The Happiness Thread

I'm happy today, in part, because I went to an annual apple festival in the downtown of a village I live near.

They had a good turnout, the weather cooperated, and I got a lot of walking in today just walking around the festival. It was nice. I enjoyed myself.

 

I thought those were made with fruit juice. I guess I was wrong.

 

Thanks for sharing your sunshine, Mike. [Looks out window, sees pouring rain, trees bending in the wind, and encroaching early darkness. Sighs.]

 

I got some new pajamas and they're so nice and warm and fuzzy.

 

Found out this morning that my brother will be finishing up his PhD by the end of the year and will be graduating in December. Congrats to him!

 

Woohoo! Under the new health care law, the insurance I have at the moment will be $400 less a month than I currently pay. My co-pays go up a little, but nothing close to that.

People really need to see what changes are in store for them before believing what they are being told about it.

 

Newb here! I'm happy because in 4 days I will no longer be working a job that I hate!!

 

I'm happy today because, in part, I had a nice meal at a local diner. I had macaroni and cheese there, and it was good because it was a special recipe of theirs.

 

Excited because tomorrow or Friday I get to hear if I'll be going to the Alps for 8 days this winter as part of a teaching experience. Bonus: I won't have to pay a thing!
But yeah, there's a 50% chance I'll get picked to go along, so I guess we'll see how that goes.

Feeling alright, even though I'm sick. Spent the afternoon in bed hoping to get better, cause I need to be at school tomorrow. But sitting here doing nothing is pretty relaxing, so I'm alright with it.

 

I'm happy today for no particular reason...which is often the best reason to be having a happy day, I think.

 

I've been doing lots of qigong lately, and I feel that my qi has finally unblocked. It feels really good, like finally taking a really deep, cleansing breath, with your mind.

 

Hooray, my cast is off and the pins came out. That was weird. I thought it would hurt to pull a pin out of a bone. Instead it just feels weird as your tendons move from the inside and you can feel them move but you aren't moving them.

My little finger barely moves after being in the cast for 3.5 weeks. The repaired finger is still in a small splint so it's going to be even more stiff when I finally get to move it.

 

I managed to write something that I'm half pleased with - for now....YAY!!

 

Hooray, it's even better, I can actually put a disposable glove over my still swollen splinted finger. I had to buy an extra large size but it beats saran wrap over a cast with half a glove taped on to cover three fingers.

 

I'm happy because I've decided to use last years NaNo idea for this year, seeing as I never got round to doing it. Plus I've got a month to plan and get back into the swing of things!

 

I am happy that I am who I am. Because no matter what obstacles life brings me, I have to be strong and comfortable with myself.

 

I had a bit of a blockage happening with my writing, and it was really starting to needle me. After a few kind words and insightful suggestions from a friend, I set to work on it last night, and had a bit of an epiphany. When I woke up this morning I went straight back to my text to see if, on re-reading, I still felt the same, and I do.

I can't begin express the gratitude I feel, that this person has taken me under her wing.

Thank you—you know who you are.

 

I'm happy because tomorrow's Friday, which means I'll see my sister again.

 

I'm oh so happy for two reasons. For one, yesterday T and I went horseback riding together which was friggin awesome (it was a birthday present). He got to ride a big white horse, and, for some reason, they just hit it off right away and he did pretty good for someone who doesn't get to ride too often. And I'm tellin ya, the feeling of wind in your hair when a horse is cantering under you... It may be a cliché, but that's when you feel pretty damn free.
Secondly, I just noticed my salary has jumped up. I'm always griping about salaries staying stagnantly same while prices keep climbing up, but apparently there was a raise at some point, and no one told me. Sure, it's still less than I'll make once I've graduated and cos I can't work as much as I'd want, I'm still pretty much a pauper, but regardless, happy news.

 

@KaTrian: Aw, that sounds like double yay!

I'm happy because 1. We got the house we applied for (rent) in the Isle of Wight, and now it's all clear for the take off.
2. After being told by a 'leather doctor' yesterday that my £10 from ebay vintage vanity case would cost a whooping £200 to dye periwinkle blue, I found a cool little shop in Newcastle who will do it for £45. Take that, 'leather doctor'!

 

@jazzabel : Double yay right back! It must be so awesome to move to the Isle of Wight

And I knew those leather doctors could not be trusted... greedy quacks.

 

@KaTrian: Haha, indeed As for IOW, it still feels like a dream. The house is at the end of a quiet road, with apple and cherry trees in the massive garden, and between the house and the next door grazing field is a little footpath where people walk their dogs. 20 minutes walk and you reach the river medina. Can't wait!

 

I'm happy because I was talking to my best friend for over four and a half hours last night. Ah, the wonders of instant messaging.

 

I'm happy because I got to go through Universal Studios, Hollywood with a free guest pass, including a private tour, because I have Friends in the Business.

But my feet are sore and I'm very, very tired ...

 

That's awesome! Get some rest, too.