Author OWoman Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I'm happy to be bumping the Happy Thread. Happy to have spent time with old and dear friends, happy to be glowing my healthy tanned colour again instead of that sickly northern hemisphere grey, and happy to spend so much time sipping cocktails on balmy summers evenings listening to the sounds of satisfaction. I'm happy that my H and I enjoy so many activities and friends together, happy that we have opportunities to share these and happy that all my old friends think we're so right together - as do his. I'm happy that we still have some time here before we have to return to the frozen north, and that the sun is calling as I'm typing this. Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hi All, I am hijacking the Happy Thread .... again!! H has been home a week, we have had Christmas Day, complete with carollers and turkey, presents and it actually snowed during our early morning dog walk, just a teeny tiny few flakes, but it was snow!! We have New Years Eve tomorrow, cocktails with friends in the mess, then home for Hootenany, followed by champagne at midnight, all traditional. It's like living in a time warp. We are going to look at 3 houses in Scotland on Monday, but, the one we are really going for is a listed gatehouse, complete with turrett!! How bloody fantastic is that? I have also secured orders for my homemade chutney, jam and pickles already, it must be meant! Now to grow quinces to make quince jelly. I have concluded that after 31/2 years our 'hysterical bonding' is simply being in love, lust and like with the man, otherwise I would be so hysterical I would need meds!! Not bad going after 26 years of together. I hope to never settle into 'just liking' ever. Sorry for the long windedness - I hope everyone finds joy and happiness in the 'New Year'. Link to post Share on other sites
Mimolicious Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 In anticipation to tomorrow... I AM SUPERDIDUPITY HAPPY THAT TOMORROW I'll be saying "I'm RICHer B*TCH! Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am happy that the birds are slowly returning to our garden. I am happy that my H loves me more than ever, and shows it all the time. I am happy that everyone thinks we're so great together - even those who can't believe I'd ever get M! I'm happy all our luggage turned up, with nothing lost, stolen or broken in transit. I'm happy that I managed to smuggle some decent meds into this country, so I can breathe again. I'm happy that it's sunny outside, even if it's cold. Link to post Share on other sites
donnamaybe Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am happy that the birds are slowly returning to our garden. I am happy that my H loves me more than ever, and shows it all the time. I am happy that everyone thinks we're so great together - even those who can't believe I'd ever get M! I'm happy all our luggage turned up, with nothing lost, stolen or broken in transit. I'm happy that I managed to smuggle some decent meds into this country, so I can breathe again. I'm happy that it's sunny outside, even if it's cold.Ohhhh, what wonderful happy thoughts! I'm happy that today is Friday and my sweety is going to meet me after work for some drinks and laughs with friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Ohhhh, what wonderful happy thoughts! I'm happy that today is Friday and my sweety is going to meet me after work for some drinks and laughs with friends. Sounds good!! I've forgotten today is friday - that's what holidays do So - I'm happy it's weekend Link to post Share on other sites
hoping4happyevrafter Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 It was so nice to read about your happiness this afternoon! I'm happy that BF is on vacation with his son! I'm happy that i'm going on vacation with my daughter in two weeks! I'm happy that myself and BF are going on vaca TWICE in March! I'm happy that I can sound like a spoiled little B*tch with all these vacations! can't remember my last one! I'm happy to have joined LS, and hopefully have some people to help support/commiserate with, finally! I'm happy that not EVERY story has a horrible ending. Have a great day everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 It's almost 3:am and I am still awake! new meds cause insomnia and a tadge wired!! I think I am hysterically happy, but that might just be the meds, feels like the Seventies I am happy they have decided my salivary gland can stay in my mouth, which is great given I have the most amazing ripe, oozy Brie sitting in the fridge waiting for snacks tomorrow. I am happy that our son is home tomorrow to see his Dad after his spell in Afghan. I am having a pain free week, hoobloodyrah! so happy about that. H has bought me a beautiful charm for my bracelet made up of his and our son's handprints on silver also a red enamel and blingy ankle boot charm, he know I love my shoes. I am also happy that this seems the one thread where we can all celebrate our happiness, without any agenda other than to share - long may it continue!! Now to bed for a snuggle followed by a long Saturday lie in, a day out with my camera around Oxford and then Sunday, a very long journey to Scotland and house viewing. Happy Days All x Link to post Share on other sites
bentnotbroken Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I happy that my kids decided to surprise me by dropping their usual Friday night plans to hang with me talking, eating and playing Wii. :love: Link to post Share on other sites
JaneyAmazed Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I happy that my kids decided to surprise me by dropping their usual Friday night plans to hang with me talking, eating and playing Wii. :love: Awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
JaneyAmazed Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'm happy right now because I have more hope than doubt. I couldn't always say that. Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm happy right now because I have more hope than doubt. I couldn't always say that. This is encouraging. I hope it continues Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am happy that I am slowly adjusting to being back in a frozen climate. I am happy that there are some tentative signs of an early spring, suggesting that this cold bleak desolation may not last forever. I am happy that I will be seeing my in-laws soon, and happy that our social calendar is filling up rapidly although we have only just returned. I'm happy that I brought lots of coal and wood in yesterday so I don't have to go out yet to get more for the fires. Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I am happy that I am back home after a 1200 mile journey by train to view houses. What a terrible journey, no more trains for me!! I am happy that the lovely house is so lovely, but not so that it is really small !! Now to either go wth my head or my heart and I know what I am like, my heart always, but always shouts the loudest. What will I do with my beautiful things?? Lost of restoration work, it is a Grde B listed building so head saying, no! no! heart saying, oh it is so lovely .... shut up one of you. I am happy that me and H had a really nice night, takeaway Chinese, he always eats loads more than he can cope with! A snuggle with my head on his stomach listening to the gurgling and an Ahh moment when the world just seem so right. I am adjusting to the two nights being awake on the train it is almost dawn and I am finally going to bed to put my cold feet on H and steal his warmth. He is my personal hot water bottle and that makes me supremely happy. Oh and I saw a huge field of snowdrops, so lovely, such brave determined little flowers - Happy Days All. Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 I am happy that the lovely house is so lovely, but not so that it is really small !! Now to either go wth my head or my heart and I know what I am like, my heart always, but always shouts the loudest. What will I do with my beautiful things?? Lost of restoration work, it is a Grde B listed building so head saying, no! no! heart saying, oh it is so lovely .... shut up one of you. This house is in Scotland? So'd I'd say small is an advantage - think of the logistics of heating it! We live in a barn, and it's hell to heat in the winter! Even with the central heating on, two fires blazing and several electric heaters, there are still icy pockets where you need to wrap up in a duvet to avoid frostbite!! Things you can put in storage, especially if they're the kind of things that require dusting (and pretty well everything does if you have log fires!). I'd go with lovely - if your soul would thrill to wake up there each morning, that's worth any amount of stuff in storage to me. I envy your snowdrops. Our garden is still bare sticks and trampled heather and mud as far as the eye can see... But, back on topic - I'm happy that we have our full complement of birds in the garden again, and some wee beasties (others are still sleeping) and I'm happy that I've survived a week being back in the icy wastelands. And I'm happy that we finally got to yoga yesterday and it rocked! Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 It's late, I have insomnia, and the not sleeping has given me far too much time to buy yet more lovely fabric. I am having a Toile de Jouy splurge, am very happy will be happier when the courier arrives!! Gave a lecture on antique fabric and history, it was my first, went down very well. I was happy to be paid for it, it makes my obsession feel less indulgent. Today the menopause has kicked in, Holy Moly!! at least I didn't need to wear an extra jumper. I am happy that I haven't had the weeps or anger issues many have and an interesting side effect is a boost to the libido now that is a cause for much happiness. H suprised me with a new sewing machine - I don't usually regard these presents as 'presents' as they are useful, but this one came with flowers and is what I really wanted, so happy (sounds ungrateful). Bought loads of storage boxes and vaccum bags so I don't have to throw my beautiful dresses away to fit into lovely house. I have also sourced a summerhouse with a turret ... Happy Days Finally, I have just finished the last of the most amazing chocolate cake, even licked the plate. I love chocolate so am supremely happy. Link to post Share on other sites
BB07 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 It makes me happy to read your posts Seren. Link to post Share on other sites
fooled once Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I am SO happy that Seren and her H are together again (just getting caught up on this thread and see that he made it home safely!) I am happy myself to be home after a long 6 day work trip thousands of miles from home. I am happy that I am finally able to sleep in a bed again - after sleeping in a chair for 14 months! I am happy to be snuggling with my H after being gone. I am happy that I have such great friends who have helped me through a very hard time lately. I feel so blessed to have them in my life. I am happy I got to see my step daughter last week while I was out of town! I am happy my son came to see me last night after I got home! I am happy to spend the day just lazying around. I am happy that I am finally feeling good (medically) and finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! I am happy that my dear dear friend had her baby this week and mom and baby are doing great!!! I am happy that I am finally learning to count my blessings. :love: Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 I am happy after a wonderful weekend with my inlaws. I am happy my H has such a great family and happy that they are so loving and welcoming. I am so blessed to be surrounded by so much love Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Phew Fooled Once, sleeping in a chair for 14 months!! I am happy you are now back in bed, also that you have such a lot to be happy about. hearing about good things from others always makes me happy. Laughed so much with H today I almost peed my pants!! no not incontinence ... yet!! I am sure moanopause will have that doozy for me soon, yuck!! I have gone back to my 'original' hair colour, now a coppery red again. H loves it, me I liked the in your face scarlett colour. So H happy. We have started to sort out our stuff, OMG!! it looks like a dammed junk shop, where did it all come from? and I have to empty my shop still. Turretty house will have its poor turrett blown off. I am happy planning colours and such, but we have to use lime based paint, so limited for colours, but happy to be planning new start, new life and no more H away in Afghan or anywhere. Happy I remember watching the Northern Lights when we lived in Scotland previously, so happy to be having them again and seeing the Milky Way - just puts life into perspective and makes me feel so very small. Happy times remembered today. Friends and I are going to sing a long a Wizard of Oz. Everyone dresses up, the film is shown with subtitles, songs and sillyness. I am going as The Wicked Witch, complete with house backpack and ruby shoes .... Happy? Bloody ecstatic Love to all Seren x Link to post Share on other sites
Author OWoman Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 I am happy that I found this thread after ploughing through pages of aged threads to find it! I'm happy that the garden is covered in snowdrops. I'm happy that I'm not hungover after last night's party, and I'm happy to have met some really nice people I hadn't met before. I'm happy we have such wonderful friends and I'm happy that everything has worked out so well for all of us. I'm happy that I have a few quick minutes to post this before we go whizzing out again to more friends! Link to post Share on other sites
JaneyAmazed Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 This thread is important because no matter what mess is going in our lives, we all have blessings. I'm happy that today is a beautiful Sunday, and my H said it's our day together. I'm happy that I look forward to spending time with him. I'm happy that my children are happy. I happy that I can be happy without everything always going my way. I happy that I can let go of old habits and old attachments and embrace the present and look forward to the future. Link to post Share on other sites
complicatedlife Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I am happy that I found this thread ...me, too, OW. Thanks for creating it! Link to post Share on other sites
seren Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 From a rainy, grey Oxford morning. H is now on terminal leave, 3 months and then we are out of the military and onwards to Scotland. It will be lovely having him at home all day, which means I will be happy, but will make sure we have some space too, you can have too much of a good thing. Our son has been home this weekend which always makes me happy, laughed so much last night over silly things - son said how lovely it was to see me and H so together. I am off to my friends later, she has made chocolate cake, which always makes me very, very happy. I am making embossed leather cuffs today, just a new line I am trying to develop, also a corset! Plan is to make them to order using my lovely fabric, but they are dammed complicated. If they are succesful then I shall be a very, very happy bunny. They chopped the Apple tree from outside my window, I miss all the different birds that visited and made nests there - I am not so happy about this, but have noticed more in the garden. Now to stop the dog from eating all the bird food. This is a lovely thread, no bashing or hidden agendas or name calling from anyone. I echo the thanks to OWoman for creating and resurrecting when it gets lost. Happy Days all Seren x Link to post Share on other sites
Silly_Girl Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I am happy that I just had possibly the best weekend I can ever remember. I spent time with my gorgeous wee nephew, my sister, my mum (only briefly - best way ) my boyfriend (who celebrated a big birthday) and most importantly, my son. The weekend was wonderful and had a bit of everything, absolutely everything, and I've come to work today with a real spring in my step ready to tackle the worst 6 work-weeks of the year Link to post Share on other sites
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