Author Topic: Happiness challenge (Read 166791 times)

mspym · « **Reply #1250 on:** April 20, 2022, 12:34:57 AM »

@oneday clean PJs! That's the best!

My happiness today is E coming over to give us banoffee pie and walk Honey while we are in isolation. What a champ this kid is.

Serendip · « **Reply #1251 on:** April 20, 2022, 10:41:03 AM »

Setting up my schedule for the summer in ways that feel sustainable and life giving. With room for adventures but also so I'm able to make enough money to pay bills and save a bit too (Already have way more planned than the last two years have allowed so that is both exciting and mind-boggling)

It was also nice to have an expectedly high tax bill but not feel overly stressed about it. Just having the knowledge that I can take care of all these things is a real soul-soother.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1252 on:** April 20, 2022, 01:20:01 PM »

Having dinner with an old friend

oneday · « **Reply #1253 on:** April 20, 2022, 06:47:01 PM »

Lunchtime walk with BF in a park, but also two errands done. Thanking past-me who arranged 1.5 hour lunches 3 days a week back in November. Especially since it's overcast now, and was sunny for the walk.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1254 on:** April 21, 2022, 07:45:03 AM »

Celebrating recreational cannabis in NJ

oneday · « **Reply #1255 on:** April 21, 2022, 11:57:59 PM »

Putting my thoughts down "on paper" today really helped me clarify a few things. But also showed me exactly where I'm still struggling to understand. The insight is peaceful.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1256 on:** April 22, 2022, 07:35:19 AM »

Dog sitting tonight for family

Serendip · « **Reply #1257 on:** April 22, 2022, 08:10:12 AM »

Hearing a little pika call every morning and evening...they are the sweetest little creatures and around 4 of them live in a rocky slope behind our patio :)

nessness · « **Reply #1258 on:** April 23, 2022, 10:56:41 PM »

Spent a while weeding the garden - the sunshine and fresh air were just what I needed. Found an oregano plant that I didn't know I had. Then had a nice conversation with my grandma.

MarcherLady · « **Reply #1259 on:** April 24, 2022, 03:24:46 AM »

I have purple yarn!

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #1260 on:** April 24, 2022, 05:53:35 AM »

Scored a bag of fresh bread yesterday! There were only 16 available to be delivered to my compound, but my coworker was in charge of the group purchase, and she gave us first dibs. It will be hard to get fresh food over the next several days as most food deliveries to my housing compound has been halted, so I'm grateful to have this bread as we will likely not have much access to any other food besides what is already in our home.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1261 on:** April 24, 2022, 07:05:46 AM »

Yardwork

Ladychips · « **Reply #1262 on:** April 24, 2022, 10:13:07 AM »

It's raining! Thank the sweet baby Jesus, it's raining! Not much could make me happier!!

LateStarter · « **Reply #1263 on:** April 25, 2022, 07:27:31 AM »

Returning home after a fun and productive week away with no end_of_holiday gloom or back_to_the_grind blues. I'm still free. I can still do whatever I want - all day - every day. The "holiday" has not ended.

Retired ~22 months now and in some ways it's become normal, but I still get a big kick from the fact that "going home" only includes the good bits about "going home". It just means the start of more good stuff AND I'm back in my nice home !

cool7hand · « **Reply #1264 on:** April 25, 2022, 07:31:06 AM »

More yardwork

Ladychips · « **Reply #1265 on:** April 25, 2022, 08:20:46 AM »

Found a place to donate my work clothes. So, so happy (that I found a place that helps women AND that I don't need these clothes any more!)

oneday · « **Reply #1266 on:** April 25, 2022, 12:26:42 PM »

Quote from: MarcherLady on April 24, 2022, 03:24:46 AM

I have purple yarn!

💜

Today's happiness was checking my progress chart and finding I'm on track with a project, even though I had a setback.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1267 on:** April 26, 2022, 09:20:20 AM »

Making ice cream for a gathering with friends on the weekend

MarcherLady · « **Reply #1268 on:** April 26, 2022, 10:24:31 AM »

2nd gig of the week tonight: Robert Plant!

Serendip · « **Reply #1269 on:** April 26, 2022, 11:01:10 AM »

Quote from: LateStarter on April 25, 2022, 07:27:31 AM

Returning home after a fun and productive week away with no end_of_holiday gloom or back_to_the_grind blues. I'm still free. I can still do whatever I want - all day - every day. The "holiday" has not ended.

Retired ~22 months now and in some ways it's become normal, but I still get a big kick from the fact that "going home" only includes the good bits about "going home". It just means the start of more good stuff AND I'm back in my nice home !

love this :)

Serendip · « **Reply #1270 on:** April 26, 2022, 11:04:23 AM »

Had a wonderful hangout with a dear friend at a spa (*free* b/c we both had expired coupons which the business honoured) so we enjoyed sauna-ing, cold-plunges, hammocks, lounging, etc ..all in the early morning sunlight (and double happiness since the weather forecast had predicted rain).

Nice friends add so much to the happiness of life.

oneday · « **Reply #1271 on:** April 26, 2022, 10:57:56 PM »

Quote from: MarcherLady on April 26, 2022, 10:24:31 AM

2nd gig of the week tonight: Robert Plant!

Jealous!!!

Today's happiness was: the power went out. Didn't have to do work for a couple hours! It was nice.

Ladychips · « **Reply #1272 on:** April 27, 2022, 11:22:53 AM »

I have FINALLY sourced manure. Picking it up tomorrow. Look out future flower beds, here I come!

oneday · « **Reply #1273 on:** April 27, 2022, 10:53:45 PM »

Finally got my head around a concept I'd been struggling with...with help from some kind & knowledgeable MMM-ers. 8D

cool7hand · « **Reply #1274 on:** April 28, 2022, 11:29:36 AM »

Making more ice cream for a gathering of friends

nessness · « **Reply #1275 on:** April 28, 2022, 11:04:54 PM »

I spent a while this evening sitting in the yard reading and enjoying the beautiful weather. A hummingbird flew up and hovered in the air for several seconds, close enough that I could hear his wings beat, looking right at me.

oneday · « **Reply #1276 on:** April 29, 2022, 12:13:34 AM »

Oh, nessness, that is magical!

Today's Zoom with a regular group of friends was just...better than usual :)

never give up · « **Reply #1277 on:** April 29, 2022, 02:18:31 AM »

I was out with my bike (Bertie) and we were travelling down a fairly narrow country lane. The sky was blue and the road was lined with hedges on both sides protecting us from the wind (weather not me). Suddenly a bird swooped down into the lane below the level of the hedges. It obviously didn’t feel it could now go left or right because of the hedges and so it just followed the lane. The bird flew at my head height about five yards ahead of us. It literally followed the lane for about 100 metres or so before it realised it could fly up! As we were on a slight downhill during these 100 metres, Bertie and I were cycling at exactly the same speed as the bird was flying.

To anyone watching (sadly no one) it was as if the bird, bike and human were all together as part of the same group making their way down this lane. I suddenly felt like a Disney character or Dr Dolittle or someone.

The sheer joy I felt was indescribable although was slightly hampered by the concern that if the bird chose to do its business during this time then I’m getting it full in the face at 25mph! Thankfully that didn’t happen and the joy wasn’t soured by such an unfortunate turn of events. I thank the powers that be for not ruining this moment for me.

Ladychips · « **Reply #1278 on:** April 29, 2022, 05:16:34 AM »

And I thank you for sharing this story! So fun!

never give up · « **Reply #1279 on:** April 29, 2022, 05:33:41 AM »

I’m glad you enjoyed it Ladychips. It was amazing to follow a flying bird so closely for so long. It was so effortless and graceful and I could hears its wings flapping. It was the epitome of freedom.

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #1280 on:** April 29, 2022, 06:02:09 AM »

Today I discovered that my new recipe for cream of shiitake mushroom soup tastes almost EXACTLY the same as the mushroom soup I love at one of my favorite soup and sandwich restaurant. Sadly, I have not eaten at that restaurant for over 8 years because it's on the other side of town, and restaurants here are constantly shutting down. I have now discovered their tasty secret! The secret ingredients are Italian seasoning, soya sauce, and sesame oil!

cool7hand · « **Reply #1281 on:** April 29, 2022, 08:52:46 AM »

Rereading Demian by Herman Hesse and enjoying watching my own mind's more mature reaction to a book first read as a young adult.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1282 on:** April 30, 2022, 07:43:07 AM »

Enjoying bbq and flower with friends

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #1283 on:** April 30, 2022, 07:51:59 PM »

Read an update from the resort management office about all the upgrades they're making to the resort where we own a cottage. It will be so awesome when we can return to Canada and spend time (months!) at the cottage.

Serendip · « **Reply #1284 on:** April 30, 2022, 08:00:36 PM »

Filled up my arms with library books: gardening, brain-science and drawing. Such a fulfilling feeling...(and free!)

We went skiing yesterday and ran into two friends just as we were about to go up the lift so ended up skiing with them which meant we stayed out for much longer than we would have on our own. The snow was great --felt like mid-winter conditions and it's almost May!

oneday · « **Reply #1285 on:** May 01, 2022, 10:18:11 PM »

Another member of the drop-in group I was planning on participating in today reached out to let me know that they were the only other one there. We mutually decided not to meet just the two of us.

Was nice of them to reach out; they could have just vacated the meeting point and I would have never known. They know I have a longer commute than just about anyone and they were trying to save me the trouble.

It's nice that they took the time*.

*This is a person who is not my cup of tea and has displayed some mildly unsavory behavior, but it's nice that even though we aren't bosom buddies, they made the effort to show caring. A good reminder that just because a person sometimes behaves less than their best, it does not mean they are a bad person.

Anette · « **Reply #1286 on:** May 02, 2022, 01:23:49 AM »

May !

cool7hand · « **Reply #1287 on:** May 02, 2022, 09:55:43 AM »

We're searching for a new hike for later in the week

mspym · « **Reply #1288 on:** May 02, 2022, 02:30:49 PM »

All the pre-travel kerfuffle is complete and I am flying to NZ today! I haven't seen my family since 2019 and I am *pretty excited*

never give up · « **Reply #1289 on:** May 02, 2022, 02:35:50 PM »

Woohoo that’s great mspym.

oneday · « **Reply #1290 on:** May 02, 2022, 08:09:36 PM »

@Annette , that is a beautiful photo!

@mspym bon voyage!

MarcherLady · « **Reply #1291 on:** May 03, 2022, 01:06:49 AM »

Yaaaaay. Have a great time. I miss NZ.

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #1292 on:** May 03, 2022, 04:27:14 AM »

Got in 12,000 steps today, and also had lunch al fresco on the balcony.

cool7hand · « **Reply #1293 on:** May 03, 2022, 11:45:17 AM »

Picking some spring flowers

Anette · « **Reply #1294 on:** May 03, 2022, 03:08:16 PM »

@oneday Thank you, Spring is so much fun.

Today we had two of our kids and our grandson over and had dinner together. It was lovely to get some time together.

nessness · « **Reply #1295 on:** May 03, 2022, 10:39:09 PM »

I got a bunch of egg cartons from a woman in my Buy Nothing group. She dropped them off to me, so I gave her a dozen eggs as a thank you.

Maybe it's because I don't get out much, but pleasant interactions with strangers have felt really meaningful lately.

oneday · « **Reply #1296 on:** May 04, 2022, 08:19:00 PM »

About to see a movie in a theater! Haven't done this since pre-pandemic. As of now, nobody else is in the theater, so seems very safe.

Freedomin5 · « **Reply #1297 on:** May 04, 2022, 11:56:24 PM »

Beautiful sunny day today. Received a government ration of rice, oil, and noodles. Will be donating the food to the compound workers who are locked down with us, as we have enough to eat already.

Serendip · « **Reply #1298 on:** May 05, 2022, 11:51:48 AM »

Had a mild migraine yesterday (& the day before) so when I woke up feeling good so that makes me happy :)

oneday · « **Reply #1299 on:** May 06, 2022, 11:48:58 PM »

Met a neighbor who taught me how to hack the dryers to get half price drying!

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Author Topic: Happiness challenge (Read 166791 times)