What did you do today that made you smile?

[redbullgivesuwings]

Well hope the forum mods dont mind but i thought it would be nice to share a happy times with other. ;-)

So here goes, today I smiled because a dear friend of mine brought my car over to me at 8 am this morning after it broke down at his house. :-D

[RfromRMC]

Had a blood orange with lunch. They're finally in season again and oh so very good. :cool:

[BrigidsDaughter]

Wolf got a new Transformer today - I smiled watching the joy on his face as he opened his new Kup and told our son about how awesome it is that they remade one of his and Wendigo's favorite characters from our childhood. (I have to buy one for Wendigo on payday too. All of us grew up poor, so I feel good that I can indulge both of them on occasion.)

[nycindie]

Before I got out of bed today, I spent about ten minutes playing and petting my cat, who came over to my pillow and stre-e-e-tched. He was purring like crazy and very affectionate -- which is so not like him, because he was a feral kitty and is very skittish. It was so nice to just see this little animal feeling good from being stroked, petted, and scratched.

'Til he sneezed on me.

But I was still smiling.

[JenAgain]

I've been listening to good music all day, singing and dancing around the house with the kids. :) Oh, and my new knee pads and outdoor skate wheels for a parade this weekend came. J is coming back from leave today too. It's just a good day.

[LovingRadiance]

I did a light workout. :)
I started listening to the abc's in French (I want to learn French).

[redbullgivesuwings]

i had a wonderful day with a wonderful friend and sometimes i believe miracles can happen.

[Breathesgirl]

Coffee with Breathes :).

Sitting here, smelling supper cooking :).

[River]

Full body massage -- and deep!

[Ariakas]

Hauled ass at work
Woke up to a conversation with Sourgirl
Laughed at pengrah for being so damn cute

I haven't had a smile OFF of my face in days.. :)

[LovingRadiance]

Did my abs workout, took pictures of my VERY pregnant daughter...
:)

[BrigidsDaughter]

Slept in and cuddled with Wolf, making the best of my week off.

[Setxfamily]

Went on a bike ride around the neighborhood with the kids and some of their friends.

[Breathesgirl]

Breathes cooked breakfast :)

Babysitting for Possibility this afternoon :)

[yoxi]

Complimented someone on their collarbones :).

[Ithink]

Recently joined OKC and met some fellow Poly people from all over. Feels great to know we are not alone.
IThink

[Derbylicious]

It was icy at work this morning so on my way to my home visit rather than driving I slid on my feet all the way. :D

[Breathesgirl]

Kept busy at work :). Quite a daunting task when you consider that the carpet industry is slowly going under :(.

[Mohegan]

Decided to live for myself. To cut negative people from my life. To make choices based on my needs and not other peoples.

Today was a day that has been a year in the making. I'm pretty damn proud of myself and can't stop smiling about how good it feels to put myself first for once.

[Athena]

Played on the floor with my eleven month old son!

[meyesekrit]

Took my 18 year old daughter out to practice driving the stick shift. She did awesome!!!

[LovingRadiance]

Kissed my week old grandson, rocked him to sleep and got him settled while he mommy went and laid down for some much needed rest. :)

[FlameKat]

Got a giggle from some posts by Mono... Thx btw... very much needed and came out of the blue :D

[Charlie]

I stood in the sunshine.

[brainfreezy]

Wrapped up a very big project at work. Like a huge load just fell off my shoulders... :)

[Melnkof]

Had coffee this morning with my sister-in-law and talked about her awesome trip to California!

[LovingRadiance]

I read all of my daughters recent facebook posts. :) They're so sweet!

[louise101]

I came home from 10 (REALLY boring) hours at work to my kids' smiling faces and hugs and kisses from them all! No matter how tired I am, they can always make me smile.

[meyesekrit]

Laughed and teased E on our noon call.....so relieved we made up from the recent PMS crazies.

I so wish to make this work!!

[Mohegan]

I thanked the goddess for rain on my birthday(yes really, I love rainy days). And I sent my parents messages thanking them for having me.

[MrFarFromRight]

Added another polyamory.com friend to my list.

[BrigidsDaughter]

Got a new cell phone. You know, one that actually allows you to make phone calls. ;-)

[nycindie]

I partied on a rooftop lounge just five blocks away from the Empire State Building. So glad I took a picture, it was such a great view! The party was fun!

[Mohegan]

I watched some really good movies curled up with the man of my dreams.

[TL4everu2]

I woke up

[Breathesgirl]

Had a talk with my 15 y/o son about masturbation :). Let him know I'm fine with it, where the lotion is, clean up after himself and that we have condoms when he's ready for that step.

[Athena]

Went for a walk with my husband and our son, and after lunch had some spontaneous good loving with my husband while grandma took care of junior. Also discovered a new polyamory dating site polyamorycity.com which may be of interest to others.:D

[Breathesgirl]

This should have been posted yesterday but I was toooooooooo tired by the time we got home.

Bought a Hitachi Massager! WOOT!

[Catfish]

I took the bad dog for a good walk.

[Ariakas]

This should have been posted yesterday but I was toooooooooo tired by the time we got home.

Bought a Hitachi Massager! WOOT!

....is that what they are calling it these days?

[TL4everu2]

I worked...and now, I'm going to go work OUT. ;)

[meyesekrit]

I was privileged to be present to support my oldest, my son, marry his love!

Oh, how I remember those early days of youth and trust and blind optimism. Yes, this will change - but its such a pure thing to see.


I wish them both years of loving and exploring as a couple.

[Catfish]

I found a friend's car in a parking lot I was walking through and put a note under his windshield wiper that read "Quite possibly the coolest mini-van ever." Chuckled all the way to class.

I also took my first midterm since the 90s today and pretty much killed it.

[Derbylicious]

I got to skate for the first time in a week. :D

[Athena]

shared pics of kiddo and talked on phone to hubby

[nycindie]

I blew a virtual kiss to someone online today. :)

[TL4everu2]

Went to Bike Nite. :D

[Mohegan]

Walked two miles, boxed the husband, then chatted 3 hours with a potential date.

[LovingRadiance]

I met up with an old friend and spent 1/2 hour catching up. We haven't spent time together or stayed in touch for 14 years.
He's been missed.

We made an agreement to get together in a couple weeks to go dancing (something we used to do a lot).

Gave each other a warm hug hello and goodbye-as I drove off I was thinking how amazing it is to have those type of relationships that after 10+ years out of touch, it's like not a moment passed in terms of your comfort together.

:)

[Mohegan]

I've stayed on track with calories and workouts all week, and even had enough calories today to have a small shamrock shake:D With a lil chocolate syrup, yep I smiled.

[TL4everu2]

Ummmm....I spent a good lunch with my wife, and enjoyed the fact that our ex's are FINALLY learning that they are poly. LOL Not that we'll ever get back together with em....Just humorous. The male of the couple, was TOTALLY against the concept of poly.....that was before he was falling in love with a woman....NOW....he'
s got a gf....and he's realizing he's falling for her. LOL The shoe's on the other foot now and I'm LOVIN IT! OH the irony!

[nycindie]

What made me smile today was thinking about the lovin' I had last night.

[Derbylicious]

I made bread, and introduced the kids to the fact that yet another thing doesn't have to come from the store. They're currenly enjoying warm, fresh buns before they go to bed.

[MonoVCPHG]

They're currenly enjoying warm, fresh buns before they go to bed.

Well that's my preferred way to end a day too!!

[LovingRadiance]

I held Maca's hand and walked through the mall.
We got something to eat and we sat in the same place that we sat on our very first date, November 1988.

Kissed him.

Watched him dance around the livingroom holding our new grandbaby before he left for the night with our youngest girl.

I do love him so.

[LT4everu2]

I feel asleep next to the most handsome man in the world & I woke up next to the most handsome man in the world. I am so lucky to have married my best friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ariakas]

A good morning date... :).. one of my favorite ways to wake up :)

[TL4everu2]

Watched as my wife e-mailed a prospect this morning. :) That made me smile.

[LT4everu2]

Watched as my wife e-mailed a prospect this morning. :) That made me smile.

yea well no email back so yea whatever I so get tired of the flakes

[LT4everu2]

I finished my first simester of massage school YAY! That makes me smile

[TL4everu2]

I got a kiss. :D

[brainfreezy]

^^^Dammit, I came here to say that...

Okay, I teased the wife. That always makes me smile. :p

[BrigidsDaughter]

Pounced Wolf when he got home from work, then enjoyed some naked cuddles since the boy is out with Grandma for the day. :D

[LT4everu2]

well it wasnt all today but.... Thursday T works 12-14 hr shifts so I had the house dark with candles lit and my massage table in the front room and some peaceful music playing. He walked in and was totally shocked! That made me smile
Then today we picked up our 99 mustang from the paint shop and our son (allmost 14) light up when he seen it. It will be his car one day.
So both my guys are happy and that makes me smile!!!
Oh yeah I have a date today :)

[TL4everu2]

Went with my wife, L, on her date with a new guy R. He's pretty cool. I like him, and she seems to like him too. I KNOW he's into HER....So....Who knows. But THAT made ME smile.

[Mohegan]

Reminded Karma that no matter what J and Cricket have to say, he knows who he is and those who love him and know him will not listen to their wild stories. Knowing he is healing and able to recognize this makes me smile.

[Derbylicious]

I got splattered with fake blood.

[Mohegan]

I got splattered with fake blood.

why don't we have a like button?

[TL4everu2]

Found out L's first date, was gonna be her last with that guy. Frown.....But went out with another guy, and decided we liked HIM! SMILE!

[MrDreadful]

Played bass until my fingers hurt.

[Derbylicious]

I kissed a pretty lady (last night)

[TL4everu2]

Nothing yet :/

[MrFarFromRight]

What am I about to do that's going to make me smile? After close observation, I have a hunch that one becomes a "Senior Member" on here once one has posted 100 comments. (People much younger than me, as well as people who signed up around the same time, are already seniors.)

And this is going to be #100!

So here goes...

[MrFarFromRight]

:):):):):):):):):)

[TL4everu2]

I took L out on her date with a new guy. This new guy, W, is pretty cool.

[Derbylicious]

I pulled off a very successful health promotion event at work. :D

[Ariakas]

Last night took pengrah out for dinner to our favorite italian restaurant. She got her favorite dish but the chef cook special pasta for her (she is gluten free)...

It brought back many debaucherous memories of when my wife worked there. Lets just say... we did some very very bad things. About 2 years ago I had my first conversation about alcoholism with the head chef (he wasn't saying I was an alcoholic, he just asked the interesting questions to plant the seed). He was as the time, quitting drinking. We saw him last night and without even saying a word congratulated us on our sobriety. He could just tell.

Today, I am smiling because in about 24 hours I will have sourgirl in my arms. I can't wait to see her, I get stupid excited when I get this close.

[ImaginaryIllusion]

Tonight I had drinks with friends, and had a conversation about designer vaginas with a clown.

[Setxfamily]

Today we had a crawfish boil with family and close friends.

[TL4everu2]

I fixed the brake lights on my Mustang....I also stopped arguing with my wife.

[LT4everu2]

Spent the day with my best friend, lover, father to my wonderful kids & my husband. I love you T!!!!

[KatTails]

I bought two iPhone apps today: one on gratitude (a journal) and one for meditation. I wrote a few things in my gratitude journal and I couldn't help but smile and as soon as I get off this site - I am going to meditate for the first time ever. :)

[MrFarFromRight]

Today I woke up to a living-room less uncluttered than it has been in months! I had a cleaning blitz because I thought a friend might come to visit. It turns out that she probably won't... but my living-room is soooo comfortable (for me!)!

[LT4everu2]

Got back about an hour ago from a great visit with my hubby at work!

[BrigidsDaughter]

Wolf bought me a new tarot deck last night. We were in our friend's metaphysical shop and "The Tarot of the Sidhe" deck just called out to me.

[KatTails]

1. Bought myself a bouquet of beautiful spring flowers. :)
When I was walking out of the store, a man behind me said "Do you mind me asking - who are those flowers for?" and I said "Me!" He replied "Well you're worth it!" and I said "Yes, yes I am - that's why I bought them!" I had a big ol' grin on my face and laughed as I walked to my car! :) :) :) :)

2. Bought my MIL lillies for her new apartment. :)

3. Finished my book (House Rules) for the book club I started. :)

4. Bought 2rings his favorite pastry and Easter cookies for the kids. :) (ok - and a brownie for myself!) :o

5. Blasted my favorite song on the radio (and sang away) on my way home from work. :)

[TL4everu2]

Wouldn't YOU like to know! :D LOL Suffice it to say, I am smiling still. ;)

[Mohegan]

Hung out with a friend, and then got to hear Karma play his bass again.:D:D:D

[Saloslubasy]

I have been out of the military for 4 years. Someone very graciously thanked me for my service today. That made me smile.

[TL4everu2]

I had morning sex. :D I'm STILL smiling. :D

[BrigidsDaughter]

Finished a book and cuddled with Wolf when he got home from work.

[Ariakas]

I went for a walk, I prayed at a certain spot on a frozen lake that has great views. It was a gorgeous day and a good time to talk to my father. I have had a hard weekend.. I needed that time..

[LT4everu2]

We met a new couple yesterday and have a date on Saturday. Hurry up week roll by.

[MrFarFromRight]

I mentioned on another thread that in Spanish, "mono" means monkey. (No insult intended, monos: it just made me smile:);):rolleyes:)

[LT4everu2]

I am in a great mood!!!! I got an 85% on my first anatomy test this quarter! I even got a better score then my daughter. That made me smile :) as she has done so much better in class until now.

[LovingRadiance]

I packed up the winter "warm weather gear". In the process found two pair of pants for next winter that fit me-that used to belong to my FIL (who is tiny). :) That made me feel GREAT!

Fell in love with a little thing about Maca again today.

[LovingRadiance]

Oh, and I got a text from a sweet kid (KID, not potential) saying he'd be willing to practice ballroom dancing with me. ;)
I desperately want to learn but I can't handle practicing with most guys-cause I feel like they're hoping for more-which I'm not interested in giving.
But this kiddo, besides being a kiddo, he's also gay. :) (of course he's also hot as hell, so the rest of the girls and guys can drool while he dances with this old lady!) hehehehe.
He's such a sweetheart, I highly doubt our schedules will ever mesh to actually do it-but it was so sweet of him to offer.
:)

[Ariakas]

Had a good conversation with Sourgirl that left me smiling :)

And then broke through a serious VPN challenge that has been nagging at me for a while. After many beta tests I think I finally have a solid working solution. Big stressor off of these shoulders.

[Derbylicious]

I bought my husband a silly little inside joke gift.

[BrigidsDaughter]

Flirted with Wendigo online and now I'm off to cuddle Wolf. :-D

[Ariakas]

I bought my husband a silly little inside joke gift.

Was it lube? :)

[Derbylicious]

Was it lube? :)

Good guess Ari ;)

[TL4everu2]

I woke up today. :)

[marksbabygirl]

Checked out my derby team colours... they're the same colours as my collar and cuffs :p

[Derbylicious]

Checked out my derby team colours... they're the same colours as my collar and cuffs :p

Always good to be able to coordinate facets of your life. What are your colours?

[marksbabygirl]

Turquoise and purple :p

If you go to FB and look for "Squamish Womens Roller Derby" you can see them.

I'm fresh meat and we haven't done a photo shoot yet :p

[MrFarFromRight]

I arrived at the home of someone I've been in Internet contact with for a year or more (not a romantic interest, but it's GOOD to meet at last!) - after 3 days' hitch-hiking (2 poorly-slept nights in a tent by the side of busy motorways in France + 36hours trying to get from a service area on a north-bound motorway to the first service area around the corner on another, east-bound motorway).

Oh, and the hot shower when I got here!:):):)

[Nexus]

What DIDN'T make me smile today. The sun was shining, went shopping, came home and cleaned up the apartment, then had dinner on the deck for the first time ever. Haven't been able to break it in yet, since we moved in around mid-December.

Watched an amazing documentary, and now I'm having dessert and tea. Di'nt even have to use my AK. It was a good day.

[detritus]

What DIDN'T make me smile today. The sun was shining, went shopping, came home and cleaned up the apartment, then had dinner on the deck for the first time ever. Haven't been able to break it in yet, since we moved in around mid-December.

Watched an amazing documentary, and now I'm having dessert and tea. Di'nt even have to use my AK. It was a good day.

Agreed. It was an amazing day. Spent with my favorite person.

[BrigidsDaughter]

Spent a half hour "getting reacquainted" with Wendigo in his driveway shortly before sunrise, then drove home to curl up next to Wolf, who was curled up sleeping on my side of our bed.

I'm really proud of myself too, because as much as I wanted to, I didn't cross our "no intercourse in the car" boundary.

[Mohegan]

Watching Karma hunt for his Easter Eggs and basket, then getting to sleep beside him while we napped. I've been smiling all day. After our two weeks apart in December, this 2-days wasn't nearly as hard as it usualy is. I actualy really enjoyed the time alone. But it is so wonderful to have him back.

[BrigidsDaughter]

Watched a video performance/ meditation made by my friends and some of their fellow students who went on an interfaith trip to London for Spring Break.

[TL4everu2]

Obtained full time employment. I only put out one resume...and I got hired off it! HOLY CRAP!

[Mohegan]

I proved to Karma that I can use the dishwasher. Worked on getting the house cleaned up. Then celebrated that we are getting a nephew.

[Mohegan]

Obtained full time employment. I only put out one resume...and I got hired off it! HOLY CRAP!

Congrats!!!

[TL4everu2]

Thanks Mo! ;)

Today, I haven't been able to smile so to speak yet. Uggh...My back just hurts too much. But I'm sure I'll get it. Something to smile about that is.

[Kay]

spent the day with my mom
spending the night with someone I love

[TL4everu2]

Talked to LT today about life...and just life. Tried to keep clear of poly. It worked for the most part.

[foxflame88]

I woke up next to my girlfriend. :) Makes me smile every time!

[MrFarFromRight]

Woke up at my friends' house... after hitch-hiking over 1000km (2 days) and getting the last lift on a non-major road after midnight.

[Morningglory629]

I put the music on really loud in my house, dragged out and cleaned my deck furniture, changed the belt on my vacuum, then swept, washed the windows and cleaned out the fridge. Yeah I know I am a nerd, cleaning relaxes me...and when it is done I smile.:eek::D

[Interested32]

I smiled today when I finished work I remembered that I am now off til Monday so 3day weekend gives me a big smile.

[MrFarFromRight]

I managed to hitch-hike as far as the village where I connect to Internet (on my way home from 3400+km of hitching to Germany and back). Met some really nice people on the way.

It's raining now and I'm looking forward so much to seeing my vegetable garden after 3 weeks away! Hopefully my bamboo [transplanted and hitch-hiked last year from 400km away] will have new shoots by now...

[Morningglory629]

Nothing yet. Next on the list.

[gamerprincess]

I cleaned and then spent the day curled up with my dog and Netflix while J was at work. Now we're sprawled out on the bed, him on the PS3 and me on the net and we reach over every so often for some cuddles. I love nights like these :D

[TL4everu2]

I got laid! LOL

[Mohegan]

I sent Karma out a "date"

[LovingRadiance]

I curled up in Maca's lap in the tub (we were actually taking a shower-but I was having an emotional moment) and shared my emotional b.s.
He held onto me, let me vent.

Then we got cleaned up, climbed out and busted our asses on the flooring.

Entryway tile looks awesome! Kitchen is ready to go.

[BrigidsDaughter]

I got cuddle pounced by my kiddo when he woke up this morning and again by Runic Wolf when he got home from work.

[marz]

I watched an interesting BBC documentary about Polyamory called "I Love You. And You. And You. - End Of Monogamy" and I was pleased to see Polyamory shown in a (mostly) positive light. I'm planning on showing my partner the film, as we are making the switch to Polyamory soon, and I am very excited about that.

[Morningglory629]

painted my nails Purple Parade!:D

[marksbabygirl]

Made birthday cards for hubby. His birthday was last Wednesday - but he was away :) Cards got made and given today :)

[Interested32]

Today @ work I was chosen best of the bunch for lunch for my department and tomorrow I get to be apart of a catered lunch with other people chosen from their departments. This makes me smile.

[Morningglory629]

Made a dinner date with my best friends!:)

[Ariakas]

Not much.. but I am smiling. That says a lot.. excited by summer, new job, moving and lots of stuff happening.. The future in some ways is very bright..

[Derbylicious]

Not so much anything I *did* per say but I did hear back from the doc and my rib isn't broken but rather bruised..which means a shorter healing time and no risk of puncturing my lung. I'm still not going to be able to scrimmage until I don't have pain but I think I can be back on skates by Monday!

[MonoVCPHG]

Not so much anything I *did* per say but I did hear back from the doc and my rib isn't broken but rather bruised..which means a shorter healing time and no risk of puncturing my lung.

Well that's good news!

[Breathesgirl]

Got some sleep??????

Sitting here on the computer while one son plays a video game and the other checks his email:). Time spent with kids while in the same room rather than text. THUMBS UP!

[MrFarFromRight]

I stuck a speech bubble on a film poster of the latest "Pirates Of The Caribbean" offering. It's facing cars waiting at the lights next to the square where we're camped out for the "Spanish Revolution (http://jimmsfairytales.com/spanrev.htm)". And now Jack Sparrow [Johnny Depp] is saying: "The most piratical pirates that I know are the bankers."

[KatTails]

Stopped and gave my great friend of 33 years a birthday hug on the way to spend some time with my Mom on her birthday!! :) I love that these two strong, amazing women share their special day! This was the one bright spot in my day.

[Ariakas]

canucks winning game 1 :)

[Morningglory629]

canucks winning game 1 :)

Woot!

[Mohegan]

Made dessert for Karma to take to Dancer's place tonight. Strawberry/blueberry tart with chocolate drizzle and pastry cream.

[Morningglory629]

Made dessert for Karma to take to Dancer's place tonight. Strawberry/blueberry tart with chocolate drizzle and pastry cream.

Nice! I need a boyfriend/girlfriend that can cook like you!LOL!
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Played with my princess puppy!:)

[Derbylicious]

I took the kids to the beach for the first time this year. It's gorgeous out today which is surprising because up until yesterday is was cool and rainy. Summer seems to have come out of nowhere!

[Ariakas]

I took the kids to the beach for the first time this year. It's gorgeous out today which is surprising because up until yesterday is was cool and rainy. Summer seems to have come out of nowhere!

Like.. I gotta agree :D Weather couldn't be better. Warm. sunny.. beaches are full, trails are active.. :)

I had a shit eating grin from morning onwards. A great ride with my cousin and friend. He brought up pork ribs, which I dry rubbed, slow cooked and then put with peaches and cream corn on the cob, zucchini, roast mushrooms and broccoli.... now I am going to explode and then sleep.. haha

Now.. I am exhausted.. absolutely beat up.. and my ass is still killing me. Damn saddles.. :D:D

[Ariakas]

Oh and canucks are up 2-0 :D..

not a shabby day all in all.

[LovingRadiance]

Checked out a chick who was SO sexy in her camp gear! EEK!

[sage]

Gorgeous Sunday. Amazing country where winter has people still out in shorts and tee-shirts. Sailed up the Brisbane river on a City Cat. Had a big Latte, then walked and rode the city cycles back down the river. We felt blessed that we live in such a beautiful city and I felt like I've come a long way. Z leaves on Wednesday to spend a few days with J and then his kids. I'm feeling remarkable calm about it :)

[bella123456]

I told my love I wouldn't be able to pick him up at the airport when he arrives, as I would be so dizzy with love, lust and excitement...that I wouldn't be able to drive.

We thought we'd have to give the cab driver a good tip :)

[TL4everu2]

I took my wife for a nostalgic ride in our 67 mustang. MAN....What a blast from the past!

[Mohegan]

Made dinner for Karma. I love greeting him after a campout with a yummy dinner. And then I showed him the new dresses I bought and I thought his eyes were gonna pop out of his head, and then he gave me the recap of his weekend...all smiles!!!

[Morningglory629]

Made dinner for Karma. I love greeting him after a campout with a yummy dinner. And then I showed him the new dresses I bought and I thought his eyes were gonna pop out of his head, and then he gave me the recap of his weekend...all smiles!!!

Awwwwww, so cute!

Couple of things for me:
Joined a fitness challenge with coworker and some other friends, and did the intro and workout. Yea me! :)
For laughs I spoke to one of my best friends in life today, and planned a night out with her! I think we are making this a monthly get together! We both need it!:)

[TL4everu2]

I took my 67 Mustang for a drive today...12 mile round trip drive. That's the furthest it's been driven in one shot in almost a year.

[RunicWolf]

Nice! I need a boyfriend/girlfriend that can cook like you!LOL!
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Played with my princess puppy!:)

My wife would say that, but I'm a darn good cook. ;-)

What did I do today? I made sure my work approved my vacation. First one in three years.

[River]

What did I do today that made me smile?

Recent days, to my amazement, I seem to be smiling, if only a half-smile, most all of the time. It's not because of anything I've done, unless it is just to say, silently, Yes! Yes to love, in whatever form it finds me.

I smile bigger when I realize what a gift life, the universe, the great spirit, or whatever,
has conspired to give me in my new, special friend. And when I notice, really notice, that the physical distance isn't really a problem. Because I choose not to grasp or cling to "How Things Should Or Need To Be," there is only delight remaining. If I should get knotted up or worried about any of it, it's a perfect opportunity to love both myself and her (and him, my boyfriend of many years) by gently inquiring "Why? What, Dear James, has you tight and fearful?" I can sit or walk or wash dishes and/or listen to music ... or dance the question. So all of it is perfect, absolutely perfect, and however it all turns out is perfect. So I smile. I practice metta, and metta gently practices me. So I smile a lot.

Surely this unfolding will also affect things with my long-time parner (he) for the better. Growing love is growing love.

[bella123456]

What did I do today that made me smile ?

I read this;



Recent days, to my amazement, I seem to be smiling, if only a half-smile, most all of the time. It's not because of anything I've done, unless it is just to say, silently, Yes! Yes to love, in whatever form it finds me.

I smile bigger when I realize what a gift life, the universe, the great spirit, or whatever,
has conspired to give me in my new, special friend. And when I notice, really notice, that the physical distance isn't really a problem. Because I choose not to grasp or cling to "How Things Should Or Need To Be," there is only delight remaining. If I should get knotted up or worried about any of it, it's a perfect opportunity to love both myself and her (and him, my boyfriend of many years) by gently inquiring "Why? What, Dear James, has you tight and fearful?" I can sit or walk or wash dishes and/or listen to music ... or dance the question. So all of it is perfect, absolutely perfect, and however it all turns out is perfect. So I smile. I practice metta, and metta gently practices me. So I smile a lot.

Surely this unfolding will also affect things with my long-time parner (he) for the better. Growing love is growing love.

:)

[Mohegan]

Was FINALY able to go outside since the heat and humidity dropped. Went to fighter practice with Karma. Sitting outside and watching my boy fight always brings a smile to my face.

[TL4everu2]

Well....I would tell you, but I would have to censor too much of it. :D LOL

[Ariakas]

Went for a walk into Stanley park... I sure have missed this area :)

[RfromRMC]

I saw this comic today and it made me laugh: http://mediumlarge.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/medium-large-comic-tuesday-june-14-2011/

At first I thought it was a Polyamory joke....then realized it wasn't. Obviously my mind works different than the author's. LOL :p

[Ariakas]

Remembering the good times.. :)

[TL4everu2]

watched my wife get back with her new bf.

[River]

Isn't there a song that goes ... "These are the good old days"?

[Mohegan]

Had a great workout with Karma. Then we watched a great hockey game!

[transitapparent]

I talked to my wife and kids on skype. then I sent out a message on OKC. testing the waters a little. I've got 2 months or so to talk to people before I have to even think about face to face contact.

[Derbylicious]

Totally skipped the big hockey game in favour of a bike ride with the kids and roasting of marshmallows at a friend's house.

[TL4everu2]

Totally skipped the big hockey game in favour of a bike ride with the kids and roasting of marshmallows at a friend's house.Thats ok. You guys lost anyway. :p

Today my wife and I had a nice heart to heart. It made me smile because we uncovered a couple things about ourselves.

[Mohegan]

I walked away at the store so that Karma could flirt with the girl cutting frabric for us. Walking out he said he should have asked for her number, I was honestly surprised he hadn't.

[justinthyme1954]

I attended to two dance recitals and received hugs.

[Breathesgirl]

Woke up :D.

Yesterday though :D. My boys turn 16 today so we took them to all you can eat last night, along with friends and other family. A good time, and stuffed tummies, had by all.

Happy Father's Day to all who are Father's on here!

[TL4everu2]

Not one freaking thing today.

[LT4everu2]

Sitting next to my husband at starbucks :) GOD I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!!
I wish other females could see what they are missing by not talking to him or allowing him to take them out to get to know him :( He is such a good guy!!!! :)

[Morningglory629]

Listened to Air Supply while I made breakfast!:p Going for a walk with my princess puppy in a minute. It's her birthday today!

[Athena]

Talked to my honey, and mostly have stuck with my diet.:D

[TL4everu2]

Another day without a smile. :(

[Derbylicious]

I took the kids to the park to play after school. Just watching them makes me smile.

[Breathesgirl]

Another day without a smile. :(

:) TL, fake it till you make it :)

Got some paperwork done, just waiting for two more pieces of info, then the kids can go apply for their Canuck passports!

[NeonKaos]

Today I started the Church of Constructive Pessimism, and I am now God (as well as Cthulhu).

[Breathesgirl]

Today I started the Church of Constructive Pessimism, and I am now God (as well as Cthulhu).
*snicker* I thought I was Goddess for that!

[NeonKaos]

*snicker* I thought I was Goddess for that!


That position is available.

[Breathesgirl]

hehe

KEWL!

Now I just need to hunt up the definition of Cthulu to figure out if I'm qualified to be something to do with that.

[NeonKaos]

Cthulhu kicks Satan's butt. that's all u need to know.

[Breathesgirl]

could be but I'm thinking I'll hunt up some Lovecraft this weekend any way.

[NeonKaos]

Glad to be of service!

[Setxfamily]

What did we do today that made us smile? We played in the rain with our kids.

[TL4everu2]

I got off work...

[Derbylicious]

I got off work...

and just for a moment I read that as "I got off AT work" LOL

[Breathesgirl]

TL that sounds like the kind of day I had at work, lol.

Ya gotta love it when you have a mechanic who doesn't know what he should know to do the job and won't learn and management will NOT listen when you tell them the mechanic knows nothing and is a danger to himself and others! *sigh*

[BrigidsDaughter]

I had coffee with Pretty Lady, got a goodbye hug from a slightly less zombified Wendigo, and am now flirting shamelessly with Runic Wolf, who I love more and more each day for putting up with me.

[nycindie]

Texted a [new] friend who is upset and depressed about a recent break-up to remind him that I am here for him. I let him know that I've been thinking about him and wanting to see him again. I offered to visit and give him comfort, like he did for me when Shorty broke up with me. It felt good to be honest with someone about what they mean to me, and to feel free to reciprocate an act of kindness he extended toward me. I hope he takes me up on my offer and lets me go and see him. He is so different from anyone I know and I just feel this unselfish desire to "kiss his hurts" and help him to feel good again. I like being in this place, feeling this way!

[Castalia]

C bumped into a crush at work yesterday, (he hasn't seen her in a few months) and actually asked her to lunch. he's totally shy so this is major for him, he was so giddy when he came home, it was adorable.:D
C also talked to H last week and found out that he in fairly open minded as far as relationships are concerned, yay for me:D
of course now C is pushing me to make a move on H:rolleyes:

[Morningglory629]

Mani pedi!

[River]

It rains!

What rains?

Rain rains.

[Breathesgirl]

Worked my last day before vacation!

Yesssssssss!!!! Ten days with no work!

Hanging out around the house and just being!

[TL4everu2]

Became the highest earner in the shop where I work....so far for the week.

[Breathesgirl]

Slept in! lol

[TL4everu2]

I got off work? Does that count? It DID kinda make me smile....kinda.

[Breathesgirl]

Had a not so quiet evening in with chosen family full of fun, laughter and good food!

[BrigidsDaughter]

:D Woke up and pounced Runic Wolf first thing this morning. I love Saturday mornings when the boy is at grandma's and we can have more than just a quickie. :D

[TL4everu2]

I put out one resume....got an e-mail back from it....went to an interview because of it....got a new job with a $3 per hr raise because of it......and quit my current job at the end of my shift. :D

So now, I may be able to breathe a bit.

[LT4everu2]

You forgot your wife found the job... emailed u the ad...lol
Way to go Honey you rock!

[SNeacail]

Congrats TL :D

[nycindie]

I picked up a cute guy, 17 years my junior, at my local watering hole today. Yay, me!!

[Breathesgirl]

I put out one resume....got an e-mail back from it....went to an interview because of it....got a new job with a $3 per hr raise because of it......and quit my current job at the end of my shift. :D

So now, I may be able to breathe a bit.

That is SO totally awesome! Congrats!

You forgot your wife found the job... emailed u the ad...lol
Way to go Honey you rock!

lol. Way to go LT too! He does, indeed, rock!

[Derbylicious]

I woke up next to a beautiful woman.

[TL4everu2]

I helped a 24 y/o woman change a flat. Totally not what I expected when I put in my request to the man upstairs. I need to be more specific. I mean, I simply said I wanted to get hot and sweaty with a 20 something woman. :rolleyes: Well, I was with a 20 something...and I was definatly hot and sweaty. LOL

[evrchanging]

Hugged a goat. (not in a perv. way!)

[BrigidsDaughter]

I rang in Independence Day alternating cuddling between Runic Wolf and Wendigo and chatting about old 80's cartoon animation. With all the build days we had before Rag, I got to enjoy the energy we create together when we're working, but had forgotten just how much I like to cuddle with my guys. :-)

[Athena]

Cuddled with my husband, and watched my kiddo trying to figure out what to do with watermelon:D

[nycindie]

Just made a date with a new beau for next weekend. :cool:

[transitapparent]

I sent mama a dirty dirty dirty email, describing the things I'm going to do to her when I get home. ;)

[Feedhercandy]

Danced around and sang with my two-year old. She learned the "skidimarink" song today. It made her so happy to hear that I knew the words.

[BrigidsDaughter]

Watched the latest Chronicles of Narnia movie with Runic Wolf and our son. :-)

[nycindie]

Started making plans for a third date with my new beau, for this coming week. Woo-Hoo!

[TL4everu2]

Nothing yet....but there's still 2 hours.

[RunicWolf]

Finished watching Gurran Lagann. So over the top, so good. I was grinning like an idiot at the end.

[TL4everu2]

Ahhh....Finished writing my vows for Cotton Candy and I's vow re-newal on Saturday. :D

[evrchanging]

Made a homemade pizza, that was excellent, for everyone. Seeing both my partners pig out is awesome. Then set plans to hang out with SSO later this week.

[Morningglory629]

Moonlit chat that cheered me up!

[opalescent]

Replaying last night mentally:D

[TL4everu2]

Woke up with morning wood...Made good use of it with Cotton Candy. :D Smile achieved!

[Ariakas]

watched this vid, and fell in love with my tertiary once again..

Thank you god for giving me mountains to play on

http://vimeo.com/26444997

[evrchanging]

First I got screwed multiple times over tell I am sure it will be a few days before I sit right, or get the grin off my face. :D What really really made me smile was the shower afterward. He washed my body and hair. He took such gentle care with such appreciation in his eyes. I can still feel his fingers on me.

[RunicWolf]

Broke out in spontaneous song and dance in my Jeep when "Feel Good INC." came on the radio. No one was watching, but it made me smile. Sometimes it's the small things.

[Ariakas]

http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/the-colbert-report/full-episodes/the-colbert-report---july-12-2011/#clip498622

This clip did..

[Phantessa]

Got my 6 month old to dance to "What is Love" ;p Babies are full of endless laughter and smiles. :)

[nycindie]

Spent nearly all day with my yummy new beau, getting to know him better. In the last two weeks since we met, we've had silly fun, hot sex, some moments of tension, stimulating conversation, and long stretches of feeling completely relaxed and at ease with each other. It's very nice and our relating gets more comfortable each time I see him.

Mmmmm... yep, definitely smiling.

[Ariakas]

Spent nearly all day with my yummy new beau, getting to know him better. In the last two weeks since we met, we've had silly fun, hot sex, some moments of tension, stimulating conversation, and long stretches of feeling completely relaxed and at ease with each other. It's very nice and our relating gets more comfortable each time I see him.

Mmmmm... yep, definitely smiling.

Congrats.. thats sounds great nyc.. :)

[BrigidsDaughter]

I just got an facebook message from Pretty Lady. :)

[Mohegan]

Listened to Karma's campout stories, relayed my tales of fixing the dishwasher while he was gone and for probably the first time in my life, smiled over his hickey.

[inlovewith2]

I emailed back and forth with a new friend who is unfortunately hurting right now, but it was nice to give a smile and receive one; as I told him, I was grinning like a fool :D

[Morningglory629]

talked to my daughter...she always makes me smile

[Mohegan]

I proved to myself that this move was really worth it.

[BrigidsDaughter]

went swimming with Runic Wolf and our son; finally convinced the kiddo to actually swim w/o panicking.

[RunicWolf]

Moved my computer into the basement where it's about 20 degrees cooler at least, as well as set up some cots so we can sleep away from the heat. Best. Idea. Yet.

[Mohegan]

I surprised Karma in the shower to celebrate the good news I got today.

[SourGirl]

Hosted some new friends overnight, dealt some business, made new contacts,...and its only 11:45 am :D

[TL4everu2]

Spent time with my kids. Just daddy kids time too.

[Jems]

Today @ work I was chosen best of the bunch for lunch for my department and tomorrow I get to be apart of a catered lunch with other people chosen from their departments. This makes me smile.

And the treats you get to bring back and share with dept friends or not are good too!

[openbj]

Went to the lake with the family to beat the heat. Had sno cones in town. Made ice cream (delicious!!). Yeah, it was a really great day!

[TL4everu2]

Nothing again.

[BrigidsDaughter]

Took a day off and did nothing but relax.

[openbj]

Rescued a baby bird that had fallen out of it's nest in a pole bird house. We're going to feed it and take care of. Hopefully it'll survive until it's ready to fly! It's a little Robin :)

[SourGirl]

Rescued a baby bird that had fallen out of it's nest in a pole bird house. We're going to feed it and take care of. Hopefully it'll survive until it's ready to fly! It's a little Robin :)

Advice : Keep it warm,( they cant keep proper body temperature by themself) and give it small, frequent feedings. Good Luck.

[Windflower]

Bought marshmallows and raspberries and carried my sleeping daughter home. :)

[BrigidsDaughter]

Picked my son up from summer camp, went out to dinner as a family, and bought Sour Patch Kids. :D

[RunicWolf]

Picked my son up from summer camp, went out to dinner as a family, and bought Sour Patch Kids. :D

And you say I'm the big kid!

On that note, I went with BrigidsDaughter to get out son from camp. I missed the little guy.

[openbj]

Advice : Keep it warm,( they cant keep proper body temperature by themself) and give it small, frequent feedings. Good Luck.

Warm is not a problem for us right now lol. It's 10:43pm here and still 101 degrees F!! :( This has been the HOTTEST summer ever for us. I work outside 2 days a week for a local company that does yard maintenance for pets and found the little one in one of the yards (glad the dog wasn't out). It's a baby Robin. When I found it, it was 107 degrees F and later got up to over 110 before I got home. We've already been giving it droplets of water and mashed up worms. Tomorrow I'm going to try and get a hold of a wildlife preserve to see if they can take over the care, as we're getting ready to move out of state in a few weeks and don't think it's a good idea to move a wild animal with us. Our guess is that it's only 2-3 weeks old (doesn't have all it's feathers yet).

We all had a lot of fun mashing up the first worm earlier LOL. It turned into a bet of who would chew up the worm for it (GROSS, but I live in a house full of guys, J and our 9 and 12 year old sons). The boys chickened out and decided it wasn't worth the money. So, J did it!! He earned $20 and immediately threw up afterwards. It was so funny!!! We got it all on video :) My favorite quote from our 9 year old during this was, "I'm gonna smack you with this worm!" I almost died. :p

[TL4everu2]

1st.....Kandy got her test results back...and does NOT have cancer! :D YAAAAAY!

2nd......Went out tonight and met a new woman. :) She's really nice, and SO much like my wife it's uncanny. :p Very pretty...big up top, big down low, and big in the heart. She is well spoken, and seems to know when to get mean, and when to stay nice. I like her. My wife likes her.

It was a pseudo date though. :( Her plans fell through for the evening, and so she "settled" on meeting up with my wife and I for coffee. She claims to not be "poly", but is open minded enough to not discount it or push me off because of it. :) I think I have a new friend. NOT GIRLFRIEND........but a new friend.