What brought a smile to your face today?

XxMCRxBabyxX

For the first time in forever I have things to look forward to!

I'm visiting friends in Glasgow next weekend,
starting to plan trips to Chicago and Italy for next year,
AND I just got tickets for the Harry Potter play!

Diamond Doll

I opened my most recent delivery of contact lenses that I order online, only to find a wee pack of Haribo in there with them.

Isn't that just nice of them. I don't even really like sweets, but it definitely made me smile!

x Purple Pawprints x

New shoes!

Chris_Bradley

Waking up & remembering Vicar Street last night

addicted to caffeine

Couple of things in the last few days:

having a Chinese meal out with the college gang, good food & plenty of laughs

getting closer to typing 'the end' on manuscript, so exciting

Passing an exam/assessment in college!

addicted to caffeine

a random act of kindness from a stranger yesterday:)

We were in college & were doing cooking, as per the routine we looked in college for what we had & didn't have in terms of ingredients. We were missing a lot of things so we were instructed to go to the shop next door with some petty cash from the college. We got our bits in the shop next door, that was grand. But when we got to the checkout & all the things were put through, we found out that we had overspent by a few cent. Unfortunately, none of us had money on us so we were left a bit stuck Just as we about to give up & go back to the college for some more money, a man in the queue tripped in the few cent we needed:) Definitely made us smile. Thanks random man in ALDL!

sammyjo90

Being told I looked really good today

beks101

I work near London Bridge and every morning at about 6.30am, I get off the bus across from Borough Market and head the 50 or so metres passed a few coffee shops and into the office.

Every morning without fail, I pass this builder who's standing outside Costa sipping coffee in his boots and hi-vis jacket. A real Landan geezer with the cockney accent, about my dad's age. In the few short months I've been working here, we've gone from an awkward nod of recognition to a chirpy "morning!" and "have a good one!" "You too love!"

So this morning like every other morning, off the bus I get, walk the 50 metres, there he is outside Costa, and this time he's holding two cups and one of his arms is outstretched.

He walks right up to me, hands me one of the cups, "morning love! I figured you could use one of these too", smiles, turns and heads back into the cafe. Just like that like!

I swear to god after the few ridiculously busy days I've had and the endless early starts and lack of sleep, I nearly cried on the spot.

Free coffee and early morning kindness in this ruthless old city. Happy bloody days.

ShiftStorm

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LynnGrace

Love this thread, it always brings a smile to my face.

On a day off today, walking out of our estate in the afternoon, a little girl about four/five walking in with her mum, describing the intricacies of something she did at school, ' look, we had to balance like this' ...complete with demo. Just so sweet.

Dropped into charity shop, looking at books, a mum arrived with small kids.
'Jack, if Molly saw it first, you have to let Molly have it'... 'Oh right, you picked it FOR Molly, that's lovely, now let her have it'

I subsequently met the mum, plus Jack and Molly, with Molly clutching the book happily.

All names changed, btw. Just brought a smile to my face, the innocent kids, and the patient mum.

mckar

My beautiful children even when sky's are grey the make my day.

LenaClaire

Had dinner with old friends I had not seen in years. I laughed so much, it was so good to see them!

This made me laugh today!

AppleBottle

Sales!!

Autosport

A few people saying they love my accent

My mum was taken unexpectedly and seriously ill a few weeks ago and things were worrying for a while, but now she's discharged and well enough to be her normal self.

It made me smile when I called her and she poked her nose into every aspect of my life, up to, and including, the date of my last smear test. Now I know she's back to her old self

Lyaiera

I saw a young boy repeatedly stamp in a puddle today. Once it had been stomped on sufficient times he moved onto the next puddle.

Nothin' bates a good pudlling.

Neyite

I LOVE puddlin'

And when you have a kid to do it with, you don't look like a total weirdo too!

Miaireland

A woman walked passed me today holding a baby. When the baby saw me he gave me a big beam.

Also opening my advent calander(childish I know).

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

Watching It's A Wonderful Life. Cheesy as it is, it never fails!

Daisy78

After a pretty crappy day, in what has not been the best of years I drove home today from work in a foul mood. Money owed to me( which I more than likely won't see again) by people I've had to endure for the last year has me in awful humour. Not the money per say but the fact that the people who owe it have zero integrity and would do anything to get out of being inconvencied. My faith in people has diminished hugely this year and Christmas spirit is very much lacking. I pulled up to the door of my house and noticed a lovely Christmas wreath on our front door, left by our lovely landlady. She has been so helpful since we moved in, a joy to deal with.It was a small reminder that there are good people out there ...

Autosport

Getting my tickets I'm coming home for Christmas

x Purple Pawprints x

Dancing!

Grid.

The relief after having a wisdom tooth removed!!!:D

RacoonQueen

Nasty, vindictive people reminding me that the people I've chosen to have in my life are good people, kind people, people who don't have a nasty bone in their body. Good people attract good people.

LynnGrace

A little fellow, about four or five, in a shop yesterday counting in Irish to himself. Just so cute.

A little girl, about six or seven, in Boots, yesterday, stopped in the middle of an aisle, earnestly checking how much money she had in her little shoulder bag, just something so sweet about her. Some serious purchase being considered, I am sure. Aww.

loalae

Was on my 4th date with a super guy and he brought me to his favourite shop in London- a map and globe shop. I really enjoyed it!

Whattimeisit

My nephews giggle.....instant tonic!!

x Purple Pawprints x

Being home

scarbouro

Collecting my little girl (3) from gymnastics camp and watching her doing the balancing beam like a pro!

KikiDee

My 12 year old niece was recently allowed to sign up for Snapchat (monitored by my sister I should add!) and I woke to a lovely video of her telling her she loved me. Excellent start to the day me thinks!

LynnGrace

Walked into a coffee shop today, and a little one about a year old, in a high chair, gave me the most dazzling ear-to-ear smile, as though I was someone she knew. Aww.

LynnGrace

Walking through the local park today, in lovely sunshine, and the smell of cut grass was just lovely.

maryishere

Walking in fresh air out by Howth head, the sight of the sea horizon , and knowing the rest of Spring and Summer is on its way.

Lavinia

Seeing some really cool animals on a telly I never knew exist!
Gee we are living on an AMAZING planet!

Sapphire

Seeing the lovely weather. Puts everybody in great form

Zanablue

Going for a walk along the beach with my family and our dog. It was such a lovely day:)

Chris_Bradley

Feeling the fear but going for it never the less

LenaClaire

This one is really dorky but... I am getting a new laptop with a sweet Nvidia graphics card and an i5 processor and it is coming on Friday AND there is a new release of World of Warcraft coming this summer. Yay!

Zanablue

I have two students staying with me and its their last night.. As a thank you they cooked a lovely meal for my family. It was such a nice thing to do:)

irishlady29

Spending the last half hour throwing the ball in the back garden for my 2 furry pets. Seeing them so happy and excited. Heart lifting

Autosport

Bought treats for my doggie and when I walked in the door it's like he knew Mammy had treats for him

XxMCRxBabyxX

I met my friend's one month old yesterday and I was just so happy to see how genuinely happy my friend seems to be with her daughter and life in general. She's been through a lot so I'm so glad to see her doing well.

LenaClaire

I got promoted

Victoria.

This video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9AIjYzwUqk

Barber / hairdresser giving free haircuts to people living on the street in London. Such a kind thing I thought, to get the human interaction, a lift of the spirits and maybe a bit of added confidence.

Autosport

The view ❤️ One of the reasons I love the countryside ❤️

Contessa Raven

Passed my driving test! Yay!

LynnGrace

Overheard a little fellow, about three or so, pointing out a nice cake to his mother, in the supermarket, today, and saying 'that would be lovely for my birthday'. She said 'yes, but your birthday is not until April. It would be gone stale.' Aww.
He wasn't giving up all that easily, I think.

And a few days ago, saw a dad with three kids in the park. They were heading back towards their car, and I was walking towards them. The little fellow, about four or five, who was slightly behind the others, was skipping along and gave me a big smile and a wave 'hi'. Made my day

LynnGrace

In GP waiting room, a little fellow with his dad, aww, just so sweet, arranging for the dad whether they needed to do a 'big shop' or a 'little shop'.
He thought a 'little shop' would do, and if they got a pull along basket could he bring it around?

And should they ring grandad cos otherwise he would think that the little fellow was at school and would go to pick him up later.
And so on, in the clearest little voice. He was just such a little dote, and kept me fully entertained.

Vel

I was trying to have a chat with my 6 year old daughter about 'stranger danger' and she declares:

'But I want to be locked in the car with loads of sweets'