What brought you joy today?

[Linus]

I always read Arwen's tweets about things that bring her joy each day, even if it's a little thing. And it made me wonder: what little things in the day bring you joy? a cup of coffee after a long night? a cat's purr? a good meal? a smile when you least expect it?

My moment of joy today: just sitting back at the end of class, hearing a student saying that they finally got what I had been explaining for the last 2 hours.

[Andrew, Jr.]

When my sister died this past year, I lost hope in about everything. Death of a loved one really shreads your heart and soul. However, over time, I have learned from her that every day is a gift.

Regina Brett, 90 yo, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio wrote the following that I find comfort in. I hope it gives others the same peace of mind.

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 41 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more."

1. Life isn't fair, but it is still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
13. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
14. Get rid of anything that isn't beautiful, useful or joyful.
15. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
16. It is never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
17. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
18. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
19. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
20. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
21. The most important sex organ is the brain.
22. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
23. Frame every so-called disaster with these words "In five years will this matter?"
24. Always choose life.
25. Forgive everyone everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
29. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
30. Believe in miracles.
31. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
32. Growing old beats the alternative...dying young.
33. Your children get only one childhood.
34. All that truly matters in the end is that you are loved.
35. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
36. If we threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
37. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
38. The best is yet to come.
39. No matter how you feel, get up, get dressed and show up.
40. Yield.
41. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

This was given to my sister's oldest son after graduating from high school, only a month after she died. He framed it, and it is in his college dorm room at Pratt Institute of Art.

[Arwen]

I always read Arwen's tweets about things that bring her joy each day, even if it's a little thing. And it made me wonder: what little things in the day bring you joy? a cup of coffee after a long night? a cat's purr? a good meal? a smile when you least expect it?

My moment of joy today: just sitting back at the end of class, hearing a student saying that they finally got what I had been explaining for the last 2 hours.

You darling man! Thank you!

JoyPatrolAlert! This brought me great joy to see you spreading the joy. You rock.

My joy today was waking up and knowing my beloved Q is no longer in pain. And having a big brown head rest on my bed to stare me awake. Apparently Goofy's dog Foolish needed a pet and I was the only one there. LOL

[Andrew, Jr.]

Arwen,

You are just a ball of love. I knew that from the 1st time I met you. Everyone, including animals know that.

Love,
Andrew

[Linus]

Joy moment for today thus far: sending out an email to family, letting them know how life is.

[Arwen]

JoyPatrolAlert! How do you spread joy to others?

I try to compliment folks at work when I like something they are wearing--even if I don't know them at all. It's a great joy to see them smile!

[D-Money]

coffee, sunshine, falling leaves on campus, words, opportunity, life ... :)

[D-Money]

oh, and the knowledge that after my philosophy exam today it's THE WEEKEND!

[Diva]

Every morning, without fail, I am greeted with unconditional love from the sweetest puppy in the Universe....Lucy.

My BFF ~ ShariBerry ~ gives me that same kind of unconditional love....she just doesn't sleep with me or wag her tail.......wait...... :|

I love to see a room begin to take shape.....right now, it's my Red Room, freshly painted......and putting it together is giving me a great deal of joy.

Thank You, Linus, for starting this thread!


~Diva

[Scorp]

Being able to sleep in for a couple of more hours
Having coffee already prepared for me and just having to hit the button
My baby girl kitty cuddling on the blanket with me while watching tv
Knowing my boss is out today so I can work at home and juggle 2 laptops (work and personal)

[SuperFemme]

Daddy June and I are now related.
her rooster fucked my chicken.

They used protection and no nuggets were harmed.

Joy Joy Joy Joy Joy Joy

[Medusa]

Being Alive
Being Here
Being Loved

[dixie]

joys for today:
-finding this site :D
-anticipation for the cake walk at my son's Fall Festival this afternoon lol

[Random]

The words..

*I made you coffee*

It's such a little thing, but really the whole world...

A email TELLING me not to move the heavy stuff, that I don't have to do it all myself, and let her take some of the burden.. (grin.. I will move the heavy stuff cause I want to get this DONE, but still the thought is so wonderful!)

Feeling over whelmed with love for my butch and my kid...

My baby cat finding a sunning spot in the bushes.. She blends in with the fall colors so well, that I walked past her twice...

[Bootboi]

Waking up to beautiful sunny fall weather.
Good strong hot coffee
Chi chi kisses

[Leigh]

What brought Me joy today includes:

~> Being on this website
~> Forwarding funny and cute emails to friends and family
~> Reading the weekend newspaper, and looking through the flyers
~> Texting and taking pics of My cats :)

[Bit]

Okay okay... I admit it... resistance is futile. I will join this thread. *sheepish smile*

What brought me joy today was my white swamp oak tree, the young street tree at the edge of our front yard. I swear it knows me, and hears me. It grew acorns this year after I talked about them, AND after I exclaimed and exclaimed over some orangy leaves yesterday--normally its leaves just turn brown--the tree turned a deep bejeweled red! It is stunning, all the leaves winking and shining in the breezy sunlight!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Reconnecting with Cath

Reconnecting with Dixie

This site - much thanks and love to Medusa and Jack ;)

Golfing this morning

Smoking a Gurkha Cigar that Linus sent me (loved it)

[Linus]

Learning about stones from my Big Sister (I think I need to find a Hematite stone)

Loving this site more and more

Knowing that I'll reconnect tonight with some FTM brothers at a support group

Knowing that work trusts me enough to do a beta class and lead a major customer facing project (multiple times)

Snuggling with the woman for a few minutes this morning

[Arwen]

I found joy in reconnecting with a part of myself I've left lie fallow.
I found joy in opening my patio blinds and watching the sun hit the ivy.
I found joy in unpacking just one box. It makes me feel like I'm getting something accomplished.
I found joy in talking about rocks. :)

[WhiteTigress]

My joy today, comes from knowing that shi will finally be home with me tonight. That it will be not just MY home now, but OUR home.

WT

[Linus]

My joy today is realizing that I have finally found home again where people do respect each other and want the best for each other. I Heart BFP.

I found joy in my chosen family that feels connected to me by things other than the DNA flowing through our veins.

[Arwen]

I found joy in email.
I found joy in PM.
I found joy in visitor messages.
I found joy on the Planet.

[NJFemmie]

An overwhelming sense of joy when my Baby called me to tell me that Her Corporate visit went incredibly well today (of course She wasn't sure it would)... :) Her boss was smiling ear to ear and that brought such joy to my heart.

[Medusa]

It's been a long last couple of days. Shit has been blowing up at work and I am still not over this nasty flu I have been carrying around.

So imagine my joy when I came home from work tonight and Jackhammer had cleaned the entire house, had a fat fire billowing in the fireplace, the lights ablaze on the Christmas tree and met me at the door with square shoulders and warm hugs.

I literally wept because it was just THAT damn good.

[julieisafemme]

It's been a long last couple of days. Shit has been blowing up at work and I am still not over this nasty flu I have been carrying around.

So imagine my joy when I came home from work tonight and Jackhammer had cleaned the entire house, had a fat fire billowing in the fireplace, the lights ablaze on the Christmas tree and met me at the door with square shoulders and warm hugs.

I literally wept because it was just THAT damn good.

That is quality!!!

For me it was a warm cup of tea, my Oprah magazine in the mail and some love from my Man.

[Gemme]

I found joy in adoration that, though it's miles away, warms me through and through. :)

[Arwen]

I found joy in away today--throwing, giving, putting away.
I found joy in forgotten things today.
I found joy in my little brother's thread.
I found joy in rosemary tree.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Its early yet for me, only an hour since I woke up. And I have a million joys already.

Today I am finding joy in and empty house and the comfort of a moments silence.

I am finding joy in a conversation that feels like it never ended yesterday and just picked right back up this morning.

I find joy in knowing my kids come home today and the house will once again be full of chaos.

[Beau]

YouTube- And I Love Her

and I'm very lucky

:heartbeat:

[SassyLeo]

breakfast with :D

[Enchantress]

Waffles for lunch
The smell of warm pumpkin spice permeating my home
Watching my pup run and frolic (with a smile on her face no less) at the park

It truly is the little things! :bouquet:

[evolveme]

Spooning for a nap with this dawg I love.

[Diva]

~Having my cards read................:bouquet:

[JustLovelyJenn]

~Having my cards read................:bouquet:


This reminds me. If I don't get my cards out soon they will be very angry with me...

[Sam]

Making plans on her moving with me, 14 months after the initial "I Love you". It's truly time...

[IttyBittyFem]

Joining this site brought me joy today!

[Queerasfck]

Spooning for a nap with this dawg I love.dear e,
does Mr. Bent think it's funny when you call him "dawg"?

signed,
wondering in AZ

[Queerasfck]

What brought me UNjoy/NOjoy today?? My team playing inferior football today. It forced me to cash in my frequent user card at the 420 medical clinic.

[evolveme]

dear e,
does Mr. Bent think it's funny when you call him "dawg"?

signed,
wondering in AZ

Dear EZ,

Does apretty think it's funny when you try to start shit with your friends just because the Steelers sucked the pigskin?

signed,

princess e :princess:

[Queerasfck]

Dear EZ,

Does apretty think it's funny when you try to start shit with your friends just because the Steelers sucked the pigskin?

signed,

princess e :princess:

I'd rather not answer that at this time. Thanks!

[Random]

Finalizing the plans to spend christmas with family in California... The first christmas in 19 years that all my brothers and their children, my parents, me and my son will be spending together...

Sigh....

[Cowboi]

Scout
Sunshine
Community coffee
A pair of jeans that fit just right
my favorite cowboi boots and hat

[Arwen]

I'm gonna go find joy at the Home Depot and then the laundrymat. No really! :) Seek joy, y'all. Eschew negativity. Embrace delight.

[Stacy]

Looking out the window and seeing the "FOR SALE" sign in the neighbor's yard. I'm so glad they are moving and am so hopeful I'll get some rockin' new neighbors!

[Gemme]

While my Circus Peanuts were no longer on sale (BOGO), I did manage to grab a bag that was so fresh, the sugar began to melt before it touched my lips.

Now, that's some sweet joy.

[SelfMadeMan]

While my Circus Peanuts were no longer on sale (BOGO), I did manage to grab a bag that was so fresh, the sugar began to melt before it touched my lips.

Now, that's some sweet joy.

I
LOVE
CIRCUS
PEANUTS!!

... but I'm on Atkins so they're a no-no :worried:

[Gemme]

I
LOVE
CIRCUS
PEANUTS!!

... but I'm on Atkins so they're a no-no :worried:

I'll eat them for you, Mike. All in the name of joy, right?

:drool: <---- me when I see bags of Circus Peanuts

[JustLovelyJenn]

Knowing the Wii is on layaway and will be under the tree as the kids Santa gift!!!

[Sam]

the love of a beautiful, sexy, loving woman.

[Medusa]

Oh JOY!

We brought home a stray miniature Dachshund yesterday to keep it from getting run over and I put an ad up on Craigslist last night.

Well, just now I sent the owner a pic and the owner was screaming and crying into the phone "THATS MY DOG!!! THATS MY DOGG!!!!!"

So, we tested the dog by calling it by it's name and it flipped the fuck out, peed on itself and rolled over on its back.

"Tadpole" goes home tomorrow morning. YAY!

[Gemme]

Oh JOY!

We brought home a stray miniature Dachshund yesterday to keep it from getting run over and I put an ad up on Craigslist last night.

Well, just now I sent the owner a pic and the owner was screaming and crying into the phone "THATS MY DOG!!! THATS MY DOGG!!!!!"

So, we tested the dog by calling it by it's name and it flipped the fuck out, peed on itself and rolled over on its back.

"Tadpole" goes home tomorrow morning. YAY!

They named the dog TADPOLE?

Yaaaay for happy reunions, though!

[Sam]

Avery crawled into bed with me this morning, that is my JOY!

[SelfMadeMan]

Oh JOY!

We brought home a stray miniature Dachshund yesterday to keep it from getting run over and I put an ad up on Craigslist last night.

Well, just now I sent the owner a pic and the owner was screaming and crying into the phone "THATS MY DOG!!! THATS MY DOGG!!!!!"

So, we tested the dog by calling it by it's name and it flipped the fuck out, peed on itself and rolled over on its back.

"Tadpole" goes home tomorrow morning. YAY!

It made me smile knowing that you took Tadpole in and took care of him and helped him get home :) Kudos to you guys!

[Dean Thoreau]

Today my kindergartners had their Thanksgiving Feast..... my assignment was to sit and make head-dresses with native american symbols on them with the children (yes i know all the non pc stuff and the Pilgrims when you say had the "indians" for thanksgiving it really means a Hannibal lechter type of had......and Thanksgiving did not become a holiday until 1862 as a way to try and build etc etc etc) But I am not the classroom teacher I am just the Computer Teacher who was asked to help out............ so I bit my tongue and made headresses with the children all 35 of them....(did I mention I am allergic to feathers?) Well after all the headresses, and bonnets, and napkin rings,,,and turkeys and feast platters with interesting things on it by little kindergarten fingers that were everywhere....we all sat down on the floor doing the criss cross applesauce sit... and we each took a turn saying what we are thankful for...and one little boy... said: I am thankful for Dr. Thoreau........ and then he blew me a kiss...... I was quite touched; and he :candle: my :heart: ....


Dean,,,,whose cross cross applesauce is just not what it used to be....

[KayCee]

..the cutest smile ever this morning..

[shadows papa]

Calling my mama at 7 am and singing "Happy Birthday" to her at the top of my lungs! Turning my dogs loose to try to decide which of 8 squirrels to chase through the yard! (picture the "whack-a-mole"game there!)Being able to run 3 miles with no pain in my hamstring! Knowing each day is drawing me closer to leaving this place and moving on to the next phase in my life!

[TIMBERWOLF]

Knowing I have a new job starting on monday and ordering my scrubs, and getting my haircut.
Knowing i have the best partner/fiance/lover/friend in the world and she try's to do so much for me.Being able to be together every day and Holidays from now on and only going on a road trip if WE want too.
TIMBER

[NotAnAverageGuy]

My dog, who is loyal and faithful and right by my side each and every day

[Arwen]

Today joy came in a little grey suit wearing white spats. Even if he did try to eat my yarn, he still brings me joy.http://web10.twitpic.com/img/43927465-e8c9e9a988ded1084a93c2da805e6487.4b05c92e-scaled.jpg

[JustLovelyJenn]

Getting to work today, for the first time in over a week.

Watching the excitement on my students faces from such simple pleasures (an Elmo sing along doll)

Seeing how grown up my 7 year old daughter is getting. Today she was supposed to go swimming at daycare, because of the flooding I had to pick her up early and she couldn't go. She started to cry when she saw me. As soon as I explained that if we didnt go home now, we might get stuck in town she says... "Its ok Momma, I can try to go swimming tomorrow."

[SuperFemme]

Oh JOY!

We brought home a stray miniature Dachshund yesterday to keep it from getting run over and I put an ad up on Craigslist last night.

Well, just now I sent the owner a pic and the owner was screaming and crying into the phone "THATS MY DOG!!! THATS MY DOGG!!!!!"

So, we tested the dog by calling it by it's name and it flipped the fuck out, peed on itself and rolled over on its back.

"Tadpole" goes home tomorrow morning. YAY!

My mini dachshund is named *Kitty* which may or may not be a lot more fucked up than *Tadpole*. Kitty is TransSpecies though.

yay for you two.

[Eddie]

Chocolate bacon.

[SelfMadeMan]

My family :)

[christie]

A lovely new friend in a hair stylist who not only stayed over her shift 3.5 HOURS to color, highlight and cut my hair, it is the most lovely cut I have had in my nearly three years in Virginia! J... you brought me joy!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

My team coming back from behind and winning

[Gemme]

His adoration.

[Apocalipstic]

My aunt I have been back in touch with for less than a year now inviting me and Cynthia to her Church Bazzar tomorrow.

It is a huge thing that she has invited me and my BullDyke G/F to her little country church here in Tennessee.

I am humbled and touched...and maybe can score some yummy home canned goodies :)

[Surayna]

Sitting in class, looking up, and seeing her. It feels good to know she cares enough to come and see how I am doing.

Knowing I can come home, climb into jammies, study all weekend, and all will still be right in our world.

Walking into our apartment, knowing it is a drama free zone. There is no bitching, head games, or bullshit allowed in here. It's refreshing.

Having her son call and ask me to help him with his final test. It's nice to be accepted by her son.

[Arwen]

My mini dachshund is named *Kitty* which may or may not be a lot more fucked up than *Tadpole*. Kitty is TransSpecies though.

yay for you two.

I had a cat named DeeOhGee. :)

I found joy today by remembering a healed friendship.

[hpychick]

Today I found joy in being able to vent to a friend on line and while I was blabbering on, my phone rang. It was her, telling me that she thought I might need to hear a friendly voice. How right she was. Today, my wonderful friend brought me joy.

[Diva]

It rained all day here in Austin Town...it was a slow, steady, quiet rain.....so calming.....I love a rain like that......and it gives me joy to see my yard quenched.

[SuperFemme]

My hair is blonde again and all is right with the world. :bow:

P-B.O.O.B.S.

[GinaSofia]

I'm finding joy tonight in hearing the laughter from my
Mom, in cooking for my family's early Thanksgiving dinner
tomorrow. And, in knowing that there truly can be laughter
even through pain.

And, in knowing I get to have a second Day of Thanks with
friends on Thursday(without having a heavy heart, hopefully):bunchflowers:

[Sam]

Having bath time with my son, we just got done having bath time and he stands up and hugs me soaking wet lol

[NotAnAverageGuy]

spending time with someone special online almost all dang day being lazy

[girl_dee]

Riding with him while he plows all the snow...
:3femme:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Watching my son play with his friends at a birthday party today!!

Oh, yes, and.... Making Just G's cake today (pictures to follow)

[Diva]

2 phone calls from 2 special people!
And to see One of those Callers joining The Planet as we speak!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Going to a craft show
Spending time with my Godmother :bouquet:
Playing with Dino Martini :dog::junesmiley::gotmail::walking-poodle:
Smoking a really good cigar on my deck while my neighbor :barmartini: & :bbq:
it was a good day :cigar:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Making a cake!!!

[Gemme]

An early morning text.

[Sam]

playing with my boy..

[SassyLeo]

hanging out with my dad and his partner...talking, watching tv, laughing, reading the paper, laptop-ing...

[JustLovelyJenn]

Watching my daughter give a little talk at the church she goes to... natural born performer.

[HumV4me]

Mother being out and about, participating in life rather than in bed, in depression. Her phone call made me smile.

[Vlasta]

My son's phone call " mom I love you , I miss you already and you have good night " .... he bough a new house and he moved yesterday . I miss him already too , house it's so quiet , but he it's 35 yr old man and he needs to get on with his life . He took care of me after surgery and stay to handle my business while I was finishing school . He it's only 13 miles away and I know he will be visiting often . God I love this child and I am so happy he it's back .

[Softly]

spending time sleeping lol :dance2:

[Scorp]

Clicking the "mute" button on my remote control.

[weatherboi]

painting a closet

[Arwen]

Finding the PERFECT end table for my place on Craiglist...hope they still have it!

Cleaning up my apartment. I'm the world's WORST housekeeper trying to reform!

Having dinner with a sweet friend even if she was bruised and battered.

Craigslisting two shelves and having them spoken for already. W00T.

[SassyLeo]

making plans with friends while I am in town for the week! (f)

[Charming-Butch]

I have the wonderful privilege of a 20-minute drive to work through the countryside. I get to see the trees as they change colors, the livestock and birds are they wake up and the sun as it rises to shine. With a few clouds in some fields, it is a truly blessed vision to have each morning and I realize I am thankful for the 20-minute ride.

[Andrew, Jr.]

*Disco Music :dance2:
*Making plans to see a broadway show in NYC
*Farmers Markets
*Learning from anti-role models
*Football Scores noted below :football: - I am not too thrilled with some of these.
Week 11:
Dall 7 Wash 6
KC 27 Pitt 24
NO 38 TB 7
Phi 24 Chi 20

[Bootboi]

Coming home from work and being literally attacked by my fur kids. Like I had been go on a long vacation. Now relaxing quietly.. one to the left, one to the right and the littlest in the middle.

[Duchess]

:dog:Mimi, a Shiba Inu
:dog:Chewie the Chow Chow
:dog:Angel, an American Pitbull Terrier


Duchess

[Andrew, Jr.]

Duchess,

Please post pictures of your furkids. I am a huge animal lover. That would make me so happy. :walking-poodle::schnauzer::junesmiley::dog:

Thanks,
Andrew & Dino Martini

[Hudson]

Hoarders on A & E. God I love it.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

nap time, enough said

[hottprof]

Having a ten minute conversation of hypotheticals of the Maury Show with work people... whose the babies daddie.. I dunno he has this or that not the same DNA is he still mine... sorry it made us giggle... (my life lol)

Smiles :frog:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Pine cone turkeys with colored tails

My daughters homework being done when she got home from daycare

Hugs and kisses at bedtime

A Lindts white chocolate truffle

Christmas music

Smiling faces of my high school students today.

[Sassybren]

The fur baby showing all that love when I finally made it home from work.
Time spent talking and laughing with my girls.

[Legendryder]

Bob. He always cracks me up. This morning, as always, being an wide-open kinda guy that he is, was running around underfoot as I was trying to load the washer. So, I picked him up, and sat him in the basket on top of the unwashed whites. He has been trained not to jump out of things like this, as he rides on the motorcycle with me. So, there he sat. And sat. And sat. Watching me as I walked by. So, after about 5 mins, I picked him up, and put him on the floor. And off he goes!!! Cat chasing and general mayhem ensued.
Gotta love the little guy.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Ben-Her,

I am a recovering hoarder. Rosie is a hoarder. There is nothing funny or joyful about it. It is a part of OCD. Both of our father's have ocd, and it came out worse for us. Mine is in control. Rosie is working on her's. I just will never understand how people find other people's heartbreak funny, joyful, and a source of laughter. Never.

[Gemme]

Well, it initially brought me joy last night, but that joy shall spill onto tonight and tomorrow and, if there's any left, Turkey Day as well.

I hate white chocolate. It's got this awful disgusting filmy feeling of sicky sweet yuckiness when I attempt to eat it normally.

BUT (and who doesn't love a good but, right?)

I was gifted a bag of Madagascar Vanilla Hot White Chocolate Powder.

Oh. My. Word.

:cheer: :freak: :cheerleader: :happyjump: :dance2: :coffee:

That is some addictively good stuff!!!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Renting GI JOE and boy in the striped pajamas tonight, knowing I can watch these movies by myself and NOT have to explain to anyone the characters in GI JOE!

[JustLovelyJenn]

Renting GI JOE and boy in the striped pajamas tonight, knowing I can watch these movies by myself and NOT have to explain to anyone the characters in GI JOE!

LOL!!! My favorite toy when I was a little girl was my GI Joe tank!!! That and the Ewok Village. I may be girly now, but I was the BIGGEST tomboy as a kid. (BTW, that movie rocked!!)

[NotAnAverageGuy]

LOL!!! My favorite toy when I was a little girl was my GI Joe tank!!! That and the Ewok Village. I may be girly now, but I was the BIGGEST tomboy as a kid. (BTW, that movie rocked!!)


OMG no way I had the tank too and the Ewok Village!!!!!!!! and yes the movie does rock I am watching it for the 2nd time :p

[JustLovelyJenn]

OMG no way I had the tank too and the Ewok Village!!!!!!!! and yes the movie does rock I am watching it for the 2nd time :p

hehe... seems we have a bit in common.

[Surayna]

Teenagers who are respectful, and all around good kids.

My g/f, who walked me to class, yet again today.

Finishing 5 out of the 11 tests I need to finish before Tuesday.

Friends who ask questions before passing judgments.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I found joy today in snail mail I received. :loveletter:

And then playing with Gabby. :ballcat:

[JustLovelyJenn]

Joy today is...

Disney's Fantasia

Painting Thanksgiving cards with my kids

Kind words of welcome and understanding

Pajama pants

[Andrew, Jr.]

*Watched the Turkey Bowl :football::football:

*Watching "Band of Brothers" on TV about WW2 :wwii-veterans:

*Rosie cooking away in the kitchen :cooking: :chef:

*Smoking my pipe while watching TV :pipe:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Being able to sleep in

getting texts and phone calls from loved ones

being able to help cook this year so my mom wont be overwhelmed

[Arwen]

A Llama
:reader: on the couch for an hour
A check that is in the mail
New friends and old
Talking to a NJ friend
Talking to a LA friend
Talking to my sister
Amazing amounts of food

[JustLovelyJenn]

Being done cooking after a day and a half.

[Mitmo01]

having my mom visit, its always nice to see her now that we are both older and wiser


my lovers eyes...and the feel of her lips

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Getting to talk to her on the phone while she is in bed getting ready to go to sleep

[Rook]

Spending most of my day with Family...
Enjoying good Food, good Conversation...
Playing with Ferrets , letting them roam till they got tired...
Talking with My belov'd...That made my day....
Enjoying an old movie with Mum, some Pie, and a cup of homebrewed coffee....
:heartbeat:

[Andrew, Jr.]

*Feeding the homeless

[Diva]

Leftovers..........

[Dean Thoreau]

Hearing a bunch of useless stuff I dropped off at an auction house.....provided me with a nice size check :D now i can go play at kiva again :D

[suebee]

A relaxing drive home with my Sweetie after a lovely holiday spent with her family. :bunchflowers:

[Surayna]

Watching old home movies with my g/f while eating hot ham sandwiches.

[JustLovelyJenn]

Doing absolutely nothing all day, and not feeling guilty about it!

[Arwen]

Today I found joy in:

Knowing that the hard decision I made was the right one
Realizing I have some amazingly cool people in my life.:bouquet:
Remembering that my mother raised me to be a woman of honor and conviction

[Linus]

In getting a surprise gift for K for the holidays.

In looking at K and feeling like we've been together for ages but realizing it's only be 3 short years and knowing that it will be that magical for many years to come.

In celebrating our 3rd anniversary together.

In the laughter and fun we've had as we relaxed this week

In hearing her spontaneously say today to me, "I want to take your last name!" :cheer:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Spending time with my family

Going to see A Christmas Carol 3D

Getting 2 free Jagerbombs on the house at the restaurant we went to because we had to wait over an hour to be seated

[Penelope]

looking at photos :groupphoto:

[Mister Bent]

e "speaking" for the dog.

[violaine]

smashing pumpkins, trembling blue stars, new order, and nick cave.

:stocking:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

time with great friends

cold beer

and a warm bed to come home to

[Random]

Seeing the light in my babies eyes over an inpromto house party...

[Arwen]

Some great threads to read and think about and participate in
Crochet!
Great book sales
Pot roast and friends for dinner tonight
Nobody's box

[Mitmo01]

Having my mom and some of my friends over for food and drinks, it was a great time

watching my love sleep peacefully on the couch while candles are glowing on the coffee table.....i love her so damn much it hurts sometimes

[Cowboi]

Hanging out with myBFF. We had brekkie at Ihop and then we did some shopping! Then we had supper at Cracker Barrel.

[Medusa]

Waking up with friends in the house at 2pm after 4 days of chowing down on amazing food, all-night game marathons, ghost sightings, laughing until your sides cave in, fuzzy love from big orange dogs, and midnight forays Wal-Mart!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

football on tv and no interruptions from anyone today

[Gemme]

Being able to zone out here and post to my heart's content.

[Diva]

It brings me joy to stalk Gemmie.....and occasionally I will :flyaway: or :flasher:

[Gemme]

It brings me joy to stalk Gemmie.....and occasionally I will :flyaway: or :flasher:


It brings me equal joy to be stalked by Diva....and then to turn around and stalk HER!

Bwahahahahahahaha :hamactor::freak::nyahnyah::backdoorsex:

[SassyLeo]

Believe it or not, a good workout :superman:

[Passionaria]

making a new friend with an incredible mind
Pashi:playingcat:

[kittygrrl]

a cup of tea..not earthshaking but welcoming and just nice, kept my hands warm :)

[violaine]

a voice

.

[WILDCAT]

Memories


:sparklyheart:

[Diva]

Well! Let me just TELL You!
I was watching the news and weather this morning, and our Weather Cowboy tells us that all indications (not just HIS but the National Weather Do~dads, too!) say we WILL have snow on Friday morning...to the tune of 2-4 INCHES!!!!:cold::cheer::penguin::snowman::santa1:

OMG!!! I'm beside myself!!! So I went to the store and bought cocoa, chili and soup!


Then the SECOND thing that brought me joy....LOOKIE > > > HERE (http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html) < < <

I'm so excited!!!


I know, RIGHT!?!?!?

[Jet]

Weightlifting progress

[WILDCAT]

:danglecarrot:

Some new smilies!! (Or is it "smiley's"?)

I'm so "easy" - to please, that is.
__


:playingchess:

[Boots13]

5 days to go !!!


OMG! I have to clean the house!!!:bolt:

[daisygrrl]

Finding this fabulous site--and all the cheer here :cheerleader:

Seriously, I really did a lot of this: :awww:

And, then, some of this: :LGBTQFlag:

[apretty]

coffee brought to me in bed, a sweet kiss and then the 4 dog-loveathon/pile-on in bed.

[WhiteTigress]

After being treated to breakfast by my boss (an annual thing for the secretaries), I stopped to buy hot fresh donuts for the nurses in my department.

When asked why, I just said that I was paying it forward.

WT

[hottprof]

beating my best today... granted I only had one day of a best I was baising it on but I still beat it :) wooot... yeah that brought me joy :) :training:


Smiles :frog:

[kassykit]

watching the little elf woman lecture on statistics :) :kissy:

[always2late]

The dinner invitation from some good friends. Going out for Cajun food! :drool:

[Ms. Tabitha]

Texting all 3 daughters, making travel arrangements for the upcoming birth of granddaughter #1 with granddaughter #2 soon to follow!

Making plans for the weekend!

:cheer:

[IttyBittyFem]

Having a very special Butch friend to confide in late at night. Thank you! :bowdown:

[Passionaria]

:chocolate: a new friend.........

Pashi:chocolate:

[WhiteTigress]

Finding out that my employer offers domestic partner benefits! :happyjump:
Now I can rest assured that Timber will have insurance on January 1st, and it can continue until shi has insurance with hir own employer. They've already confirmed that I can drop hir from my plan as soon as I have proof of hir other coverage.

I am finding that it's a very good thing to work in a women's health environment. And, it's further proof that it was best for me to ask for the counter offer and stay in Houston, rather than to take the offer that was made in Dallas.

WT

[SassyLeo]

Making plans for a trip to the coast in a few weeks :beatnik:

[Arwen]

Today I found joy in helping the same person twice. She was such a delightful person to work with!

[violaine]

two really awesome new friends- chihuahuas [mostly] :schnauzer::schnauzer:

[Surayna]

Her! She is absolutely amazing!

[Zimmeh]

Text Message from a dear friend.

Talking to my mom about my nephew's first birthday party tomorrow.

Having tomorrow off.

Knowing that I only have four Christmas presents left to get and three are getting money. One I am mailing overseas and surprising my friend...Hehe..

:playingcat:

[Toofrufru]

Knowing I am a day and a half from the best hug on earth!

That feeling that comes from having a favorite person and being someones favorite!

The picture I got of my dad snuggled up with a new puppy.

The thought of snow.

Too many to mention

[violaine]

the best laughter - ever ...

[Scorp]

Went to Target to intentionally buy more xmas lights.

And now for the "what brought me joy part":

I ended up walking out with a Wii!! :dance2:

Merry Xmas to me! :present:

[Linus]

Went to Target to intentionally buy more xmas lights.

And now for the "what brought me joy part":

I ended up walking out with a Wii!! :dance2:

Merry Xmas to me! :present:

LOL.. you should get the Rabbit TV game. It's a riot! :)

[purepisces]

A laughter-filled afternoon with my sister.

New flannel pj’s … baby, it’s cold outside!

Sunshine.

My three beautiful, cuddly, dogs. They fill all my days with joy.

[Arwen]

Dinner at Kerby Lane with someone who knows how to make me laugh.

Confusing Lola--a lot.

Seeing friends in love.

Cowboy Queso.

[Gemme]

Alabama whupped Florida!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Longhorns beating the Cornhuskers

[Scorp]

Linus,

I never heard of the Rabbit TV game and did a google search and OMFG...LMFAO that looks hilarious! That one is definitely on my Xmas list. Then again, I may not wait for Xmas. Target here I come again!

I also want some shooting/target games, (but not the hunting one). Thinking about Mario too. I loved playing that back in the day on Nintendo.


LOL.. you should get the Rabbit TV game. It's a riot! :)

[Surayna]

Waking up - almost pain free today. I didn't expect that! :cheer:

[hpychick]

I made me smile today! I didn't procrastinate and I did ALL, yes, folks that's right - I did ALL of my chores this weekend.

Basking in the glow of my shiny floors and dust free surfaces!

[Gemme]

My coworkers. We're all nut jobs.

:skateboard: :chainsaw: :bomb::angry: :shocking: :weightlifter: :scarytv:

[Kimbo]

Went to Target to intentionally buy more xmas lights.

And now for the "what brought me joy part":

I ended up walking out with a Wii!! :dance2:

Merry Xmas to me! :present:

I'm heading off to play Wii now!! Merry Christmas to you..

[Kimbo]

Legos Indiana Jones 2 for the Wii...

The Adventure Continues--

I'm set for a few days of Wii pleasure!

[NotAnAverageGuy]

A phone call from her before work and on her break

[FeminineAllure]

Watching the kittens imitate the older cats.
Knowing closing on the house is soon.
Anticipating going away with my family next week.
Anticipation brings me joy as well as living in the moment.

[SassyLeo]

Breakfast
Naps
Dog cuddles
Kitty cuddles
:bouquet:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nonja/190010092116?v=app_7146470109#/pages/Nonja/190010092116?v=wall

Miss Diva posted something about her on another thread and I FBed it and became a fan!!!

[purepisces]

I was late leaving my house this morning, but still managed to make it to work on time! That's not a bad way to start a Monday morning.

[Gemme]

A morning to myself making a soup in the crock pot, playing with pups, doing laundry and being lazy in general. :ohm:

[Softly]

waking up with Daddy spooning me and my cat curled up against my chest...I was so smiley happy. didn't want to get out of bed for work!

:bow:

[Dylan]

Sunday's Joy:

Scoring a free, little dog house while driving through possible new neighborhoods

Bringing the dog house home to Princess Kitty

Princess Kitty LUVING her new home (she's an outside kitty whom we were worried about in this cold weather)

Monday's Joy:
Princess Kitty LUV LUV LUVS her new dog house, and even cleared out some tall grass making herself a little 'porch'

Tuesday's Joy:
Making Princess Kitty's house even more comfortable by insulating it with leaves, putting a rug down on the floor (to keep the drafts out), and finding an old dog bed and blanket to put in it.

Everyday Joy:
Princess Kitty now stands on her 'porch' whenever we come outside


OMG, She LUVS It! YAY!,
Dylan...loves free, useful shit

[Queerasfck]

Grapenuts.

[Andrew, Jr.]

*Playing with my furkids

*Watching Ghost Lab

*Getting rid of a bad headache/migrain

*Being back here

Andrew
:bbq: :pipe:

Dylan: I had a feral cat community living behind my house. I put out an igloo home with blankets on the inside of it for them for when it rained, snowed, or whatever. I know the love of animals. It's unconditional.

[Penelope]

my work peeps :cheer:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

seeing my new nephew on his very last ultrasound, he is getting big and I so cant wait till the 31st when he is born

[Gemme]

seeing my new nephew on his very last ultrasound, he is getting big and I so cant wait till the 31st when he is born

If he waits until the 1st, and is the first baby born in 2010, then his family could win all that stuff from Pampers and Johnson & Johnson.

[Gemme]

What just brought me joy was the person I wanted to won the Biggest Loser. Now, I wish I'd bet my housemate something good. :whine:

:bluesbrothers:
:raspberry:

[Arwen]

Today I am found joy:



In a bowl of Cheerios
Reading my friends' joy here
Reading a really good book
Seeing my new nest take more shape

[Linus]

Today I am found joy:



In a bowl of Cheerios



This made me chuckle and reminded me of when I was a kid and had a huge bowl of Cheerios, bananas and brown sugar at 6am on Saturday, watching all the cartoons -- esp Bugs Bunny.

Reading this brought me joy. :)

[theoddz]

Heh.....my stepmother's holiday baking!!!! :thumbsup:

I'm having her famous "Bad Betty" shortbread cookies for breakfast this morning. Happy Happy, Joy Joy!!!! :clap:

~Theo~ :bunchflowers:

[hottprof]

well since my work out was lacking today ( I gained time instead of shaving it off my jog).

My post work out

Venti 2p P 2pM 2pWM Soy no WC L with curls and a decorated cup from a fellow partner brought me joy :) ( and I do not even like coffee)


Smiles :frog:

[Queerasfck]

The ladee here (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/member.php?u=76).

[violaine]

including several new species...

http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/stratospheric-bacteria/

:flying:

gunk in the eye

interesting :winky:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

uninterrupted 16 hours of sleep, which was much needed

[Joe Mario]

Something short and sweet:
A set of Austrian wine glasses I purchased today; the kind that go *pinnnnnng* when you clink them.
Guess I am an old romantic, but couldn't help letting my imagination run a bit with the ring.... :sparklyheart:

[Jet]

17 years of hell nearing an end.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

17 years of hell nearing an end.


Glad to hear this news.

[JustLovelyJenn]

His sleepy voice when he answered the phone.

[violaine]

:anothersnowman:

:anothersnowman:

new battery for a great watch from 1997, and while i was waiting- a conversation about some most excellent times :snowman:

[Isadora]

Joy!

Turning off my cell phone for a whole afternoon, night and reveled in the quiet.
(Except when watching the finale of Glee, I might have danced and sang along.)

[Pixie]

Getting my mom to step away from work and do something fun and enjoyable.

Then seeing her face after I helped decorate her store for her xmas boss meeting thing....

Finally embracing myself...

[KayCee]

..a soft, warm kiss from my lover...:love1:

[Jet]

Glad to hear this news.

Thanks. it's been a long hard road.

[Diva]

I received Melody's 1980 "Baby's First Christmas" ornament in the mail today..... :stillheart:

[jenny]

...hearing how happy my oldest kid is.
...a phone call from the middle kid that made me smile.
...a Facebook post from the youngest kid that made me laugh out loud.

Life is good.

[Arwen]

I found joy in:

Purging--books and other things I no longer need in my life
Nesting--can't wait to do my open house!
Remodeling--my internal project that is ongoing
New Horizons--not backtracking any more
Holiday Cards--love letters from friends

[Jet]

A piece of :heavyweight: weight equipment is finally, finally finally being sent tomorrow after waiting 6 weeks.

[Pixie]

Good company and sweet people!!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Looking at the Christmas Lights - Decorations at night

Playing with my furkids :cheer:

Radio City Rocketts - they are one of my favorites to watch this time of year

A good phone call :pile:

[MrSunshine]

It's flesh was warm and soft, juicy and sweet. I think it's the best pear I have ever had.

[hpychick]

sharing a story about my sweet little grandchildren.

...missing them so much right now.

[Hudson]

Beating a speeding ticket and keeping a clean driving record.

Stumbling upon a great big fat unadvertised organic
food sale.

Cooking dinner for my mom.

[weatherboi]

Cooking for my family! Gathering ingredients for future recipes from an asian market.

[turasultana]

watching the amazing dancers on So you think you can dance.

seriously... amazing.

[Gemme]

Hickory Farms Peppermint Snow Mints. Love them. They make me very happy and minty fresh! :cheesy:

[Jet]

I fixed a great dinner

[weatherboi]

Hickory Farms Peppermint Snow Mints. Love them. They make me very happy and minty fresh! :cheesy:

Jealous!!!!!!!

[Isadora]

I get on the elevator to go from my office to the bank on the first floor. One of the gentleman from the offices across the hall gets onto the elevator with me, turns to me and starts singing in this magnificent gospel voice...Have yourself a Merry little Christmas...singing it only to me.

It was beautiful and made my day!

[Jet]

A phone call

[Gemme]

Simple things. :)

[Diva]

Getting a Shoe Calendar in the mail today..:stocking:


Thanks, Gemmie.... :heartbeat:

[hpychick]

an unexpected message

[Surayna]

Coffee and croissants, together in bed this morning.

We are celebrating!

[Gemme]

I've been fairly productive, considering I think I'm getting sick again.

[Waldo]

Realizing I'm having possibly the weirdest week ever and deciding to be flattered instead of freaked.

[Jet]

isn't it a great feeling when you realize you really don't need someone after they've continually f*^ked up?

[hpychick]

Realizing I'm having possibly the weirdest week ever and deciding to be flattered instead of freaked.

this doesn't have anything to do with that overt flirting thing in chat does it? :doh:

[hpychick]

Getting a call from a recruiter for a job that's right up my alley ;)

[Waldo]

this doesn't have anything to do with that overt flirting thing in chat does it? :doh:

That is officially the least weird thing to happen to me this week.

In addition to my chiropractor's invitation... today one of my employees informed me that his wife was glad they left the Christmas party early because she was moments away from beginning to flirt with me. :|

[Gemme]

This

is

my

1000th

post!

:heartbeat:

[Arwen]

Shoe Calendars
Loving notes
Blackberry Email Servers breaking (made the day go by super fast)
Friends
Presents under the tree
A lap cat
Waldo's wildly weird week

[Arwen]

Today I found joy in:



Being teased about not opening a package until the 25th
Ruthie Foster (Oh Em Gee, y'all!)
Breathing
A beautiful blue sky day here in Austin
Helpful boy who helped me with some TV questions
A good long talk with someone who gets me

[Waldo]

Washington DC's Mayoral signing
My new Apple Magic Mouse with fancy pants touch navigation
And looking forward to the simple joy of a Friday night at home.

[Jet]

great news

[Enchantress]

Mailing out all my Christmas cards! Last year I filled them out but somewhere in a blonde haze didn't mail them. So, joy to the world and fa la la la la ...

[NotAnAverageGuy]

having my neighbors reinforce the fact that I aint crazy and crime has been happening in our complex

[Logicaly]

Let me set the scene here a little. Last night we realized we where out of milk and decided not to run out and buy any because it was late.

This morning we get up and my girl goes into the kitchen and within a minute I hear the sound of cereal being poured into a bowl. I'm sitting on the john thinking what is she doing? I wonder what she is going to pour on her cereal or maybe she is going to just eat it dry. Well I quickly got my answer as I heard a quiet and sad awww come from the kitchen.

By the time I walked back into the bedroom she was walking back in with the cutest little pouty face saying that we have no milk. Of course I couldn't help but laugh. She was just too cute and funny at the same time. That's why I love her.

[Gemme]

The Christmas spirit....I haz it!

:thumbsup:
:flasher:

[Niceguy]

Flipping the switch on the new recessed lighting I installed in the kitchen! :thumbsup:

Hearing the Hippopotamus song on the radio! :cheesy:

Getting the oil changed in my truck! :D

Pushing a PINK bicycle all the way from the back corner of Walmart to the checkout counter while all the other customers just smiled at me! :giggle:

Having vegan beef stroganoff for dinner! :eating:

[Gemme]

I did. I'm pretty okay some days. :trampoline:

[Diva]

Going to dinner with 4 precious friends after being treated to a pedi.....enjoying the laughter and enjoying being with them because they are so dear:heartbeat:.....and then, coming home to find a huge ~ and I mean HUGE (about 2'X3'!!) ~ green fleece Santa sack sitting at my front door......FULL of presents from Santa:santa1:.....not just for me, but for Lucy, too:doghead:.....cuz Santa knew this year would be tough.......

I believe........

[RNguy]

I GOT CALLED OFF WORK TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rarely happens so i'm happy!

-RNguy

[Dean Thoreau]

today I had the wonderful opportunity to go with my daughter to the doctors .
She had an ultrasound and I was able to see that little being that is growing up in there.....
the baby has measured in utero at about 3 1/2 pounds....delivery date is supposed to be around march 9th....oh its a girl she flashed us a few times
............................it brought me great joy to see little Thoreau Jr. moving around and see her well developed heart beating.

I can hardly wait till delivery day! I get to hold her first and introduce her to her mommy just that thought brings joy to my heart....today is a rather bittersweet day for our family....today is Lora's birthday (my daughter)...she died of AIDS on Dec 1, 2002 when she was 12.....she would be 21 today....

[weatherboi]

Spinach smoothie made with v8 juice...delicious and tangy!