What brought you joy today? - Page 192

MsTinkerbelly · 04-16-2011, 11:23 AM

I found/am finding joy in being alone this morning.

undone · 04-16-2011, 11:45 AM

Hmm, I found my joy in waking up and respecting the fact that my sister did not drink to have a good time last night

that the sun is out and i have accomplished a lot of work these last few months and will be taking some time to relax and enjoy myself weather at the pool or the beach ohh and maybe drive an hour south to visit family in San Diego this weekend! ohh i love the Sun! Must be all those years living in Portland and Seattle makes me wanna run and play

!!!
who knows maybe I'll make a new friend or two

I'm walking on sunshine....

AtLast · 04-16-2011, 12:45 PM

Receiving a compliment.

JakeTulane · 04-16-2011, 01:44 PM

The view from the porch of the Lake.

Sharing said view via text.

Tomorrow at 1pm.

"I wish you were here going with me"

My brother's laughter.

My niece telling Me she misses Me.

That I am at peace with doors closing - because I closed them.

Kind words from wonderful friends.

Words with meaning, always.

04-16-2011, 04:04 PM

Stopping looking at pictures and reading about Nazi death camps. My heart leapt the moment I put all the horridness away.

Gráinne · 04-17-2011, 04:02 PM

Went here: http://www.wildwoodpark.org/ in Little Rock to a Spring Garden festival. Had THE BEST pulled chicken sandwich I have ever tasted, watched my daughter and her friend do crafts, and explored the gardens. It was a great day.

WingsOnFire · 04-17-2011, 04:07 PM

Snuggling in bed with a sleepy Peppa, Riley and Ladybug.. I missed them so much on my retreat. That Peppa sure missed me!

MsTinkerbelly · 04-17-2011, 06:44 PM

Sharing the morning with my love and our church family brought me incredible joy.

Tommi · 04-17-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guihong

Went here: http://www.wildwoodpark.org/ in Little Rock to a Spring Garden festival. Had THE BEST pulled chicken sandwich I have ever tasted, watched my daughter and her friend do crafts, and explored the gardens. It was a great day.

Thanks for the link. That place is beeeautiful guihong

WingsOnFire · 04-17-2011, 07:19 PM

Seeing the lawn mowed and knowing I didn't have to do it.

Sparkle · 04-19-2011, 04:26 PM

my first bear siting of the season!

a small mama and at least one cub, grazing in the ravine below the bike path!

so very beautiful!!!

Kenna · 04-22-2011, 12:35 PM

Although it made me sad not to bring him home....
today while at the farmers market, I got to hold and cuddle a very sweet, tiny, soft, gentle baby bunny that had curly whiskers .... he and his companions were shivering before I picked him up 'cause it's so drafty at the open market.... when I held him, tucked under my chin and all warm in my hands, he settled down, closed his little eyes and I could feel him relax and trust me not to drop him.
He was so cozy and sweet.
They said if he had a little purple mark in his ear, he was a little boy. I loved his soft ears and feet... his plump little belly... and his unique coloring.

After a long hard week, this brought me much joy.... even though I knew I couldn't take him home or couldn't give him a good home. I gently kissed his little head and placed him back in with his buddies.... I needed that soft spot in my life right about now. I work in a field that you see many hardships and ugly things.... his sweetness made my day.

JakeTulane · 04-24-2011, 08:59 AM

Being given a new day.

Putting words to what was already known.

The buds coming out on the trees in the front of My home.

Laughter.

4.5 hours.

A sweet compliment from a friend in regards to My jewelry.

Finishing the unpacking.

Cutting through red tape and the results were in My favor.

"Will you still respect me in the morning?"

Friends - tried and true - the kind that stay for a lifetime.

Thoughts of My family - those here and those no longer here. I miss them with all of My heart.

The hope of more joy tomorrow.

Words with meaning, always.

EnderD_503 · 04-24-2011, 12:13 PM

Speaking to my cousin on the phone today. Since my grandparents died when I was in my mid to late teens, I haven't been back to the farm as much as I used to, so haven't hung out with him as much as I used to. We used to be really close as kids, and still keep in touch over the internet. He's always accepted me for what who I am and I him (he's a rather feminine gay dude and was first kind of rocky for him coming out to his jehovah witness family lol But they accept him now, thankfully), so we've never really kept secrets from each other or judged each other.

Anyways, I haven't spoken to him in person or on the phone in maybe two years since he lives in Ottawa, but I was really glad that I got a chance to talk to him today. We spoke for like an hour and a half, which is weird for someone like me who hates phones lol!

WingsOnFire · 04-24-2011, 12:35 PM

What brought me joy today..

Was teaching Sunday School class and loving the unique way 4th and 5th graders act. I love my kids. Their enthusiasm and down right craziness always cracks me up.

Watching 38 children from pre-k to 5th grade get on stage and sing while signing the words.

JustLovelyJenn · 04-24-2011, 12:40 PM

sharpie markers

putting together easter baskets

quiet time

hope

Soft*Silver · 04-24-2011, 01:13 PM

last night I was talking in a parking lot with some friends and out of the darkness came a black kitten...she swirled like a shadow around my legs. It was so dark that when I said there was a cat, they couldnt even see her! I reached down and pulled her up and they were all suprised, Like I had pulled a rabbit from a hat! She clung to me lovingly. Here, I find, she had been hanging around there for a few weeks and people had been trying to catch her and no one could. But she had chosen me to come to! How odd! Well, she is in my dining room, under my alter, hiding at the moment. She is 6 to 8 months old and pregnant. And yet, very well kept. Not even wax in her ears. Yet hungry. Ate ravenously. Poor thing. Someone dumped her when they discovered she was pregnant. I am trying to find her a home but she will stay with me if no home is found. And she will be spayed regardless. After the babies are born. Aye. Smiling....a wee black kitten. She is so sweet. Her name is Lucy...

my house is filling up....did I mention I have a chihuahua?

Starbuck · 04-24-2011, 01:38 PM

It's rainy and the thunder is softly rolling so I shamelessly enjoyed a midday nap.

DamselFly · 04-24-2011, 01:40 PM

seeing nickers,the new foal
feeding cece, not-our-dog
feeding kiki, our farm cat
giving a treat to tena, the whippet
namaste,
DamselFly

DamselFly · 04-24-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starbuck

It's rainy and the thunder is softly rolling so I shamelessly enjoyed a midday nap.

also enjoying a rainy day, knowing that it brings much needed water to the ponds for the cows, the dry ground for moisture to grow green grass, and to bring an end to the drought and the wildfires...
namaste,
DamselFly

04-16-2011, 11:23 AM	#3821
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,901 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	As much as I love them..... I found/am finding joy in being alone this morning.

04-17-2011, 04:02 PM	#3826
Gráinne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Neither, nada, out of the box Preferred Pronoun?: My name always works Relationship Status: Happy whatever happens Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,864 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,118 Thanked 7,386 Times in 1,457 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Went here: http://www.wildwoodpark.org/ in Little Rock to a Spring Garden festival. Had THE BEST pulled chicken sandwich I have ever tasted, watched my daughter and her friend do crafts, and explored the gardens. It was a great day. __________________ The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one. ~Erma Bombeck

04-17-2011, 04:07 PM	#3827
WingsOnFire Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer..femme.. .babygirl...girl Preferred Pronoun?: Female Ones... Relationship Status: Enjoying life but ready to meet someone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,015 Thanked 12,476 Times in 3,357 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Snuggling in bed with a sleepy Peppa, Riley and Ladybug.. I missed them so much on my retreat. That Peppa sure missed me! __________________ Previously known as MidnightBlueEyes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://gailsforum.files.wordpress.co...-psd340941.png

04-17-2011, 07:19 PM	#3830
WingsOnFire Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer..femme.. .babygirl...girl Preferred Pronoun?: Female Ones... Relationship Status: Enjoying life but ready to meet someone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,015 Thanked 12,476 Times in 3,357 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Seeing the lawn mowed and knowing I didn't have to do it. __________________ Previously known as MidnightBlueEyes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://gailsforum.files.wordpress.co...-psd340941.png

04-19-2011, 04:26 PM	#3831
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04-16-2011, 11:45 AM	#3822
undone Junior Member How Do You Identify?: me! Preferred Pronoun?: Woman Relationship Status: Sold! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA but home is Portland Posts: 96 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 174 Thanked 178 Times in 63 Posts Rep Power: 507771	Hmm, I found my joy in waking up and respecting the fact that my sister did not drink to have a good time last night that the sun is out and i have accomplished a lot of work these last few months and will be taking some time to relax and enjoy myself weather at the pool or the beach ohh and maybe drive an hour south to visit family in San Diego this weekend! ohh i love the Sun! Must be all those years living in Portland and Seattle makes me wanna run and play !!! who knows maybe I'll make a new friend or two I'm walking on sunshine....

04-16-2011, 12:45 PM	#3823
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04-16-2011, 01:44 PM	#3824
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04-16-2011, 04:04 PM	#3825
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Stopping looking at pictures and reading about Nazi death camps. My heart leapt the moment I put all the horridness away.

04-17-2011, 06:44 PM	#3828
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,901 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	Sharing the morning with my love and our church family brought me incredible joy.

04-22-2011, 12:35 PM	#3832
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,806 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,624 Thanked 12,191 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Although it made me sad not to bring him home.... today while at the farmers market, I got to hold and cuddle a very sweet, tiny, soft, gentle baby bunny that had curly whiskers .... he and his companions were shivering before I picked him up 'cause it's so drafty at the open market.... when I held him, tucked under my chin and all warm in my hands, he settled down, closed his little eyes and I could feel him relax and trust me not to drop him. He was so cozy and sweet. They said if he had a little purple mark in his ear, he was a little boy. I loved his soft ears and feet... his plump little belly... and his unique coloring. After a long hard week, this brought me much joy.... even though I knew I couldn't take him home or couldn't give him a good home. I gently kissed his little head and placed him back in with his buddies.... I needed that soft spot in my life right about now. I work in a field that you see many hardships and ugly things.... his sweetness made my day. __________________ **************************** She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles. ~E.Corona~

04-24-2011, 08:59 AM	#3833
JakeTulane Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Mr. Prickly Porcupine Preferred Pronoun?: Butch - Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: She has softened My quills Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Permanently Banned 8/8/2011 Posts: 4,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,221 Thanked 5,264 Times in 2,732 Posts Rep Power: 0	Being given a new day. Putting words to what was already known. The buds coming out on the trees in the front of My home. Laughter. 4.5 hours. A sweet compliment from a friend in regards to My jewelry. Finishing the unpacking. Cutting through red tape and the results were in My favor. "Will you still respect me in the morning?" Friends - tried and true - the kind that stay for a lifetime. Thoughts of My family - those here and those no longer here. I miss them with all of My heart. The hope of more joy tomorrow. Words with meaning, always.

04-24-2011, 12:13 PM	#3834
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,878 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Speaking to my cousin on the phone today. Since my grandparents died when I was in my mid to late teens, I haven't been back to the farm as much as I used to, so haven't hung out with him as much as I used to. We used to be really close as kids, and still keep in touch over the internet. He's always accepted me for what who I am and I him (he's a rather feminine gay dude and was first kind of rocky for him coming out to his jehovah witness family lol But they accept him now, thankfully), so we've never really kept secrets from each other or judged each other. Anyways, I haven't spoken to him in person or on the phone in maybe two years since he lives in Ottawa, but I was really glad that I got a chance to talk to him today. We spoke for like an hour and a half, which is weird for someone like me who hates phones lol!

04-24-2011, 12:35 PM	#3835
WingsOnFire Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer..femme.. .babygirl...girl Preferred Pronoun?: Female Ones... Relationship Status: Enjoying life but ready to meet someone Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,015 Thanked 12,476 Times in 3,357 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	What brought me joy today.. Was teaching Sunday School class and loving the unique way 4th and 5th graders act. I love my kids. Their enthusiasm and down right craziness always cracks me up. Watching 38 children from pre-k to 5th grade get on stage and sing while signing the words. __________________ Previously known as MidnightBlueEyes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://gailsforum.files.wordpress.co...-psd340941.png

04-24-2011, 12:40 PM	#3836
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,991 Times in 3,684 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	sharpie markers putting together easter baskets quiet time hope __________________ --Jenn

04-24-2011, 01:13 PM	#3837
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,594 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,897 Times in 4,064 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	last night I was talking in a parking lot with some friends and out of the darkness came a black kitten...she swirled like a shadow around my legs. It was so dark that when I said there was a cat, they couldnt even see her! I reached down and pulled her up and they were all suprised, Like I had pulled a rabbit from a hat! She clung to me lovingly. Here, I find, she had been hanging around there for a few weeks and people had been trying to catch her and no one could. But she had chosen me to come to! How odd! Well, she is in my dining room, under my alter, hiding at the moment. She is 6 to 8 months old and pregnant. And yet, very well kept. Not even wax in her ears. Yet hungry. Ate ravenously. Poor thing. Someone dumped her when they discovered she was pregnant. I am trying to find her a home but she will stay with me if no home is found. And she will be spayed regardless. After the babies are born. Aye. Smiling....a wee black kitten. She is so sweet. Her name is Lucy... my house is filling up....did I mention I have a chihuahua? __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

04-24-2011, 01:38 PM	#3838
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04-24-2011, 01:40 PM	#3839
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