I did a post like this a few weeks ago, and a lot of you commented/emailed saying you hoped this would become a regular feature.
Apparently it’s not just me that could use a little meditation on happy things every now and then!
So, let’s have a round of happy things today.
Lots of tea bags!
A friend from church brought me a variety of tea bags on Sunday, which is super fun.
I love trying different flavors of tea, and this way I can sample a bunch without having to buy whole boxes.
Whee!
Warm weather
After a cold March, April is looking to be a lovely improvement. I see no freezing temps in my 15-day forecast, and I do see lots of days in the 60s. Yay!
Longer days and a higher sun
I love, love, love that it stays light later in the evening now.
And I’m also very pleased that the sun is getting higher in the sky. Since we live in a pretty tree-filled area, the winter sun doesn’t shine a lot of light into my house (it doesn’t get much above the trees!).
But now that the sun is getting higher in the sky each day, there are so many more hours of bright, cheerful light coming in my windows.
Daffodils
You all know I’m not a gardener, but even a non-gardener can successfully plant daffodils.
(That’s why they’re on my list of plants for black thumbs.)
Sonia and Zoe cut a bunch of daffodil blooms, and they’re perking up our dining room table in a little vase now.
An organized fridge
Between being gone last week and then down with the stomach bug after that, I was pretty out of touch with what was in my fridge.
I totally did NOT feel like doing it, but yesterday I took inventory and organized things.
And now I know what I’ve got, which means I’m way more likely to use up my food.
Lisey got a job!
She’s been patiently waiting for her 16th birthday, as that milestone opens up a lot more employment opportunities.
She filled out a bunch of applications pretty much the moment she turned 16, and not one week later, she’s got a grocery store job lined up. Yay, Lisey!
(She worked at an ice cream shop this past summer and they’d have welcomed her back, but she was ready for a change of pace.)
What’s making you happy today?
Make your own list in the comments, and be amazed at the way it perks up your day.
Joyce
Friday 7th of April 2017
--the warmer weather definitely tops the list. My daffodils haven't bloomed yet but they're almost ready. --my department is finally replacing the equipment tech (she retired in November) so I will be able to go back to my other two jobs after he gets trained. It's not possible to do three jobs well in a 40 hour work week. -- I'm sad that my youngest is moving out because I'll miss her. In the other hand I am so proud of her. ..... and my laundry pile will be reduced!!! --my friend who moved out of town is here for a visit. I miss him!!
vicki
Friday 7th of April 2017
Love this idea Kristen! 1, We've just returned from a wonderful family holiday with my little ones and my inlaws. I'm so happy that we all like each other enough to holiday together! 2, My husband had some Great news at work this week. He's won funding for a project he's working on. 3, My five year old has started writing stories! He's been a very reluctant writer so far so this has really pleased me. 4, My step father has been poorly but now he's out of hospital. 5, The weather is getting warmer!!!
Diane C
Thursday 6th of April 2017
I'm not sure if I can think of five, but let's see... - For two years now, a friend has been driving to my house three times a week and walking with me, because my neighborhood is hilly and hers is flat. I am so grateful to her for this gift. - DH went with me to Costco yesterday. We needed dog food and shopping with a man to do the heavy lifting is a treat! We did not buy any prepared food, only ingredients. I did splurge on a bottled water because I was super thirsty. It was twenty five cents and ice cold! - I am staring down the finish line of a large community project. So happy to be almost done with a commitment that benefits my library. ...and I keep falling asleep over the keyboard, so I'll settle for three.
Kristen
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Take a nap! :)
Suzan
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Your darling girl is looking so grown up.
Ah I am waiting for pretty flowers but loving the cooler weather autumn brings. Our summers are long, hot and humid.
Today I held my son's cat while he was put to sleep. I was terrified of Wills reaction but he did so well.
I managed to complete my first quilt block today.
I am thankful for books and handwork which help me stay on top of chronic depression.
I am so thankful for my freedom and that I live in a first world country. My recent travels have reinforced this belief.
Lorraine
Wednesday 5th of April 2017
Things that are making me happy today:
After 14 long years I am finally down to having only one student loan payment left!
I am so grateful for having health insurance. Even though it is oh-so-expensive, I am so happy I have it now that I need it.
I am happy for sunny days with the nights still cool so I can still wear my favorite snuggly pajamas.
I am happy there are so many books out there in the world to read. I love that I will never run out.
I am happy that I know myself so much better now than when I was young. I like myself a great deal more now.