What brought you joy today?

[princessbelle]

Making Easter Baskets!!!!!!

[MysticOceansFL]

Had Easter egg hunt at my father house for all the kids!
Shared memories.

[cinnamongrrl]

A very small thing...

Making breakfast this morning and eating it at my KITCHEN TABLE...in my very clean (now) kitchen...

Truly...it was wonderful...

[Leigh]

spending time with my baby on FB chat :-)

[Blade]

Cool crisp morning
sunshine on the lake
the smell of campfire cooking
Helping hands
a text conversation with someone I haven't heard from in nearly a year

[candy_coated_bitch]

Coloring Easter eggs.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Friends, family, laughter, and fun.

[starryeyes]

My girlfriend, my dogs, my friends, my job and fried chicken :-P

[mustangjeano]

Brunch today with my ex and our daughter, her husband and their two babies.

[Lacey]

GF and I met up with her daughter w/her boyfriend and her mother at Ballard farmers market then went to Portage Bay for brunch. Later won $1400 at the slots! Beautiful day! :cheer:

[Smiling]

I took a long, meandering drive through the countryside beneath an impossibly blue sky that was lit up by a sun so brilliant it was almost incomprehensible.

As I cruised along, I noticed a small "not-quite-a-swamp-but-not-quite-a-pond-either" at the northern edge of a cow pasture. All the other cows were hanging around together in the meadow (catching up on the latest cow gossip and weighing in on all the pressing bovine social issues of the moment, in my mind) except for one that was standing alone, as still as a statue, knee-deep in the standing water. She had her face lifted to the sunlight and I could literally feel her contentment all the way out to the road.

She was probably just trying to cool off, but what I loved the most about the whole scene was that she was doing precisely what she wanted to do and for her, nothing else existed in all the world at that time save her, the cool water, and the sunlight.

I think cows are beautiful, peaceful creatures and this one brought me a lot of joy. She wore her serenity painted all over her face as a light that rivaled the radiance of the sun.

[Kenna]

A gift basket of beautiful, colorful, cheerful yellow and purple Calibrachoa flowers.
My hummingbirds are gonna love them.
It made my day.

[MrSunshine]

Buttercream frosting bitches!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Bringing someone comfort and laughter

[Talon]

Getting the chopper polished up for bike night.....she'll be the hottest bitch there.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Ice cream!

[Kenna]

Picking out garden flowers for Mawmaw and how pleased she was with them.

Going fishing and finding a bunch of the tiniest, itty bitty, squiggly little tadpoles I've ever seen. A whole batch of them would fit on top a dime. When I see healthy critters like frogs and tadpoles, it makes me think the ecology and area are healthy and not polluted. My son and I also have an affinity for froggies...they always remind me of him.

Spending my day in good healthy ways gave me joy.

Also...at the end of my day, I felt joy from thinking/ knowing that I AM human...I allow myself to love and be loved. I feel pride and share pride with those I care about. I feel pain and process pain in healthy ways. I fall down and pick myself up. I feel genuine compassion and an important part of my personality is putting other's needs before my own. ....etc etc...I AM human with a very strong will to overcome adversity. This brings me joy.

[Kenna]

Adventures!! I can't wait to post pictures!!

[satindoll]

That is what made me Happy. I have not had a panic attack in a week!

[C0LLETTE]

I read a pamphlet on How to Stay Calm while I was in the grocery checkout line. I read all of it.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Reclining on the patio in the glow of the setting sun - a tad chilly at 68* in the shade, but absolutely perfect temp for lounging in the sunlight - shirtsleeves - Tiny Dog by my side, pushing her head up under my dangling hand for loves

[Kätzchen]

Finding a beautiful dress at a vintage second-hand store, that fits my body perfectly (basic black w/ tiny bouquets of flowers in shades of pink, red & violet).

[Cailin]

my tomato soup. who knew tomatoes, onion and garlic could be so good when blended with basil and sour cream? nom nom

[Gráinne]

I found my niece!

My oldest brother and his first wife had a daughter in 1965 (I was born in 1963). They divorced, and the wife remarried, moving away with my niece when she was about 6 or 7. We completely lost touch, including my brother. From time to time, I would think of Lesley but I didn't think it was my place to look for her while my brother was still alive. It also seemed like a verboten subject. I couldn't understand not knowing at least where your child is, whether or not you have contact, but that's the way it was.

My brother died in 2006 and after discussing it with my remaining brother, I set out on the search again. To make a long story short, a new group formed on
Facebook for people searching for lost relatives, and as a long-shot for giggles, I wrote one of the first messages with my search. Someone wrote me back and said "I believe this is your niece!", with a profile. The woman's name, parents' names, and locations matched! So, I carefully wrote a message, expecting either a cold brush-off or nothing.

When I got home today, there was a message saying "That's me! I'm your niece!" She shared memories of my parents (her grandparents), and still has a picture book with their writing in it that she kept for remembering them. Her mother's new husband was the "dad" who raised her, but she had thought of us growing up. She remembered me as a little girl, more like a sister than aunt and niece.

I have a feeling a reunion of a different sort will occur ;).

[cinnamongrrl]

Hearing a familiar and much loved bird that I didn't know lived in NC...

and...

A gorgeous spring cardinal singing in the tree as I left for work :)

[Kenna]

Getting buzzzz bombed by a very pretty momma hummingbird. She let me know she came back for spring.

[JDeere]

Text messages from the lady!

[Kenna]

Not a cloud in the sky allll day!! And being able to walk without pain.
Another thing that brought me joy yesterday was, when I met my new Acupuncturist at my regular clinic, she offered me to visit her at her practice free of charge because she was so moved with how my Lupus affects me. My joy came from her compassion, her offer and the huge progress I have had since September of last year.
I've made some hard decisions but it's all been worth it.

[JDeere]

Good friends and good food!

Knowing that I am loved unconditionally no matter what!

[Gemme]

Not today but yesterday was an amazing pain free day. Only the tiniest twinge in the morning and then I didn't feel a thing all day. Lovely!

As for today, the weather could not be better. It really couldn't. Beautiful, bright sunshine, a breeze and it will hit the high 60s today. Low 70s tomorrow. Gorgeous!

[Kenna]

Well...nothing went as planned today, but that's perfectly ok because as usual around this town, never ever plan anything because something always gets changed. It's still been a wildly fun and very adventurous day!! ...but instead of fishing, we are all on our way to pick out baby pigmy goats!! They are 2 months old :-) ...
And another joy was, getting to share a very rare treat, a freshly made hot soft pretzel with dippin cheese with my buddy. This is a once a year treat.

A stunning beautiful day..
Filled with so much laughter my ribs hurt.
I can't wait to see the babies!!

[Rockinonahigh]

Today is a good day. I sat on the patio watching my fur kids run and play then chase birds that they cant catch then play some more. While all this fun was going on I was siting on a lawn chair eating a large frosty from Wendy's one slow bite at the time, yes it was that good.

[Hominid]

It's all subjective, right? Today: fever seems to have abated, able to not sleep all day. FU Flu.

[JDeere]

Eating left over cake!!!!

[little_ms_sunshyne]

The JD :-)

[Evolved]

Watching my 2 year old nephew ride the ponies. His smile melted my heart.

[MysticOceansFL]

Chatting with old friends and getting encouragement , just makes me feel good!

[Kenna]

Getting a call from a state office today to tell me they have reviewed my disability paperwork and that they've made a decision, the paperwork is in the mail!!! This has been a huge hurtle since it's so hard to get into the specialists I've needed. A weight is lifted!

[Humanesque]

Sending some flowers to some awesome Employees!

[cinnamongrrl]

Seeing a car with New Hampshire plates...

I love to see my fellow New Englanders down thisaway!

[Barb42]

A good morning text the moment u open ur eyes.... What a way to start my day...

[cinnamongrrl]

My lady....

she was eating lunch and I was doing paperwork...

I looked up to see her watching me and smiling. She reached over and said, "I'm SO glad you're here with me today."

I confess...it made me a tad weepy...I may not be visiting her any more per my agency.


(w)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Making myself a pretty breakfast

[Blade]

Breaking in my new mower. Mowing is like therapy for me.

[kittygrrl]

Surrounded by freshly cut Lavender..it was heavenly

[PaPa]

Waking up to Grace's head on my pillow. She was snoring up a storm.

[JDeere]

Spending time with family.
Cute text messages.
Dessert porn pictures lol

[Kenna]

Fresh potatoes straight from the ground (which were so worth the few fire ant bites I had to endure)...
Fresh picked tomatoes, greenbeans, and cucumbers...
Getting to nurture a large patch of fruit vines that have 'baby' cantaloupes ...so looking forward to the first ripe ones...
A watermelon plant that my neighbor planted just for me...
Several hundred strawberry plants and a bunch of heirloom cherry tomato plants (of several different kinds) just full of soon to be ripe fruit...

[Jesse]

A long awaited, very important phone call. :phonegab:

[Daisy Chain]

Not feeling so tired of late
Seeing it was a sunshiny day
finding contentment in being at home
making chilli
seeing my son quietly confident

DC

[starryeyes]

Having a text wake me up saying "I am boarding the plane". She will be here for 2 weeks!! Joy! :)

[Kenna]

My niece learning how to cook. She's so funny!

[Blade]

Not having a squishy kitchen floor

An amazingly delicious supper

[JustLovelyJenn]

My son has been collecting coins he finds on the ground outside... he's got like $4 bucks... what a smart kid!

[Kenna]

Seeing and hearing the kids I'm babysitting today have fun and their laughter and smiles. They're awesome kids!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Talking to the mom of one of my daughters friends... knowing she's finally finding friends who have things in common with her.

[Humanesque]

The beautiful sunset.

[Smiling]

....as I'm much more of an overall picture sort of thinker. However, today they were a respite from larger looming certainties (and uncertainties).

Losing myself in the day's minutiae was a joyous and passionate love affair.

And I feel really good as a direct result.

[JDeere]

Getting the pictures we took via her cell phone sent to my cell phone so I can post our pics from Saturday!

[Sweet Bliss]

holding my cat Zoe.:hk34:

[Kenna]

My best friend's excitement when they told me about the hummingbird they watched feed from my feeders today.

Getting home after a long day in town.

The response from a friend when they saw the frozen treat and soft pretzel I bought for them.

Calling for positive energy and getting so many wonderful responses.

Speaking to a local friend and finding out their organic blueberries will be ready by the gallon full in a couple weeks...and sharing this news with my favorite elderly neighbor lady. She's gonna swap old recipes with me in exchange for my homegrown eggs.

[Daisy Chain]

Driving through the countryside in gentle rain and seeing everything so lush and verdant and then noticing a green field with an unbelievable amount of poppies in.....the right red against the green was stunning.

DC

[JustLovelyJenn]

Seeing Genesis on the reunion list!!!

[Kenna]

It's been a very adventurous, fun day!!

[*Anya*]

My daughter, her BF and my granddaughter came for a bar-b-que today. We had a Tri-tip on the grill plus other delicious food.

My GF and I live in a city that allows "safe and sane" fireworks and all of us in the cul-de-sac in which we live set out our chairs and we had our own fireworks show.

We had a wonderful day and it reminded me of the old-fashioned 4th of July's when my girls were small.

It was a joyful day!

Happy July 4th!

[CherryWine]

My partner and I just got done with an almost 2 hour debate. It ended in laughter and kisses.

Earlier today I went to my parents house (she went to hers). We ate lots of good barbecue, watched a bit of tour de france, and then settled on the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Fest. At one point my mom asked if that was Robert Johnson playing (it was Hubert Sumlin). No, Momma, he died before you were born. Lol.

Lots of love today. :)

[Humanesque]

Seeing a sybling I have not seen since she was 10 years old. She came back from across the pond just to spend time with me. Makes me heart happy she is staying for a while.

[cinnamongrrl]

My every other Monday client, owner of my recently passed proxy dog, gifted me his collar to remember him by....

It made me happy and teary all at the same time.....

I just miss my big Gus.... <3

[Blaze]

Knowing that you can keep some things under wraps and control. And being able to let the rest slide. Being able to apologize. And knowing it's accepted genuinely. Life is good!

[Wrang1er]

Picking up my newly sandblasted and powder coated rims for my jeep. Super happy. Now it's time to tire shop.

[Talon]

Looking at my house, today...my Pops *really* needs to stop...🍀

[JDeere]

A funny conversation with the lady.

[PaPa]

It was more than joy....I went to the doc today and total weight loss thus far is 66 lbs and my blood pressure was perfect!! He was also happy with the numbers. With more weight loss maybe we can do back flips when we are so happy. LOL! Yeah right...who am I kiddin'? Haahaa!!

[CherryWine]

It was more than joy....I went to the doc today and total weight loss thus far is 66 lbs and my blood pressure was perfect!! He was also happy with the numbers. With more weight loss maybe we can do back flips when we are so happy. LOL! Yeah right...who am I kiddin'? Haahaa!!

Congratulations! Weight loss is not an easy task. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

[MsTinkerbelly]

Talking to my daughter on the telephone today. :) Very happy mom.

[MysticOceansFL]

After making the spaghetti sauce , I gave a little to my cocker spaniel and she loved it her tail was wagging 90 miles an hour!

[Humanesque]

That I am able to sit on my back porch looking at the beautiful night view of LA lights admiring one of my favorite places here in LA. Deep breaths and Peace

[Martina]

Being in my own home. Because I don't spend every day here, I really appreciate my time here.

[Kenna]

My whole day!! :cheesy: :cheesy: even when I needed a heavy dose of tranquilizers to deal with morning city traffic

[tantalizingfemme]

Kayaking all day. Now off to a party.

[JDeere]

Seeing my nephew happy and the fact he is going forward in life, he is headed to india to work.

[Kenna]

Spending my morning on the porch just a few feet from busy hummingbirds...

[Gemme]

My workout!

[Orema]

Seeing Wayne and Diesel at the doggie park. Wayne is a big-ass Alsation and Diesel is Rottweiler mix. I'm usually scared of big dogs, but I've known these two for years and they're adorable. It was good seeing them and their trainers.

[JRM]

Having breakfast with one of my BFF that I haven't seen in two weeks always good to catch up and have several laughs

[Blade]

A text conversation with my lil sis in Florida

[CherryWine]

A jazz brunch with my love, picking veggies with my dad in his garden, and running into an old friend at the grocery store.

[Gemme]

Today has been remarkably joyful.

:rubberducky:

[SoulShineFemme]

Spending a quiet Sunday with my beloved ONLY. We went to a local farmers market, caught a nap together and watched a marathon of Ridiculousness. :-)

[Gemme]

Oh! I tried some pineapple coconut fizzy water and really like it. That made me happy too.

:koolaid:

[JDeere]

Getting 3 Sifers Valomilk's from Cracker Barrel today!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Opening packages!!

One had my new bikini top! It looks so beautiful on me...

The other had skirts in it from someone special. I love them!

[Kenna]

My whole day...

[Bèsame*]

woo hoo


The sound of thunder on a 100 degree day. Rain in the Ozarks!


And ooops...my car windows are down..Brb. .lol

[Talon]

I was looking out the window, and spotted this lovely monarch butterfly on one of my purple gerber daisies....standing upon it's centre and gracefully moving it's wings back and forth.
It was just so beautiful, and one of those moments in life, when you are reminded that ALL of nature is truly connected into this beautifully poetic, and intricate tapestry.

🌺

[Bevidotcom]

Picking up two freshly laundered doggies from the vet!

[~SweetCheeks~]

Seeing the scale at the drs go down. Also the sweet smile ad giggle of a little babygirl at the lab. She was such a little ham

[cinnamongrrl]

This is going to sound odd but....

Going to the house of my late, great proxy dog Gus...

While I was in the kitchen I DISTINCTLY heard the sound he would make when he laid down in his mom's bedroom....

and

I found his fur in her room when I vacuumed. It's nice to know little pieces of him will be found for years to come though....

[Talon]

Watching a lovely, orange sunrise over the sea early this morning...🌅

[CherryWine]

Stepping outside and not being immediately consumed with the smarmy heat and humidity. It feels nice!

Also, there has been this adorable but skittish little cat hanging out at our office complex. I've been trying to get it to come to me to no avail. This morning was a success. I'm sure I looked like a fool squatting and baby talking in the parking lot, but I was finally able score a quick pet. :D

[Rockinonahigh]

I feel great now I finished clipping both my fur babies, I swear it looks like I was sheering sheep with Rowdy's poodle fur and Bitsey's wire long haired Jack russel hair ( they come in both long and short hair).Now they will be cooler with this awful hot weather.

[Gráinne]

A NEW JOB!! Farther of a drive, and a different area of science, but a much smaller school. I feel good.

[Blade]

Watching Speedy eat this evening. She is sooo picky she won't eat if she doesn't smell banana mixed in her food. Spoiled rotten I reckon.

[Vivacious1]

My last strawberry cupcake, but now they are gone, makes note to go to store tomorrow!

[Sweet Bliss]

visiting with my son today.... (f)

[cinnamongrrl]

as ever....the incredible beauty of where I live....

I am in love with Asheville...no doubt...

[clay]

Spending all day with my honey!

We were up at butt crack dawn, getting tests done for her upcoming surgery, then enjoyed breakfast at one of fave places....came home and just spent the rest of the day together.
She does...always....as does my little dachshund!!!

[Smiling]

Some renegade musical genius went apeshit one day and married earthy blues vocals to a delicate classical piano melody set amidst a sexy backdrop of jazz-style percussion.

On paper it reads like some sort of dreadful musical nightmare, but it sounded just like magic to me.

Ahhhhh.

[Shystonefem]

Today is my granddaughters birthday. She is such a smart kid. She was telling me all about how she is getting so old (8) and how her math is so much more difficult than the math I learned... and then she was giving me pop math questions/quiz.

I LOVE that girl with every single part of my being.

My granddaughter makes me smile. Now I am on a mission to find the newer Monster High dolls. Lol

[Kenna]

I helped babysit a friend's 5 month old grandniece on Saturday while her Momma, big sister and my friend went shopping. She was so sweet, tiny and precious. Even with this being the first time I had met both children, this beautiful, always smiling sweetheart never once got upset that her momma had let a stranger hold and carry her. And she'd look at me with those big brown eyes to "study" my baseball hat and face, always with that cute baby smile......then reach up to grab a tiny handful of my curly hair...I just fell in love!! She stole my heart!!

With that baby soft dark brown hair, dark eyes, long eyelashes and always so happy, she certainly belongs in her great-uncle's family.

It's been a long time since I got cuddles from such a tiny baby. I've always wanted a baby girl...I just might have to share custody of this one. She's a real sweetheart and she has her great-uncle's personality! So fun and happier than a puppy with two tails!!

[imperfect_cupcake]

I worked on the locked ward at the women's hospital today for the first time :)
I am in full time college for medical massage therapy and its my last two terms. So my outreach is high risk pregnancy unit. One ward is locked because the to-be mothers have MRSA or Hep C or HIV and are with drawing from drugs. Usually herion.
I LOVED it. The women there are incredible. And being able to take some of their physical pain away as well as listen and slowly get them to sleep, when they haven't in a couple of days is pretty amazing.

I love my new career. I'm so, so lucky.

[cinnamongrrl]

My Tuesday morning lady...

She makes no qualms about adoring me...and it is truly mutual...

She went above and beyond and is paving the path for me to get a scholarship to finish nursing school...

It turns out she and her daughter are on the scholarship board and can provide me with an excellent reference.

I am beyond blissful. (f)

[nhplowboi]

I was torn between posting this in the "What made you smile today?" thread or here, but believe what I was told is more than smile worthy, it brings joy to my sometimes hardened heart. I was at the store talking with one of my distributors. He says "I have to tell you this, I think you'll enjoy it. I was talking to my eight year old and telling him we would be attending a wedding this weekend. He asked who's wedding and I told him his cousin Val's. 'Oh!' he says. 'Are they marrying a boy or a girl?'" Who knew the world would ever be like this 40+ years ago?! Yep, he was right, I loved this joyous little story. PS: My apologies to the grammar experts.

[kittygrrl]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c8/a5/40/c8a54004998caa2263272d7785f11f66.jpgnibbling party

[Jesse]

Finding a new to me truck topper that not only fits perfectly on my truck but the colors match very well. I've only been looking for the last year or so. :)

[C0LLETTE]

Cleaning up the yard. It's amazing how satisfying mindless tasks can be.

[Kenna]

The person I shared dinner with, our laughter and the comfort in their presence. Feeling a total trust in them and knowing the value of such.

[JustLovelyJenn]

painting supplies!!!!

[SoulShineFemme]

Sticking to my workout even though I didnt want to today.

[Kenna]

Cleaning off a plot of land and marking off an outline so the building can begin very soon. :-) :-)
Feeling accomplished!

[Bèsame*]

Having the day off, listening to the rain....

[imperfect_cupcake]

In my final four weeks of school. The week before I had the last practical midterm I'll ever have in anatomy. I suck at anatomy practicals because someone names a muscle, then you tell your "body" how to position themselves on the massage table, you then palpate the muscle belly, stating: origin, insertion, nerve, artery, and actions. We have to memorize 270 out of 320 pairs of muscles in the body.
We also have to demonstrate how to muscle test each one. For example if you want to muscle test the gluteus medius the body is laying on their back and I bring the leg into slight abduction, and flextion at about 5 degrees and get them to resist further abduction.
Glute *minimus* however, the leg is abducted, flexed to 20 degrees, internally rotated and then I get them to resist abduction.

The examiner tells you a muscle and you have two minutes to demonstrate this.p, while also talking about the palpation quality of the tissue, and the result of the muscle test.

It's repeated five times for five different muscles, for a total of 10 minutes, then they give you a body landmark - like a nerve pathway, an artery pathway, a pulse location, a boney landmark like the radial tuberocity, and you have to find it and show how you know that's what it is and they put their fingers where yours are and double check.

I panick and freak out on these regularly. Singly hecUse someone barking orders holding a clip board and scribbling down everything I do makes me highly nervous. I can tell stories at parties, but I can't do scrutiny. I used to freeze and stammer and sweat and shake. Now I blather like a fucking idiot, and sweat and say things backwards.

But, this last one, I don't even remember it, I was in full panick mode, blathering incoherently, sweat running down my neck and back, and I left thinking "holy shit I failed. That was awful. I actually had no fucking clue what I was doing. I don't even remember what I said. Fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck."

And failing isn't really an option five weeks before grad. It means I wouldn't graduate.

I got my test paper result back today. 94%

Apparently, when blathering like complete knob and on autopilot is still know my stuff. It's actually in my skull.

So, I phoned my dad and got to tell him I passed that midterm with 94%

That brought me a fuckton of joy today.

[Bèsame*]

after the rain, the beautiful sunshine, stepping out on the back porch to see my breath. Brrrr, it's cold and nice :)

[~SweetCheeks~]

waking up to so much love from family and friends for my Birthday!

[Kenna]

I had a bunch of fun today after I was so happy to get several glass art/wine bottle light projects completed and my pretty bright red shadow box with it's Christmas tree and "snow" scene finished.
Even more fun and jokes about "slurping nutts" ...(peanuts that is!!) as we raced up to the antique mall to display my finished products.
Then went shopping for more light fixtures and SCORED a whole bunch of FREE unique bottles (different shaped wine, "rare" scotch, and vodka) after chatting with a wonderful lady who said she was just going to trash them.
I was so excited to get a bunch of beautiful projects done and even more happy to spend it with the people that mean so much to me.

[Kenna]

I made my best friend laugh so hard they nearly tipped their recliner backwards!!!
Admittedly, the laughter came shortly after I seriously set off fireworks in the living room because I was "playing with fire and messing with fate" with a screwdriver and live electrical wires. Even tho my heart stopped and had trouble beating correctly for a while, and I melted the screwdriver, all the laughter was worth it!!

[Liam]

Taking care of myself.

[Bubala]

a kind stranger... being polite... :)

[Gemme]

I made my best friend laugh so hard they nearly tipped their recliner backwards!!!
Admittedly, the laughter came shortly after I seriously set off fireworks in the living room because I was "playing with fire and messing with fate" with a screwdriver and live electrical wires. Even tho my heart stopped and had trouble beating correctly for a while, and I melted the screwdriver, all the laughter was worth it!!

I've done that before, by accident. My house at the time had questionable wiring and even though I turned off the breaker to the kitchen (where I was digging into the outlet with a butter knife), the breakers were not labeled correctly and I zapped myself and the knife.

It definitely gives you a buzz.

:blink:

Taking care of myself.

Good for you! Too often, we put ourselves on the back burner to others and to our busy lives. It's nice to take time out to pamper oneself.

I'm experiencing a bit of pampering myself. I am still in my pajamas, which rarely, if ever, happens. I'm either in workout clothes or work clothes on or before 8am every day so this is really nice and comfy.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Knowing today is the first day of my new life and though I am anxious about surgery I know this is going to be the start to an amazing new journey. Taking care of me

[cinnamongrrl]

As ever.....the beauty of the mountains...it never ceases to amaze me...

No matter what else happens in my life, I'm immeasurably blessed to live here...and to be where I always wanted to be...<3

[Kenna]

Watching all the winter birds play in the snow...and my young goats stumble in it because this is their first experience with snow or ice.

[Gayandgray]

Doing NOTHING. Just lounging around watching tv, playing on my iPhone, taking our four dogs out in the snow, and resting my brain and tired body. It's nice to not have to DO something all the time and just kind of BE once in awhile.

[Jesse]

Waking up to a new day

[Chad]

Coming home to the kitties always brings me joy. I miss them during the work day and I know they miss me. :)

[Jacie]

My boss telling me "You Rock!".

[BullDog]

Spending the entire day at home with my love. Winding the evening down by eating the last piece of dutch apple pie with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.

[JustLovelyJenn]

The idea of buying another wig on payday is bringing me a lot of joy!

[Gemme]

The same thing I'm bitching about in another thread....snow and this darn storm. Before I had to get out in it and work and shovel more than a driveway, I used to love it so much. Now, not so much.

BUT

I'm in the honeymoon stage of this storm. The ground is just now covered and everything's white and beautiful. This lasts for the first inch or two and then the dread of having to slosh through it brings me back.

So, temporarily, the snow falling is making me happy. It's pretty. Now. That will change, but for this very moment, it's lovely.

[Blade]

Watching the birds and squirrles enjoy the feed I put out for them this morning.

A text convo with a friend last night

Watching the frozen stuff begin to melt

[Gayandgray]

Watching our four little Bostons acting goofy in the snow

[Teddybear]

Knowing moving day is today!!!!! Can't wait to get into my new place completely

[Gemme]

I'm over the snow now. I'm now very happy that the plows are here and doing their thing.

[Gemme]

I'm so happy that I'm not working alone today so someone else can help shovel this stuff.

[Katniss]

A beautiful pink, fuschia, purple streaked and gold sunrise. Stunning.

[clay]

The sound of the owl just outside my window...followed by the cooing of a lone dove....beautiful spiritual symbols....:)

[Bubala]

The Jew in me got a little grin today! :)

Equality is am ambitious word, we're not there yet but maybe just half a step closer!

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[Blade]

A ride up to the campground

A feeling of accomplishment

[Gemme]

I got a lot of painting done today.

[RockOn]

Hope you liked the color paint you used. I did not like mine ... thought it was brick red ... turned out to be dark rose. (see photo in gallery)

:)

[Kenna]

Had a gorgeous weekend!!
And got to see my babies and 2 of the neighbor kids very happy

[GeorgiaMa'am]

An extra-long phone conversation with both my mom and dad

[Gemme]

Hope you liked the color paint you used. I did not like mine ... thought it was brick red ... turned out to be dark rose. (see photo in gallery)

:)

I do but I knew what I was getting. It's a little bit, but I pay to get the sample can so I can test the color. The good thing is that you can always repaint!

[SirenManda]

Stepping on the scale and seeing I've lost 3.1lbs in a week, since I started working out and doing the slim fast diet. I'm shocked, and its working.

[Kenna]

Hot Mint Ginger tea with lots of honey.

[cinnamongrrl]

Drinking a nice hot cupbpf lemongrass mint tea while I climbed the MANYYYYY stairs to Chimney Rock....

The views were so worth the effort <3

[JustLovelyJenn]

Last night...

My son tucking me into bed because I was not feeling well.

[Gayandgray]

Seeing the AWSOME display the turkey buzzards put on out back. Musta been about 50 of them flying around. We have a big cell phone tower in the woods next to our property, and every day they fly, swoop, land on and off the tower. I LOVE turkey buzzards! I even have a board on Pinterest all about them. The buzzard or vulture, is actually my totem animal.

[Arwen]

I cleaned out a bunch of my subscriptions here. That let me revisit/refind some others that have fallen silent. It was nice to just reread some of those old threads. Remember friends who have passed on...that brought me joy as well.
:tea:

[JDeere]

Knowing that I helped a couple who is adopting an exotic pet, with my advice!

[JustLovelyJenn]

My sons excitement gave me joy.

[evilgrrlthang]

My lil fur face and a good cup of coffee bring me joy this morning...

[SmoothButch]

Collecting the $250 I won on the Super Bowl!

[Gemme]

Making a mess yesterday.

[cinnamongrrl]

I second Gemme....big ol mess.....

Loverly to wake up to....he's lucky he's cute @ Jacques

[boioboi]

Stepping on the scale and seeing I've lost 3.1lbs in a week, since I started working out and doing the slim fast diet. I'm shocked, and its working.

Congrats! =D That's major progress. Keep on keepin' on.

[clay]

Just being alive & able to see joy in the smallest of things....birds chirping...a sunrise...the beach...life & amazing people....my self improvement journey....all joys to me...

[Chad]

Just being alive & able to see joy in the smallest of things....birds chirping...a sunrise...the beach...life & amazing people....my self improvement journey....all joys to me...

Clay brings me joy.
:cowboy:

[Gayandgray]

Waking up to sunshine!!!!!! And watching my 4 Bostons playing in the yard. :koolaid:

[Kenna]

I changed phone companies to one with much better customer service and better products! I was so happy to dump my old provider! And I'm loving my new phone!

[clay]

Being able to wake up & get out into the world brings me joy every day.

This big beautiful world is filled with some really amazing & gentle people.

I am enjoying new friendships & refreshing old ones....I love people!!!:rrose:

[cinnamongrrl]

Driving back home after spending the day two counties over....

Headed for the mountains of Chimney Rock and seeing a big storm just hovering over...

Driving through the rain and finding a rainbow on the other side...

The way the light shines through clouds after a rain....its almost like a beautiful apology for bad weather....

[Gemme]

It's my Friday.

[FireSignFemme]

My youngest calling to say he's bringing me food and money from the auctions he sold for me on ebay.
My oldest calling to say he's coming over to do my dishes, floors, and dust all the up high stuff for me on Friday.
I’ve got great kids. :cheer:

[Bèsame*]

Took a mini road trip today and on the way...

Took a mini detour thru really really country back roads to go around a big semi truck accident .

Saw, baby lambs, calves, horses, cattle and long horns.

Bought a really good apple fritter as my to go breakfast from a little bakery along the way.

And the best sight to see...blooming BlueBonnets. Texas state flower. Signs of spring!

[Chad]

My family is back together and we are all on Texas soil again!

:cheer:

[cinnamongrrl]

My client....

She gave me a ticket to the symphony on Saturday. Its a Mozart piano concerto and other pieces. I'm so super excited!!

[Kenna]

Making corned beef hash just like my great gramma used to.

And getting to watch baby chickens enjoy being babies and preening their new wing feathers.

[Gemme]

The painting is DONE and now I just have to wait for it to dry fully so I can set the furniture up and move the stuff back into the room and out of the rest of my home.

[Kenna]

This beautiful day. I just might disappear for a while to enjoy my favorite hideaways.

[clay]

Watching the little mommie & daddy doves...up above the window where I sit at my computer. There is a persistent blue jay who tries hard to get into nest...(hoping babies hatch soon..almost time) and the mommie just shrieks out and chases bluejay off...

[candy_coated_bitch]

A large fountain soda. It's the little things for me right now.

[Gemme]

A weekend off! Even though I will likely get dragged back to work, it's nice to have

1. an actual weekend off
2. two beautiful days in a row
3. such lovely weather to enjoy

Happiness!!!

[Zimmeh]

Taking one more step along my path to becoming a CNA.

Zimmeh

[Kenna]

My whole evening has been fun; my dinner turned out awesome (I did not burn the BBQ ribs!); I had my favorite ice cream from a local country store; and I've had fun laughing with my best friend.

[Kenna]

Scoring a whole flat of non-gmo, heirloom tomato plants by trading my wine bottle art.
Getting my baby tomato plants replanted in bigger cups and a Tomato Nursery built to protect them from heavy rain and cold nights, until they get stronger.

10 very happy, funny baby chickens.

Spending my morning at a favorite fishing pond. Finding a young beaver family is alive and well.

Having a great weekend.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Tamari pumpkin seeds.

[MysticOceansFL]

My cocker spaniel , she's a bundle of Joy!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Still waiting lol. Hopefully I will have something for you later.

[Chad]

Having my family all together at my house last weekend brought me so much joy. I am beyond happy.
:cowboy:

[FireSignFemme]

Non-bill mail and dishwasher working again.:thumbsup:

[candy_coated_bitch]

My vanilla milkshake and being told I'm appreciated.

I knew I'd find something!

[LOQUI]

...a clean house:clap:

[Kenna]

A dear friend that I used to work with back in the late 90's sent me a picture on FB of a building from my hometown that holds many fond memories...and he knew how much that small gesture means to me. It was like getting a warm hug from back home. He went out of his way to take that picture for me; he lives over an hour away. No wonder we've been close friends since the day we met. We have always respected each other and made sure the other knew how important they are.

[Gemme]

Getting some finishing touches done in the craft room and bathroom makes me happy on the accomplishment front and getting some snuggly petting time with the :cat: makes for some personal joy.

[Degotoga]

Finally resolving the issue that I dealt with all day yesterday. I still maintain that the clown I was trying to deal with yesterday is a jackass, but at least I got to deal with someone else this morning and it didn't take us all day to get to the bottom of it.

[FireSignFemme]

Today I had the first citrus I've had since moving away from S. Cal in the late 90's that wasn't sour. It wasn't the same good thing as just walking out your back door to pick tree ripened, sweetened in the sun fruit but today these cutie halo things whatever they are were pretty darn good, good enough to bring back memories of happy times spent living in the Golden State.

[Gemme]

Today I had the first citrus I've had since moving away from S. Cal in the late 90's that wasn't sour. It wasn't the same good thing as just walking out your back door to pick tree ripened, sweetened in the sun fruit but today these cutie halo things whatever they are were pretty darn good, good enough to bring back memories of happy times spent living in the Golden State.

They are clementines and they are super yummy.

[MysticOceansFL]

Besides family , friends and my cocker spaniel.

[Medusa]

A very amazing playlist that I'm sharing with an amazing girlfriend. It's like getting to know parts of her that I haven't known before through music!

[Blade]

I hooked up with a childhood friend. We lost contact in 1980. We had a 4 1/2 hr conversation, catching up. She is a year younger than me and we only got up to about age 30 or so. So we decided we'd finish our conversation in the mountains in a few weeks.

[Sweet Bliss]

Fixing lunch for my son...

[Gayandgray]

Passing a farm on my way to work and seeing the cute little baby lambs playing in the grass.

[~SweetCheeks~]

Laughing with my Daddy on the phone.

[storyspinner70]

I just found today that we have a cable channel called MeTV. All old shows all the time. Watched/listened to Laverne & Shirley, Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone, Rockford Files and Kojak is on now. :D

[CyberStud]

Confirmation of a date tonight :winky:

[cinnamongrrl]

Twas last night...

Bluegrass was awesome...they played some Irish tunes

Met many people since I brought the dogs...people respond so well to Yoda and understand that he needs special treatment sometimes :)

Heard a trio of very talented brothers play at the jam...the future of bluegrass is very secure...

Had a lovely talk with a lady who turned out to be formerly from Massachusetts! She has a son with Asperger's and he lives independently...in China! She told me about a good college for my nephew who also has Asperger's. And its in Vermont.

Same lady also told me that the coffee shop we were at had good chai. I've been disappointed with the chai here lately. But I tried theirs and is AWESOME...

Same lady told me about a farm that's hiring...and also hires in exchange for riding...which isall my daughter really wants...

It was just a really awesome night :)

[Bèsame*]

Oh the joy of it....a short day at work on a Friday!!

[Gemme]

I have tomorrow off and, as we all know, one's day off begins at close of the previous night.

[Venus007]

Some drunk fool rear ended me and then hit 3 other cars in his haste to hit and run. Some kind person chased him and got his license plate and waited til the cops came and gave the info and her contact info as a witness. The cop looked up the plate and gave me his insurance info and I started a claim immediately. Thank you universe for lookin out for me.

[Blade]

Getting the porch cleaned off brought me a lot of joy. It has been a catch all for several years. Looks nice tonight.

[Gemme]

Some drunk fool rear ended me and then hit 3 other cars in his haste to hit and run. Some kind person chased him and got his license plate and waited til the cops came and gave the info and her contact info as a witness. The cop looked up the plate and gave me his insurance info and I started a claim immediately. Thank you universe for lookin out for me.

You okay?

[JRM]

My dinner date with my 6 yr old great nephew and him telling me he has two girlfriends cause he has to much love for just one woman....and my 17 yr old niece asking me if she could sit on my lap and me rock her.. Yes she was dead serious and said I'm never to big for you to rock me

[imperfect_cupcake]

I SAT ALL MY BOARD EXAMS!!!

I sat my final two board exams today. I did my law and my oral-practical two weeks ago and sat my two science exams today, both 3 hours long.

I have been having 8 - 14 hour long study days, every day, including weekends, to prep for them.

So that's it. Full time school and practicum over and board exams now over, three years done.

Now I just have to wait six weeks to find out if I passed them and I can register to practice...

[Gayandgray]

I had the most amazing experience right in my backyard!!! I was taking the trash out and I heard an unusual bird calling, one I never heard before. So I stopped to listen and I looked around and two Bald Eagles and a third juvenile Eagle were flying around overhead. One of them landed in the big tree at the end of our property and kept making that crying sound, then it flew over my house toward the pond on the next street over. The other two flew out over the field behind our property. I have seen Bald Eagles while driving to work quite a few times, and once we saw one just down the road out in a field, but this is the first time I've seen three of them together and in my yard at that!! I thought it was pretty cool!! :cigar2:

[cinnamongrrl]

My oldest is in Boston with her bff watching the St Patrick's Day parade...

Its something I've always wanted to do...I'm so glad she embraces life and makes memories <3

[Medusa]

Being back on track!

[Gentle Tiger]

Successful surgery.

[Venus007]

You okay?

Thank you so much, I am alright just a bit sore and my car is a bit mangled but still driveable

[Medusa]

24000 steps today!
Bubble bath!
Shapes in the clouds!
Bellarella, the very hella Golden puppy!
Getting my nails done!

[JDeere]

Having a cleaner closet, instead of things just thrown in there, it's actually tidy!

[Kenna]

Making Mawmaw and my roomie laugh so hard that my roomie almost ran the truck off the road and Mawmaw threatened "I'm gonna remove YOUR privileges if you keep it up!"....

That's what I get for joking that she doesn't need to worry about her false teeth getting cold when she eats ice cream...then when she said she felt resentful of that, I responded "well, there are privileges to getting old"....

I love making them laugh so hard!

[Gayandgray]

Getting off work early!:cigar2:

[Gemme]

It's been a darn good day so far.

[clay]

Early AM texts with a dear, sweet friend....she is so sweet!!!

[bright_arrow]

Receiving a job offer for the job I interviewed for today.

FT, Monday through Friday, set schedule of 8:30-5, benefits as of April 1, three weeks of vacation. Basically a dream job from a CS standpoint.

[Blade]

A comical text conversation

[Kenna]

Getting the baby chickens relocated.

[RockOn]

fast-paced week already got us to Thursday

YAY!!
:)

[LOQUI]

My mother birthday...she is a blessing in my life...and I always do my best to be one in hers...
Happy Birthday Mami!!:heartbeat:

Ps. I will celebrate with her next time I visit Puerto Rico...cake included and all!

[Chad]

Knowing that I did a great job restoring wetlands to a natural and healthy condition.

[cinnamongrrl]

Lots of little things...

The sunrise...

Walking along the river this morning and feeling like the world was all mine..

Watching cloud shadows move over the farm fields

Seeing a baby beaver swimming...

My interview going super well...

Making progress in my life goals...

Helping my daughter with hers too... <3

[Kätzchen]

Birdsong, 'Birdie' Sanders, Tulips & breakfast.

[Barb42]

The smiles & laughter of all the kids having a good time hunting easter eggs.
(even after 3-days of filling 5,000 plastic eggs with candy & hiding them & did I mention no sleep for the past 3,days either)..
I would do it again in a heartbeat..

[Chad]

Today I brought home mom and dad's stereo system. Two large pieces from the 50's it just says time for a period cocktail party. BYOLP's and 45's.

:beatnik:

[Kenna]

Generosity and kindness from a young man; Generosity and fun spirit of my roommate; Respect; feeling like a kid in a candy store at the plant nursery; getting to play in the rain!!

[Gayandgray]

The boss at the kennel calling me to see if I can work this coming Saturday morning!!!!!:koolaid::koolaid: I'm thrilled!!!!:koolaid:

[candy_coated_bitch]

My sister bringing me a chai special for me without being asked.

[cinnamongrrl]

Finding out that I got the job I wanted...apparently just getting as far as the drug test was an indication...but I didn't know for sure til today :)

Yay for paid orientation and benefits! Plus getting paid to go to school...I'm one happy girl right now!!

[Rockinonahigh]

A good nights sleep then a fairly good day pain wise.

[Chad]

Happy hour with family. My heart and my tummy are full.

:cowboy:

[Gemme]

It's so beautiful outside, I have plans for the day and I'm visualizing what the craft room is going to look like with all my artwork up on the walls.

[Rockinonahigh]

A good nights sleep after a pain run to the E.R. , but it came with a wicked nasty dream, but I woke up calm as a cucumber.

[Greyson]

My cat waking me up and wanting my attention.

[cinnamongrrl]

Feeling my heart pounding in my chest

Heavy breathing

Reaching greater heights

Hiking makes me feel so alive...

[Gayandgray]

Finding a huge turkey vulture feather out in the backyard. I collect feathers. :cigar2:

[~SweetCheeks~]

Belly laughs and card games with my mom.

[Kenna]

Wrightsville Beach....
I'm shocked this stunning beauty is only a couple hours from home.
The almost white sands were perfect!! So clean, warm and soft.
The air and wind were perfect and just the right amount of heat from sunshine and clear blue skies.
The water was beyond perfect. So crystal clear, clean and just the right temp.
I think this might be my new favorite.

[easygoingfemme]

Re-doing a day that sucked last year.
Sun on my face
Setting a mileage/time goal for a bike ride and finishing ahead of expected time.
Fun afternoon texting
New perspectives

[cinnamongrrl]

Climbing all the way up to the actual chimney of Chimney Rock.

Getting up there and having the threatening rain turn into a wicked storm all of a sudden...

We found a little shelter in the lee of a big rock...but still got drenched.

There's something to be said about nature having it's way with you. Its a good reminder that not everything is under your control and that's not always such a bad thing.

It felt just like being at the helm of a ship in a storm...I've never felt so alive or free...

I no longer have the need to wallow either...I'm A blessed girl

:praying: