Trivial things that make you happy - Part 3 - The Happyning

A car that has been parked up at the entrance to the road I live on for the past 6 years (verified by Google Maps) being towed away or 'disappeared' as some would say, it was kind of parked between 3 spaces and taking the p word, no valid discs on the windows in these years, I'd openly celebrate only some would accuse me of organising it 😂.

getting my coffee, danish and €1 yellow snackbar just nano seconds before half dozen construction workers came in for theirs this morning at the local Circle K

That I seem to be back to normal hours for sleeping etc . It coincides with my bowel / stomach movements being better. It dawned on me reading my posts in the etiquette . Happy days 😷

edit , I was putting it down to having a few Guinness nitro surge cans . It may have did the trick

When people just overstep the mark allowing you to see the ‘real’ them, the real agenda, goes for businesses too. 💁🏻‍♂️

The stand back and admire moment when you've done something, whether it's redecorating or just giving a room a good clean.

Tried to start a new thread like this but was kindly informed of this one! :L

January is cold and dark. I need lose weight for my health and I need to save money for many reasons! Without indulging in food the way I usually do and without spending on online shopping, coffees and entertainment I'm feeling a bit flat! So I thought I'd ask: what small things do you do each day/week that bring you joy?

I'm flying to Chicago and back in April, Aer Lingus, and on the way back I upgraded to Business Class. I can never sleep on planes because the seats don't recline much, so I'll find out whether I can sleep, flat, after a nice meal and drinks. I got one of the best seats, a "throne seat" with no seat neighbour and extra space on both sides.

The only disappointment was to do with the Swissport Business Class lounge at O'Hare T5, the one used by many airlines and which is the worst-reviewed airline lounge I've seen. I looked at pictures and reports, and it's really bad.

Well, Aer Lingus just emailed to say that they're moving to T3 at O'Hare, before my flight, and Aer Lingus Business Class passengers will be able to use the American Airlines Flagship lounge, which is much better. It's a trivial thing if you fly Business Class all the time, but this will be my first time. Happy.

TH now! 😀

Supping down a bowl of broth on a wet, windy, wintry evening.

The M7 /M8.

I have been doing a return journey to Cork from North Kildare a few times a week lately and the motorway is just a dream. In earlier years I negotiated the old road regularly on my way from Dublin to west Cork. One could trail a lorry for mile upon mile without getting a safe opportunity to overtake and Dublin to Cork city could take 4 hours or more, depending on the traffic in every town and village on the way.

So I am happy to pay the tolls on these trips. The fuel saving would easily cover the cost and the road is so much safer.

But I do find road tolls are unfair, as some roads are toll free while others will have them forever.