What simple things make you happy? - Page 51

myrosiedog · 07-20-2006, 11:53 PM

I was to meet friends for dinner last night at Chili's. I arrived first and after waiting a few min. decided I would treat myself to a margarita. I rarely drink, so I went in and sat at the bar and ordered. As I was sitting there watching CNN and enjoying my drink, the bartender came up to tell me that a man at the end of the bar wanted to buy me a drink. I almost whipped my head around to look to see if she was talking to someone behind me. I declined as one drink is my limit and I am married and my friends thankfully came in at that moment, but it was very flattering actually (he was pretty nice looking too, but not Johnny Depp, that one I would have danced on the bar for!

. So not sure if this falls into the simple category, but to know that even tho my husband says I look nice, to have a stranger think it too was, to be honest, a real moral booster.
THis whole thing probably sounds a tad conceited. As I have recently lost a GREAT deal of weight, I was definetly flattered by the offer because 90 pounds ago, no one would have offered. Hey, I'll take any compliment I can get these days!

It's been many, many, many years since anyone besides my husband has made that offer.

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KarateGirl1387 · 07-23-2006, 05:55 PM

Hugs from friends/family, chocolate (heavenly!

), and the sound of the rain beating against the ground when I'm about to fall asleep.

Pomeraniac · 07-23-2006, 06:00 PM

I love this thread, 'cause I think it's so heartwarming to read about the wonderful gratitude-inspiring things in each others' lives.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! to everyone on being happy!!!

Me? The thing that's making me happy today is knowing that Gutmutter's way out there in Africa having the adventure of a lifetime!!! For some reason she's been on my mind all weekend, and I'm just so thilled to know she's not even on the same continent that I'm on right now!

Edited To Add Having Gut away from here has nothing to do with me not wanting to share this continent with her, or anything . . . it's just so great to know she's on that cool trip that we all talked about a year or so ago!

misskitty · 07-23-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by myrosiedog

.... decided I would treat myself to a margarita. I rarely drink,

....Yeah, right

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..As I was sitting there watching CNN and enjoying my drink, the bartender came up to tell me that a man at the end of the bar wanted to buy me a drink. I almost whipped my head around to look to see if she was talking to someone behind me...

What a wonderful thing to happen! Doesn't that just make you smile deep down inside! It's always nice to know you still GOT IT GOIN' ON GIRL!!!

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My sweetie said he missed me already

That NEVER gets too old.

Pom! Yes, Gut should be having quite the marvelous time! I hope she's well.

Lois Lane · 07-23-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by myrosiedog

THis whole thing probably sounds a tad conceited.

NOT AT ALL!!! It doesn't sound conceited at all and it must've made you feel fantastic. Losing all that weight isn't easy and to have other people acknowledge it...wow! You go, girl! (I know, that saying's so out of it someone probably complained about it in the "current fads you wish would die out" thread!)

I know this is going to sound totally weird and boring...but it makes me REALLY happy to have a full pantry and fridge. One of my favorite little moments is right after I've put all the groceries away and I have a whole array of EVERYTHING I want to eat right at my little finger tips (unlike at the end of the week when I'm scrounging for something...ANYTHING...to eat!).

Tallulahbaby · 07-23-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lois Lane

I know this is going to sound totally weird and boring...but it makes me REALLY happy to have a full pantry and fridge. One of my favorite little moments is right after I've put all the groceries away and I have a whole array of EVERYTHING I want to eat right at my little finger tips (unlike at the end of the week when I'm scrounging for something...ANYTHING...to eat!).

That makes me happy too!

I love when the fridge is full and the pantry!!!!

I love watching my 16 month old sleep. Right now we are having a heatwave but he managed to fall asleep. He is just in a diaper and looks delicious. Looking at his little chubby feet with his tater tot toes....make me grin big time!!!!!

Suresam85 · 07-25-2006, 11:50 AM

Beef jerky, porn, loads of garlic in my food, my dogs.

femme fatale · 07-25-2006, 11:53 AM

I went to buy some fabric today for a dress I'm making, a rather expensive one. The clerk was very nice and when he forgot to put some things on the tab he gave them to me on the house, even though I offered to pay for them. He didn't have one fabric that I needed so he was going to order it, since he said he wanted it anyways so it was understood that I would buy that fabric there and not in another store.

I really feel like the next time I need fabric I will definitely go there since he was so nice.

misskitty · 07-25-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Suresam85

Beef jerky, porn, loads of garlic in my food, my dogs.

You sound like a lot of guys I used to know .....

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I love blueberries. Simple. We only get them for awhile every year and I just smile when I see them finally in the store. Gotta have some every day.

**Marleybone** · 07-26-2006, 07:36 PM

Anticipation. We are leaving on Friday morning for a 16 day vacation and just the anticipation of it is putting the biggest smile on my face today. Winnie the Pooh said it best (I'm paraphrasing since I can't remember the exact quote): The best part of eating a pot of honey is not the actual eating of the honey, but the moment of anticipation right before you take that first bite.

07-20-2006, 11:53 PM	#501
myrosiedog FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need. Age: 47 Posts: 14,286	I was to meet friends for dinner last night at Chili's. I arrived first and after waiting a few min. decided I would treat myself to a margarita. I rarely drink, so I went in and sat at the bar and ordered. As I was sitting there watching CNN and enjoying my drink, the bartender came up to tell me that a man at the end of the bar wanted to buy me a drink. I almost whipped my head around to look to see if she was talking to someone behind me. I declined as one drink is my limit and I am married and my friends thankfully came in at that moment, but it was very flattering actually (he was pretty nice looking too, but not Johnny Depp, that one I would have danced on the bar for! . So not sure if this falls into the simple category, but to know that even tho my husband says I look nice, to have a stranger think it too was, to be honest, a real moral booster. THis whole thing probably sounds a tad conceited. As I have recently lost a GREAT deal of weight, I was definetly flattered by the offer because 90 pounds ago, no one would have offered. Hey, I'll take any compliment I can get these days! It's been many, many, many years since anyone besides my husband has made that offer. __________________ South Carolina. Making North Carolina look good since 1563. Que me amat, amet et canem meum (Who loves me will love my dog also)

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KarateGirl1387 Black Belt Beauty Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Age: 22 Posts: 88	Hugs from friends/family, chocolate (heavenly! ), and the sound of the rain beating against the ground when I'm about to fall asleep. __________________ "Dancing is the vertical expression of a horizontal desire."

07-23-2006, 06:00 PM	#503
Pomeraniac FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Enjoying Real Life Posts: 5,731	I love this thread, 'cause I think it's so heartwarming to read about the wonderful gratitude-inspiring things in each others' lives. CONGRATULATIONS!!! to everyone on being happy!!! Me? The thing that's making me happy today is knowing that Gutmutter's way out there in Africa having the adventure of a lifetime!!! For some reason she's been on my mind all weekend, and I'm just so thilled to know she's not even on the same continent that I'm on right now! Edited To Add Having Gut away from here has nothing to do with me not wanting to share this continent with her, or anything . . . it's just so great to know she's on that cool trip that we all talked about a year or so ago! __________________ Click HERE for Great Music on Your Computer Last edited by Pomeraniac; 07-23-2006 at 06:05 PM.

07-26-2006, 07:36 PM	#510
Marleybone Summer! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 15,787	Anticipation. We are leaving on Friday morning for a 16 day vacation and just the anticipation of it is putting the biggest smile on my face today. Winnie the Pooh said it best (I'm paraphrasing since I can't remember the exact quote): The best part of eating a pot of honey is not the actual eating of the honey, but the moment of anticipation right before you take that first bite. __________________ The light at the end of the economic tunnel has been turned off to reduce carbon emissions.

07-25-2006, 11:50 AM	#507
Suresam85 FORT Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 98	Beef jerky, porn, loads of garlic in my food, my dogs.

07-25-2006, 11:53 AM	#508
femme fatale Thinking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a world of my own Age: 26 Posts: 2,505	I went to buy some fabric today for a dress I'm making, a rather expensive one. The clerk was very nice and when he forgot to put some things on the tab he gave them to me on the house, even though I offered to pay for them. He didn't have one fabric that I needed so he was going to order it, since he said he wanted it anyways so it was understood that I would buy that fabric there and not in another store. I really feel like the next time I need fabric I will definitely go there since he was so nice.