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Post by my.unquiet.mind on Aug 16, 2014 22:42:48 GMT
I received a compliment on how well-behaved, helpful, and polite my ds is.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 16, 2014 22:44:56 GMT
What is one of your little simple joys in life today? It was my birthday yesterday. Today, I checked my FB and had something like 65 comments, which I answered. SO much fun catching up with people from so many different stages of my life.
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Post by MZF on Aug 16, 2014 23:24:43 GMT
What is one of your little simple joys in life today? It was my birthday yesterday. Today, I checked my FB and had something like 65 comments, which I answered. SO much fun catching up with people from so many different stages of my life. Happy Birthday a day late! It was my birthday yesterday, too
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moodyblue
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 16, 2014 23:34:45 GMT
I made my own version of energy bars that are full of healthy stuff, taste good without being overly sweet, and can munch on the go without having to consume a ton of sugar. They turned out perfect. DH and I both loved the results. I'd love the recipe for these!
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 17, 2014 0:37:25 GMT
It was my birthday yesterday. Today, I checked my FB and had something like 65 comments, which I answered. SO much fun catching up with people from so many different stages of my life. Happy Birthday a day late! It was my birthday yesterday, too Get outta town! What're the odds! Happy happy birthday to you, Here, have a kazoo, We can toot toot like crazy, Until one of us turns blue.
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Post by SunnySmile on Aug 17, 2014 16:43:08 GMT
Playing the organ in church today. Finding some great deals on scrap paper at Tuesday Morning yesterday.
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anniebygaslight
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Jun 28, 2014 14:08:19 GMT
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 17, 2014 16:44:26 GMT
Managed to stop a leaking toilet cystern. Deep joy.
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Post by SunnySmile on Aug 17, 2014 16:54:14 GMT
Managed to stop a leaking toilet cystern. Deep joy. OMG! That is definitely joyous!
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plapple
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Post by plapple on Aug 17, 2014 17:35:58 GMT
Honest to goodness, I'm so incredibly happy today. I had surgery on Friday, and was having so much anxiety that my surgeon would get in there and not find the source of my abdominal pain. I had that fear plus I had nagging fear that he would open me up and find me consumed with cancer. I'm telling you, I can let myself get into some dark places.
But he got in there, walked my entire small intestine, and found a large internal, incarcerated hernia plus two (or maybe three?) smaller ones. When I woke up in the recovery room, I sobbed. I can't adequately describe my relief. So even though I'm banged up, having some pain, and have had difficulty sleeping, I am so happy and relieved.
So my simple joy in life right now is having internal hernias. And I'm forever grateful for the wonderful surgeon who takes such good care of me.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 17, 2014 19:52:15 GMT
Honest to goodness, I'm so incredibly happy today. I had surgery on Friday, and was having so much anxiety that my surgeon would get in there and not find the source of my abdominal pain. I had that fear plus I had nagging fear that he would open me up and find me consumed with cancer. I'm telling you, I can let myself get into some dark places. But he got in there, walked my entire small intestine, and found a large internal, incarcerated hernia plus two (or maybe three?) smaller ones. When I woke up in the recovery room, I sobbed. I can't adequately describe my relief. So even though I'm banged up, having some pain, and have had difficulty sleeping, I am so happy and relieved. So my simple joy in life right now is having internal hernias. And I'm forever grateful for the wonderful surgeon who takes such good care of me. So good that you found this now before it could get even worse!
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Post by kimpossible on Aug 18, 2014 14:37:13 GMT
Honest to goodness, I'm so incredibly happy today. I had surgery on Friday, and was having so much anxiety that my surgeon would get in there and not find the source of my abdominal pain. I had that fear plus I had nagging fear that he would open me up and find me consumed with cancer. I'm telling you, I can let myself get into some dark places. But he got in there, walked my entire small intestine, and found a large internal, incarcerated hernia plus two (or maybe three?) smaller ones. When I woke up in the recovery room, I sobbed. I can't adequately describe my relief. So even though I'm banged up, having some pain, and have had difficulty sleeping, I am so happy and relieved. So my simple joy in life right now is having internal hernias. And I'm forever grateful for the wonderful surgeon who takes such good care of me. That is awesome!
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mlana
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Post by mlana on Aug 18, 2014 16:31:26 GMT
Today I picked a container full of tomatoes and tomatillos from my garden. I now have enough tomatoes on hand to make my DH a batch of sauce to thank him for so cheerfully funding my garden. Tomorrow, we'll have chicken simmered in homemade Salsa Verde. So, today I'm not only getting to say thank you in a way that will be deeply appreciated, but I also have dinner planned for two nights. Score!
Marcy
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 18, 2014 17:35:43 GMT
We just moved to LA from NC this summer. In NC I was very involved at the girls' school, subbing often 4-5 days/week. I knew all the students and many of their parents. Since moving, I've started the paperwork process to sub here but have been worried I won't get assigned as much as I'd like. Today is our first day of school and I got a call from DD's school secretary asking if my paperwork was complete yet because they're already needing a sub. Silly, I know! I'm feeling isolated and ready to get to know everyone at school.
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Post by SAHM wannabe on Aug 19, 2014 3:46:48 GMT
About an hour ago I saw two baby hummingbirds sipping from flowers in my garden. At first I thought they were moths since they were so small. They were 2-4 feet away from me, and they stayed sipping for a long period of time. I've had a few hummingbirds in my yard all summer long, but haven't been able to find a nest. Guess that mama found a safe, secure spot for her two babies.
So cute!
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linda~lou
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Jun 25, 2014 21:57:08 GMT
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 19, 2014 3:49:44 GMT
Realizing my new rescue Jaxson knows commands sit and fetch! He brings me joy!
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ladypop
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Post by ladypop on Aug 19, 2014 4:41:06 GMT
I found the first strawberry in my hanging baskets.
Frankenstein (my dog) found his legless green crocodile behind the television. He's SO happy.
Mars Bar icecreams are on special at Coles.
Life is good.
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 19, 2014 10:40:50 GMT
I received an early Birthday present of a hamper from my cousin this morning from a UK chocolate company called Thorntons. I have strict instructions not to open it until September 25th, how cruel is that? If you are a chocoholic I advise you not to look at their website.
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BarbaraUK
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Jun 27, 2014 12:47:11 GMT
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 19, 2014 12:31:11 GMT
I received an early Birthday present of a hamper from my cousin this morning from a UK chocolate company called Thorntons. I have strict instructions not to open it until September 25th, how cruel is that? If you are a chocoholic I advise you not to look at their website. The 25th of September is aaaaages away - and your cousin expects you to look at a package from Thornton's until then!! Oh that is cruel....more than cruel!!
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 19, 2014 13:49:40 GMT
It`s her Birthday in December so plenty of time to plan my revenge.
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Post by penny on Aug 20, 2014 3:38:36 GMT
Finally decided to splurge on the tea steeper from David's Teas that empties from the bottom... Turns out they had a sale on and since I have a customer card there I also go a free tea - I had iced cotton candy and it was amazing! Bought an obscene amount of washi and post-it notes... Those things just make me happy - reminds me of school (which I loved), and I love writing lists, the colours... I'm like a bunny in clover... And maybe best of all, the plumbers started work on a week long overhaul of all the pipes in the basement/underground... I get so anxious (physically sick), by the thought of work being done and all the dust that gets everywhere in the house... I went through and purged half the stuff in my basement - it was easy: if this was covered in concrete dust, would you clean it or toss it? lol Turns out the guys totally rocked all the digging/jack hammering, and did it all today! I came home from shopping (see above...lol), to find all the messy stuff done and NO construction dust anywhere!! Now I'm not anxious - just super excited that in a week I'll have a basement that can be finished - painting, cabinets installed, and planning the new 3pc... It sounds silly, but it's one major thing off the list and I really needed to feel some progress in life right now... The fact that it's going smoothly (cleanly...lol), almost makes me tear up It's also good it's going well because if I spent every anxious day shopping like I did today the budget for this job would probably double...lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Olan
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Post by Olan on Aug 20, 2014 3:44:12 GMT
The plumber that came to my place was super nice and friendly and didn't charge me for the visit. I only had break and bake cookies but he happily took some with him and called it even! He said it was his first stop of the morning and he woke up thinking it was Friday instead of Tuesday hahaha
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Post by PEArfect on Aug 20, 2014 3:49:40 GMT
Cuddling with my 7yo daughter. Discussing a book with my 12yo daughter that she's excited about. (Love reading books with my girls.) Cooking with my 15yo daughter.
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Post by smokeynspike on Aug 20, 2014 3:59:44 GMT
Took my newly minted 6th grader to Starbucks after school today as it was the first day back. It was nice to discuss her day after her tears on Friday when she found out her BFF wasn't in her class and that she didn't get the teacher that she wanted.
I had people telling me to request the teacher that she wanted, but really, I knew she would be fine (and all is well today, she is excited for the year) and also, I wanted to teach her that you rarely work in the adult world with your best friend, you NEVER get to pick your boss, and you may or may not like them but you need to work together nicely regardless.
Melissa
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