What brought you joy today?

[Hack]

Driving home tonight from a very long day on the road in northern Michigan, and there was a huge accident on the freeway coming in to Lansing, where I live. That's not what brought me joy, of course.

Traffic had to detour on to a country road, through a state wildlife area, and as I was driving through, I spotted a pair of sandhill cranes. The female painted with mud, her camouflage while nesting. And the male standing right next to her. And standing, a bit wobbly between them, was a fledgling crane.

I was sad for the accident, but happy for the detour. Isn't life always like that?

[Massive]

Parcel?
Posted!
It should be on it's way over the pond very soon, if not right now.
I can't wait for it to arrive so I can see the look in her eyes and her wonderful smile!
I love you babygirl!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:
:gotmail:
:cheer:
:awww:

[socialjustice_fsu]

Tomorrow promises to be a day of my brain being challenged, questions with illusive answers being posed and always the untimate 'why?' I am teaching a class on human suffering, depression, and ways to cope with such when our patient's face the end of their lives. I stare at the power point slides I have prepared. Polished, refined, spell-checked. It looks good. But how do I get this message to ring true to these professional caregivers? How do I ensure they know in their own lives they need to check themselves and live life as if tomorrow never comes their way. To watch hypervigilantly for ways to come to them to give and receive joy...

She came to see me Friday night. A long drive for her with her large, rotten dog in tow. We had been sharing our lives through several other mediums but we were yet to be in each other's presence. She knocked on my door. I opened it and we fell in love right there in the laundry room. This is fairy-tale stuff, she says. We spend two days together and try to pack in the many days on the horizon that we will be physically apart. She has to return to her home, her obligations. I must do the same. It is 2 AM Monday morning. She was to have left much earlier but it just did not happen. I see how tired she is and offer whatever I can to help her be alert for the long drive...coffee, tea, a hot shower? She opted for the latter. I went back to the recliner to study my presentation. Time is drawing to a close and I need to focus. I hear the water.

She begins her hot shower and I lament about trying not to miss opportunities in this life that bring us pure joy. She is 3 rooms away from me. Why am I sitting here? I go to the shower and offer to wash her back. She asks me to join her. I start to tell her of the things I 'need to be doing.' The look in her eyes told me differently. I realized this is one of 'those' times to experience her and everything she brings to me. I undress and join her in the shower. I look at her. She is every bit as beautiful as the first time I kissed her. She stood before me - skin wet and shiny from the hot shower and with every ounce of her vulnerability there for me to hold. I abide with her. She looked at me with eyes that said love me, protect me, have me. I gently bathed her. I washed her hair and helped her rinse off. Touching her lifted me to another plane. Never had I experienced the energy nor the force of this kind of loving. She gently bathed me in return. She kissed me as the water ran over both of us as we entangled our arms around each other. She continued to bathe me with such tenderness that I felt I had transformed into a spiritual being and could sail through the heavens. I almost missed this beautiful experience because I was caught up in the 'need to's' of life. She was 3 rooms away from me and about to be another 600 miles from me within the hour. I wanted to be with her...love her...touch her. Following many warm and sensual kisses we left the shower and dried one another. We never lost eye contact...you see, we can show love through our eyes if only we take the time.

Within the hour she had to go. We kissed and kissed again. The tears came this time as we shared some lyrics so special to us..."She says, "Wake me up, no pretending" I'll keep stealing, breathing her; birds are leaving over autumns ending; one of us will die inside these arms, eyes wide open, naked as we came, one will spread our ashes around the yard."

Headlights switch on to highbeam to show her the way home. I stand there and listen to the engine's noise disappear into the night. I go to my bed and begin to doze wondering if she is alert. I am suddenly roused from sleep. I hear the water. It has begun to rain.

[Tommi]

A trip to Homo Depot, and a big black and orange instrument for precision.

A new Black & Decker Grasshog trimmer and edger is sitting in it's big tall box in the living room. Tomorrow we will attack the grass. yes, probably tomorrow :jack:

[Softly]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4649303132_a8d974aabc.jpg

my cat being AWESOME.
and keeping me company while Daddy is away.
:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Jet]

I had the most amazing lunch today with my pal, Mel.
A bistro with exquisite pasta and cheescake.....

[Dylan]

Waking up and the first thing I see is Mahhh Woman smiling at me

Having an amazing dinner with Mahhh Woman

Hangin' out at home with Mahhh Woman

Having a three day weekend with Mahhh Woman


And Fudge,
Dylan

[Dylan]

OMG

There's a Deadliest Catch marathon

AND

A Hoarders marathon this weekend


I Wonder If There's Going To Be A Law & Order Marathon Too,
Dylan

[Medusa]

HOARDERS MARATHON!!!!!!!

[AtLast]

Seeing a couple of members that can really go at each other have a mutual laugh! Kewl! A gotta' love this community!

:snowballfight:

[cane]

Well, I work with kids, and yesterday a little boy asked me if I was a man or a woman... I mean how does one explain that in an understandable way to a four year old, so I answered: "Does it matter?" And his respons was "No, you can be what ever you want." Made me happy that kids get it, but also a little sad that grown ups often doesn't...

[WheelieStrong]

i woke up with a text on my phone telling me i was loved more than anything in the world :loveletter:
i miss him so much

[Liam]

Now that spring has arrived, I put up my bat house. Yay!!

[Stoney]

Still waiting on my joy today...


but this big fat doobie Im about to spark up.

It just might end my wait...


hehe

[Miss Scarlett]

Sleeping late...like until 9...I get up at 5...felt good to get more than 5 hours sleep for a change...

[Random]

I'm bidding time until the bleach fumes clear out of the bathroom a bit (no buring of the sinues again)

Just youtubing my child hood..


With every song, I can feel the heat of the day, while riding in my Uncles Big Jimmy Truck... sipping a cold glass bottle of coke and looking out the window.. Watching the orange groves pass...

Sigh....

[JakeTulane]

A conversation.

A text from BFE.

My niece showing off the tan she already has and Summer is just starting.

My sister's tired but happy voice.

My Mom's laughter. I should be half as tough as she is.

Making some new jewelry pieces.

A text from My BFF.

Being thought of in a way that makes you smile.

[Dylan]

Mahhh Woman (as always)

Getting BRAND NEW TIRES on the car (this is the second time in my whole life I've EVER had BRAND NEW TIRES!)

Getting all new soap, deodorant, body spray, teeth whitening stuff, and listerine...I can't wait to take a shower. I'm gonna be the cleanest EVER.

Getting a haircut

The fact that Mahhh Woman is now much safer with the tires on the car, and I don't have to worry so much when she drives in the rain

Seeing the blown tire before it blew on the highway

The fact that the tire didn't blow while Mahhh Woman was driving on the highway

Getting to spend the whole weekend with Mahhh Woman before I go outta town again

My book FINALLY came in the mail today, and it's better than I'd hoped! It's one of the best books ever.


Dylan...preening

[Oneida]

HOARDERS MARATHON!!!!!!!

...and the icing on that cake: SNAPPED marathon!

[Lynn]

Spending three hours at BJ's with my honey, figuring out the Weight Watchers points for every single item in stock. Or, so it seemed. We both had a great first week, and we're so damn psyched about getting healthier, together. The future looks good. :)

[Passionaria]

Swimming for hours, then going in the hot tub. And swimming some more.......le sigh
:fishswim: :fishswim: :fishswim: :fishswim: :fishswim:

[Delish]

GO LAKERS!!! :eyebat:

[Dylan]

Mahhh Woman playing piano in the house


I LUV When She Does That,
Dylan

[Diva]

A brand new fountain pen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Gemme]

A new beginning....this year is all about new beginnings for me!

[Arwen]

My darling stepson. Having him here brings me joy. And a clean apartment. And great fashion tips.

[bigbutchmistie]

Taking a friend to find a car today.. :)

[Soft*Silver]

my butch buddy showing up on my doorstep, with red raspberry bushes and a dozen strawberry plants! WOOT! Arriving with plants in hand from a dear friend is better than being romanced with a bouquet of cut flowers from a suitor!

[AtLast]

A silly man-guy son that called to say he put flowers on his Grandpa's & Dad's graves for Memorial Day! He remembered, I didn't remind him!!!

[diamondrose]

a morning call

[GoofyLuvr]

Going to a bbq today. There will be a lot of good food, friends, and laughter. Who can ask for more?

[princessbelle]

Listening to the radio and hearing how those that have fought in wars and lost their lives are being honored this memorial day weekend.

My thanks and joy to those everywhere all of over the world who have fought for freedom, peace and harmony.

Especially in "our community" those who have had to hide who they are just to serve their country. Those that have passed, those that have served and or still serving....

It brings joy to my heart to have the opportunity to thank YOU...from the bottom of my heart....

*smiles

[Soft*Silver]

a big box of cook and garden books and magazines given to me by a new friend...AND....{eyes widen} she is giving me a GAZEBO!!!! Yes, you heard right, a real wooden gazebo!!! I am stunned by the magic of Rose Cottage!

[Blade]

Ole McBlade looked across the yard as he came inside just now, obviously he left butt tracks as he came in, yep my ass is draggin this evening. It brought me joy to feel accomplishment again today.

[Kenna]

Watch'in Pigs Fly

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/blog/flyingpigs.jpg

[~Bo]

Me and my niece and nephew getting the pool scrubbed and finally starting to fill it. :clap:
Damn, that's a hot, sweating job.

[Sam]

getting to spend 3 days this week with my son, and im uploading his walking video's. that has brought me the most joy.

the dr's said he would never walk or crawl, omg hes walking, crawling and telling nuh huh.

life is great

[lilapache]

finally talking

[Andrew, Jr.]

My joy came in a two hour nap with Dino. It was fabulous, and much needed. :alarm::doghead:

[SuperFemme]

Today was a good med day. That is always joyful.

[Massive]

Dyed my hair bright red, now I get to make my brother do a double-take in the morning, when he went to bed, I was blonde :cheesy:
That and I get to make loads of people stop and look when we go to the store later this morning...

[miss entycing]

getting to spend 3 days this week with my son, and im uploading his walking video's. that has brought me the most joy.

the dr's said he would never walk or crawl, omg hes walking, crawling and telling nuh huh.

life is great

aw... what a dollbaby Avery is!
don't forget to send me the videos-

[Arwen]

A pool
A mojito
A laugh
A gay man
A straight girl
A bunch of good people
A sunny day in Texas

[nowandthen]

I started the day at the water with three wonderful women we all came to offer Yemaya our own prays, I brought a watermelon and had writing things on paper and burned it as I laid the mellon in the ocean, one of us a Oshun priestess was praying while blessing us. The sun was out the water beautiful, and the company was pure love.
I now am sitting in my cottage light by candles about to close the day the way it began, with pray,ritual, and gratitude...
I am loved and held by spirit and my tribe. Blessings to those I love....

[Gemme]

Today has been a really good, if long, day!

[AtLast]

Watch'in Pigs Fly

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/blog/flyingpigs.jpg

Got room for a small motorhome, 2 cats and a French Bulldog? I really want to see those pigs!! And acreage means quiet... AHHHHHHHHHHHHH...

[Kenna]

Watch'in Pigs Fly

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/blog/flyingpigs.jpg

Yesterday it was pork with wings....
Today I heard on a 7 o'clock news flash that they are serving Snowcones in Hellsinky!! Miss Sweet's gonna do her Irish Butt Wiggle Happy Dance in her kitchen...tickets to the show are going for 5cents
(gotta pay the cat for Snowcones) ;) ;)
http://www.nexternal.com/swisher/images/Avanti_02437_500.jpg

[nowandthen]

My Light is Bright and my Heart is Steadfast, Truth lies within and breath reminds me of the Guru's Grace and the blessing that make up my life.....

[Fancy]

Finally resting!

[Massive]

she's on her way home!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Medusa]

A sweet and joyous day with my honey and Pops.

Took Pops to get a recliner and had a sweet time watching Jackhammer and my Pops wrestle it into the house and position it "just so".

I have NEVER taken for granted how lucky I am that my partner and Dad not only get along but embrace each other as family. The visits where my Father comes to the house and walks right past me to go see where my partner is and what she is doing are the ones that remind me to be grateful and thankful for the love around me.

(Now if I could just figure out how to beat my Pops at Yahtzee....I've been trying to beat him for 16 years and haven't done it yet!!)

[Spa]

Remembering the rain.

[Kenna]

Sharing my watermelon with my furbabies.

[QueenofSmirks]

The realization that it's only 10 more days until my vacation in Las Vegas!! Yay!! :)

[Arwen]

Road stand peaches

[Medusa]

I'm a new Aunt!

My baby cousin had a HUGE baby this morning. His name is Silas and he weighed almost 10 pounds and he looks like a little pumpkin!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

[Arwen]

I'm a new Aunt!

My baby cousin had a HUGE baby this morning. His name is Silas and he weighed almost 10 pounds and he looks like a little pumpkin!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

That's so wonderful! Congratulations!

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy today...

Memories from a fun-filled weekend spent with friends....and managing to get a little Outlet Mall shopping & lunch with my honey in there, too!

Waking up today thinking it was Monday, and then remembering it was Tuesday! YAY for short work weeks!

[Gemme]

Pizza and texts and a nice, light day. Oh, and it's my Friday!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Today is dry cleaning day!

Getting dressed to go to the hospital.

[Gemme]

Today is not a gym day, sadly. Though I feel better, I'm still Miss Drippy Face and that is kinda frowned upon by the public. :blink:

[JustLovelyJenn]

The itty bitty kitty that my father brought home. She is so cute. a dark calico with black, caramel, and cream. At this moment she is snuggled in a blanket sleeping on my lap. How precious!! I just adore her.

[Oiler41]

Meeting my sweetheart at the florist to make the arrangements for the wedding flowers! And of course, coming home to her! That brings me joy every day!

Glynn

[Puplove]

Meeting my sweetheart at the florist to make the arrangements for the wedding flowers! And of course, coming home to her! That brings me joy every day!

Glynn
Finding out wedding flowers won't cost as much as I thought! Oh, yes, and my Oiley Beauhunk.

[ruthie14]

Got my nails painted pink today!

Played bocce with friends!

Got some excellent childrens' books from a friend who is the author. They are soooooo great! I am excited!!

[nowandthen]

Walked the dog, Showed up for a friend and walked them through a very hard thing, prayed, walked the dog and now, I am going to ride the motorcycle and go dancing:byebye:

[Massive]

Seeing her
It always makes Me feel on top of the world!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Diva]

An unplanned visit from my daughter this evening.....it was just great fun! I love seeing her ready to take over the world......I'm so proud of her!!! She possesses such great passion....... :bunchflowers:

[Gemme]

An unplanned visit from my daughter this evening.....it was just great fun! I love seeing her ready to take over the world......I'm so proud of her!!! She possesses such great passion....... :bunchflowers:





Psssst...if you think SHE'S great, you should check out her mother. :thumbsup:

[Kenna]

Thinkin' of making one of these....

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lZoQPvGfdG8/SyL2l-LW3xI/AAAAAAAAB3w/Pp3azcJqzLU/s400/SandCastle.jpg

[Blade]

As long as I have animals in my life I will find joy of some kind each day. They make me laugh they make me cry, they make me angry, they make me think, they make me make decisions, they make me do things I'd never even think of sometimes. Animals at some point can make me experience every possible emotion known to mankind, and to know I am able to experience emotions and respond positively and unconditionally is a joy to me. Only wish I could do this equally with people.

[Random]

Reconnecting with my lover in a big way..

Appreciating who she is and the work she is willing to put into dealing with her fears...

Makes me love her all the more..

[BoDy*ShOt]

BFP on mobile web YAY!

[Gemme]

It's still my weekend (though I have to go to bed ridiculously early for tomorrow).

[Diva]

I saw my first jalapeno on one of my jalapeno plants today! YEA!

[GoofyLuvr]

Eating the first watermelon of the summer. Many more to come....

[Arwen]

The smell of roadside peaches as I peeled and quartered them so I could put them in the fridge.
Text from a man out East.
Feeling better after being sick all day.
Dreaming of being downtown with Gemme. "It's noon. It's overhead." :|

[~Bo]

Psssst...if you think SHE'S great, you should check out her mother. :thumbsup:





Who is her mother?

[Gemme]

The smell of roadside peaches as I peeled and quartered them so I could put them in the fridge.
Text from a man out East.
Feeling better after being sick all day.
Dreaming of being downtown with Gemme. "It's noon. It's overhead." :|


:rofl:

I love that memory. :stillheart:

Who is her mother?

Are you serious? :blink:

[~Bo]

Are you serious? :blink:



No, I'm Bo. :cheesy:

[Gemme]

No, I'm Bo. :cheesy:

I'mma beat you, boy. :weightlifter:

[~Bo]

I'mma beat you, boy. :weightlifter:






:yesno:



.........

[Arwen]

I just finished an absolutely HYSTERICAL Skype call with my sister and niece. I couldn't get my mike to work but it finally corrected. What fun!

[Enchantress]

Booking a birthday trip to Los Angeles! Disneyland here I come!!

[Massive]

One
More
Sleep!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[ravfem]

One
More
Sleep!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

:cheer::clap::thumbsup::freak::cheer:

:cheerleader:

:byebye:

[Diva]

Who is her mother?



Clue #1: It's not Darth Vader. :|

[Massive]

:cheer::clap::thumbsup::freak::cheer:

:cheerleader:

:byebye:

Not that your excited at all babygirl ...

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Massive]

Seeing her smiling and hearing her giggling when she opened her parcel.
Seeing her open two of her presents early.
I love you so much babygirl.

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Oneida]

Being reminded that it's a great time to go to landscaping/garden centers now ... good "people" watching. :sunglass:

[Diva]

Two things:

~Seeing CydKitty's daughter graduate from HS this afternoon!!! YEA!

~Dinner at Threadgill's with a majority of our stellar Austin crew, welcoming visitors Rufusboi and Melissa! What a GREAT evening!

[Random]

I swim after work..
an impromto bbqing...
Retiring very early..

[Andrew, Jr.]

Spending the day with Dino and a good friend of mine. We had a horrible storm that took down a tree in my neighbors yard. But Dino and I were happy as lambs. :cigar2:

[UofMfan]

Feeling well enough to go to work. Then not really working but feeling really appreciated and loved.

A nice phone call.

Keeping some solid food in my tummy.

Talking to my brother who is visiting :)

All good things that brought me joy!

[Dylan]

Austin QueerBomb

Free beer

Free pizza

Free BBQ

Free anniversary dinner with Mahhh Woman

Seeing Austin's transcommunity out and proud and loud

The BEST Pride festivities since NYC

Marching in the best parade since NYC

Awesome people

Coming home to Mahhh Woman after being gone

Free cupcakes

The Tranny Brigade

A free Tranny Brigade patch

NOT hitting Austin traffic on my way back home...even tho it was rush hour

A big fat paycheck


Thank You Universe For The Most Perfectest Pride,
Dylan

[firie]

Austin QueerBomb

Free beer

Free pizza

Free BBQ

Free anniversary dinner with Mahhh Woman

Seeing Austin's transcommunity out and proud and loud

The BEST Pride festivities since NYC

Marching in the best parade since NYC

Awesome people

Coming home to Mahhh Woman after being gone

Free cupcakes

The Tranny Brigade

A free Tranny Brigade patch

NOT hitting Austin traffic on my way back home...even tho it was rush hour

A big fat paycheck


Thank You Universe For The Most Perfectest Pride,
Dylan

Baby, you forgot to mention twinkies! And, "we're here, we're queer, and we're not going shopping!" Or "we're here, we're queer and we're bringing up the rear!"

Here's to not supporting 3M corporate censorship and instead honoring Sylvia Rivera with trombones, trumpets, and drums! Happy Pride y'all!

[Arwen]

Brunch tomorrow
Defining moments
Shared laughter
Realizing boundaries

[Jet]

artwork....................

[nowandthen]

My favorite book which i give as a gift often: The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Principles
#1: Real is Possible
#2: Real is a Process
#3: Real is Emotional
#4: Real is Empathetic
#5: Real is Courageous
#6: Real is Honest
#7: Real is Generous
#8: Real is Grateful
#9: Real Can Be Painful
#10: Real is Flexible
#11: Real Love Endures
#12: Real is Ethical

[Sam]

Great conversation, great friends

[oblivia]

What brought me joy today: SUNSHINE

[Logicaly]

Watching my 7 month old nephew crawl around on my living room floor and laugh and laugh and laugh some more. He is such a happy baby, so full of life, and joy and I am so happy that I now get to be a part of his life.

[Queerasfck]

Chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream.

[oblivia]

Chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream.

There's a fantastic one I have found locally called "Loaded Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup" and omg -it's amazing and chock FULL of teeny, tiny, chocolate peanut butter cups. Yummmmmers!

[apretty]

that ice cream. (though, le tigre giveth and taketh -away.)

[Diva]

A really, really, really neat 24 hours with my Sissy.....time well spent which ALways centers and grounds me......and we laugh a LOT....

[Leigh]

I was pretty bummed to not be able to go to Pride today because of My surgery two weeks ago, but My smile came from not only being with My mom today for her birthday but both of us won money on scratch tickets :D

I won $20 and she won $30 :thumbsup:

[Tranquilitee]

those 3 little words: "let's do it!" :awww:

[Andrew, Jr.]

:cowboy: Going to a wonderful brunch today with Rosie and her parents and a few WW2 vets at the VFW

:cowboy: A hot shower this morning with Dino :dog:

:cowboy: Perfect coffee on my front porch talking with my neighbors :tea:

:cowboy: Watching the Golf Channel on TV :golf:

[Blade]

Having breakfast with my parents, and riding all over going to 3 different produce stands, then teaching Dad to service his mower. He had most of it right. It brings me joy to spend time with Mom and Dad, ya never can tell when one of them will be gone. We aren't promised tomorrow.

[Guy]

Having breakfast with my parents, and riding all over going to 3 different produce stands, then teaching Dad to service his mower. He had most of it right. It brings me joy to spend time with Mom and Dad, ya never can tell when one of them will be gone. We aren't promised tomorrow.

Blade, Its nice to see you have such loving parents, mine were also and life pretty much sux without them here.

[JustLovelyJenn]

My daughters excited words when I told her she would be cleaning the bathroom today.

"Are we going to mop the floor too?"
"Yes, and scrub the toilet and the tub."
"Yay!! I love cleaning."

[oblivia]

My daughters excited words when I told her she would be cleaning the bathroom today.

"Are we going to mop the floor too?"
"Yes, and scrub the toilet and the tub."
"Yay!! I love cleaning."

Awww, this made me giggle. :giggle:

[Kätzchen]

a tiny little "a-ha!" moment while taking a break from my studies!

[Massive]

Seeing her smile.
That's all I need.
Just to see her smile and know she is happy!

*grins from ear to ear*
I'm one damn lucky and happy Daddy!
she smiles for Me all the time

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Delish]

Pizza, beer and the Lakers!!!

[Wryly]

A nice cold beer while watching the hockey game!

Finding out she likes ribs, too!
ah yes - the getting to know you stage. ;)

[Diva]

A really grand visit full of meaningful conversation with my wonderful daughter.

[Arwen]

Brunch with a good friend
Pool Time w/ another good friend

Talking Talavera with someone who gets it
Finding a beta reader
A possible new friend
Life in general
....

[Gemme]

My day was not as shitty as I expected it to be.

[oblivia]

Hanging out on BFP. :)

[Kenna]

As many of my friends know...Last Thursday was moving day.

I've had a challenging past few years - including watching Mom go through treatment for incurable Lymphoma, my Dad dieing recently, and hurtful times involving my son - this move was both a VERY good thing and a difficult decision to leave my dear friends and my Mom. Thursday, I busted my ass loading the truck and making sure my car was secured safely to the dolly. Thursday and the past few weeks were extremely taxing on me - mentally and especially physically. Friday, I had a horrible start to my day...but enjoyed a late breakfast with Mom...then finally headed South with a piece of crap truck with car in tow.

It's been a very long time since I made such a big move out of state. Even when I think about the challenges & hardships I've faced, I sincerely believe making the decision to move to my new Home is the BEST thing that's happened to me in what feels like a lifetime.

Friday when I first started driving, I had so much on my mind that it was too hard to focus just on driving...and I was so distracted with looking out my rear view mirrors at the cars beside me and the trailer that I was towing, that I wasn't REALLY paying attention to what was in front of me. I was constantly watching what was behind me. I had been following the same vehicle towing a large camper for about 30-40 miles, but was just really nervous about my trailer and what was behind me. Suddenly, I realized with a JOLT what was written on the back of that camper... in large bold print, it said "The Best Is Yet To Come!" ...

I read it again, still stunned that I hadn't noticed it before...
"The BEST Is Yet To Come!" ... that one statement hit me with such a jolt because of all the negative things and stress my mind had been focused on that morning. This really brought me joy because it's confirmation of how I've been feeling lately... it's time to stop focusing on the past and things I have had no control over, and time to start focusing on the BEST things ahead of me.

That statement added a bolt to my confidence and made me feel that I can sincerely focus on positive changes.

I am still a bit in shock about finding that message on the back of a camper... but it was a really fun, happy message.

[Leigh]

As many of my friends know...Last Thursday was moving day.

I've had a challenging past few years - including watching Mom go through treatment for incurable Lymphoma, my Dad dieing recently, and hurtful times involving my son - this move was both a VERY good thing and a difficult decision to leave my dear friends and my Mom. Thursday, I busted my ass loading the truck and making sure my car was secured safely to the dolly. Thursday and the past few weeks were extremely taxing on me - mentally and especially physically. Friday, I had a horrible start to my day...but enjoyed a late breakfast with Mom...then finally headed South with a piece of crap truck with car in tow.

It's been a very long time since I made such a big move out of state. Even when I think about the challenges & hardships I've faced, I sincerely believe making the decision to move to my new Home is the BEST thing that's happened to me in what feels like a lifetime.

Friday when I first started driving, I had so much on my mind that it was too hard to focus just on driving...and I was so distracted with looking out my rear view mirrors at the cars beside me and the trailer that I was towing, that I wasn't REALLY paying attention to what was in front of me. I was constantly watching what was behind me. I had been following the same vehicle towing a large camper for about 30-40 miles, but was just really nervous about my trailer and what was behind me. Suddenly, I realized with a JOLT what was written on the back of that camper... in large bold print, it said "The Best Is Yet To Come!" ...

I read it again, still stunned that I hadn't noticed it before...
"The BEST Is Yet To Come!" ... that one statement hit me with such a jolt because of all the negative things and stress my mind had been focused on that morning. This really brought me joy because it's confirmation of how I've been feeling lately... it's time to stop focusing on the past and things I have had no control over, and time to start focusing on the BEST things ahead of me.

That statement added a bolt to my confidence and made me feel that I can sincerely focus on positive changes.

I am still a bit in shock about finding that message on the back of a camper... but it was a really fun, happy message.

All I can say is wow, I needed to see this too ......... thanks for posting Sweet :)

[Ryobi]

I have had/have a ton of what seems like plain crap on my plate for the last few months. Sometimes it's all very trying. Today I left work with an hour drive ahead of me. I got 10 minutes into it and started crying. I've never been one to feel bad about crying but, this was different. I wasn't thinking of anything that would have started it, I was listening to "Wait, Wait don't tell me" on NPR, a funny show. It was that cry though that brought me joy. I must have needed it. when I was done about 30 minutes later, the joy and gratitude I felt for life around me was noticeable. Maybe I'll cry again tomorrow. *grin*

[Massive]

I got to sit and watch My babygirl play with her stickers and decorate her monitor and keyboard, making them all very pretty.
I love My babygirl, very, very much!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[~Bo]

Watching Sponge Bob with my 3-year-old nephew snuggled up beside me. Awwwwwwww :)

[NJFemmie]

Watching Ember allow his new brother to play with him this morning.
It resembled a mouse chasing a huge cat. :) :)

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy today...

Having a lazy Sunday afternoon ~ watching mindless reality tv, snoozing off & on, and pizza! Those kinds of days don't happen very often for us!

Waking up this morning from a great night's sleep & feeling completed refreshed & recharged.

Puppy sitting at work, the oh so cute, but mean as hell 5 pound Yorkie. The man brought me in a baby gate to put up... so he doesn't bite the ankles of every one that walks in the door! Aww, he looks like he is in jail ;)

Plans today with my BFF for lunch at Pei Wei...mmm lettuce wraps!

[cane]

Autistic kids hugging me spontaniously, he usually can't stand any form of body contact.

[Kätzchen]

I am filled with gratitude and joy because I am still among the living:
I am humbled by that fact alone, as well.

[Zimmeh]

Finding out that my grandfather received two service medals while serving in the Navy during WWII and I can still reorder them from the US government.

Having fun creating my family tree on Ancestry.com and knowing that one day, this information will be passed onto my two nieces and two nephews.

[Soft*Silver]

seeing all my pots bursting with seedlings...

[Massive]

Knowing and feeling how much I love and how much I am loved,
Truly and unconditionally loved,
Loved for Me,
Loved because love is right.
Knowing that we belong together,
Knowing how right we are,
Knowing we love each other.
Just knowing,
And being safe in that knowledge.
Knowing how lucky I am,
How lucky we are.

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[ravfem]

Knowing and feeling how much I love and how much I am loved,
Truly and unconditionally loved,
Loved for Me,
Loved because love is right.
Knowing that we belong together,
Knowing how right we are,
Knowing we love each other.
Just knowing,
And being safe in that knowledge.
Knowing how lucky I am,
How lucky we are.

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

i can't put it into any better words than this, so...

ditto.

:stillheart:

[Massive]

i can't put it into any better words than this, so...

ditto.

:stillheart:

*kisses you and holds you close*

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Arwen]

Knowing my sweet stepson has my back

[ravfem]

Hy did.

Hys praise, Hys love, Hys smile

:stillheart:

[Bard]

My daughters hugs .. so tight like she can't get close enough

[oblivia]

Sunshine and fluffy white clouds and coming home to a very happy butch playing outside. :)

[Toofrufru]

A unexpected email from Bolivia. :happyjump:

As usual spilling over from gratitude after reading Why We Were Chosen, and those huge shoes that came before me and tramped a path and shared it, so I wouldn't have to retread it.

The meeting after the meeting.

[Massive]

Hy did.

Hys praise, Hys love, Hys smile

:stillheart:

*kisses you*
How can I not praise you? You make Me beyond Proud to have you as My little one, My babygirl, Mine, All Mine.
How can I not love you? I need you more than the very air I breathe.
How can I not smile for you? When you are smiling for Me, constantly, even when I'm not there to see it.

you are Mine. How can I not be filled with endless joy?
I have you.
you are all I need.
My love.
My babygirl.
My rhonda.
Mine!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Gemme]

My day is nearly over.

[Diva]

The day is just beginning here, so lots of room for joy to attack! :D

[Ms. Tabitha]

A picture text of my 3 month old princess wearing a cute dress and tights.
Good morning "miss you texts" from friends far away.

:praying:

[Arwen]

Knowing my boundaries
Knowing the truth
4300 words on a new story
Actually making money writing
A snoring cat
iPhone 4.0 humor
:fastdraq:Protecting those I love:fastdraq:

[Soft*Silver]

My little rescue dog going to the vet and getting a pretty decent bill of health. He has kennel cough and is now on antibiotics. And while he tested pos for heart worm,dogs who had have it and been treated for it, test pos. The vet suspects this is true for him since his heart is healthy and strong, he has energy out the wazzzoooo and is in general good health! Yay for Old Gus. Now after 4 days on the antibiotics, he can get groomed and join us on the main floor with me and Story and if he gets along with Story, we will become his forever home. If he doesnt, then I will find him a perfect forever home..

such joy today in knowing I didnt have to put him down ...which is what I was worried about...

oh..he only weighs 55 lbs. Vet said he should go 90 to 100 lbs!

[Random]

Glancing over on the end table and seeing the two lil bottles of hand picked wild flowers... Sigh.. just melts my heart..

[Gemme]

A couple of strong voices in the din.

[Ebon]

Knowing that I am off tomorrow and I get to meet my brothers new puppy.

[GoofyLuvr]

Learning that my brother's tour in Europe is finally coming to an end. Even better, he's looking at the potential of being stationed at Ft Campbell, which is definitely close enough for visits!!! YAY!!!!!!

[Mister Bent]

Welcome home! Where you been all day?! Look! Look I have a thing you can throw! Look. At. It!!!

YiZddx7Gh6Y

[Medusa]

Girlfriends.

I. Have. Amazing. Girlfriends.

I am surrounded and embraced by amazing girlfriends who get me, who have my back, who make me think, who make me laugh, who cry with me.

I. Have. Amazing. Girlfriends. And. I. Am. SO. Lucky.

[Massive]

Seeing her wonderful smile as she opened her presents and wore her presents.
Seeing her happy brings Me so much joy,
I love her with all My heart.
You are My joy babygirl,
You are My happy thought,
My love,
Mine!

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Gemme]

Today was surprise inspection day. A day that my managers dread months in advance and are always a teensy bit on edge because...hello...it's a SURPRISE as to when the inspector will show.

Also, they don't announce it immediately. It's like a secret shopper deal. They come, they check in, they get the scoop on the property and in the morning, they pounce. Quality control with a kick, basically.

We passed but that's not the fabulous, joy-inducing part. I....*me*....I got singled out for being...and I quote...."definitely one of the top ten friendly desk clerks I've ever met and I worked for 10 years at luxury hotels and spas and now spend about 20 nights a month in hotels doing this"....in case no one else was doing the math, that's a LOT of fuckin' people, ya'll. :blink:

And I'm in the top 10. :cheer:

It's the BEST way (short of receiving a raise, which won't happen, but is nice to daydream about) to end my Friday. I am now officially ready for my weekend. After the morning I've had, this is just what I needed.

[freyja]

Joy has come in the form of admiring the bouquet of wildflowers I picked yesterday afternoon.

On a grey morning, it is wonderful to have my very own vase of sunshine on the table before me.


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GjLjn_Aur7I/TA9xM0OGYmI/AAAAAAAAAFI/AFAGRWpiOHc/s1600/2646+freyja+daisies.jpg

[Random]

The first joy of every day is..

The coffee being made, my cup and coffee fixings sitting in front of the coffee maker just waiting for me...

It's the lil things that she does knowing that I love, but probably wouldn't do them for myself that bring such joy...

random, who probably would be drinking instant right now, if she didn't make that first pot..

[Graham]

Today is my beautiful wife's 50th birthday. I was lucky to catch her before she went to sleep this morning and kiss her sweet face. I love you GG, you have brought more joy and love in my life these past ten years than I could have ever thought possible.:surprisebday:

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy this morning...

Waking up to the gentle sound of the rain on our metal roof.

The best peanut butter & strawberry jelly sandwich EVER for breakfast.

[Diva]

My little garden, producing away! After last year's major disappointment, this year is making up for it!!!!!!

[Ebon]

Meeting and playing with this little cutie pie.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs317.snc3/28525_399916327338_521872338_4467221_3853869_n.jpg

[*Magic_and_Silk*]

Meeting and playing with this little cutie pie.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs317.snc3/28525_399916327338_521872338_4467221_3853869_n.jpg

What an ADORABLE lil pup!

[oblivia]

... getting some MUCH needed recharge and "me" time.
... getting caught up on my chores.
... Unrolling and trimming our new 4" memory foam mattress topper (bought a king, trimmed to fit our queen bed *perfectly* and turned the 'trim' into four memory foam pillows. I rock.)
... doing some bonding work with my green cheek conure who is bonded more to my Daddy than to me so it takes WORK to remind him that I'm an important part of the 'flock' too. LOL
... Webkinz
... WoW
... Making a yummy dinner by experimenting
... The man-children
... Sparx

Ahh... lots of joy today. :)

[Oneida]

It's been awhile....

http://www.firstandtensportsden.com/store/images/product_images/DYNASTYBANNER-BLACKHAWKS.jpg

[cara]

Going through my closet and realizing some well-loved clothes fit again. Hooray for outfit options in Little Rock. :)

[Hack]

Seeing the first fireflies of the summer tonight while walking my dog.

[Leigh]

Two things brought Me joy today:

1) A phone call, thats all it took :cheesy:

2) Chicago won the Stanley Cup, and the captain Mr. Toews is from My hometown of Winnipeg YAY :cheer:

[Diva]

86% Cacao............bliss.

[AtLast]

Watching several little kids walk by my house on the way to our newly constructed children's parks (fantastic green manufactured equipment and safety measures installed!). Mainly, it was the fact that there were Latino, African American, Asian, Turkish, Afghani, Iranian, and Black African families enroute. A couple of white families, too. Hummm... no Native Americans, however. Big smiles and lots of skipping up the sidewalk. Many songs being sung. My dog was a little wiggle machine looking at all the kids! The remodeling of the park was a joint effort of the city and private citizens working together.

OMG! I live in a neighborhood that would be a Tea Party member's nightmare! Good!

:happyjump:

[Zimmeh]

Getting my highly anticipated package from the Apple store yesterday and having fun installing my new dash/windshield mount for my iPhone, so now I am completely hands free!

Getting the Navigation software from AT&T to work so I can find my way to Darien, GA on Saturday...

Knowing that in two days, I will be heading north to pick up my oldest niece and nephew from their mother...

Treating myself to a second cup of coffee this morning.

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy today....

Knowing a dream that I once let slip away, will hopefully become a reality in the near future.

[nowandthen]

A Sweet Women Friend posted this on my Face book Page "brilliance, brawn, benevolence, beauty, AND a bike? boi oh boi oh boi!!!"
It aloud me to exhale....:praying:

[Enchantress]

Although Hostess Cherry Pies are a grand substitute sometimes no, really.

The only thing to bring me joy thus far today is Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix.

[Diva]

A tineh little puppeh named Dugan! HOW PRECIOUS! I got puppie kisses!

[Leigh]

Talking with someone about life in general, knowing that the connection is there but taking the time to get to know one another ~ still, its pretty sweet just to have that chance :cheesy:

[Liam]

Sitting in the shade, on a near-perfect summer's day, with my Mom, each of us reading our book.

[Kätzchen]

getting a ride home from class today:
it was so nice because it's so cold and rainy;
and so I could make a nice supper tonight!
(roasted chicken with jasmine rice with herbs).

[Delish]

It's game 4 time!!

GO LAKERS!!!

[SnackTime]

Knowing my niece will graduate from high school tomorrow


Oh and she is graduating on my parent's 45th anniversary




dayummmm I am feeling old...LOL

[Kätzchen]

Definately ~> Music from last night!

But I'm listening to this right now...
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[BestButchBoy]

The knowledge that tomorrow I won't be living the dream. [Yes, kids, that's sarcasm!]

Joy.

[GoofyLuvr]

Getting all my root bound container plants into the ground. It was quite the job, but they are all settling in just fine.
:veggie: :wateringgarden: :smelling-flower: :pile: :happyjump: :clap: :cheerleader: :cheesy:

[SnackTime]

Talking to niece on the phone

Knowing the Celtics won last night!

[UofMfan]

The entire day brought me joy, but it went over the top when I talked to my son. He brings me joy. :)

[JustLovelyJenn]

Today, opportunity brings me joy.

My contract ends on June 17th. That means by September of next year, I have to find a new one. BUT... The principal of the middle school that I work at asked me today to stop by her office. She wanted to ensure me that they were doing everything they could to make sure that I had a position with them again next year. That all the appropriate district personnel had received nudges and not so subtle reminders that my contract was ending and they simply couldn't do with out me. Also, she asked if I would be interested in working with a new program shes hoping to start next year and asked me to apply for that position if it comes open over the summer. YAY ME!!! I have job security.

[Sam]

Skyping with Avery, he has his sleep study tonight

[JakeTulane]

Hearing from a person that I have missed alot.

Helping My Mom get ready for her Open House.

Making plans to take My niece to the Carnival.

Knowing that no matter what comes.. perseverance and patience..pays off.

:praying:

:vigil:

[*Magic_and_Silk*]

Staring work on the first new painting in a long time. This one is just for me. I had a dream about it.

:artist:

[Soon]

Florida Governor Vetoes Abortion Bill (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/us/politics/12ultrasound.html)

[Hudson]

y0iGb0kQlOw

[Arwen]

Today I found joy:


In watching six snails slowly slide across an apple slice...breakfast!
In two frogs throwing down across a parking lot...crrroooaaak
In the internet going down for our customers...day flew by

In a tete-a-tete with my darling stepson who constantly builds me up. I love that kid
In a friend who can tell me when I'm getting out of my hula hoop and to jump back (in)
A picture of the house I grew up in posted to Facebook compliments of my 2nd boyfriend. Nice to still be friends
A list like this that just gets longer the more I think about my lovely world and my loving friends

[Diva]

A surprise text from my faboo daughter, saying, "I'm coming home".....and then having a great dinner ~ closing down the restaurant....laughing and laughing and laughing......going to the bank in the forest (her words) and then on to the grocery store where we were chastised for trying to buy wine at straight~up midnight. Bastids.

But we still laughed.

She's just so gorgeous, I love watching all the guys doing the double~take thing when she passes by. Makes me smile.

She'll be here all weekend! Yea!

[Mister Bent]

Honor roll.

[Random]

A surprise text from my faboo daughter, saying, "I'm coming home".....and then having a great dinner ~ closing down the restaurant....laughing and laughing and laughing......going to the bank in the forest (her words) and then on to the grocery store where we were chastised for trying to buy wine at straight~up midnight. Bastids.

But we still laughed.

She's just so gorgeous, I love watching all the guys doing the double~take thing when she passes by. Makes me smile.

She'll be here all weekend! Yea!



Lol.. why did she move to SA? She's there almost as much as she was before she moved..

[Hack]

A good deed rewarded.

[Miss Scarlett]

A sweet text from my Shelia...
:awww:

[Liam]

Watching Zenyatta break the record and win 17 races in a row!

http://www.examiner.com/x-42259-Chico-Horses-Examiner~y2010m6d13-Californias-own-Zenyatta-running-in-Inglewood-California-in-the-Vanity-Handicap-on-June-13th

[AtLast]

Trimming my fingernails with wire cutters and filing them with my sharpening stone for my garden tools. Hey, a foot doctor used to use bone cutters on my toenails.... Think it was all the Jell-O as a kid...

:seeingstars:

[Massive]

I got to wish her goodnight out loud
:cheesy:
Which I have only been able to do via text all weekend,
But she's home safe now and in bed.
I'm one happy Daddy, knowing she's home and sleeping...

:stillheart:
:bunchflowers:
:love1:

[Sam]

Attempting to change my lifestyle a bit, looking for joy in many more places.

[Arwen]

Today I found joy:


Walking a puppy
Writing
A single glass of wine
OrganicButch's grin when he got tackled by 10 oz of fun
Doing a show on tarot scams and con artists
Putting a sticker on my new laptop (I NEVER do that)

[Blade]

Running water, being able to umm you know what inside.

[JakeTulane]

Going out on a limb.

Helping My Mom.

Letting friends vent.

Voicing My opinion, and being heard.

Scoring some Monopoly games to add to My collection.

Gifting some jewelry.

Life.

[afixer]

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee23/hillcitytn/hanah.jpg

[Delish]

Just getting a call from my bestie, some of u in FL may know,that he just won his pageant. CONGRATS TO TEDDY D..MR. MAJESTIC US OF A 2010!!!!

[Kätzchen]

The day is young (it's early) but so far, it's the birds outside - they're always up to something sweet out there - the way that they sing their little hearts out!

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy today...

The smell of fresh cut grass.

Seeing children playing in the garden sprinkler and hearing their laughter as I drove past.

Hearing the ice cream truck coming down the street, and remembering how often we would chase the truck down (for fudgebombs & push ups) when we were kids.

[Medusa]

What brought me joy today...

The smell of fresh cut grass.

Seeing children playing in the garden sprinkler and hearing their laughter as I drove past.

Hearing the ice cream truck coming down the street, and remembering how often we would chase the truck down (for fudgebombs & push ups) when we were kids.


Girl! I LOVE Push-ups but my FAVE was the red, white, and blue BOMB POPS!!!!

[PinkieLee]

Girl! I LOVE Push-ups but my FAVE was the red, white, and blue BOMB POPS!!!!

Oh. My. Gawd... I loved the BombPops, too! Where is that ice cream truck ~ I might have to run him down :)

[SassyLeo]

What brought me joy today...

The smell of fresh cut grass.

Seeing children playing in the garden sprinkler and hearing their laughter as I drove past.

Hearing the ice cream truck coming down the street, and remembering how often we would chase the truck down (for fudgebombs & push ups) when we were kids.

BUT what about the:

http://purplejesus.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/chocotaco.jpg

:eatinghersheybar:

[little man]

hearing that the contract worker on my job has been removed from our facility for sexually harassing the women who work with me.

yay!

[PinkieLee]

BUT what about the:

http://purplejesus.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/chocotaco.jpg

:eatinghersheybar:

Oh my... now the joy of Chocolate AND ice cream has overcome me! Must. find. ice cream. truck. now!

[Sassybren]

Looking at the clock a seeing that this crazy Monday workday was finally at an end.:byebye:

[Canela]

Cocunut Gem cookies




:koolaid:

[Kenna]

tiny but strong Peepers and Squeakers

[Wryly]

a haircut! (finally!!!)

[Ms. Meander]

...being of use - and having opportunities to "pay it forward".

[Strappie]

the thought of having some much needed time off work soon and LITTLE ROCK!!

[Passionaria]

:cat: Being able to promote a friend that I really care about.......

[Mister Bent]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/mrbent/muzzle.jpg

"Histories are more full of the examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends."
- Alexander Pope

[JakeTulane]

A vibration at 5:30pm.

Apologizing and not expecting anything back.

NJ's rep note that cracked Me the hell up.

Pie and more Pie.

Being at peace.

La Familia.

Words with meaning, always.

[Tucker]

Pictures made for only my eyes...

Children's laughter and giggles...

Tickles and teases..

Kicking ass at Literati and Word Race...

[Arwen]

Today I found joy in:


Nearly 20k on a story in under 2 weeks (mostly thanks to my writing partner)
Getting another story idea going that's going to require some kinky research
Having jobs that I love
Teasing co-workers
Staying in my hula hoop

[Andrew, Jr.]

:chocolate: Having the energy to walk further

:chocolate: Loosing some more weight - woohoo!

:chocolate: My incision is still infected, but it is healing

:chocolate: Finding my glasses

[PinkieLee]

What brought me joy today...

A yummy, half frozen, 100 calorie Starbucks mocha light frappuccino.

Going home on my lunch break, and catching a 20 minute cat nap.

Plans this Sunday to celebrate my brother's belated birthday & Father's Day. We haven't done this as a family in about 10 years.

Watching the new baby calf, stumbling on wobbly legs, trying to catch up with her momma.

[JustJo]

Just 244 hours....and counting :flying:

:kissy:

[scootebaby]

flight plans made

countdown on

my asst bringing her lil 2 month old angel by to see me

hearig the happiness in my sweeties voice:rrose:

[JakeTulane]

The Sun.

The words.

Good meetings.

Deep and genuine laughter.

oh and..

Pie.

[Sam]

i know ya'll are sick of reading the same thing, but joy to me is skyping with almost 3 year old and i miss him like crazy every single minute oof every day.

but we skyped today and he was so happy and that makes me happy.

[GoofyLuvr]

Another day of accomplishment.
Harvest from my little garden.
No RAIN!!!!

[cinderella]

The peace and tranquility of my country home. Watching the beautiful birds flitting and bickering over the birdseed I put out for them. Sitting out on my deck looking at the trees in full foliage swaying in the breeze. So green, so still, so beautiful. I love my house and my green mountain home, with critters large and small - black bear (haven't seen any in a couple of years), wild turkeys that wake me every morning with their 'goble-goble' alarm clock, chipmunks scurrying here and there, squirrils chasing each other, and lastly the deer. Ah, wilderness!! I wouldn't change it for the world. Only thing missing is someone to share it with...

[BoDy*ShOt]

playing hookie; my almost 3 yr old "helping" me build his OMG so cute toddler bed; fresh cut watermelon; sweet watermelon-drippy kisses; swimming in the pool; and the lovely, lovely sun!

[Linus]

Being told that I will now be paid hourly and this will include overtime pay at time and a half. :| Su-wheet!

[PearlsNLace]

His Hug when he got home.

And the fresh wet green of pine out my window, every time I look up from this laptop.

[UofMfan]

Being told that I will now be paid hourly and this will include overtime pay at time and a half. :| Su-wheet!

Did you hear about our raise?! :blink:

[Linus]

Did you hear about our raise?! :blink:

I did! Maybe I can find a PacMan game to use it on. :blink:

[UofMfan]

I did! Maybe I can find a PacMan game to use it on. :blink:

Nah, I looked, it is way out of our range :blink:

[~Bo]

The Hershey Bears winning the Calder Cup for the 2nd straight year. :happyjump:

Yeahhhhh!!!! :cheerleader:

[DapperButch]

Being told that I will now be paid hourly and this will include overtime pay at time and a half. :| Su-wheet!

I would LOVE to be paid hourly! Cha-Ching! :cool:

[JustJo]

I would LOVE to be paid hourly! Cha-Ching! :cool:

Not me... :giggle: I'd starve!

[Strappie]

Receiving a RAISE today... and it was NO chump change... it' was super awesome!!

[Bard]

Simple thing working with my horse Skyler and the progress we are making together she worked hard today and was a good girl.. a beautiful day good sweat on both of us then gave her a wash down grooming and lots of love..

[Jet]

BFbIRd7qPb4

[Zimmeh]

After doing so much research from Ancestry.com to other geneaology sites, I possibly found my youngest brother on my bio dad's side of the family.

I am hoping that my letter reaches him and he wants to have some kind of relationship with me...

[Delish]

Lakers being up 25 points at the top of the 4th quarter :praying:

[Gemme]

Cocunut Gem cookies




:koolaid:

I'm made of coconut? :blink:

Kewl! :)

The Hershey Bears winning the Calder Cup for the 2nd straight year. :happyjump:

Yeahhhhh!!!! :cheerleader:

I read this as...The Hershey Bars....:blink:

[Gayla]

Deals that happen sooner then expected and really are as smooth as they're supposed to be!

[JakeTulane]

Talking to My sister and finding out I get to have My niece over tonight. It always brings Me joy to spend time with her.

Words, with meaning.

Waking up to the rain.

Glad she is ok.

Getting a phone call from My Mom who is traveling in New Hampshire and hearing the happiness in her voice.

[Andrew, Jr.]

My joy for today is enjoying my own company. Singing in the shower while washing Dino, and the 3 cats standing guard at the door. I guess they were watching for wild elephants.

[~Bo]

I read this as...The Hershey Bars....:blink:





When the team was first formed many years ago, they WERE the Hershey Bars. Then down the road they changed it to Bears.

Just some Hershey trivia for ya. :nerd:

[JakeTulane]

Words with meaning.

Spending the evening with My niece. Making her dinner, playing Monopoly.. and taking her for an ice cream.

My Mom calling Me and letting Me know she made it home safely.

An a/c purchase...knowing they are cooler now.

A meeting and plans for the woods. Bittersweet joy.

A phone call from My BFF.

An IM filled with honesty from a sweet friend.

Knowing that if tomorrow never comes, there was joy today.