In times like these things can really suck....the recession, job loss, depression, deaths....the list of things that make our hearts hurt comes too fast and easy. This is a little corny, but even here on the org, we need corny sometimes.

So....lets talk about the bubbles and butterflies in our lives. What makes your heart smile, makes your footsteps feel like your walking on clouds. What is a sure fire trick that perks your day right up (and I'm not talking about your morning coffee)?

wrestling with my 2 dogs

usedtobebliss

Everything about my daughter...

Hearing my mom's laugh...

Photography...

Spending a few hours with a close, intimate friend...

Sitting in a movie theatre about to watch a movie I've been anxious to see for months...

Taking a walk around sunset...

Reading a good book on a Sunday afternoon while laying on the livingroom couch...

My daughter's dog greeting me at her door when I visit...

One thing: When I go to bed, and I'm laying there, my cat Clarice comes up by my pillow and sleeps on the corner of the mattress. She has a little fleece blanket I put there for her. She'll butt my head, lick my forehead a few times, and purr like a train. She'll curl up and eventually go to sleep. I wake up and she's still there, in some twisted position only a cat can enjoy.

But also, as I just start to wind down in bed, and get drowsy, the other cat Phoebe (a calico) will come up behind me (I usually start by laying on my left side), and she'll lick the back and side of my head. I have a buzz cut, and apparently she needs to adjust those hairs. She licks for about 10 minutes, and in some really weird way, it puts me right to sleep. I will get sleepy and doze right off while she's still licking the back and side of my head.

But whether Phoebe licks my head or not, it tickles me to death, even after 7 years, that Clarice curls up next to me, and follows me around the house, talks to me, and interacts with me. She's a darling and I love her. She was the runt and I took her. She looks like she's about 2, still small and very svelte. (And she knows how to work it.)


Clarice and her big daddy (yours truly):




Phoebe:

usedtobebliss said:

I used to love doing that with my basset hound. I had to leave her in Tulsa when I moved to Minneapolis. Her name was Madison and she had a very good new home when I left. I'm in a cats-only complex. But if I ever get a house or a new place (which will be soon actually), I've thought of a weenie dog. I love them too. I like pugs too.

What kind of dogs do you have?

good hair days!

cuddles (not the orger, but wait! maybe he cuddles well, so I won't rule him out just yet)

cooking with good music and a glass of something

driving in my car alone

dancing to cool music I never heard before but want to hear again

the next Jupiter One CD - I'm optimistic like that lol!!!

taking off in an A380 - I cried tears of joy

nice hot spa bath

2 beers

shoes that don't hurt but still look nice

my son's teacher (who is hot), wanting to talk about my son

skyping with Sean

drinks with mates - somehow there is little better than this - I'm pretty sure this is the holy grail of happy moments

ernestsewell said:

2 labradors... a gold one and a black one... the black one is a pup... nobody loves me like my dogs... no matter how i screw up.... they're just so damn happy to see me

i've had to find a new home for a dog in the past due to living arrangements... it's tough... but it's cool madison is in a good home

pets are THE BEST

usedtobebliss said:

my dog loves me just that little bit too much

ZombieKitten said:

Speaking of which, how's your leg doing?

My dogs make me laugh out LOUD every day

My lovely group of devoted and fly ass friends

My nutty family

Being able to work at home (when I'm working)

Just being in my house, I love my home, or rather I LOVE my bed and the 42-inch LCD in front of it

Dropping the top on a sunny day and doing 90 mph on the highway

Getting a facial

Lunch at Houston's with Fred

Buying shoes and handbags

Watching my girls playing together

Getting kisses from my girls (especially Elsa, nothing more uplifting than a slobbery baby kiss )

Spending time with my extended family

Having a drink and a gossip with my friends

Spending the day at a spa (not something I get to do more than once a year )

Talking to my fave orger

Saving all my favourite shows on Sky+, kicking everyone out of the house, then sitting and watching them all, in peace and quiet :bliss:

My mom's smile
My friends' laughter
Kisses from the boy
A good pair of jeans that make my ass look nice
Shoes
Dogs!
Vacation
Sunshine




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Family time-
Time spent alone with my Husband.
Going out to the beach/park with my kids.
Sunday dinners with my extended family (17)
Watching the happiness in my dog eyes, when I come home.

My crush.
Music.
Sunshine.

Making others happy with something I do or give them, etc.

Finishing a song

Good food, especially if I cooked it myself

Phishanga said:

my family

mojitos from cafe spice (matt )

and the fine ass bartender that served it to me

My family
My dog
PRINCE's Music
Jeans
Shoes
smiles
hugs
kisses
the gentle kiss I get every morning from my daughter

spending time with friends and family

seeing my daughters happy

a baby's laughter

sunshine

sunsets on the beach

a good hot shower in the morning

long summer days when you have enough time to get all your chores done and still have time to go fishing

Phishanga said:

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FuNkeNsteiN said:

Mushanga said:

Well, it is true

Mushanga said:

Well, that sounds like I think what I cook is any good. I'm way too modest to imply that. But it's so much fun. I LOOOOVE cooking.

And listening to music of course. Bloc Party right now. And finding new music, reading about music. Really cool re-issues with extensive liner notes of old classics.

Cuddling under a blanket in a cold room in the morning
Holding my husband's hand while going for a walk
Brunch
Vacations
Not having anything on my to do list
Clean socks
Prince's music
Pedicures
Watching my girls perform a dance they made up

Sleeping as long as I want tomorrow morning.

Beer.

Shopping
Music

I love this thread...you guys are making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!


As for me....what makes me happy


.....when my 15 year old son wakes me up in the morning. He says hi mommy, hugs me around my head and lets me know he is off to school


.....When my dog sits on my feet while I'm on the computer


.....When my daughter sings while in the shower at the top of her lungs like nobody else is in the house


.....when my hubby unexpectedly details my car

ernestsewell said:

I love your kitties! cute!!!