What simple things make you happy? - Page 31

Art_930 · 11-09-2005, 11:50 AM

I was at the Goodwill on Sunday and bought a framed print of a purple palm tree for $4. I hung it in the hall where it's the first thing I see when I come home. Can't help smiling when I walk in the door.

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Shaybo · 11-09-2005, 11:54 AM

Listening to happy music, snuggling with my hubby, and eating chocolate.
Shaybo

lildago · 11-09-2005, 12:04 PM

Sometimes after my daughter is in bed, I can hear her climbing up to look out the window above her bed. She likes to make wishes on "wishing stars". She recites the whole "Star light, star bright" poem and then makes her wish. Usually, the wish is for a new Care Bear, or some book, movie, or toy. Last night as I was listening from the hallway, I heard her say, "I wish Mommy would feel better."

Gutmutter · 11-11-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Art_930

I was at the Goodwill on Sunday and bought a framed print of a purple palm tree for $4. I hung it in the hall where it's the first thing I see when I come home. Can't help smiling when I walk in the door.

I LOVE this! My simple pleasure is coming home after a long day of work and radiation and finding my dog desperately happy to see me. I'm talking whimpering, wagging, wriggling - even though my daughter has taken him for a walk, he wants ME to walk him. Then he settles on my lap wherever I am and just soaks up the love.

Pomeraniac · 11-11-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gutmutter

My simple pleasure is coming home after a long day of work and radiation and finding my dog desperately happy to see me. I'm talking whimpering, wagging, wriggling - even though my daughter has taken him for a walk, he wants ME to walk him. Then he settles on my lap wherever I am and just soaks up the love.

DOGS ROCK!!!

I've met your adorable little guy, "Tarot," Gut, so I can understand exactly why you love him so much!!!

dagwood · 11-11-2005, 10:07 PM

I just bought a new sweater that was on sale. 40% off..woohoo. The little one and I are getting Christmas pictures taken tomorrow. I am in a very Christmassy mood right now.

phat32 · 11-13-2005, 03:36 PM

Laughing and enjoying a leisurely lunch with co-workers on Friday, after everyone spontaneously decides to get Chinese takeout...

...walking through my yard, rustling up fallen leaves, in an old pair of jeans, work gloves in my back pocket, and my dogs tramping through the leaves next to me...

...an afternoon well-spent putting the garden to bed and enjoying the look of a yard pruned, weeded and trimmed...

...noticing my red roses have two last blooms left in the season...

...pleasantly surprised by finding the CD I want used and heavily discounted at the store...

...driving down the road and singing and nodding my head to the music, catching the eye of the pretty girl in the Audi convertible next to me, making her laugh and tip me a wink...

...unexpectedly present when 11 other funny, smart bloggers I like and admire decide to form a blogging team, and invited to join them, to form "The Dirty Dozen"...

...the cashier at the restaurant offering me a free side and drink with my lunch because she liked the joke I told...

...having a new, unread hardcover sitting on the coffee table, just waiting for me to start...

...using the grill one last time for the season to cook kabobs and cooking a risotto from scratch to accompany them, adding a nice cabernet sauvignon on the side...

...receiving an unexpected email from an old friend with three pictures of her newborn baby...

...sitting on the couch with a cocktail on the table, enjoying a fire in the fireplace, and writing my National Novel Month book on my laptop, with my dog asleep at my feet next to me on the couch ...

...turning the FoRT odometer over at 2,300 posts.

MICHEY · 11-16-2005, 12:26 PM

Those inevitable cold, snowy days when I can sit in a warm house, on a cushy couch with some hot apple cider and a cinnamon stick while wrapped in my furry throw about to settle in to watch a long movie.

Pluses would include:

-with my sweetie! (He provides the extra warmth)
-with some decadent desert
-with my friends or family
-with Sandy (family chow chow) sitting at my feet

Mrs Cwebb · 11-28-2005, 02:47 PM

Genuine compliments.

I have an 89 year old female client who always loves to see me. I helped her a few times and afterwards she developed a bond with me. Now everytime she sees me she requests a hug before she leaves and said, "I always need 3 hugs to make my day, my doctor, physician, and you." That just made me all happy and bubbly. To know I can make someone's day like that is just a nice feeling.

Ana Bannana · 11-28-2005, 03:02 PM

The Holiday Music channel on DishTV.
Sappy - but great for bringing back good memories.
I listen while I do housework, or cook, or read...heck I listen all the time!

11-09-2005, 11:54 AM	#302
Shaybo FORT Fan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: southern florida Age: 40 Posts: 267	Listening to happy music, snuggling with my hubby, and eating chocolate. Shaybo __________________ There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved- George Sand

11-09-2005, 12:04 PM	#303
lildago gypsy soul Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,868	Sometimes after my daughter is in bed, I can hear her climbing up to look out the window above her bed. She likes to make wishes on "wishing stars". She recites the whole "Star light, star bright" poem and then makes her wish. Usually, the wish is for a new Care Bear, or some book, movie, or toy. Last night as I was listening from the hallway, I heard her say, "I wish Mommy would feel better." __________________ "I would wear him like a scrunchie."

11-13-2005, 03:36 PM	#307
phat32 Countin' Words Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Drinking another gallon of coffee Posts: 2,285	These Are Days Laughing and enjoying a leisurely lunch with co-workers on Friday, after everyone spontaneously decides to get Chinese takeout... ...walking through my yard, rustling up fallen leaves, in an old pair of jeans, work gloves in my back pocket, and my dogs tramping through the leaves next to me... ...an afternoon well-spent putting the garden to bed and enjoying the look of a yard pruned, weeded and trimmed... ...noticing my red roses have two last blooms left in the season... ...pleasantly surprised by finding the CD I want used and heavily discounted at the store... ...driving down the road and singing and nodding my head to the music, catching the eye of the pretty girl in the Audi convertible next to me, making her laugh and tip me a wink... ...unexpectedly present when 11 other funny, smart bloggers I like and admire decide to form a blogging team, and invited to join them, to form "The Dirty Dozen"... ...the cashier at the restaurant offering me a free side and drink with my lunch because she liked the joke I told... ...having a new, unread hardcover sitting on the coffee table, just waiting for me to start... ...using the grill one last time for the season to cook kabobs and cooking a risotto from scratch to accompany them, adding a nice cabernet sauvignon on the side... ...receiving an unexpected email from an old friend with three pictures of her newborn baby... ...sitting on the couch with a cocktail on the table, enjoying a fire in the fireplace, and writing my National Novel Month book on my laptop, with my dog asleep at my feet next to me on the couch ... ...turning the FoRT odometer over at 2,300 posts. __________________ "'Oh, I say, poor show…. These chaps are in fact allowed to use their hands, are they not? Because you certainly could not tell by watching them.'" - The Onion on the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the Patriots at London's Wembley Stadium

11-16-2005, 12:26 PM	#308
MICHEY Miss Jackson Fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 803	Those inevitable cold, snowy days when I can sit in a warm house, on a cushy couch with some hot apple cider and a cinnamon stick while wrapped in my furry throw about to settle in to watch a long movie. Pluses would include: -with my sweetie! (He provides the extra warmth) -with some decadent desert -with my friends or family -with Sandy (family chow chow) sitting at my feet __________________ "We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are." ~Anais Nin "Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye." ~H. Jackson Brown Jr

11-09-2005, 11:50 AM	#301
Art_930 FORT Fan Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 199	I was at the Goodwill on Sunday and bought a framed print of a purple palm tree for $4. I hung it in the hall where it's the first thing I see when I come home. Can't help smiling when I walk in the door.

11-11-2005, 10:07 PM	#306
dagwood Happy Thanksgiving! Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 38 Posts: 16,644	I just bought a new sweater that was on sale. 40% off..woohoo. The little one and I are getting Christmas pictures taken tomorrow. I am in a very Christmassy mood right now.

11-28-2005, 02:47 PM	#309
Mrs Cwebb Thorpedo is Love Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,215	Genuine compliments. I have an 89 year old female client who always loves to see me. I helped her a few times and afterwards she developed a bond with me. Now everytime she sees me she requests a hug before she leaves and said, "I always need 3 hugs to make my day, my doctor, physician, and you." That just made me all happy and bubbly. To know I can make someone's day like that is just a nice feeling.

11-28-2005, 03:02 PM	#310
Ana Bannana all hot air Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in the palm of the mitten Posts: 4,467	The Holiday Music channel on DishTV. Sappy - but great for bringing back good memories. I listen while I do housework, or cook, or read...heck I listen all the time!