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Happy Moments #26, Nov 25th.

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I hope you are all ready to think about those moments of happiness you're having lately or looking forward too, because it's that time again.

So, the idea is to think about what we feel grateful for and to acknowledge times when we have felt happy lately so that we can be more positive going about our daily lives. Share it on this thread and then maybe others who read it will feel the same.

I will admit that having a rotten cold, consequently getting behind in work and still having workmen here intermittently, has made me struggle to think of my own happy moments, but here goes...

My son found his school jumper which we thought he had lost at school, yay!

I'm looking out of my workroom window at a beautiful winter sunset.

I really enjoyed singing along to this James Blunt song whilst on the school run today : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1j1qwQQ8-Q .... Yes... I am that person singing at the top of her voice, next to you at the traffic lights

Over to you now. Feel free to add photos and links.

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LACeleste

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Thanks Diane!

I am so grateful I live in LA. The warmth and light are so appreciated! Before NJ/NYC and CT, there was Hawaii, my birthplace. Palm trees make me so happy and I am glad my husband dragged me here 11 years ago,

I was fortunate to try a new restaurant with DH--delicious Indian food!

Wishing everyone many happy moments during the rest of 2013!

RunswithDolphins

After about 6 weeks of vertigo the world has stopped spinning! Bliss.

What came from this dizzying experience is that I spent the first 2 weeks at home from work and whilst surfing for fashion ideas I found YLF! Very Happy!

Thank you to Angie and all of you for being you.

rebekahphoto

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I am very thankful for a lot of things this week! My bronchitis is starting to go away and I am feeling a bit better. Finals are here and I am looking forward to a much deserved quiet break!

I am very grateful for the health and happiness of my parents, my father has had several heart episodes this year and I am thankful he is still here with us.
and I am very thankful his diffibulator works so well!

And 1 1/2 year ago my family experienced some horrible events. I am very thankful that is appears there will be legal closure very soon, and we look forward to moving on and looking towards the future.

It's an OT story for another time, but I just want to say I am every so thankful for all of you at YLF! I know I have not been all that visible, but know that when things have been sad and stressful, I looked forward to an escape for a bit to the community here and enjoy some wonderful fashion talk & photos!

And big thanks to Angie and Greg for making it all possible

Janet

(website)

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I am thankful every single day. For my health and ability to do almost anything I please. For my husband, my family, my friends, my doggies. For the amazing life I have now that I never could have imagined twenty years ago. For the fact that I have two careers that I love. For my husband's and my ability to travel and do interesting things, and to give to others who don't have all the opportunities we do.

And of course, for this lovely community that has become at least some small part of most of my days. Thanks to all of you, especially Angie and Greg!

Anonymous

Oh, such lovely replies to start off this week!

LACeleste, LA sounds wonderful and I love yummy Indian food

RWDolphins, it sounds like the cloud of vertigo had a silver lining when you found YLF during your sick leave. I'm so glad you've recovered now though. Vertigo is quite a debilitating thing to have eh?

Oh, gosh Rebekaphoto, you really do have lots to be thankful and happy for. I'm glad your dear Father is doing ok now. Glad your health is improving now too. Enjoy your break.

I'm pleased you're feeling so content at the moment Janet

And if I can just add my own feelings of thanks for this lovely community that is YLF.

Hestonian

I am happy that a little five-year-old boy that I've been working with at school finally had an "a-ha" moment, where he realized that individual sounds could be put together to make words. He said, "Wait a minute...if you put the 'a' with the 't', it says 'at'!" It brought me to tears...happy tears!

Louise

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This thread has come at just the right time as I've had a grumpy day.

Last Saturday my Nan reached the ripe old age of 96! To celebrate we met up with my cousin for a meal.
Next Sunday I'm taking a trip to meet my other cousins newborn baby. I don't 'do' babies usually but I'm so excited x

Angie

(website)

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I love your positive attitude, Diane. School jumpers often turn up, don't they? And singing is good for the soul. High five. I sing in the car too. And feel better soon.

Runswithdolphins, SO glad you are over your Vertigo. That's a nasty illness. Thanks for the kind words.

Bless the rest of you for your happy thoughts and grateful appreciation.

I can't wait for the long Thanksgiving Day weekend this week. 4 days of bliss. We are worn out from the year.

Diana

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This week I am happy because I am going to see my parents and both of my sisters for thanksgiving. We don't usually all get together for Thanksgiving but since the December holidays are going to be hectic for many of us we've decided to all go to my parents' for thanksgiving instead. And the way the plane tickets worked out, we are flying Thursday afternoon, which means we get to have turkey lunch with my husband's family as well so he doesn't have to miss out.

My father has had a lot of serious health issues in the past year, and he is hopefully on the mend now, although it is a slow process, so that's another thing I am thankful for. I haven't seen him since my wedding in May, so it'll be really good to see him at thanksgiving.

Anonymous

How wonderful to see that little boy blossom and learn. Thanks for sharing Hestonian.

Louise, I'm glad this thread has helped a little. I know you're not having the best of times lately. Happy birthday to your Nan! And enjoy seeing your cousins newborn.

Thanks for taking the time to reply Angie. Sounds like your Thanksgiving break will be well earned. x

Diana, I'm so glad your Dad is on the mend and how great that you'll be able to spend some time with him next weekend. Have a fab time.

Anonymous

I love checking this thread! Diane, you are a gem.

My daughter is getting the hang of skating now, and I think we are going to do a backyard rink this year

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Debora

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Thanks for starting this thread, Diane. I am so thankful that my college boy came home today, and that DD will be coming home tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate the holiday!

Anonymous

Not thanksgiving for me as a Canadian (ours was 6 weeks ago) but thankful for my health, happy kids and husband. His new job allows us to see each other more and we all joined the Y this week for better health. DD applied to 3 universities this week and getting Christmas shopping wrapped up.

Happy thanksgiving to those that celebrate, hope you see your loved ones. Everyone else: have a lovely week

Xo

Jeanie

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Tonight my oldest son came over for a visit with his girlfriend and my youngest son had some friends over. We all played a game called Telestrations. We laughed so hard we couldn't breathe. (I highly recommend this game if you like party games). I am happy for laughter and the moments when we are all together.

Thanks Diane for leading this thread.

Anonymous

Do you know, I have so enjoyed reading the replies this week They are keeping me going in a very hectic time.

How fab that your DD is getting to be quite a skater Ceit. Love the photo. If that had been a photo of me on the ice I'd be horizontal, lol!

Aww Debora, It's so nice having loved ones come back to the nest I'll bet. Happy Thanksgiving.

A, It's definitely a good thing to look after our health and even better that your DH can see his family more often. And lets not forget the good feeling we get when Christmas shopping is all sewn up

He,he, Jeanie, that game sounds great! I haven't heard of it but I'll be sure to look it up. I think laughter is the best medicine ever

Transcona Shannon

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I love this thread Diane and thank you so much for doing it week after week. It always makes me smile to read so many happy replies. Hope you feel better soon

I have three happy moments this week:

1. Went with my BFF Monday night for a live taping of a radio show and had the best time full of laughter.

2. Got new winter tires put on the car yesterday so I can stop sliding around and feel safer. Which turned out to be perfect timing for the crazy snowfall we're getting as I write this.

3. I got a call this morning to interview for my dream job. Even if I'm not the successful candidate, I'm over the moon about making the cut past the telephone interviews that were held last week.

Anonymous

Wow, Shannon! How fab about the interview. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. And yay for good times with pals and winter tyres!

AviaMariah

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I've had quite the two weeks. First my daughter had croup and now in the aftermath I have a wicked head cold from not sleeping for a week! BUT....I am so, so thankful for my precious daughter who turns ONE this weekend (sob)! We waited 14 years for her and she has been such a blessing to us and our extended family. So sickness or not she will always my shining bright spot!!

anne

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I am having a happy time anticipating a few end of year concerts that my kids will be in - a little piano concert, their school concert and they will also be on stage for a carols by candlelight. And this weekend we are making a flying visit down to the town we left in July for in the induction service of the new pastor. We lived their 8 1/2 years and it was very hard for me to leave so I am looking forward to seeing people there.

hope this counts Diane G, as I am enjoying the anticpation even though these things haven't happened yet..

Oh yes, and I am enjoying re- watching the West Wing. We watched it about 6 years ago and though it was time for a rerun!

Anonymous

Awww, Aviamariah, one year old. How lovely I waited a long time for my son too. Make the most of these precious celebrations. And get well soon.

Anne, looking forward to good times to come definitely counts as a happy moment in my book And enjoy the WW re-runs!

Ornella

(website)

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Today is Thanksgiving. And while I never celebrated it or lived in the culture where it's celebrated, of all holidays it is one of my favourite.

Today I am very happy and thankful:

1. For this thread and for you Diane for running it every week. It gives a whole new dimension the forum.
2. I'm happy I finally have a morning to myself. No schedules, no distractions, not 10 different places to be in the span of 2 hours, nowhere else to be but in the warm apartment, doing my things.
3. In the first thread from this series I have posted about my friends going through adoption process. Today I believe they are closer to a match.
4. I am happy my husband talked some sense into me a few days ago when I felt really low and upset.
5. I am happy and thankful my husband loves his job. And that he continually gets great feedback. Last night his boss told him that he's one of the best candidates he (the boss) had interviewed in his entire career.
6. I am happy some very inspiring women have entered my life recently and I look forward to calmer days when I'll have more time to spend with them.
7. I am happy with how the works on our house are progressing, that we managed to catch some errors while it's easy to fix them.
8. I am especially happy when I see my son trying to develop pretty, neat handwriting. I had not accepted some of his early homeworks as good enough not because I'm perfectionist (I hope ), but because I wanted to teach him he should simply try his best. So, he had to do some of them again. I'm terrible, I know. And while the squiggly numbers and letters still dance all over the pages, I think he's developing a sense of the importance of the effort and not just getting things done whichever way.
9. I'm happy my husband and I finally got to watch "Before Midnight" together, and like both previous films from the same team it left us with days of pondering and talking about it. I love such films.

Suz

(website)

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Diane, I am late to the thread but wanted to thank you for doing this each week. It's incredibly moving to read the responses and can be very helpful on a hard week.

This week, I am thankful than my mother didn't lose her life in the head-on collision she was involved in the other day!

And I am glad to have come to the end of a very busy period at work. Hoping to have a bit of time to relax over the weekend.

Ornella

(website)

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Oh Suz, I hope Mamma Suz did not suffer any serious injuries either. Just the other day I was thinking about her and the cute way she says booties

Anonymous

Thanks for your lovely reply Ornella. I too love the idea of Thanksgiving What a lovely list of things to be thankful for. I'm glad you got some 'me' time (I'm hoping for some of that soon) And how great that your friends may be a step closer to adopting. With regards to your son... mine at almost 10 has very untidy handwriting and I am constantly on to him to try to improve it; so you are not alone I get fed up of the sound of my own voice as I nag him to try harder. It sounds like your DS is doing well and your are doing right by him. I too believe in trying ones best and putting in the effort.

Oh Suz, I'm pleased you enjoy this thread. It is uplifting isn't it?

Gosh I'm so glad your mum was not badly hurt in her accident and I hope you enjoy a relaxing weekend, sounds like you deserve it

MsMary

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I am super late to this thread but I wanted to come and share about my Thanksgiving, which was full of happy moments!

I had been apprehensive about the holiday because I have been accustomed to hosting Thanksgiving for a crowd in my lovely house. And this year I am exiled from my house, separated from my husband (my choice, but still painful), and no crowd in sight. And of all things, I had the first court appearance in the pending divorce the day before Thanksgiving!

Well. It all worked out. I had the week off work and filled it with fun things including inviting a friend over to help me put up a Christmas Tree in the Bachelorette Pad. The court appearance went smoothly and even though things are not moving as quickly as I'd like, there is a faint light at the end of the tunnel. And yesterday, Thanksgiving, was just awesome including the following happy moments:

1. Getting up early and going to a nice sweaty boot camp class at the gym
2. Going out for a lovely dinner with my parents
3. Getting a phone call from my son the Marine as my parents and I relaxed at their house after dinner
4. And big news! The Marine was scheduled to come back to serve his final year in Southern California in March of next year, but now it is going to happen in February! So we will see him in less than three months! Great, great rejoicing all around!!
5. After I got home last night, the Marine and I bumped into each other on Facebook and had a nice Facebook chat including a meticulous dissection of the recent Doctor Who anniversary special, and listening to "Alice's Restaurant" on YouTube on our respective computers, 6,000 miles apart. Gotta love the technology!

Thanks for letting me share!

Anonymous

Share away Mary, Share away I loved reading all about your fab Thanksgiving. It sounds like a lovely day of friends food and family. And all topped off with news that your son will be with you sooner than you originally though, how great!!