Trivial things that make you happy - Part 2 - The Happyning

branie2

I got a new mobile phone today

SaltSweatSugar

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I have a date on Sunday. Excited but really nervous, I’ve never been taken on a proper first date before

Oh enjoy it! They’re brilliant. It’s been a while since I had a first date but I love the feeling of butterflies in the run up to it. Hope it goes well for you

New Home

The Princess Bride wrote: »

This is dedicated to New Home!
Out for a walk on another beautiful afternoon, and lots of dry, crunchy leaves on the ground under my feet.
I feel like I'm eleventy seven all over again.:D

:cool::D Thank you, Buttercup!

Kitty6277

SaltSweatSugar wrote: »

Oh enjoy it! They’re brilliant. It’s been a while since I had a first date but I love the feeling of butterflies in the run up to it. Hope it goes well for you

Won’t be happening, he texted to “reschedule” tonight. Whether he actually reschedules remains to be seen :rolleyes:

Purple Mountain

Kitty6277 wrote: »

SaltSweatSugar wrote: »

Oh enjoy it! They’re brilliant. It’s been a while since I had a first date but I love the feeling of butterflies in the run up to it. Hope it goes well for you

Won’t be happening, he texted to “reschedule” tonight. Whether he actually reschedules remains to be seen :rolleyes:

Ahhh he will. Have faith

Widdershins

I'm sure there's a genuine reason, he wouldn't have asked you if he didn't want to do it, Kitty


Th found this Italian potato starch glue in a tin that smells like almonds. Bought it for art and craft with my friend's child. Ostensibly.

Weird things make me happy...

Sephiroth_dude

Th is chatting to my niece on video chat last night, she kept shoutin "hi" and then when we were saying goodbye and she kept say "mwah"

Also th is visiting my favorite wee man yesterday, we had a great time the two of us running around my sisters kitchen going mad catching each other and then he wanted to sit in the laundry basket, so I put in it and I pushing him around the kitchen island and he giggling mad, he loved it .

Kitty6277 wrote: »

Whether he actually reschedules remains to be seen :rolleyes:

If he doesn't he's the world's biggest ass clown!

Graces7

Bredabe wrote: »

So glad I put on my bed braces the other day despite it being the last thing I wanted to do!

Lovely flat bottom sheets even after sleeping.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Lying in bed eating from a tub of Xmas Cadbury hero’s and drinking wine in my pjs. Life is good

Bredabe

Graces7 wrote: »

They are lengths of elastic with snaps on the end, one attaches to each end of the sheet to stop them bunching up or getting loose during sleep.

I use them mostly on fitted sheets, but it would work on flat sheets as well.

Like men's trouser braces in design and can be placed at angles if that works for your bed.

Purple Mountain

TH that Seph brought back a fond memory of mine: 3 years old and rolling around the kitchen in the plastic laundry basket.
I have a great photo of it.
Thanks for the memory

madmaggie

I bought a CD of 80's music in Easons. Back to being a teenager again.

Widdershins

I've had Run DMC "It's like that" running through my head this morning. You can't bounce to 2019 music like you can to old music.

Th the new Marmite packaging. Marmite Hypnosis. I like funny marketing.

madmaggie

Widdershins I agree. I was walking along this morning to the rythmn of The Proclaimers 500 Miles. I live out in the middle of nowhere so can screech away.

black forest

TH with the whole weekend.:D

On Saturday i was prowling with my bike and the “Donk(ey)” through the development area in the next village looking for used EPAL pallets for project “Pallet Sofa”. By accident a former neighbour who is nearly finished with his new home saw me and called me over. After a round through his new castle he offered me the two pallets in his garden for free. Perfect condition for used ones, hooray!

So the Donk and me travelled the distance of a good kilometer twice and very carefully. Was a bit wobbly...:pac:

In my nearly daily discord video chat in the evening i told a friend about it and he offered me his angle grinder. As well as inviting me for a late Sunday lunch with homemade pumpkin cream soup, yummy. So Sunday i got fed, had a game round with his 4yo and his 🚒 and got kilos of red grapes, pears and potatoes from their garden.

As i have a rescued 24“ bicycle for his 10yo daughter he lend me his self made bicycle trailer for transport. May i introduce you to “TMBBT- TheMeanestBigBicycleTrailer”? :eek::p

The way back in the evening was a bit slow. Had to take a little 10 minutes break after 2/3 of the distance (11 km) and was 2-3 gears down from my normal speed. This thing weighs around 30 kilo w/o load. In the front the two small kids (4+6) have their seats and the rest is meant for the weekly shopping. Twas a bit like tail wagging the dog and nothing i need on a daily basis but the only way to transport the bike for his daughter.

Crazies among themselves...but happy.:D

Graces7

The deep strong rose coloured geranium in full bloom in my kitchen...

I knew it when it was a seed! Have watched it survive when all its sibs gave up, then saw the buds.....waited to see what shade.. Such a colour.. I had hoped for white or red but this pink is so rich.

Never had geraniums in my many travels these last years so this is a symbol of being settled and home here. They were a large part of my Lancashire childhood. A well- scrubbed, holystoned step, dazzling white net curtains and red geraniums in the front window, in a room that was for best and almost never used. were the signs of a good mother and housekeeper.

Thank you flowers! For all you mean and your shining petals!

Redneck Reject

Seeing the backside of Monday.She was such a Perra today.

mikemac2

Spent 12 months on a maternity contract desperate to impress but the lady returned and I wasn't extended sigh. A short spell on the dole.

After that I got a 6 month contract elsewhere and was hoping for a good extension but all I got offered was a lousy 3 month contract. Well better than nothing but I was hoping for something more

I´ll be telling them to shove it (not really), I did three interviews, was gruelling and tiring in another company and finally got a permanent role

SaltSweatSugar

Feeling really good, happy and content in myself. Reflecting on what I’ve discovered about myself through therapy and how far I’ve come since the start of the year. My confidence and self esteem is the highest it’s ever been and it’s all down to the effort and work I’ve put into myself.

We had our first hockey match of the season yesterday and I scored three goals. That’s the most I’ve ever scored in a single game. I’d only had less than two hours sleep after working the night shift, maybe I should play while sleep deprived more often :pac: I felt so good after the match, I went into training this year wanting to play better than I ever have, and it seems I’m on track for that.
I also volunteered to be fundraiser coordinator for our club and I’ve organised a table quiz, and in the process of organising a second event. I never put myself forward for this kind of thing before as I was always afraid I wouldn’t do a good enough job and people would dislike me because of it.

I also spent ages playing my new keyboard, trying to learn some of my favourite songs. I want to get back into writing music before the year is out, I’ve always found great comfort in music. I wasn’t even self conscious about playing in front of my housemates.

Last week I was on a hen and wore a dress I haven’t fitted into in 3 years. It fits me perfectly now. I know I looked good. I love my body now, after years of being unhappy with it. Again, that’s down to hard work, training, and looking after myself better.

Reading all that back now, it doesn’t seem so trivial. But I’m just happy. I’m class :pac: After years of other people telling me that, I’m glad I’ve finally realised it myself.

Ifevera wiztherewas

SaltSweatSugar wrote:

Reading all that back now, it doesn’t seem so trivial. But I’m just happy. I’m class After years of other people telling me that, I’m glad I’ve finally realised it myself.

That was a lovely post to read. Good for you

Kitty6277

Splashed out and ordered some new gym gear today. A set I had my eye on for ages, so I finally decided I’d get it

Graces7

Happy in the day that is. Been a slow amble, just enough to make sure my legs know what they are there for :rolleyes:
You have to keep a close eye on legs at my age! They can get.... ideas :eek:

In the growing chill light over the ocean, and gathering a few late blackberries to cook with a Bramley for pudding... air is sharp and sweet and totally lovely. ahhh! cats impatient to ramble.. leading and following...

Loving my small home out here, and happy. Work now and rest and a quiet day.... ..small life to some this would be but more than enough for me, surrounded with the peaceful glory of sky and ocean and a snug bed to return to and thick socks for icy feet

See thee all tomorrow... Be blessed and happy , as I am.

madmaggie

I bought a slow cooker in Aldi, looking forward to cooking lots of winter comfort food. It will probably eventually go in the press with all the other "yokes".

Widdershins

Set a date for our wedding in the merry month of May

Ifevera wiztherewas

Widdershins wrote:

Set a date for our wedding in the merry month of May

Congrats Widders!

Ifevera wiztherewas

The lyrics to Idles song never fight a man with a perm..."you're not a man, you're a gland, one big neck and sausage hands" :pac:

RMAOK

Widdershins wrote: »

Set a date for our wedding in the merry month of May

Congratulations

js35

Just got into my bed after 12 hours in a&e ive never loved it as much :pac:

Ifevera wiztherewas

My job. Don't get me wrong, I'm not skipping into work every day like yay I love work but it's a nice place to work with a lot of really sound funny people and it's rare that you would be stressed out in here. So yeah feeling thankful and lucky for where I work.

madmaggie

Catching up on housework. It's a grand wee house when it's cleaned up. I'd rather be outdoors, but it's too wet.

Say Your Number

I know everyone will think I'm mental, but overcast weather makes me happy.

Widdershins

SYN, I'm happy enough with overcast weather...good to see the back of excess heat.

Graces7

Widdershins wrote: »

SYN, I'm happy enough with overcast weather...good to see the back of excess heat.

me too, or, rather, me three!

branie2

The Michael Collins musical was brilliant

Widdershins

Th I'm growing new houseplants to share from cuttings. Seeing the new roots forming in the jam jars of water is so TH.

Graces7

Happy at the integrity of the roof over my head as a weather tantrum makes sleep impossible. Aluminium echoes.... happy too that I honestly do not need to emerge from my refuge today. self sufficiency!

madmaggie

Graces7 wrote: »

Happy at the integrity of the roof over my head as a weather tantrum makes sleep impossible. Aluminium echoes.... happy too that I honestly do not need to emerge from my refuge today. self sufficiency!

I think that being tucked up in bed on a wet and windy night, listening to the rain on the roof, is a joy. All the sweeter for me as I had to put up with a leaky roof for years.

Kitty6277

Went to tax my car, fully convinced the tax for the year was €280. Went on and it’s only €180 for the year! must’ve got mixed up, happy days! :D

Graces7

madmaggie wrote: »

I think that being tucked up in bed on a wet and windy night, listening to the rain on the roof, is a joy. All the sweeter for me as I had to put up with a leaky roof for years.

Only problem here is that this is an aluminium dwelling s no sound proofing and echoes are very very loud... Swings and roundabouts! But makes me very thankful...

Happy at the fragrant aroma of cooking blackberries; rendering a great pan for health giving winter juice... they even have a natural antibiotic.. Nature is awesome and generous

js35

We adopted a little kitten today that was destined for euthanasia as the shelters are full of unwanted cats my 9yr old cat dosent seem too annoyed about it and hopefully it stays that way :pac:

The Princess Bride

On holidays, work phone switched off and shoved into a press, happy times.

Graces7

managed ( pea brain these days!) to sort out 2 internet shopping orders for essentials. These things do not come easily to this ancient one! Thanks to An Post the goods will arrive today, Friday. Sweet relief as had been putting it off! We live to fight another day...Happiness has many forms! like not taking anything for granted..

Sephiroth_dude

Thank all the baby kittens it's Friday!

Th!

Graces7

Happy I dragged myself out for a walk in between deluges.. Glorious out there then; tide at its rock crunching peak... sly clear until you look at the horizon where dark deluges are forming.. more berries and flowers and my legs feel like legs again, not just lumpy appendages.. and happiest that I beat the rain ! GOTCHA! All I need now is to get my feet warm Cat. where are you? Ah bliss; warm fur...

Rubberlegs

The newborn giraffe at Dublin Zoo, the giddy little run on him

Graces7

very happy that the two parcels of needful items I have to get by post since I am housebound arrived just now; before 10 am.. They were ordered online around 2 pm yesterday afternoon,, both Dublin firms.... An Post, bless you! You have made me very happy; no postage costs either as I ordered to qualify for the free shipping...

Ifevera wiztherewas

God I love Fridays so much. Love lifts us up where we belong la la la la

Mam of 4

My family . Sometimes no words are needed between us , always there for each other no matter what .

(Wizzy your song inspired me )

gifted

Heading to Wexford next Wednesday for the night....what's it like?

Graces7

suspensefully happy at news of something needfully hoped and waited for for nearly a year... prayers, etc grateful for... not 100% definite yet as depends on others.