How did you find JOY today? - Page 2

Bèsame* · 08-23-2024, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gráinne

I've lately begun a "joy journal", with things that might be really small but gave me a little "ooo!" in a tough time. My mind just has to take a break from situations. So I think this thread might become a favorite haunt!

At work I take a slip of paper or a card and whenever something joyful happens, no matter how small or maybe meaningless to anyone else, I write it down. I'm shocked when I read my card over and find I can clearly remember bullshit and aggravation but forget the joys I wrote down just hours before!

Today, for instance, I filled up the hand sanitizer bottles on the registers. They are a kind of cobalt blue. Since it was 7:30 AM, the sun was just coming up through the windows and turned the sanitizer to little glistening drops of blue. It struck me as beautiful, so onto the card it went!

I agree! Use this thread to share your joy. It's the simple things that make us stop and smile. Life is what you make it. Lets make it happiness

iamkeri1 · 08-24-2024, 01:33 AM

Before i moved to Florida, I lived in cold country (Michigan and Ohio) except for two short sojourns in California, where I fell in love with Palm Trees. From that point on I dreamt of, longed for, strongly desired , a palm tree lined driveway. I tried a couple time to plant palm trees here, but for one reason or another they didn't take.

I decided to go a little bigger. I bought 6 queen palms which were about 5 feet tall, and planted them all right away, along the west side of my driveway. I had the idea they would grow better in pairs so I planted three pairs. Four lasted for years and grew so much quicker than I thought they would They are about 30 feet tall now. Three are left. I have the almost daily joy of watching the sun go down behind them. People say Montana has the most beautiful sundowns in the Country, But I can't imagine anything more beautiful that these Florida sundowns which literally light up the whole sky. Joy. Joy. Joy!
Smooches,

Keri

easygoingfemme · 08-27-2024, 06:29 PM

Rowing team tonight. I rowed in a 4 person boat tonight for the first time. It's much more tippy than the 8 I usually row in. We held it down and did well. Next week is the last week of rowing with this team for 2024. I sure am going to miss it until we hit the water as soon as we can in the spring.

Also I was in an older wooden boat tonight that I'm positive my late brother rowed in when he was on the team. I felt him strongly there.

There was a beautiful sunset when we docked. I had enough time to catch a picture after we put the boat and oars away.

Bèsame* · 08-30-2024, 03:51 PM

Huge JOY today.

I had lunch with my Lunch buddy. I brought a fresh dragon fruit so we could try it. Well we both that it was better in a Starbucks pink drink! Lol

Best part, the volunteer coordinator told me she was going to nominate me as volunteer of the year! I wanted to cry, it made my heart so happy. I truly believe my calling is making little people smile and feel important.

All I wanted to do was tell my Mom. I can hear her say, but of course you are a great volunteer. You have such a positive attitude.

I miss her. .... especially today.

easygoingfemme · 09-03-2024, 04:24 AM

Yesterday I climbed Mt. Moxham. My first time on that one. Wow was it spectacular. The weather was perfect. 70 degrees and breezy. There were 4 summit points. When I saw the very top one from the second to last I got a little nervous but the path to it was strong and steady and lead from the inside of the mountain to the outside. The views were worth every step x 10 and I got to pet some really sweet big dogs on the way up and down.

iamkeri1 · 09-03-2024, 08:12 AM

I'm going out to dinner with my son and granddaughter tonight I haven't seen her in a couple months, so the anticipation is joyous indeed.
Smooches,
Keri

easygoingfemme · 09-05-2024, 06:30 PM

Tonight was the last night of the season for the crew team I'm on. That ending does not bring me joy, because it's a long time until spring when we can get on the water again. However, coach put together an all woman quad to row and put us through some great drills together. We made a powerful team and it made for a sweet closing night.

Bèsame* · 09-17-2024, 03:48 PM

Joy....

Keep on living your life. You can sit around and worry or you can go bowling. And I did! Best butch and I can always find spontaneous fun and joy! And.....I got two strikes. In a row!
Then we went to happy hour at our fav sports grill. Monday night football and buy one get one chicken wings!

Good times.

kittygrrl · 09-18-2024, 03:48 AM

looking at all the pumpkins at my neighborhood grocery..so beautiful ..my heart squeaked with joy~

Blade · 09-21-2024, 12:12 PM

Watching a video of my nephew scoring his first touchdown. I was unable to go today. He also made a good tackle. As good as it could be in flag football. He's just a little guy, no pads or helmet yet

easygoingfemme · 09-21-2024, 02:43 PM

Petting every dog I saw on my hike. Bonus Pit bulls. My favorite.

08-30-2024, 03:51 PM	#24
Bèsame* Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femm Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: loved by many Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Closer to the waves Posts: 15,010 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 28,588 Thanked 40,221 Times in 10,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	Huge JOY today. I had lunch with my Lunch buddy. I brought a fresh dragon fruit so we could try it. Well we both that it was better in a Starbucks pink drink! Lol Best part, the volunteer coordinator told me she was going to nominate me as volunteer of the year! I wanted to cry, it made my heart so happy. I truly believe my calling is making little people smile and feel important. All I wanted to do was tell my Mom. I can hear her say, but of course you are a great volunteer. You have such a positive attitude. I miss her. .... especially today. __________________ kisses A kiss is a whisper in your mouth. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back.

09-17-2024, 03:48 PM	#28
Bèsame* Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femm Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: loved by many Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Closer to the waves Posts: 15,010 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 28,588 Thanked 40,221 Times in 10,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474864	Joy.... Keep on living your life. You can sit around and worry or you can go bowling. And I did! Best butch and I can always find spontaneous fun and joy! And.....I got two strikes. In a row! Then we went to happy hour at our fav sports grill. Monday night football and buy one get one chicken wings! Good times. __________________ kisses A kiss is a whisper in your mouth. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise to give it back.

09-18-2024, 03:48 AM	#29
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Ochiba Preferred Pronoun?: b. grrl Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: crescent moon Posts: 8,972 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,445 Thanked 21,585 Times in 6,841 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	looking at all the pumpkins at my neighborhood grocery..so beautiful ..my heart squeaked with joy~ __________________ "All cruelty springs from weakness" Seneca

09-21-2024, 12:12 PM	#30
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,853 Thanked 14,414 Times in 4,056 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Watching a video of my nephew scoring his first touchdown. I was unable to go today. He also made a good tackle. As good as it could be in flag football. He's just a little guy, no pads or helmet yet __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

08-24-2024, 01:33 AM	#22
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 851 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 267 Thanked 2,014 Times in 610 Posts Rep Power: 14924929	Before i moved to Florida, I lived in cold country (Michigan and Ohio) except for two short sojourns in California, where I fell in love with Palm Trees. From that point on I dreamt of, longed for, strongly desired , a palm tree lined driveway. I tried a couple time to plant palm trees here, but for one reason or another they didn't take. I decided to go a little bigger. I bought 6 queen palms which were about 5 feet tall, and planted them all right away, along the west side of my driveway. I had the idea they would grow better in pairs so I planted three pairs. Four lasted for years and grew so much quicker than I thought they would They are about 30 feet tall now. Three are left. I have the almost daily joy of watching the sun go down behind them. People say Montana has the most beautiful sundowns in the Country, But I can't imagine anything more beautiful that these Florida sundowns which literally light up the whole sky. Joy. Joy. Joy! Smooches, Keri

08-27-2024, 06:29 PM	#23
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,443 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,844 Thanked 14,382 Times in 3,084 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Rowing team tonight. I rowed in a 4 person boat tonight for the first time. It's much more tippy than the 8 I usually row in. We held it down and did well. Next week is the last week of rowing with this team for 2024. I sure am going to miss it until we hit the water as soon as we can in the spring. Also I was in an older wooden boat tonight that I'm positive my late brother rowed in when he was on the team. I felt him strongly there. There was a beautiful sunset when we docked. I had enough time to catch a picture after we put the boat and oars away.

09-03-2024, 04:24 AM	#25
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,443 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,844 Thanked 14,382 Times in 3,084 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Yesterday I climbed Mt. Moxham. My first time on that one. Wow was it spectacular. The weather was perfect. 70 degrees and breezy. There were 4 summit points. When I saw the very top one from the second to last I got a little nervous but the path to it was strong and steady and lead from the inside of the mountain to the outside. The views were worth every step x 10 and I got to pet some really sweet big dogs on the way up and down.

09-03-2024, 08:12 AM	#26
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 851 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 267 Thanked 2,014 Times in 610 Posts Rep Power: 14924929	I'm going out to dinner with my son and granddaughter tonight I haven't seen her in a couple months, so the anticipation is joyous indeed. Smooches, Keri

09-05-2024, 06:30 PM	#27
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,443 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,844 Thanked 14,382 Times in 3,084 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Tonight was the last night of the season for the crew team I'm on. That ending does not bring me joy, because it's a long time until spring when we can get on the water again. However, coach put together an all woman quad to row and put us through some great drills together. We made a powerful team and it made for a sweet closing night.

09-21-2024, 02:43 PM	#31
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,443 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,844 Thanked 14,382 Times in 3,084 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Petting every dog I saw on my hike. Bonus Pit bulls. My favorite.