What brought you joy today? - Page 168

Soft*Silver · 12-26-2010, 08:47 PM

my daughter called me for advice today, and help. Her sister from her father's second marriage is a troubled teen. That mother wants the girl to get out. My daughter asked me if I would take her in.

oh lord. A teen? I am still pondering this...

but the joy is over my daughter who, two years ago after I relapsed, didnt want to be part of my life, was asking me to take in her sister.

Life changes when you stick around and do the foot work...

lionpaw · 12-26-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

I was brought and unexpected bit of joy today... I had forgotten how much I enjoyed some of the little things in life. A walk through a quiet neighborhood, time for myself to read, and sketch, no expectation, no demands on my time. I love myself, there are little things I enjoy, I don't have to be what everyone thinks I should be... So why do I try so hard to conform. Maybe its time to change that. I can live the life I want and do the things I love. There is nothing wrong with that. I can embrace what I am, and there is no shame in admitting to the things I can not do. I don't have to be superwoman, I just have to be true to myself. There is great joy in that knowledge.

Just Lovely Jenn
Just had to give you a "shout out" for living in aberdeen, wa...Lisa & I were from Seattle,Wa...I miss the forests,the ocean, the ferry rides to the islands...We don't miss I-5 at all....

CrankyOldGuy · 12-27-2010, 12:09 PM

THE snow blower

JustLovelyJenn · 12-27-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lionpaw

Just Lovely Jenn
Just had to give you a "shout out" for living in aberdeen, wa...Lisa & I were from Seattle,Wa...I miss the forests,the ocean, the ferry rides to the islands...We don't miss I-5 at all....

YAY!!!! I love the PNW, I can't imagine living anywhere else. I am thinking of moving toward Portland though.

lionpaw · 12-28-2010, 12:05 AM

I'll be honest....I miss smelling the scent of the rain....Yeah, it's cloudy most of the year...Yeah, there is the rainy season( even though most folks think it rains in Seattle 100% of the time)....But it was such a beautiful state. I miss the drives through the Olympic forest area...The horseback rides on the ocean...The lakes, Puget Sound...I like Portland too, but it was too small of an area for me after living in Seattle...

JustLovelyJenn · 12-28-2010, 04:54 AM

These brought me joy.... yesterday...

and still are today...

He bought me ROSES!!!!

lionpaw · 12-29-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lionpaw

I'll be honest....I miss smelling the scent of the rain....Yeah, it's cloudy most of the year...Yeah, there is the rainy season( even though most folks think it rains in Seattle 100% of the time)....But it was such a beautiful state. I miss the drives through the Olympic forest area...The horseback rides on the ocean...The lakes, Puget Sound...I like Portland too, but it was too small of an area for me after living in Seattle...

Yeah, my wife Lisa & I thought about it, but then we found this sweet area in Pa to live....It's sort of like the PNW, but it's like a blend of west coast with east coast....Have a great morning....

Blade · 12-29-2010, 02:37 AM

having supper with Mom and my roomie in celebration of both of their birthdays

Miss Scarlett · 12-29-2010, 05:45 AM

A soft, fuzzy bear...

shadows papa · 12-29-2010, 08:08 AM

Miss Pink trying to teach me, with my tone deaf ears and less than agile fingers, to play "Heart and Soul" with her on the piano...haven't laughed THAT hard in a few days!

Blade · 12-29-2010, 04:17 PM

coming home......yeah I'm pretty easily joyed

Gráinne · 12-29-2010, 04:23 PM

Getting a virtual card "just because" from a faraway friend-and finding just the right song to send back to her. Remembering that I'm another day closer to hitting the train to see her.

Leigh · 12-29-2010, 05:24 PM

Text messages from someone who could very well become more than just a friend ~ time will tell, but I'm enjoying this very much

Ang · 12-29-2010, 07:33 PM

A phonecall and hearing her laugh.

Miss Scarlett · 12-29-2010, 07:43 PM

Making someone laugh...

TickledPink · 12-29-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shadows papa

Miss Pink trying to teach me, with my tone deaf ears and less than agile fingers, to play "Heart and Soul" with her on the piano...haven't laughed THAT hard in a few days!

You did great! Made me smile and laff BIG!

Soft*Silver · 12-29-2010, 08:55 PM

dressing all in red, from head to toe and feeling like a ripe apple! LOL

Miss Scarlett · 01-01-2011, 09:14 AM

Waking up to a new year and all the promise it contains...life is good!

storyofmylife · 01-01-2011, 09:58 AM

On a bus on my way to visit my wonderful family for a few days! Yay!

StillettoDoll · 01-01-2011, 08:27 PM

12-26-2010, 08:47 PM	#3341
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12-27-2010, 12:09 PM	#3343
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12-28-2010, 12:05 AM	#3345
lionpaw Member How Do You Identify?: very married lesbian couple-there are two of us that use this site Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pa Posts: 734 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,585 Thanked 1,579 Times in 517 Posts Rep Power: 2193029	re: PNW.... I'll be honest....I miss smelling the scent of the rain....Yeah, it's cloudy most of the year...Yeah, there is the rainy season( even though most folks think it rains in Seattle 100% of the time)....But it was such a beautiful state. I miss the drives through the Olympic forest area...The horseback rides on the ocean...The lakes, Puget Sound...I like Portland too, but it was too small of an area for me after living in Seattle...

12-28-2010, 04:54 AM	#3346
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12-29-2010, 05:45 AM	#3349
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12-29-2010, 07:33 PM	#3354
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