the day has only just started.

[Kenna]

I'm on cloud 9... today was so fun and the events lightened my spirits...
I'm now what you may call "officially self employed"... although part time right now, it will soon go full time with great money...as a Pet Sitter...this is gonna be so much more fun than working as a policymaker. Yeah, it's not making a million $$$ but it's gonna be great! I get to make good money having fun and less stress.

[RockOn]

My day could not have been any better.

Around mid-afternoon, my supervisor and I were getting close to completing a huge hunk of our software. A tight deadline to deliver was imposed on us for this. Stroll in the park. To celebrate, we shut his office door, plugged in some Led Zepplin tunes ... kicked it off with one of my all time favorites entitled: Since I've Been Loving You ... oh, man it was great. Both he and are are old enough to have seen all the good bands back in the day. He's fifty, I'm fifty-seven. Then we had to share those secret glory day stories ... and giggle. In fact, lots of giggling went on! It was so fun! :)

[cinnamongrrl]

I lost my wallet a few days back while shopping...and the police station called me today to say they had it!

Nothing had been touched...all my cards were there...it's such a relief...and saves me sooo much time (and money) by not having to replace my license, SSN, debit cards, student ID, library card, store cards and on and on and on.....

Thank god for good, honest people :)

[DaddyNik12]

I lost my wallet a few days back while shopping...and the police station called me today to say they had it!

Nothing had been touched...all my cards were there...it's such a relief...and saves me sooo much time (and money) by not having to replace my license, SSN, debit cards, student ID, library card, store cards and on and on and on.....

Thank god for good, honest people :)

awesome and your very lucky

[MsTinkerbelly]

Looking out of the windows of our new home and having a close-up mountain view. What a peaceful place.

[Kenna]

2 Things ...my roommate's generosity and caring nature for children ..
...working together to put together a birthday care package for a little girl turning 9 on Sunday. I've known her Daddy since 2nd grade and adore their beautiful family. It brings me joy to help them out since he's had a major pay cut and her momma is really worried they can't do birthday or Christmas. ...my children are grown and moved. Christmas and December birthdays are just so much more fun with little kids to make smile.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Getting through to a student who couldnt see his own talent. Watching him start to bloom and really be willing to work on his writing for the first time.

[JAGG]

Hearing a story about how Miss Maddie sticks up for me even when I am not there. hahaha I love that kid !!!! Nobody tells it like it is better than her. No tact filter, no Emporer's New Clothes, or tippy toeing around the elephant in the room, she just slaps you in the face with the truth, reality as she knows it. Now I wonder where she gets that from?:blink:

[Daktari]

An email from a lovely 'merican friend.

[PoeticSilence]

Having a few moments to check my email and noticed this. In Vegas. If you like vegas, and are planning a trip there, check it out.
http://www.wynnpride.com/index.cfm

[Daktari]

Both of us working on a bike...one side each. We work well together, which is both a surprise and a bonus!

[Katniss]

After nine, count them nine, straight days of rain being able to drive into work and see a sunrise! :nixon:


Katniss~~

[Rockinonahigh]

Today is a fantastic day,no rain,cloudy sky's,the temp is 56*...it's almost like summer after the nasty day's we have had.I have the patio door cracked open so the fur babies can come and go while in sitting at the puter.We played pitch till we all gave out,then I sat in the grass(yes I still have a patch or two) with the kids looking up at the sky to see what was flying around.

[Gráinne]

I have two :)

Yesterday, DD and I were in the car. She was wearing a top with a sequined smiley on it, and the sun made the entire inside of the car look like a disco ball. It's been such a terrible couple of years, that just the few minutes watching her bounce around laughing made for a moment of joy.

Then, today, it was finding just the right appointment book for next year. I'm rather particular about how large the day spaces have to be, and how easy it is for me to use it. I struggled all year with a book I really didn't like, because I felt it was a waste of money to buy another one. Big mistake.

There's just something that says "Fresh Start" like a brand-new appointment book, with no appointments in it, no doodles, and no unidentified phone numbers or unknown messages in the margins. It's a thing of beauty before I start already transferring things into it for January.
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[JustLovelyJenn]

I got new slippers as a gift today!! They brought me a lot of joy.

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[BullDog]

Spending a beautiful day with good friends, sharing the moment of much better than expected news, hugs, laughter, knowing she will be ok. (f)

[C0LLETTE]

Finished book entries for my taxes. Tossed piles of papers into the shredder. Pure joy.

[Selenay]

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[Rockinonahigh]

Just feeling good after being in pain for a long time,the injections work as long as I get them when I need them.

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

Not having to rush around to get ready for work for a change but more then that was a shared dinner at a Tia restaurant and the conversation that went a long with it.

[KayCee]

Someone baking a cake just for ME for a change....

[Kenna]

A beautiful brand new baby colt ...born to a gorgeous dark honey colored Appaloosa momma...his little white blaze down his face and white socks so cute...too damn sweet to see him enjoying the sun as momma guarded him...absolutely made my day

[Kenna]

Ohhhh happy happy joy!!
Got amazing news from a dear friend...she's gonna be a first time mom!!
Also got a call from family that my son is coming home in a couple weeks...
so I'm gonna get to see him and my best friend!!
I'm dancing with joy...

[JustLovelyJenn]

Shopping updates from two amazing people

[traumaqueen]

My day looked a lot like this.......can't wait for tomorrow, since it's still dumping on my po'dunk mountain town!
hhUpNwMAIVo:hangloose:

[storyofmylife]

Spending the day with my daughter and my lil' love (f)

[Kenna]

Yaaaayyyy!! My son has landed on the east coast!! Happy he made it safe thru all the ice and heavy deep snow.

[Daktari]

A new Egyptian cotton duvet cover

[storyofmylife]

Face time with my lil' love ....
♥

[candy_coated_bitch]

Snuggles, juice with bubbles, stickers, stationery, and hair product!

Edited to add: And letters!

[GraffitiBoi]

Hearing that the new battery for my car is in and will be installed tomorrow. No more jump starting it every time I want to drive.

[Jesse]

I bought a new-to-me portable dishwasher today. I love to cook but hate, hate washing dishes, so now that won't be an issue. :)

[JAGG]

Sleep will bring me joy. I am sure of that.

[MaggieBluIze]

Finally figuring out what do to for Valentine's Day
when funds are low ... Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It brings me joy to know what I get to do for Daddy Bass!!!
NOW I'm ready for Friday!!!! :)
Simple little joys in life bring simple pieces of joy! :)
:waitinggirl:

[Kenna]

:) :)
Interesting, long conversation, great, captivating company and much enjoyed attention <3 <3

[JAGG]

Clear roads finally ! And the promise of warmer temps soon!

[willow]

My shoes came today! Not that I need them before April. That's plenty time to decide if they will do or if I must find another, more suitable pair. :hk14:

[Kenna]

A good, productive day.

I enjoyed watching all the wild birds and squirrels flitting and flirting about as the snow came down. Everything is so quiet when it snows that you can clearly hear birdies sing and fuss at eachother.

As I went about my storm-prep chores, spending the day with a witty, wildly-funny, confident, articulate, flattering, caring and respected friend brought me much joy.

I can't express how good their positive, non-pressuring, non-intimidating, genuine friendship feels.
They make me laugh so much, it reminds me of how momma D taught me the value of laughter and value of a close friendship.
They made a cold, snowy, worrisome day pass fast with a delightful distraction.

The value of friendship and laughter ...brings much joy.

[Kenna]

A gift....of compassion. ...

[SoulShineFemme]

I'm HOMEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm basking in the simple joy of life at home with ONLY and her sweet boy. I have missed it so much. I can't wait to spoil them for the next 3 weeks. Woooo!! :sparklyheart::love1:

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

An American Bald Eagle has been sitting in the same tree for 4 consecutive days. Each day, I get closer and closer and finally have some great video. (in case I get old-timers)

The only thing I can surmise is the rivers in the surrounding St. Louis area are all frozen and their food of choice is fish. They are having to increase their hunting grounds.

How majestic the eagle is.

[Kenna]

Getting a call from my handsome son and hearing he's got a promotion!! So happy and proud!

[Liam]

Watching the fog rise from the bay, as the sun set. Admiring an ancient old man feeding seagulls, and noticing something new - those with spots on the tips of their wings, also had a spot on their beaks. :)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Hearing Daddy sound relaxed for the first time in over a week!

[Kenna]

Being on cloud 9 :)

My son inviting me to Colorado :)

The late evening sunshine and now the bright moon and stars giving me hope about warm weather and safe travels tomorrow. Excited to see my son even if I must wade thru 20 inches of Pennsylvania's snow.

Watching the wildlife play in the snow and enjoy what food I put out in as many spots as I could get to.

an awesome dinner (my roommate and I are awesome cooks! Damn that was yummy !)

My self confidence slowly building back up with the nurturing of a dear friend.

Getting to relax today after confirming I didn't need to be on the roads...relaxing helped ground me and focus on important things.

Being looked after by close friends and family.

Ending the day on cloud 9.

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

Her giggle

One reminding me that my smartphone isn't to smart when it comes to spelling so yes when I can get to a real comp I will correct the typo in my status *chuckle* Thanks Becca sorry babygirl (f)

[Kenna]

I'm getting closer to seeing my boy!! Only 6 more hours to go!!

[sis]

Stopping in to see my co-worker who started back to work today (I start back on Monday) and receiving a great big smile and hug from her.

Deb

[RockOn]

his brought me joy ...

Kevin, my mixed mastiff male dog, actually got up with me this morning at 4:45. He normally sleeps late. It used to be my beloved Kelly (bully mix) who would get up with me every morning. I would wake up, turn on the bedroom light and go sit on the end of the bed for a few minutes. Kelly would come sit by me, lean on me. I would put my arm around her, we'd do kissy face while I hugged her. I miss my Kelly so much - at times it seems unbearable. Kelly died 3 weeks ago yesterday - it was Friday, January 24, 2014 when I came home after work and found her in the backyard. I think it had just happened not too long before I got home. Performed CPR and mouth-to-mouth, shook her, yelled at her, begged her to wake up but she couldn't. Kevin and I miss her so much. She was only 5 years old and now I wish so much I had taken her to get an autopsy. She was great that morning. Played on the bed with Kevin, ate her breakfast. They both enjoyed a good brushing just before I showered for work. I don't know what happened to my baby. Instead of taking her to be creamated the next day, I wish I had taken her in for an autopsy. Looking back, I believe I was in shock for a few days ... not thinking well at all.

Well, Kevie and I are hanging tight and he is fine. I had to take him to the Emergency Animal Clinic last weekend. He was crying and had difficulty walking around. They did all the tests on him at the clinic. He had a hurt leg or foot. He was sent home with pain pills. I spent over $600.00 at the emergency clinic for them to tell me he is fat and I must get 30 pounds off him. I do not begrudge one penny of that money. You cannot put a price tag on peace of mind. I am walking Kevie in the mornings before work. I come home at lunch and we go for a walk, then again eack evening. He is not liking his dry dog food but he will adjust eventually. I can tell he is already a few pounds lighter in one week. I cannot lose Kevin too. And I told them at the emergency clinic the same thing too. I love my Kevin Daniel!!!! :)

[theoddz]

Well, this past week was a bit sad. We lost little Oskar, our male frog. He became suddenly ill and we had to take him to the vet. Of course, I took him to the vet as soon as I noticed something was wrong. Unfortunately, it was too late and we had to make the decision to put him down. It about broke my heart, as I had become very attached to the little dude (his songs were the best!!!). :(

So, that left little Dolly a "widow". She's been moping around, climbing all over the big frog house, looking for Oskar. It was so sad. She'd turn around and just look at me, wide-eyed, as if to ask, "Where is he??". We couldn't bear it any longer..........

So off to the frog store we went!!!!! Two hours later, we're bumping over the road home with a little carton containing 4 new very surprised little frogs!!! They're adult White's Tree Frogs, and I *think* we have 3 girls. Two of the four are VERY big girls, one spritely little male (already named "Simon") and one little girl who loves to tag along with the gang. We're thinking of naming her "Tuti". They were all living in a small house together, like a little "family". We couldn't separate them, so we bought/adopted them all!!! :awww::frog::frog::frog::frog::awww:

We're having to quarantine them before we can put them in the Big Frog House with Dolly, just to make sure everyone's healthy, and that will last about a week to 10 days. So, we have the little frog house, with all 4 new occupants, sitting beside the Big Frog House, where Dolly can sit on her ledge and look in to see her new friends and they can see her. We'll be so happy when the time comes to bring them in with Dolly to the Big Frog House. They'll have it made, as the Big Frog House has a waterfall with pond and lots of vines, plants and ledges to climb and sit on, and a new friend in Dolly. :winky::heartbeat:

I'm full of joy at having a new gang of little frogs again. Dolly will be elated!!!! :eyebat::clap::frog::heartbeat:

~Theo~ :bouquet:.......proud Dad. :winky:

[Smiling]

The realization that it has been at least 2 weeks since I have had any coffee and I haven't even killed anyone, lol. Okay, there may have been a small temper tantrum at work last week, but I got over it quickly enough, lol. ;)

Then, reading something this morning (particularly one sentence within the reading) that made me DIE laughing at first - only to lead to a pretty profound epiphany as I entertained it further. One of those WHOA! moments.

I've been discovering how pleasant hot tea is in lieu of coffee and I find that I look forward to it every day now. I never was much of a tea drinker, so it has been pretty interesting to discover that I now wonder how I have missed the joys of hot tea all these years?!? Plus, I don't feel nearly as jittery on it.

Coffee, I will always love you dearly, but we need to see much less of each other - weekends only - because I simply find myself bereft of all self-control in the presence of your full-bodied, flavorful, delightfully-scented deliciousness.

[Butterbean]

...A glorious nap today without any interruptions. Amazing. :praying:

[Leigh]

Even though the tension in my house is quite high, I am one smiley girl due to a certain someone ~ she isn't on this site but if you could see the mile wide smile on my face when I talk to her its undeniable :D

[Liam]

I made a chocolate cream pie with an almond crust last night, and I think it might be better today!

[Electrocell]

Good people and true friends.

[WingsOnFire]

Having really good conversations with my new poly family sister. Helping her plan her time with Alix knowing I am really happy to have her as part of our family.

Spending time trying to alleviate stress on Alix while he works helping him prepare for her visit.

[Kenna]

Ohhhhh daaayummm...my cloud 9 just jumped up several more levels!

Having my son in my arms and seeing his compassion and respectful nature shine through made me beam with joy!!!! Nothing can take this happiness from me!!

Reconnecting with a friend.

being "watched over" by two amazing people while I made a difficult and painful 18+ hour journey. Although they weren't sitting in the seat next to me and they both were in different states, their presence and constant protection was available to me through out my entire trip. They never let me feel alone or afraid of the chaos that was ever present because of crowded noisy, confusing, overwhelming surroundings in each terminal and mass-transport vehicle. One even stayed up during my entire trip to help me stay calm and help me navigate things. They never left my side. It's nice -certainly a change- to feel so "wanted and watched over". This helped me enjoy my time with my son even more!
I learned this trip to allow myself to be protected and watched over...I don't have to do it all myself and get burned out.



I am in awe at my son.and his accomplishments over the past two years.

I couldn't be more thrilled and "my emotional gas tank" overflows with joy!!!

[cinnamongrrl]

watching a dusting of snow blwoing off the roof and swirling on the wind....all while enjoying the warmth and scent of the wood stove....

[Talon]

Excitement of future opportunity and possibility.

[Leigh]

An amazing morning of just talking and letting the conversation flow between me and my new romantic interest ~ this smile is permanent and I couldn't be happier :D

[Liam]

The look on her face, when she saw her Valentine's Day bouquet of one dozen roses. :)

[willow]

Catching up and being silly with friends, reconnecting with others and burying a metaphorical hatchet, at the party yesterday.

[~baby~doll~]

Memories of my childhood when we went to the Tastee Freez.

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[JustLovelyJenn]

Putting things in my suitcase... a little at a time as I do the laundry.

[Butterbean]

My dream this afternoon: I was at the park near my childhood home and sitting at the picnic table, only it had been moved to the opposite side of the park. I bother to mention this because I'm sure it means something.

In the meantime, I had taken off 2 necklaces, one which was mine and one was a friend's I was wearing. And, my beloved Bulova watch. I had them all laid out nice on the picnic table. Who knows why but I'm sure there was a reason.

Along came a large animal. It was bear or a tiger or something and it would sort of nudge me around the picnic table until I got angry and took a stick and poked at its face. I guess it got angry back at me and then it ate my jewelry. Just then some neighbor kids came by and I asked to use their cell phone to call the police. I reported the tiger or bear for eating my jewelry. lol

Then, I took a peek under the picnic table and it had spit my jewelry back out in the dirt so I grabbed it all triumphant. I called the police back to cancel my complaint.

Screw Rorschach. It has nothing over dream interpretation.

[ProfPacker]

Today was a day of great fun. I actually went to an event in a bar in New York. It was for Senior Action in A Gay Environment (SAGE) and the women were all around 40 +. It was a blast, the music and spinning was fantastic, I met old and new friends and danced until I couldn't move my legs. It was a first step and although I would have liked to have "met" someone the exercise of going and having fun was what I wanted. I did find a friend there who has been flirting with me on fb on and off since the summer and did some flirting back.

Great fun

[fatallyblonde]

getting a box of pretty new clothes delivered... yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[Butterbean]

OMG! I thought I had 10 months left of school today. My advisor called and I will be finished in August, minus any vacation time. That's 6 months or so. Yay!!!

I'll be styling in a new vehicle this autumn!

[ONLY]

Going out for lunch at a Mexican restaurant with my girl (f), one we have been to before and enjoyed ( her treat :) ) then checking out rings..... :| ..... then coffee and a treat......oh and pick up a guitar strap

Getting a text from my son telling me what he got on his final report card :thumbsup:

[theoddz]

I need to make a little amendment here to my original post.

We actually have, amongst our 4 new frogs, two VERY big girls (Bella and Maddie) and two little fellows (Simon and Alvin)!! We thought little "Tuti" was a little girl, but we were very mistaken!!! For two nights running now, L and I have been serenaded by both Simon and little Alvin. Simon has a VERY loud baritone voice and little Alvin has a wonderful little tenor honk!!! We couldn't be happier and now Dolly has 2 boys to sing to her. Of course, Miss Bella and Miss Maddie enjoy listening to the boys, too. What a wonderful little family of frogs we have now!!! :heartbeat::winky:

~Theo~ :bouquet:


Well, this past week was a bit sad. We lost little Oskar, our male frog. He became suddenly ill and we had to take him to the vet. Of course, I took him to the vet as soon as I noticed something was wrong. Unfortunately, it was too late and we had to make the decision to put him down. It about broke my heart, as I had become very attached to the little dude (his songs were the best!!!). :(

So, that left little Dolly a "widow". She's been moping around, climbing all over the big frog house, looking for Oskar. It was so sad. She'd turn around and just look at me, wide-eyed, as if to ask, "Where is he??". We couldn't bear it any longer..........

So off to the frog store we went!!!!! Two hours later, we're bumping over the road home with a little carton containing 4 new very surprised little frogs!!! They're adult White's Tree Frogs, and I *think* we have 3 girls. Two of the four are VERY big girls, one spritely little male (already named "Simon") and one little girl who loves to tag along with the gang. We're thinking of naming her "Tuti". They were all living in a small house together, like a little "family". We couldn't separate them, so we bought/adopted them all!!! :awww::frog::frog::frog::frog::awww:

We're having to quarantine them before we can put them in the Big Frog House with Dolly, just to make sure everyone's healthy, and that will last about a week to 10 days. So, we have the little frog house, with all 4 new occupants, sitting beside the Big Frog House, where Dolly can sit on her ledge and look in to see her new friends and they can see her. We'll be so happy when the time comes to bring them in with Dolly to the Big Frog House. They'll have it made, as the Big Frog House has a waterfall with pond and lots of vines, plants and ledges to climb and sit on, and a new friend in Dolly. :winky::heartbeat:

I'm full of joy at having a new gang of little frogs again. Dolly will be elated!!!! :eyebat::clap::frog::heartbeat:

~Theo~ :bouquet:.......proud Dad. :winky:

[JustLovelyJenn]

I got to make His lunch for work tonight. I loved doing it... I can't stop smiling.

[~baby~doll~]

W/we had company tonight. W/we talked about old times and it was fun. W/we have known these women for almost forty years. i remembered things i had long forgotten. i can't recall what the hell we had for dinner but i remember some of the pride parades we walked in the 70's.
W/we met them in college it was a university and had great times. W/we even burned our bras together.
i was so happy i cried like a baby. God i'm getting old. LOL

[Canela]

The feeling of sunshine dancing on my skin...

[Talon]

A new mixing console from my darling boyfriend....

[willow]

Meeting up with friends and hiking through the county park. To think I almost didn't go because I have the dreaded lurgy and was feeling rather sorry for myself. It turns out it was exactly what I needed! Who knew.

I am exhausted. I won't require rocking tonight.

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[Daktari]

Not so easy to feel joy when it's a struggle to breathe but today's F&E committee meeting over a carvery dinner was joyous.
So glad another committee member picked me up or I'd not have gone.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Progress. And dumb luck.

[Kenna]

I just realized I get to spend the whole day in the safe haven of my best friend's home surrounded by her love and respect....no one screaming at me and no one stressing me out to the point of cripling pain...Im surrounded by peace and love...the sun is showing promise for melting the snow and my cold feelings. I'm happy and content. This could lead to a fun day!

[JustLovelyJenn]

I went to bed holding my new teddy bear, and woke up in Daddy's bed. Smelling Him, knowing in a few short hours He would be joining me here.... what JOY!

[Kenna]

My very first LONG distance smooooth comfortable train ride ....through my gorgeous home state of Virginia....I'm as excited as a lil girl on her first big adventure !!! I love this feeling and am so happy for the opportunity.

[Kenna]

My Miracle ...to glow with joy because a true miracle has blessed my life...to beam with pride and joy because I have found I really do want to live for the future instead of letting my health beast me down to deep dispare..to fill my heart pound with joy to know everything will work out.

[Jet]

Righting a wrong. Twenty-four (24) veterans will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor after being denied because of discrimination.

Story from CBS News:

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/medal-of-honor-to-be-awarded-to-24-veterans/

[Barb42]

Spending the day with my 2 favorite little mini me's.. Bingo tonight the weekend is starting out to be a good one..

[grenade]

We went to a fundraiser walk. The girls got kitty faces at the face painting station. It was a beautiful day to get out.

[Daktari]

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Sitting in a cafe practicing this brought great joy to me and not a few smiles and random conversations from others :cheesy:

[Kenna]

My Miracle ...to glow with joy because a true miracle has blessed my life...to beam with pride and joy because I have found I really do want to live for the future instead of letting my health beat me down to deep dispare..to feel my heart pound with joy to know everything will work out.

Damn auto correct on tablet! ...and writing this right after waking up

[Leigh]

chatting with my baby on FB this morning & her saying that she wishes I was there with her :-)

[Daktari]

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[Kenna]

Ummm
being woken early this morning by a certain playful, sexy HAWT someone and getting to spend a delightfully enticing, toe curling, happy, incredibly intense hour with them before they had to leave for work. Dayummmm!!

the only sad part was it was all by phone...for now.

[Happyfemme]

My boyfriend
My puppies
Work
Making a yummy dinner

[RockOn]

Got a little gizmo utility software app I began coding about a week or so ago running correctly this morning.
I was pulled to something else and could not get back to it until today. Stroll in the park!

How I love a good gadgie! Wiring up one of these is a fav - a for real "it does it for me" activity.
*big grin*

[~baby~doll~]

A clear head allowing me to work.

[Tommi]

She asked me if I liked Elton John. I said yes.

She told me she bought us two tickets for a show the week we will be in Vegas. Elton John at Caesars Palace in his amazing show, “The Million Dollar Piano.”
(f) I am spoiled.

[Medusa]

Homemade dinner of meatloaf, potato salad, and pineapple upside down cake with Pops, Jackhammer, and Pappy. Yahtzee ( I got my ass whipped again!)

Haircuts for all three of them.

My kitchen is destroyed and there is hair everywhere.

It is sleeting outside.

Jack and Gracie are snoring next to me in bed.

My knees are screaming but I feel so happy, so softly joyful, so content.

Home really is where the heart is. <3

[Smiling]

Early morning zazen throughout which an owl hooted softly in the background. It was like music for my soul; just intoxicating.

The subsequent drive home; top down, whilst soaking in the radiant warmth and light of the Florida sunshine as well as being able to deeply feel the nourishment of Vitamin D it provides.

Owning a vehicle with a manual transmission because when I operate it, I feel "at one" with the entire driving experience. That, to me, makes all of my travels - even the dreaded commute to and from work - incredibly relaxing and enjoyable.

An easy, late afternoon stroll to the coffeehouse for some spicy Chai tea as well as the time to truly savor it. :tea:

No obligations; just being able to really "be" where I was today with no intrusive thoughts or worries about where I was headed next.

The short ride I've decided to take in approximately 15 minutes so I can sit beside the ocean for an hour or so.

And finally, at the close of the evening I will derive joy from climbing into a freshly made bed piled high with crisp, white linens. It's warm out now, but not hot, and so I like to open my bedroom windows, slip out of my clothes; and, draped in only the top and bottom sheets, let the cool, gentle breeze lull me to sleep.

Life is good!

[Tony]

She brought me joy today. As she does everyday. The weather sucked, I was working on my day off & yet in the middle of all that I hear her voice. Her laughter. She shares "family" with me & it makes me both happy & very proud.

[Talon]

Just lazing around today watching "The Departed".....

followed by ALL of my favourite Irish films.:clover:

[sara-bera]

My afternoon nap. (;

[Jar]

Getting up to my home changes ... New curtains, rugs... Feels good to make your surroundings better

[C0LLETTE]

I left phone messages and people actually called back!!!! It's a new world out there.

[torchiegirl]

...
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opening a can of biscuits.

it's a love/hate thing.


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[JustLovelyJenn]

My board meeting today brought me so much joy!!

It's amazing how much this group connects. I sit on the board of directors for a local community theater. Once a month we all sit in a room and tease each other mercilessly about anything we can think of as we discuss money, events, and the upcoming shows. We work hard and play harder. People listen to one another, ask questions and respond thoughtfully to one another. I have been involved in other groups over the years and this one really is just the most wonderful to work with.

Listening to the show proposals for next year also brought me joy, made me giddy, thrilled me to no end... the list goes on. I am going to get the opportunity to be involved in amazing thing this next year. Its going to be crazy and my schedule with theater and all my other obligations will be scary... but I am involved in something great, with great people.

[WingsOnFire]

a phone call on His way out the door to work.. that doesn't happen often with his schedule..

The pups do every night. Riley the beautiful lab snoring with her head cocked on the arm of the couch. Peppa The Holy Terror beagle whining at exactly 8 pm because she is ready for bed and I am not..

Text from sissy frustrated that I was going to bed as she was just getting home. I miss my talks with her at night

[ConCrtAnge1]

my. JOY lately is coming from meeting new people to add to my life.

[cinnamongrrl]

getting up early.... (430)

getting a workout in....

taking my family out for breakfast....

shopping with my mom and my eldest....

hugging a friend who really needed it..... <3

[Queenie]

Waking up next to my husband and our cat, ed this morning.

Having a long talk on the phone with my sister.

And last but the best: my husband coming home from work in less then two hours.
That will give me the most joy today. Yes, mushy, but I don't care!

[femmsational]

Making a big ole pot of chicken/veggie stock to freeze.

[~baby~doll~]

It's 16f outside and i took the dog out. It was wonderful sitting on the porch allowing him to run in the snow. He looked so happy it gave me joy.

[Happyfemme]

My boyfriend
My puppies
Getting a lot done at work
Making a yummy dinner

[nycfem]

Laughing with my honey
peppermint tea
getting to the point in the day where i get to put on my p.j.s :)

[Bard]

A wonderful lunch with desd and her family they drove down to see how I was doing after the surgery and took us out for lunch. I did proceed to pass out when we got home the pain meds do have that effect on me. Also PT is going well but hurts like fire

[torchiegirl]

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the most beautiful boquet of flowers, with a lovely tangerine gerbera daisy being star of the show!
...
...

[JustLovelyJenn]

Cooking... really cooking a creative meal.

[cinnamongrrl]

my ride to work on the weekends always makes me happy.....today more so than usual....
I drove up one of the big hills and saw the mountains sprawling ahead of me...and the prolific tell~tale pink tinge of budding trees...
birds can come back too soon....but the buds never lie <3

[BestButchBoy]

SPRINGING forward in time as hope SPRINGS eternal!

[Yes, I can't wait for this friggin' winter to be over already!]

[Cid]

My best friend who has been having the worst
luck lately won a thousand dollars at bingo!! She really deserved it.

[Zimmeh]

Buying my first brand new car! Ruff was sitting next to me as I signed the paired for a 2014 Nissan Versa sedan :)

Zimmeh

[Girl_On_Fire]

Trying dragon fruit for the first time in my life. :)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Trying dragon fruit for the first time in my life. :)

I had dragon fruit for the first time over the summer, its amazing!!

[RockOn]

I became very excited when I woke up and realized with Daylight Savings Time having kicked in, I will have an extra hour of light ... And this will enable me to get more tasks completed.

Joyous this A.M.! Heh! Heh! It doesn't take much to do it for me. *big grin* It's just I don't like dragging the big lights out of the storage room when it becomes dark outside and I have not completed something I'm working on.

[cinnamongrrl]

sleeping over my dads last night...getting to see my him first thing this morning ( on his birthday!)...as he was going to church and I was going to work....getting a hug from him that left me still smelling his cologne even now.... <3

[JustLovelyJenn]

Seeing my son all dressed up in the suit coat he found at a rummage sale yesterday.

[Jar]

A new trash can, new vacuum, manwiches, clean sheets and clean laundry

Oh! And Toblerone and chocolate chip cookies from Nanners!
:gimmehug:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Watching my daughter and son try on make up... together...

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

Seeing the smile on Her face and in Her eyes for the simple task of getting the bedroom clean and not going back to my apartment afterwards

[fatallyblonde]

going to my swing dancing class... learning new moves... feeling myself getting better and better...

[Jar]

Waking up and remembering it's my little :dogwalking:8th birthday. She got extra hugs this morning!

[ProfPacker]

My daughter just told me she is through with her boyfriend who was probably the most distasteful person I ever met. Good for her and she seems ok and not all tortured like she has in the past.

[~ocean]

~ gorgeous sunrise ~ sensuous sunset ~

[Princess]

Knowing that Harlow can finally hear everything within close distance..playing my favorite type of music and feeling her wiggle around. No happier feeling than that. <3

[JustLovelyJenn]

Kisses from my son, even after he was mad at me.

[Medusa]

Sitting in the bed cracking the hell up with Jackhammer.

Conversation about her wanting me to put the tip back on something and she says, "I keep track of that!" and I go, "Oh, is that before or after you research fabric softeners, babe?"

[Kenna]

My entire day!! From waking moment to "sweet peaceful dreams"...

Plus the added joy of getting to use my grill on an absolutely gorgeous day to make bbq ribs then bring them in to finish slow roasting... while I made sauteed greenbeans and buttered potatoes before my roomie got home after working overtime.

[Jar]

I just walked outside and it's gorgeous! Warm sunshine! I'm so ready for an awesome New England spring! :gimmehug:

[WingsOnFire]

my second cup of DutchBros coffee... very glad I bought two this morning... its already been one of those days...

[Daktari]

Getting out in the back and getting some gardening done with my housemate.

Looking through sparkling windows

Getting a new condensing boiler; despite the hassle and the 4hr delay in starting the job :|

[Talon]

Unexpectedly getting four dozen flowers delivered today.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Singing my heart out while driving with the windows down in the warm sun.

[Tommi]

Aloe klenix

[DapperButch]

Talking to my nephew about how to wash, clay, and wax his car. I was pleased as punch to find out that he was interested in cars because I love them too!

He is 16 years old and now has his father's old BMW with 300,000 miles on it. Yeah! :hangloose:

I bought him a car detailing stuff for his birthday and today is the first day that he is using them. We just got off the phone where I went through every item I bought him and how to use them. I wish I could be there to do it with him, but alas, we live on opposite coasts!

[Teddybear]

Us being so comfortable with each other that we jokingly refer to us as the old married couple and on our second movie for the nite

[JustLovelyJenn]

Tonight we went to the theater! Our local community came together to put on a remarkable production of Les Miserables!!! I laughed, I cried, I was just in awe!!!

This production, and this community brought me joy tonight!!!

[JAGG]

Listening to a baseball game on the XM radio.

[Blade]

Watching the rain come down on the mountains, then the thinning of the clouds giving way to sunshine for a beautiful afternoon. Low clouds hovering between the mountains...Walking down to the water,.feeling the crisp mountain air and breeze....Great day Bro and I had

[CherylNYC]

Watching the season opener of MotoGP on a big flat screen TV in a crazy bar with a bunch of other cabin fever infected NYC motorcyclists. Fantastic race!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Doing things my way, at my own pace...

[RockOn]

Seeing a friend brought me joy. She called and wanted me to help her with this beautiful German chest of hers. For those of you who may have your mind in the gutter, I'm talking furniture, not breasties - not only that, Maria is Greek and not German.

I took enough wood over there to make two extra shelves in this massive chest ... cut them -- they fit perfectly. She will sand and stain them next week. That did not take long to do the shelves. We had a good visit afterwards. I just love her. We are doing dinner soon. :)