seren Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Thanks WF, my garden is so looking like autumn has arrived, my baskets and planters all look droopy and just so fed up of the cold windy weather. On a very big plus note, H has phoned to say he may be able to swing a posting to Cyprus, so if I screw up the interview, at least we can get there with his job... YAY!! so looking forward to lots of planting of exotic plants and veggies and melons etc oh Happy days !! fingers and toes crossed. Happy that cosmetic surgery is cheaper in Cyprus, my illness has wrecked my teeth, so lovely veneers for me, oh and perhaps a wee lift here and there (I can dream). Happy that I have the energy to tidy my dining room, it looks like a huge gang of marauding Vikings have passed through and I want it all lovely for H coming home tomorrow night, have a lovely menu planned. happy days everyone Link to post Share on other sites
White Flower Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I am happy after a glorious weekend away. I am happy that old friends of my H (a couple) went to visit his xW too after staying with us. I am happy that our social calendar is pretty full and I am happy that I now have a quince tree (thanks, Seren!!) - with quinces on it :bunny: :bunny: So happy you got your Quince tree!!! Seren, happy about the possible transfer and hope those pesky Vikings don't come back. Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm happy that all is going so well with GF and I. We just got back from a visit to my aunt and uncles in Michigan, where I introduced her to the whole family (except the Texas clan, which she already knew) and it was really fun. GF is wizard at her job. I talked to her supervisor and he said that she is one of the best counselors he has ever seen. She has quite a following among the teenage girls she counsels, and has shown great success at weaning them off drugs and booze. My Golddigger/ trophy wife has turned into a very good woman of heart and mind and my pride in her achievements grows dailly. I'm also happy that my debut as a history teacher will start soon and I can get on with my new career. I will miss the Army and my buds, but am looking forward to my new, non-cheating, non-combat soldier, life. Link to post Share on other sites
Confused4Now Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm happy that all is going so well with GF and I. We just got back from a visit to my aunt and uncles in Michigan, where I introduced her to the whole family (except the Texas clan, which she already knew) and it was really fun. GF is wizard at her job. I talked to her supervisor and he said that she is one of the best counselors he has ever seen. She has quite a following among the teenage girls she counsels, and has shown great success at weaning them off drugs and booze. My Golddigger/ trophy wife has turned into a very good woman of heart and mind and my pride in her achievements grows dailly. I'm also happy that my debut as a history teacher will start soon and I can get on with my new career. I will miss the Army and my buds, but am looking forward to my new, non-cheating, non-combat soldier, life.So happy to see things are going great!!! Just keep moving forward in the right direction. Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 WE are , Confused. We've moved in together, and are living pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites
White Flower Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm happy that Joe is happy. Say hi to the family in Michigan for me. Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Right back at ya, WF. The old man says howdy, Jean Harlow. Link to post Share on other sites
White Dove Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm happy to be where I am right now albeit missing my family back home. It's winter here and just when I was adapting to the weather, it gets way too cold for me! I have been spending a lot of time with SO's kids and they get along well with me so that makes me happy! That said, today has been tough for both of us as his ex wife has been very difficult with the visiting rights since she met someone new. Something his friends has warned him about, funny enough. Anyway, tomorrow will be a brand new day and I'm sure we'll have a great day! Link to post Share on other sites
goodgrief Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 He broke my heart in two. Shattered it, to be precise. But it's still a beautiful heart, and I grieved - and it felt good. I started over, and have never looked back. Link to post Share on other sites
Shakz Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm happy because I met a woman who knows just how to kiss me. When I'm feeling a bit down her kiss is tender and sympathetic. When I'm up her kiss is inviting and exciting. I met a good kisser, she just seems to know, and I'm happy about that. Link to post Share on other sites
White Flower Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Right back at ya, WF. The old man says howdy, Jean Harlow. Aww, makes me wanna put up my old avie. Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi all. Happy for you Joe, leaving military is very hard, but to be a history teacher, how fantastic is that!! So glad all is working out for you. Shakz A wonderful kiss is just the best, toe curling snogs are one of my favouritust things. Kissing till your lips fray is so good. WF, love the avatar, always thought of you as a lilly type person, will now change to a heady magnolia!! GG Healed hearts are always the strongest x From an overcast Oxford morning. Happy that poor Maggie baby lab is better after being stung by a wasp on the eye!! vet is also happy, big vet bill!! Happy that I have 3 days until hubby is home, hope we get what we want otherwise he is off to Afghan in November for 6 months and will have to have Christmas in May. Happy that I have had 2 days of pain free days!! Hoorah! and the energy to tackle the big sort out - seems the marauding vikings also got to my bedroom and crafting room! If anyone asks, I shall pretend I am sorting out and not just messy. Happy that the telephone man who had to fix points in my bedroom believed that the huge lump under the quilt was hubby asleep - was really a huge pile of stuff that I shoved there before he went there!! I am a slob, well a very clean slob. When ill I just don't have any energy, but it has got silly!! Off for coffee, cake and a chat with friends then mess tackling Happy Days. Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 I am happy that WF has her old avi back, that Seren is perky, that Joe is glowing, that Skakz is snogged out, that GG is healing and the WD is soaring. I am happy too that my painting has dried to touch so I can do something with it now. I am happy that I finally got the verge cleared, but NOT happy that it seems to have rendered a huge rat homeless and that it is now seeking shelter and food in our garden! I am happy to have wonderful friends and inlaws and such a full and satisfying life, and I am bursting with having such a wonderful H! :bunny: Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thanks to all for the nice comments. I do confess to being more than a little nervous. Training soldiers and teaching kids are very different, in both method and intent. I've been going to conferences and seminars all summer, and I think I've gotten a handle on it. But still yet, the first class will be interesting, for sure. Since GF is counselling teens, and I will be teaching, we should be able to compare notes and bounce ideas off one anothe, and our ages (me-29 and her-27) should give us the empathy needed to guide these kids. Link to post Share on other sites
White Flower Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I am happy about last night's conversation at the dinner table. My teenage daughter was discussing her future college plans, books we had purchased earlier, and what she wants to major in. A classmate of hers, (a popular boy), has to read a book assigned by their teacher. I happened to devour this book about 5 years ago with all of my heart and summarized it for her. She was amazed. With tears in her eyes she pounded the table and wondered why I wasn't a famous writer. Then she reached across the table, held my hand, and said she wants to be like me when she grows up. My dear friend and mother of four was sitting at our table with us. She was clearly touched by this gesture. And today, with determination, my daughter decided to walk to school instead of getting a ride. She will impress her new classmate with all her knowledge of his newly assigned book. Link to post Share on other sites
White Flower Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 WF, love the avatar, always thought of you as a lilly type person, will now change to a heady magnolia!! MM always said I looked like Jean Harlowe. I beg to differ, but there you have it. And someone else gave me the nickname of Magnolia, which I reference in the How Did You Get Your Username thread. I sported a magnolia in my avie when dear Lyssa, an LS favorite, died. Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 With tears in her eyes she pounded the table and wondered why I wasn't a famous writer. ...because you're too busy being a famous artist! I am happy that the new quince tree is doing well, sunshine has brought birds, bees and bunnies back to the garden and bright colours to the landscape. I'm happy that the extended family had such a wonderful weekend at ours, that they're all gagging to come back, and I'm happy that the photos came out so well! It's great to see how deep a friendship between an xW and a GF can run, even after all those years. I am happy that my H just can't keep his hands off me - even if it is interrupting my work and threatening my deadlines - and I'm happy to see all of our kids doing so well. Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Very gloomy Oxford morning. I am happy that goldfinches have taken up residence in the apple tree opposite my front window (so is big ginger tomcat from next door) I am happy to hear that OWoman's world is joyous, it is good to hear of happy relationships and well blended families, 'tis always a good thing I am happy at the lovely Christian Louboutin shoes H bought for me, in the right size and just gorgeous. Now to walk in them! I am happy that we have a long weekend thanks to Bank Holiday Monday, off to Pitt Rivers museum on the weekend and a chance to try out my new camera I am now officially shortlisted for the Cyprus job (gulp) it's to develop a service for those coming back from Afghan war, so very exciting. Fingers crossed I am happy that when H and I talk about his A, it is now with regret and remorse that we took our eyes off our marriage and resolve to never do so again. I am happy that I am looking at the hugest sunflowers, such happy flowers, big dinner plate heads all droopy with rain. Loks like they have had a heavy night out and are suffering, much as I will be tomorrow .. Happy days all x Link to post Share on other sites
BlackLovely Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 This is a welcome change; a happy thread! (Drum roll...) I am happy that I am getting married very soon. I never thought that I would marry and it's a pleasant surprise. I am happy that I have an amazing sex life. I am happy that I am able to draw clear boundaries and not be swayed by manipulation. I am happy that my nieces are beautiful and smart. I am happy that despite my awful relationship with my mother, the rest of my family is still loving and supportive. I am happy that I don't need to see my therapist nearly as often. I am happy that I have survived my childhood. I am happy that I am finally allowed to cry when I need to, instead of being too afraid of being beaten for weeping. I am happy that I have two best girlfriends who are like sisters to me. They love and accept me, warts and all. (getting teary) I am happy that I do not live near my gossipy mother-in-law. I am happy that I am so comfortable with my father in law that "Dad" occasionally slips out~he doesn't mind either! I am happy that I no longer allow people to take advantage of my kindness. I am happy that I have found LS. Save for some misogyny and other ignorance, this is a very good place to be. *kisses and hugs to those that help* Link to post Share on other sites
White Dove Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 My happy post today :- I'm happy that OWoman's new quince tree is doing well and everything is going well in her life I'm happy that Seren's life is also going well and that she has a lot to be happy for (Oh how I envy you got a new pair of Louboutins!) Blacklovely, congratulations on getting married soon I can't wait for my turn - lol. I'm happy that I'm doing well here in SO's country albeit the winter I'm happy that I am accompanying him on his business trip out of our city - will be my first time in Joburg and Pretoria, so am looking forward to that! I'm extremely happy and pleased that I got to see my father on webcam for the first time since I got here! I'm happy that I have finished packing because I HATE packing! I'm happy that everyone is happy in this thread Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I am happy that I don't need to see my therapist nearly as often. I am happy that I have survived my childhood. I am happy that I am finally allowed to cry when I need to, instead of being too afraid of being beaten for weeping. Blacklovely Ditto to the above, it's been a long, hard road but I too am happy to be out the other side. Link to post Share on other sites
SidLyon Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm not sure I ever posted to this thread before but here goes: I am happy that: 1. Me and my fWH had a great evening last night (kids away at a sleepover). Lots of ... err... "intimacy" and then out for a great breakfast this morning. 2. One son, who has severe dyslexia and didn't learn to read/write until he was 12 (now 15 years old), got an A for English last term and has been promoted to the advanced maths class. He also umpires Aussie Rules football and even umpired a little league game at half time in an AFL (national) match recently in front of a crowd of 20,000+ people. 3. Our other son's football team has made the grand final in 2 weeks time. Plus he's been selected to play cricket as opening bowler for a local cricket team. Last season he got the club bowling award. 4. I will finish my LLB in 6 weeks and then go on to be admitted to legal practice. The culmination of many years of effort to achieve a lifelong ambition. 5. We have had 2 great holidays this year, one in the USA where we visited Hawaii and Disneyland and also got to experience a snowed in Washington DC, and another in tropical Port Douglas (far north Queensland). 6. We are planning a big party to jointly celebrate my graduation and my H's 50th birthday. 7. After a freezing cold winter here the weather is showing some signs of improvement. Link to post Share on other sites
White Dove Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm happy to know that my SO's daughter likes me very much and that she's always looking forward to spend time with me. It's my first time dating someone with children so this is something new! Link to post Share on other sites
White Flower Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I am happy, that during a very bad time in my life, I have true friends. Some are with me and some are voiceless strangers on the internet who can't be with me. And sometimes those who are voiceless have the loudest voices...and biggest hearts. Thank you, you know who you are.:love: Link to post Share on other sites
siuys Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I am happy that I gave it a shot with my MM although it is now over and the future is uncertain. I am happy I have my health, dignity and confidence back although I am still grieving. I am happy I have dear friends around me. I am happy to be grateful. Link to post Share on other sites
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