What are some good things happening in your life right now?
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oh my gosh! that is seriously amazing. wow! :wub:
Debbie that is awesome! Congrats to your fam!
Let's see... for me, I reallyreallyreally love our new house / neighborhood and neighbors. It's really lovely here and I feel so grateful to have made the decision to sell and move last summer before shit hit the fan in the housing market with interest rates, etc. If we hadn't sold and committed to having our house built last year when we did, I don't think we would have been able to for years and we love it here so much! It really feels like it was meant to be sometimes and like we got a bit lucky with all of the timing.
Staying up til midnight+ with Em to listen to 1989 TV when it debuts tonight... so it's silly but that's a life's little pleasures / something that brings me joy thing too
Let's see... for me, I reallyreallyreally love our new house / neighborhood and neighbors. It's really lovely here and I feel so grateful to have made the decision to sell and move last summer before shit hit the fan in the housing market with interest rates, etc. If we hadn't sold and committed to having our house built last year when we did, I don't think we would have been able to for years and we love it here so much! It really feels like it was meant to be sometimes and like we got a bit lucky with all of the timing.
Staying up til midnight+ with Em to listen to 1989 TV when it debuts tonight... so it's silly but that's a life's little pleasures / something that brings me joy thing too
angiekey
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Staying up til midnight+ with Em to listen to 1989 TV when it debuts tonight... so it's silly but that's a life's little pleasures / something that brings me joy thing too
Robin, those little things are what your daughter will remember most as she gets older... I still have vivid memories of watching The Monkee's reruns on Nick at Night with my Mom while she permed my hair, and squeeing with her over how cute Davy Jones was.
angiekey
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Kristin, I love that you're looking for those small points of light in the dark. I'm struggling with it myself right now.
So, I'm trying to actively look for the good in the bad. My oldest niece is getting married in Cancun in early December. Tons of pressure on my mom to go; my dad can't because of security reasons with his job, which has her scared out of her mind. So we're going with her. I'm dreading the family drama, being "the fat aunt", and my list goes on ... I'm trying to focus on the fact that we're going to be at an all-inclusive resort on the beach for 5 days.
I get to make my dress for the wedding, which is a positive amidst the negative. My niece wants everyone to dress according to her color palette - dusty rose pink, light greyish blue, sage green, and a light camel tan - none of which look good on me. I researched for months to try and find something that would work. But I finally found a sage green foiled jersey at Mood Fabric and ordered 5 yards of it. And I'm going to make myself a stunning maxi-length gown with a knot top, dramatic angel sleeves, and draped skirt.
And even though I'm miserably nauseous from a new medication each time they increase the dose, as of yesterday I'm down 19.7 pounds. One more "good" amidst the miserable bad.
So, I'm trying to actively look for the good in the bad. My oldest niece is getting married in Cancun in early December. Tons of pressure on my mom to go; my dad can't because of security reasons with his job, which has her scared out of her mind. So we're going with her. I'm dreading the family drama, being "the fat aunt", and my list goes on ... I'm trying to focus on the fact that we're going to be at an all-inclusive resort on the beach for 5 days.
I get to make my dress for the wedding, which is a positive amidst the negative. My niece wants everyone to dress according to her color palette - dusty rose pink, light greyish blue, sage green, and a light camel tan - none of which look good on me. I researched for months to try and find something that would work. But I finally found a sage green foiled jersey at Mood Fabric and ordered 5 yards of it. And I'm going to make myself a stunning maxi-length gown with a knot top, dramatic angel sleeves, and draped skirt.
And even though I'm miserably nauseous from a new medication each time they increase the dose, as of yesterday I'm down 19.7 pounds. One more "good" amidst the miserable bad.
JoCee
New member
honestly, not much BUT seeing my community, my people pull together in the face of so much hatred... that's a light in my life right now.
looking forward to a better time ahead when people can be kind, open, and caring and honestly, to do some research and know what they are talking about before they spew such vile evil hatred to another human being.
what brings me joy.. my amazing kids, the strength they are showing right now is beyond words. just so sad that they are seeing just how horrible human kind can be.
looking forward to a better time ahead when people can be kind, open, and caring and honestly, to do some research and know what they are talking about before they spew such vile evil hatred to another human being.
what brings me joy.. my amazing kids, the strength they are showing right now is beyond words. just so sad that they are seeing just how horrible human kind can be.
3BluEyedBabies
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I started deep cleaning my house yesterday to get ready for Christmas decorating! I literally wipe down all the walls, woodwork, wash the curtains, etc. in preparation for decorating. My daughter is away at college, so things just feel different at our house and I have found over the years, that the earlier I start decorating, the more time I have to just ENJOY the holiday season! So, I'm looking forward to decorating!
JillW
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That's awesome! Congrats to everyone!!!
stephc777
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Hugs, Angie! I just got back from Cancun and as someone who isn't the weight I'd like to be, I was intimidated at first about wearing my swimsuit (for the first time in years) and going to the beach. I had someone tell me before I went that no one is surprised by how you look in your swimsuit. You just need to put it on and go have fun. That really helped my mindset and I ended up having a wonderful time playing in the delightful water and just enjoying the beach with my daughter. I hope you can find some joy there as well!
JillW
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Debbie that is awesome! Congrats to your fam!
Let's see... for me, I reallyreallyreally love our new house / neighborhood and neighbors. It's really lovely here and I feel so grateful to have made the decision to sell and move last summer before shit hit the fan in the housing market with interest rates, etc. If we hadn't sold and committed to having our house built last year when we did, I don't think we would have been able to for years and we love it here so much! It really feels like it was meant to be sometimes and like we got a bit lucky with all of the timing.
Staying up til midnight+ with Em to listen to 1989 TV when it debuts tonight... so it's silly but that's a life's little pleasures / something that brings me joy thing too
Sounds wonderful! We've been looking for a different house for years now, it's depressing after awhile!
JillW
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I am certain your dress AND you will be beautiful Angie!!
Congrats! That's a considerable # to be down!!
JillW
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Sending you warm thoughts and many prayers, Jo!
JillW
Sweet Shoppe SugarBabe
That's awesome and so much fun!!
JillW
Sweet Shoppe SugarBabe
Sounds so fun! Hoping it all works out perfectly!
JillW
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I had a partial thyroidectomy last Tuesday but feel like I've recovered remarkably well from it. Of course, the scar on my throat looks pretty nasty and will be that way for awhile, but that is what it is. The best (!) part of the whole situation is that the pathology report came back as "all clear", so all of the cancer was able to be taken with the surgery!
That's my fantastic happy news!
That's my fantastic happy news!
3BluEyedBabies
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Lidia G
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Jill, that's fantastic!!!
clucaswvu04
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There has been so much rain in our area this week (we had almost no rain all summer so this is good news in itself). With the rain comes lots of cancelations for soccer, while I am sorry my kids miss practices and our trip to OK for 2 games is now not happening until May - I am also so very thankful for a weekend without a nonstop schedule.
Also loving that my kids are all still wanting to dress up and trick or treat - 17, 15, 14 and they are going together with a group of friends and have coordinated costumes a tiny bit. So much pressure in the world, so much pressure on kids/teens these days I love that they can still hold on to parts of being a kid a bit longer.
Also loving that my kids are all still wanting to dress up and trick or treat - 17, 15, 14 and they are going together with a group of friends and have coordinated costumes a tiny bit. So much pressure in the world, so much pressure on kids/teens these days I love that they can still hold on to parts of being a kid a bit longer.
Sherly
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I love reading the positive/good things that are happening your lives, ladies. It certainly brings smile and happiness to me, amidst the 'blah' feeling that comes up to me every now and then.
For me, I've got my birthday to look forward to next month, it seems that the boys are whispering some surprises to each other behind my back... so I just have to wait patiently for the time to come to find out what they are planning.
And... Michelle and I are going to Shanghai Disney again ON the Christmas day! This was totally unexpected. It was just a blurb from me and, somewhat, Lan made it to reality. It'll be just us the 2 girls, since the boys have work and school, no Christmas holiday. I am nervous, as this is the first domestic trip I am taking without Lan, language will be a challenge, but... I am just going to be brave and have fun.
Lastly, after a month long of healing, the finger (flesh & nail) that I sliced on the mandolin has finally looked more like a finger again. The wound healed nicely, it's still a bit sensitive as it still needs time for the nail to grow and cover the flesh, but I am glad that I did not end up with a somewhat deformed finger.
For me, I've got my birthday to look forward to next month, it seems that the boys are whispering some surprises to each other behind my back... so I just have to wait patiently for the time to come to find out what they are planning.
And... Michelle and I are going to Shanghai Disney again ON the Christmas day! This was totally unexpected. It was just a blurb from me and, somewhat, Lan made it to reality. It'll be just us the 2 girls, since the boys have work and school, no Christmas holiday. I am nervous, as this is the first domestic trip I am taking without Lan, language will be a challenge, but... I am just going to be brave and have fun.
Lastly, after a month long of healing, the finger (flesh & nail) that I sliced on the mandolin has finally looked more like a finger again. The wound healed nicely, it's still a bit sensitive as it still needs time for the nail to grow and cover the flesh, but I am glad that I did not end up with a somewhat deformed finger.
jacinda
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My oldest daughter (20) came home from University for her birthday week. She flies back tomorrow. It's been lovely having her here. My youngest (almost 17) is now on study leave, so no more school for her until exams. I got both of them to help me clean the house today. I'm not sure it made THEM happy, but I certainly got joy out of it. Haha!
LJSDesigns
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I am looking forward to being a grandma. We've had some nervous moments with this pregnancy, but our little peanut is a tough nut and I can hardly wait to love him up.
Sherly
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When is the due date, Lorie! I am excited for you and your kiddos for the birth of the baby. I do know my parents were always so over the moon when they hear about a new grandkid coming.
HavaDrPepper
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I am recovering from the TAVR surgery (aortic valve replacement through the groin) I had on Oct 2. The various needle holes on my arms and in the groin area are all healed. The heart is working fine now.
But I've maybe picked up a bug of some kind that has me coughing and out of breath this last week. I'm really not sure it is a bug since I hadn't been out of the house where I interacted with people since the 11th. And, for some reason I always start coughing a lot during the fall. Guess I need to get this figured out!
But I've maybe picked up a bug of some kind that has me coughing and out of breath this last week. I'm really not sure it is a bug since I hadn't been out of the house where I interacted with people since the 11th. And, for some reason I always start coughing a lot during the fall. Guess I need to get this figured out!
LeeAndra
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My life is bringing me joy right now, KCB.
I'm in such a deeply content place as I reflect back on how far I've come in the last few years. I just had the wedding of my dreams, and the best part was being able to come home afterwards to the love of my life. My kids are absolutely thriving, and our relationships are stronger than ever. I've been on two vacations in the last two months, and besides wanting an incredible marriage & partner, what I was always so painfully jealous of over the years when I got on social media or perused the SSD gallery was other people having the ability to travel & see the world & have fun new adventures.
My life now is all of my dreams coming true.
Even the less than ideal things are all about perspective. D. has been laid off for the last 2 months. Is that itself bringing me joy? Of course not. However, him being home all day long with me has been incredible & since my job makes enough to pay all the bills + we have savings, I'm not worrying, as I have so very many times in the past, about how my kids will eat or if we will have electricity. He will get called back in or get another job, and things will be just fine.
I know this all sounds totally cliche & cheesy but I'm okay with that, too. :wub:
I'm in such a deeply content place as I reflect back on how far I've come in the last few years. I just had the wedding of my dreams, and the best part was being able to come home afterwards to the love of my life. My kids are absolutely thriving, and our relationships are stronger than ever. I've been on two vacations in the last two months, and besides wanting an incredible marriage & partner, what I was always so painfully jealous of over the years when I got on social media or perused the SSD gallery was other people having the ability to travel & see the world & have fun new adventures.
My life now is all of my dreams coming true.
Even the less than ideal things are all about perspective. D. has been laid off for the last 2 months. Is that itself bringing me joy? Of course not. However, him being home all day long with me has been incredible & since my job makes enough to pay all the bills + we have savings, I'm not worrying, as I have so very many times in the past, about how my kids will eat or if we will have electricity. He will get called back in or get another job, and things will be just fine.
I know this all sounds totally cliche & cheesy but I'm okay with that, too. :wub:
allyanne
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After a long time of feeling really unwell, tired, and hopeless, I had an appointment with a functional medicine practitioner this week, and she was amazing. I am making some changes to heal my adrenal system and manage cortisol and stress levels. I already feel a little bit better, and my hot flashes are decreasing somewhat. But I felt so supported to just have someone listen to and believe me, to care about how all the things (covid, long covid + menopause) have worked together to create a perfect storm. I finally have some hope that things can get better. Other than that, I really love my friends right now--I have such a great group of people around me, and it hasn't always been like that. So I'm grateful.
joelsgirl
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This makes me so happy, LeeAndra!
Our oldest son has struggled for the last few years of high school, but he seems to be thriving now that he's in college. No, that's too strong a word...maybe it's more accurate to say he seems like he's in a good place. It's such a relief to not feel worried about him 24/7.
Plants are bringing me so much joy lately. My prayer plant opens her leaves wide to greet me each morning and then raises them up each night, and I feel like I'm doing such a great job as a plant mom. : ) I filled the built-in shelves of my office with plants and books and pictures, and I love being in that room now.
LJSDesigns
Sweet Shoppe Designer
When is the due date, Lorie! I am excited for you and your kiddos for the birth of the baby. I do know my parents were always so over the moon when they hear about a new grandkid coming.
He is due 2/12/24. We have a bit yet, but I know it will go by super fast because of the holidays. It's like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, BABY!
Kimberly27
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Kimberly27
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Good things...My son got his job back at Walmart (long story but was fired due to a couple of dumb mistakes...management didn't handle them well). Walmart pays 100% of schooling so we are happy he is back at it. He also got hired part time by my church as a media intern (working the announcement video, pastors slides etc)...He is majoring in business with a concentration in digital marketing and media
Hubby's dad is looking for a new truck and is offering to sell us his older truck. Hubby has been without a car for a year now since the oldest wrecked it. He has been sharing the with the oldest. It will be nice to finally have a third vehicle with our busy schedules.
Hubby is working sound board at our church now (been poking him to get more involved. He can be a hermit). It is fun on my Sunday's to sing with the praise band to see him up there watching and working the sound
Life is busy and doesn't look like it is slowing down with work, 2 teen boys and hubby...I am happy to just fall in bed at night.
Hubby's dad is looking for a new truck and is offering to sell us his older truck. Hubby has been without a car for a year now since the oldest wrecked it. He has been sharing the with the oldest. It will be nice to finally have a third vehicle with our busy schedules.
Hubby is working sound board at our church now (been poking him to get more involved. He can be a hermit). It is fun on my Sunday's to sing with the praise band to see him up there watching and working the sound
Life is busy and doesn't look like it is slowing down with work, 2 teen boys and hubby...I am happy to just fall in bed at night.