'Happy Moments' March 22nd

Anonymous

Hi all, I hope you're ready to share your good news, and gratitudes? It would be great if you could join in here on our regular thread where we try to encourage a bit of positivity and spread a few good vibes. No matter how trivial, your news or thoughts may appear to you, the idea is to try to focus a little on positive thinking and hope that it encourages others. Of course it's great if you have something big to share too

I'll start off as usual.

Well, my week began with me feeling a tad stressed and I could feel a bit of depression creeping back, however, upping medication and some good nights sleep and today I feel a bit better, I'm pleased to say. I'm planning on popping out to do some gardening this afternoon and I'm sure spending time in our lovely sunshine will help too.

My DS found out that he did very well in English class tests and I was so proud of him. Knowing that his hard work has paid off was great for his confidence.

I spent a nice afternoon with my mum on her 86th birthday and we chatted about sewing and fashion and ate chocolate cake

Some fabric that I ordered from Holland arrived yesterday and having bought it without seeing a sample first and only judging it by a photograph, I was thrilled with it! It has corals, pinks and greens in and reminds me of something the Missoni's would create. I'm going to sew a summer dress for when we visit Greece in August.

A final happy moment.... a virtually empty laundry basket

So over to you now, don't forget to add photos if you want too.

9 years ago

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Louise

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Glad you're feeling better, what a lovely time with your mum.

I've the worst 2 weeks ever! First a work colleague passed away unexpectedly with septicaemia, 5 days later my grandad passed away from a bleed on the brain then 3 days after that mums cat had to be put to sleep as she had tumours on several organs. To top it all the 2 funerals are on the exact same afternoon so we can't go to the work colleagues! You seriously couldn't make it up!!
But in the midst of all this crap there have been some wonderful happy moments. You certainly realise who your friends are, I've had such a lot of support from friends and family, text messages and hugs have kept me going.
My brother is getting another greyhound, Oakley broke his hock racing and was on the table due to be PTS when the vet phoned BGP (the greyhound rescue I help at) and Oakley was whisked out of the jaws of death, a urgent appeal for funds went up on Facebook and over £1000 was raised overnight towards his treatment. He's had his op and is well on the road to recovery and my brother decided to offer him a forever sofa, he joins Bella next Saturday. Can't wait to meet him x

9 years ago

rabbit

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Glad to hear about your son ace-ing English and excited to see your new dress Diane!

Lousie - that sounds like a really rough time, but glad to hear Oakley is looking at recovery and a comfortable rest.

I finished a work project earlier this month that took me over six months and that at times I really was doubtful of my ability to complete. I work for and by myself and I just felt my mojo was all gone. I got over my embarrassment and did reach out to talk to people about it and luckily received some encouragement, especially from the person I needed to deliver the project too (which was unexpected and extremely heartening). And I got it done, even all packed up and ready to ship ahead of the deadline! I treated myself by coming back to take part in this lovely forum of course.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Righty ho, I'm back after some gardening, cooking a roast evening meal, and doing a spot of ironing.

Thanks for starting things off Louise. My condolences to you, I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of colleague, grandad and kitty. Not the kind of fortnight I would wish on anyone. It's nice that there has been some positivity to focus on though and how lucky is Oakley to have found a lovely new home and to have full medical care. I bet he's enjoying getting to know Bella whilst he heals.

Oh, Rabbit, what a hardworking time of it you've had, but to have completed the project ahead of time and to have understanding client and friends is wonderful. The end result is worth it I'll bet. It's a growing and developing experience I imagine, as well. It's great that we have you back on the forum now too!

9 years ago

Ruth M

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Diane, I'm glad you're feeling better. Congratulations to your son for doing well in his English tests - you're right to feel proud of him. How lovely to spend time with your mum on her 86th birthday - and chocolate cake, yum! Looking forward to seeing your dress, if you decide to show it here. And yay for an empty laundry basket

Louise, what a sad two weeks - I'm so sorry for your losses. Lovely story about Oakley. Rabbit, congratulations on finishing your challenging project.

DH and I had a week full of happy moments spent with a dear cousin and his lovely wife from the USA who were in the UK visiting family. We made a day trip together to the south coast, another day in the countryside including visiting a stately home, and several large family gatherings and celebratory meals out. They have flown back now, and we will be starting our big holiday by visiting them for a few days in early April. Family is precious.

9 years ago

Style Fan

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Diane, I am glad you are feeling better. Thank you for starting this thread. Looking forward to seeing your dress (if you put it on a WIW).

Glad Oakley got rescued Louise. I am sorry about the deaths of your granddad and work colleague. And congrats to Rabbit for your work project.

I agree Ruth that family is precious. How lovely that you got to spend some time with them.

DH and I have been in Florida for 2 months escaping a very cold winter. Last week we got a message that a pipe froze in our basement and there was a flood. DH went home for a week to deal with this. I am very thankful that we were notified and that we have such wonderful neighbours. Also, the neighbour in Florida has been so helpful. People can be so kind.

9 years ago

Runcarla

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Like Rabbit, I got some work-love this week! Annual performance review couldn't have gone better! I was greatful for the transfer to H/O when DH got the new job, and the dept that got me was happy to have my skills and experience (25 years). Being bilingual gets me loaned out to other departments, and I am enjoying the opportunity to learn new things. Never expected to be having 'fun' at work again, and so late in my career!

That said I have starting 2 weeks of vacation, and Tuesday DH and I fly off to Antigua for a week!

9 years ago

Debbie

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Diane-Glad you feeling better.
Louise-you have had a horrible two weeks. Hope things start looking up.
Rabbit-glad your project is finished. Sometimes it is helpful to reach out.
Ruth-glad you had a great time with family.
Style Fan-Glad you have great neighbors .
Runcaria-isn't it great when our careers take a turn for the better. Have fun on your vacation.

After a dreary weather week the sun was out in full force today and we took full advantage. We went to a small town close to here and walked around and just enjoyed the great outdoors. I also planted strawberries today. I am not a huge gardener so this was a big accomplishment.

9 years ago

Anonymous

What a lovely family time you've been having Ruth. Sounds wonderful!

Oh, no Stylefan, I had a pal who had a similar thing happen, but they were across the other side of the world at the time Thank goodness you have kind, helpful neighbours. I hope there wasn't too much damage.

Well done you, Carla! And, yes, so nice to have enjoy your work. Enjoy Antigua! Thoroughly deserved.

It sounds like you and me both caught the gardening bug at the weekend, Debbie. We had good weather too. How nice to have fresh home grown strawberries to look forward to.

9 years ago

Laurie

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Getting the glass half full is a goal for me so I like this thread. The big picture is too big lately, so here is some specific weekend good news (which involves a wine glass, half full:))

Took a drive with husband and 16 year old son yesterday on an almost-spring sunny day around what's left of rural Maryland, northwest of the Washington DC area and along the Potomac River.Discovered a winery and working farm along the way. Nice wines, to our huge surprise! Joined the little wine club and hope to have some spring/summer good times there.

Best thing - had spotted a female cyclist alone on those country roads earlier, and she happened to be tasting the wine when we arrived. She is about my age and adventurous enough to be out alone on those roads. We got to chatting, and exchanged email addresses and plan to ride together next weekend. The nice young guy pouring wines and promoting the farm is also a cyclist and told us about a 9 week cross country bike ride he took with 3 friends when they graduated from college.

Inspired.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Ooh, what fun Laurie. Great that you've joined the wine taster club and how cool that you hooked up with the cyclist. Nice when random good things happen like that. It'll be really enjoyable to have a pal to cycle with.

9 years ago

Summer

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Glad you're feeling a little better, Diane. Don't let it beat you.

I enjoyed a lovely long beach walk yesterday, followed, like you, by gardening. The sun was really warm, and I decided spring was definitely here for good. Today? rain!

9 years ago

Anonymous

Thanks Summer. Ooh, the beach sounds lovely.

9 years ago

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