Feel Good Friday: Today I Smiled Because (Your Replies Wanted)

[melodyharmonius]

Okay - it's Friday afternoon, the boss just left, and tonight I get to go to pub trivia on Mel Brooks & Monty Python movies.

What is making you smile this afternoon?

[saje]

I have the house to myself until Tuesday night :)

[Anaamika]

I look sharp today (to my own surprise, heh). I bought a new pair of capris, hunter green, that look great on my skin tone and my legs, and I am wearing a billowy gray&white&black shirt that's a little low-cut, with high-heeled sandals and appropriate jewelry. I look casual yet sexy and my hair is acting wonderfully today, too. It's rare everything comes together just so!

[Alice The Goon]

Cuz it's Friday, duh! Woo!

[Leaffan]

My son was talking about teachers this morning and mentioned a certain Mr. Hiscock.

I really tried to be the adult, but I couldn't help but snort a tiny bit. To which he said "I know, right!" And so we both chuckled like a couple of 12 year olds. Even though I'm 49.

[melodyharmonius]

I look sharp today (to my own surprise, heh). I bought a new pair of capris, hunter green, that look great on my skin tone and my legs, and I am wearing a billowy gray&white&black shirt that's a little low-cut, with high-heeled sandals and appropriate jewelry. I look casual yet sexy and my hair is acting wonderfully today, too. It's rare everything comes together just so!

I love days like that!

[Munch]

Yesterday I got an e-mail for an interview next week at a place I never would have dreamed would be interested in me -it's the absolute brass ring for my field IMO. My expectations are low, but it's all I can think about today. I'd have to sell my house, move away from friends and family - but it would be one of the greatest opportunities I've ever had.

[melodyharmonius]

I have the house to myself until Tuesday night :)

very nice! what's your guilty pleasure when you are alone? Mine used to be taking bubble baths with a good book and a large glass of my favorite juice combo.

Cuz it's Friday, duh! Woo!

Yeah - not every Friday has been like that for me lately - but woo!!

My son was talking about teachers this morning and mentioned a certain Mr. Hiscock.

I really tried to be the adult, but I couldn't help but snort a tiny bit. To which he said "I know, right!" And so we both chuckled like a couple of 12 year olds. Even though I'm 49.

It's fun when you can laugh with kids without explanation. My last phone convo with my dad was talking about his "walking briskly" with my stepmum (fyi -
"walking briskly" is one of the signs listed in his after-heart attack brochure 'so when can i have sex again?'). His death was unexpected - and I cling to the fact that my last words with him were so much fun.

[melodyharmonius]

Yesterday I got an e-mail for an interview next week at a place I never would have dreamed would be interested in me -it's the absolute brass ring for my field IMO. My expectations are low, but it's all I can think about today. I'd have to sell my house, move away from friends and family - but it would be one of the greatest opportunities I've ever had.

hope is always awesome. And a nice nod that you are doing the right things! I'll rattle some chicken bones for you :)

[Infovore]

I just found out that my longtime fiction/RPG character is being included in an upcoming published compilation of legendary characters from the game. I found out yesterday, and I'm still grinning like an idiot over it. :D

[Anaamika]

I love days like that!

I love that you not only post these threads for us but make a point to respond to everyone, so everyone feels a tiny bit loved and appreciated. Don't think I haven't noticed you taking the trouble. So in addition to my previous one, I'll add: melodyharmonius made me smile, on this Friday afternoon!

[melodyharmonius]

I just found out that my longtime fiction/RPG character is being included in an upcoming published compilation of legendary characters from the game. I found out yesterday, and I'm still grinning like an idiot over it. :D

That is so awesome! You aren't Leroy Jenkins, are you?? :D

I love that you not only post these threads for us but make a point to respond to everyone, so everyone feels a tiny bit loved and appreciated. Don't think I haven't noticed you taking the trouble. So in addition to my previous one, I'll add: melodyharmonius made me smile, on this Friday afternoon!

Don't make me all blushy! :o

[pbbth]

Here in about an hour and a half I get to find out if lil'pbbth is going to be a boy or a girl!

[Claire Beauchamp]

This morning heard from the Prospective Boyfriend who had dropped off the face of the earth for a few weeks. Still interested, abjectly apologetic, etc. Happy to be able to cut him some slack and give him another chance, rather than being left wondering what went wrong.

[PapSett]

I was tossing some stale popcorn out in the yard for the birds and a male cardinal swooped in and landed about a foot from my feet. I froze in place, he cheeped a couple times, turned his head to look right up at me, then flew off. I think it startled us both, but it sure made me smile!

Oh... and I normally work on Saturdays but took tomorrow off because it's my birthday-#51, ugh- so I have a 3 day weekend ahead of me.

[Superfluous Parentheses]

I'm smiling because my love is coming back after a week and and a half in Africa this weekend, and I missed her.

[melodyharmonius]

Here in about an hour and a half I get to find out if lil'pbbth is going to be a boy or a girl!

Woot! you know when they are born and do their first pbbth - you are going to have to capture that and make it your gif! :p

This morning heard from the Prospective Boyfriend who had dropped off the face of the earth for a few weeks. Still interested, abjectly apologetic, etc. Happy to be able to cut him some slack and give him another chance, rather than being left wondering what went wrong.

wishing you luck - or a new prospective boyfriend :)

I was tossing some stale popcorn out in the yard for the birds and a male cardinal swooped in and landed about a foot from my feet. I froze in place, he cheeped a couple times, turned his head to look right up at me, then flew off. I think it startled us both, but it sure made me smile!

Oh... and I normally work on Saturdays but took tomorrow off because it's my birthday-#51, ugh- so I have a 3 day weekend ahead of me.

I had a frog lead the way up the walk Thursday night - it was quite amusing. I love cardinals, but sometimes they are tad bit blonde - we have ones that keep flying in to my bf's glass window, stun themselves, and then get up and fly off.

And happy birthday to you! 51 is nothing to ugh about. 51 is the new 41 :)

[Motorgirl]

51 is the new 41 :)

Does that mean 41 is the new 31? (o pleez o pleez)

I had my annual mammogram today and through the wonders of modern digital imaging they called me within an hour to tell me I was all clear for another year. With my family history of early breast cancer (sister diagnosed at 27, dead at 38) that's enough to make me happy. Even though I have a visible bruise on my left boob and my whole chest hurts. :)

[BlueKangaroo]

I have a couple of good friends coming to my house, a bottle of white wine chilling in the fridge, several bottles of red prepared to follow. I'm sure they'll appreciate my cooking, no matter how it comes out. (The wine will help with this.)

Also, and unrelated: my fiance & I got the office (aka the worst room) somewhat tidied at the end of May. <i>It's stayed that tidy.</i>

A friend I thought had decided to drop me came by the other day. With her husband & four month little boy! Turns out she'd just had to go away from the city for awhile, and our language barrier made it hard to communicate everything that was going on. (She's Korean & I'm American - the talking is sometimes hard, but always worth it.)

[Maus Magill]

And happy birthday to you! 51 is nothing to ugh about. 51 is the new 41 :)

I guess that makes us 31, then. :)

I had to smile yesterday, because my parents took Spike to the zoo down in Columbia as a present for his fourth birthday. Not only did he have a great time, but he also made sure he walked slow enough for his Grandma (who'd gotten a new hip this past March), and he was one of the best behaved children there. That last part is amazing, since that child had a severe case of crazy.

My smile got bigger last night, because my parents had brought Allen & Son barbecue down from Raleigh. Mmmm.... barbecue.....

I had to laugh this morning when my father came downstairs. Squeaky (2) let out a yelp when he saw him, and screamed, "G'an-daddy!!!!" He turned around in his chair looked at me fixing breakfast, pointed back to my father, and shouted, "Dad-dee! G'an-daddy!!"

[SylverOne]

I bought 2 loaves of bread from the local bakery this morning, fresh and hot out of the oven.

Garlic Cheddar and Cinnamon Raisin Oat.

Now my car smells like a bakery. :)

[nashiitashii]

Yesterday I got an e-mail for an interview next week at a place I never would have dreamed would be interested in me -it's the absolute brass ring for my field IMO. My expectations are low, but it's all I can think about today. I'd have to sell my house, move away from friends and family - but it would be one of the greatest opportunities I've ever had.
What an awesome coincidence, as I have an interview next week as well! It'd be a crazy commute, but it'd be worth it to be working again and in a job that's a better fit.
Here in about an hour and a half I get to find out if lil'pbbth is going to be a boy or a girl!
So exciting! For as little interest as I have in being pregnant, I do enjoy chatting about pregnancy and babies and the fun aspects of children.
I guess that makes us 31, then. :)

I had to smile yesterday, because my parents took Spike to the zoo down in Columbia as a present for his fourth birthday. Not only did he have a great time, but he also made sure he walked slow enough for his Grandma (who'd gotten a new hip this past March), and he was one of the best behaved children there. That last part is amazing, since that child had a severe case of crazy.

My smile got bigger last night, because my parents had brought Allen & Son barbecue down from Raleigh. Mmmm.... barbecue.....

I had to laugh this morning when my father came downstairs. Squeaky (2) let out a yelp when he saw him, and screamed, "G'an-daddy!!!!" He turned around in his chair looked at me fixing breakfast, pointed back to my father, and shouted, "Dad-dee! G'an-daddy!!"
That is awesome. Little kids + zoo + good behavior = a spectacular day in my book.

[Saltire]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow morning, when I shall go to watch the Fremont Solstice Parade (http://fremontartscouncil.org/fremont-solstice-parade/), a truly unique event. The floats are all human-powered, and are not allowed to have any abstract symbols on them (so no corporate logos or silly slogans). Plus, it is preceded and intermingled with the famous body-paint-or-maybe-just-naked bike ride, which is something to see.

You can google your own photos, if you want to see previous years.

[Nzinga, Seated]

Does that mean 41 is the new 31? (o pleez o pleez)
...

Yep. And 10 is the new fetus.

So I smiled today because my lunch was sooo good. Potatoes and onions fresh off the grill in the caf (it's a big mama thing.)

I smiled because my coworker wore stripper shoes today, and she keeps doing little hot dances.


I smiled because the sales gods have been smiling on me today. Making some great bonuses.

[ems]

My new washing machine gets delivered in an hour after our old one decided to empty water all over the laundry room last weekend. Shiny new stuff!

My new job means an across country relocation and all the stresses that go along with that and selling a house in the current market but it is a great deal for our little family and my husband talked to his new boss today and called me all excited about his new job and how much he liked his boss. Made me smile to hear him so excited and happy.

I have steaks marinading for supper and plans for a lazy weekend.

Lots of reasons to smile today :D

[Munch]

What an awesome coincidence, as I have an interview next week as well! It'd be a crazy commute, but it'd be worth it to be working again and in a job that's a better fit.
Excellent! Hope it's a good week for us both!

[picunurse]

Our insurance adjustor called to say he sent us a $5300 check to finish up the work in the basement. We'll get our house back soon!

[melodyharmonius]

Does that mean 41 is the new 31? (o pleez o pleez)

I had my annual mammogram today and through the wonders of modern digital imaging they called me within an hour to tell me I was all clear for another year.

31? Heck, I feel 25! (Cause if we are going to change ages, I want to be 25!)

I have a couple of good friends coming to my house,

<i>It's stayed that tidy.</i>

A friend I thought had decided to drop me came by the other day.

good food and friends are always fabulous together! And yay for clean offices - want to come clean mine?? pleez o pleez?? And yay for reconnecting with old friends. I have a friend that I speak spanglish with - and even when we don't understand each other - it's still good!

"Dad-dee! G'an-daddy!!"

I love that story. It makes my uterus twitch. Usually only kittens do that!

Now my car smells like a bakery. :)

sooooo jealous! I'm going to the Farmer's Market tomorrow morning - I love the way the lavender and herbs make my car smell :)

What an awesome coincidence, as I have an interview next week as well! It'd be a crazy commute, but it'd be worth it to be working again and in a job that's a better fit.

rattling the chicken bones for you also!

I'm looking forward to tomorrow morning, when I shall go to watch the Fremont Solstice Parade (http://fremontartscouncil.org/fremont-solstice-parade/), a truly unique event.

That sounds so cool!

So I smiled today because my lunch was sooo good. Potatoes and onions fresh off the grill in the caf (it's a big mama thing.)

I smiled because my coworker wore stripper shoes today, and she keeps doing little hot dances.

I smiled because the sales gods have been smiling on me today. Making some great bonuses.

lunch, stripper shoes, and money? Where exactly do you work? :dubious: I hear brown chicken, brown cow . . . :D

Lots of reasons to smile today :D

Clean clothes, happy husband, and steak. That sounds like a Friday FULL of win!!

[Rhiannon8404]

...because my kid is really, really loving the art class he's taking at the local museum.

[melodyharmonius]

our insurance adjustor called to say he sent us a $5300 check to finish up the work in the basement. We'll get our house back soon!

very nice!

[RalfCoder]

I smiled because I hit some dynamite kill shots while playing racquetball at lunch, and won one of the 2 games we played.

And also because Green Lantern comes out today, and I haven't been to a movie in ages.

[Baker]

I wish I had something to smile about, it's been a crappy day.:(

[melodyharmonius]

...because my kid is really, really loving the art class he's taking at the local museum.

I want to see pics of his work!

I smiled because I hit some dynamite kill shots while playing racquetball at lunch, and won one of the 2 games we played.

And also because Green Lantern comes out today, and I haven't been to a movie in ages.

I don't know anything about racquetball, but I am going to see Green Lantern on Sunday with some friends - we'll have to compare notes later!

I wish I had something to smile about, it's been a crappy day.:(

You know what had me laughing today? A librarian I know posted this as her facebook status: regular patron just reported that a woman in the parking lot is rolling a lint roller all over the torso of a shirtless, tattoo-ed man and has been doing so for some time. Ah, the public library...

[mnemosyne]

I'm happy because of

- the lack of sports withdrawal; the CFL preseason started on the last day of the NHL finals, and the two overlap in the fall

- I bought some new clothes this week that I love, and got a lot of items for a good price

- tomorrow we are going to visit the inlaws and see my SIL's baby boy, who is one week old today

- my sister and her husband are settling in very well in their new city, she loves her new job and the hot-tub in her rental house is just a bonus

[ems]

I wish I had something to smile about, it's been a crappy day.:(

I am sorry about that. If I did your laundry in my shiny new washing machine would it help at all?

Love this thread by the way!

[melodyharmonius]

I'm happy because of

- the lack of sports withdrawal; the CFL preseason started on the last day of the NHL finals, and the two overlap in the fall

- I bought some new clothes this week that I love, and got a lot of items for a good price

- tomorrow we are going to visit the inlaws and see my SIL's baby boy, who is one week old today

- my sister and her husband are settling in very well in their new city, she loves her new job and the hot-tub in her rental house is just a bonus

I like that what makes you smile is that other people in your family are smiling. Very cool! :cool:

[smaje1]

I wish I had something to smile about, it's been a crappy day.:(

Sorry about your crappy day! I hope it gets better. But you do have something to smile about -- all of the people on this thread who are happy. Be happy for them and smile. :)

Nothing has made me particularly happy today, but reading about everyone else's good fortune has definitely put a smile on my face.

Wait, I was wrong. I DO have something to be happy about. An old friend is returning to work at my company after a long absence. And I learned about that during my Friday-lunchtime D&D game, which always puts me in a good mood. :p

[FrancisCastle]

I had to sit through an annual training on non-violent crisis intervention. Yes, it is as boring as it sounds. However, I had to giggle when the instructor was demonstrating what to do if someone grabs/pulls your hair. He's bald. :D

[Alice The Goon]

I had to sit through an annual training on non-violent crisis intervention. Yes, it is as boring as it sounds. However, I had to giggle when the instructor was demonstrating what to do if someone grabs/pulls your hair. He's bald. :D


What do you do if someone's pulling your hair uninvited? I guess kicking them in the crotch wouldn't be non-violent...

[BlueKangaroo]

I regret to say that I cannot come clean yours. I have a commitment to get my office ACTUALLY in shape, and I gave myself a whole year to do it in. That's how bad I am at dealing with the crap that accumulates in offices.

Now I want a card catalog. Somehow, I'm convinced it will make my life better by giving me places for some of those little bits of office flotsam. And be pretty. Alas, the office is also the tiniest room, so no space!

[Al Bundy]

I was biking along and found $7 rolled up along the grass. This is one advantage of biking so slowly you can read paper on the ground.

[overlyverbose]

I'm smiling because my baby girl won't stop standing on her head (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Eg6nZNUuOd7TX1Attfg0i0wr5b6pNF0TluHFSFPRTUs?feat=directlink).

I'm also smiling because my son and I finally managed to catch the ice cream truck! He usually speeds through the neighborhood, right in the middle of naptime. But we were smart this time. My son distracted him by dancing and jumping in our driveway, so he stopped and waited while I ran in to get change. This is the first time we've caught him since we moved in to the house six years ago!

[saje]

very nice! what's your guilty pleasure when you are alone? Mine used to be taking bubble baths with a good book and a large glass of my favorite juice combo.


I tend to eat all the things he thinks are gross - sushi, lamb, fish mostly. Plus I get the remote to myself (for the very little I want to see on TV), and can just enjoy a quiet house. Mr saje likes to have the TV on all the time, or tunes or an audiobook. I like those too, but not always. I like my peace and quiet and solitude :)

[Teacake]

Thanks to just a little bit of campaigning, I now have enough members going out on strike that it looks like they're going to have to close the school.
I had a really nice time at the pub with some people from work who I haven't spent a lot of time with but like a lot.
My brother is bringing his family over from the States unexpectedly. It'll be at a bad time for me and I may struggle to see them, but it'll make the rest of my family happy.
Tomorrow I get to go and cheer up a friend who's having a rough time, give him the gift we brought him from our holiday and laugh a lot.

[FoieGrasIsEvil]

I look sharp today (to my own surprise, heh). I bought a new pair of capris, hunter green, that look great on my skin tone and my legs, and I am wearing a billowy gray&white&black shirt that's a little low-cut, with high-heeled sandals and appropriate jewelry. I look casual yet sexy and my hair is acting wonderfully today, too. It's rare everything comes together just so!

Post useless without pics!

:(

[FoieGrasIsEvil]

Here in about an hour and a half I get to find out if lil'pbbth is going to be a boy or a girl!

Awesome. Congratulations and let us know if it is indeed boy, girl or Klingon.

[teela brown]

Cherries are in season and the local orchard is selling magnificent Bings, Rainiers and other varietals. Cherries are one of the best fruits in the world, and it's sheer luxury to be able to buy big bags of them and cram them into your face. They're among the lowest-carb fruits, too, I understand, so I try to assuage my guilt by thinking of that.

Gotta buy some more tomorrow morning.

[FoieGrasIsEvil]

I am smiling wryly at the ironic situation I am in WRT my impending divorce. I am sad about the whole affair, but I can smile because I know its for the best for all concerned (especially our boys), I don't have to deal with my miscreant step-daughter ever again and the objective part of me knows that my wife and I were never meant to be and that we stayed together because of pregnancies and sex.

This whole situation has me in an emotional whirlwind but I can still manage a smile as long as I don't dwell on what could have been. Not that it matters anymore.

[pakalolo]

I smiled today because I found an amazing place to hike just minutes from my home.

I saw so many awesome animals, plants, and insects...and took some great pictures.
Great Herons, several flocks of American White Pelicans, giant Bullfrogs, Nutria, Dragonflies. Such a fantastic day!

Thanks for starting a thread for me to tell y'all about it.

[congodwarf]

The carpenter who has been rebuilding my shower finished it today. I still can't use it because the caulk needs to dry for 24 hours and the plumber has to come back tomorrow to install the shower head, etc. But, it looks awesome!

We bought this house in January of 2010. In February of 2010 the tiles in our only shower started falling off. Between coming up with the money and then losing it on unexpected emergencies, finding contractors and then having them bail on us, it took us over a year to get the job started. It was a pain to deal with and caused us a lot of stress. We had to keep relining the shower walls with heat-shrink window plastic to minimize the water damage to the walls. The bathroom smelled nasty because nothing I did would keep the shower clean and the exposed 60 year old tiling stuff stank.

I was unsure of the plumber/carpenter combo we ended up with but it didn't take long for them to make me comfortable with their work. They have both been great and the fact that they're family friends (not mine - each other's families) means they communicate very well and unlike our last remodel, we had no lost time due to mis-communication between the guys.

They both came across annoying problems and both of them dealt with them in a timely manner. They both loved my dogs and spent time playing with them every day they were here. The carpenter walked into the house this morning and the first words out of his mouth were a happy birthday to my boyfriend.

All in all, this has been the best home remodel project I've ever dealt with. I am so glad I found these guys and I'll definitely be using them again.

By the way, did I mention that MY SHOWER IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! :D


Before (after I took the plastic down to prepare for the demolition) (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg)

After (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg#!oZZ3QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs862.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab183%2Fspike1380%2F%3F action%3Dview%26current%3D012.jpg) As you can see, my floor tiling job isn't as nice as his and the ugly ass pink tiles and blue wallpaper are still...ugly. But the shower really improves the whole room.

After 2 (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg#!oZZ2QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs862.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab183%2Fspike1380%2F%3F action%3Dview%26current%3D016.jpg) Our formerly fugly tub. It's pinkish beige, just like the old tiles. Damn bathroom was hideous (and it had carpet). That stupid tub made the whole thing harder. The shower is slightly bigger than 4'x4' but has a full size tub because of the angle. The addition of the new tiles completely changes the look of the tub and I love it now. The fact that it's in perfect condition makes me even happier.

After 3 (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs862.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab183%2Fspike1380%2F%3F action%3Dview%26current%3D019.jpg) Our new vent fan - to bring the shower up to code.

[Landshark]

At work I had requested a new chair because the pneumatics for up and down control on my old chair had completely failed.

Came in to work today and found the new one chair waiting for me.

And a very sweet chair it is indeed. :D

[congodwarf]

Today has been a really good day.

In addition to the shower -

I found out today that my boyfriend has an interview next week for a possible promotion. If they stick to what they said and give it to one of the engineers, he has a 50% chance of getting it because only 2 of the 3 applied for it. If they give the promotion based on breadth and depth of knowledge and skill, he'll get the job. If they give the promotion based on ability to kiss corporate ass and follow rigid guidelines (which is a very bad thing in his field but good to corporate people), then the other guy will get it. I hope that for once they actually make a decision that will benefit the department.

I finally got my desk clean today. My beading projects were getting out of control and it was interfering with my ability to do my homework at my desk.

The new shower curtain that we bought today has frogs on it. Huge frogs.

I found out today that there's a 95% chance that my beloved sister will be coming to visit me next weekend.

I also found out today that there's a 100% chance that my beloved sister will be paying back the $300 I lent her when she was out of work for surgery a year ago.

My boyfriend loves the rocket I gave him for his birthday today.

We had an awesome lunch at the local diner today and I had the cream of veggie soup and it's my new absolute favorite soup. Next time I go and it's on the menu, I'm just going to get 4 cups of that and nothing else. It was heavenly.

I took 5 quizzes today and I got a 97 on one of them an 100 on the other 4.

I read the wrong chapter for one of my quizzes (turns out it was ASSIGNMENT 10, not CHAPTER 10). I took a chance and took the chapter 22 quiz without reading it because I had a deadline to meet. I still got a 100 on it because it was an introduction to Microbiology and that's an interest of mine.

[salinqmind]

The only decent, friendly neighbors we ever had, who moved away 5 years ago, dropped by to visit since they were in the area (and they were curious as to how their ex-house, a real showplace, was being kept up). Not only are they in good health and doing well in retirement, they admitted they should never have moved in the first place and they miss their ex-house (and ex-neighbors and the 'hood) terribly. I never could ask them why they moved. But they are great people and I'm glad they are doing well, it was fun talking with them again.

[fubbleskag]

Today is the first time I've consciously smiled with an open mouth in about 5 years.

After much procrastinating, I finally sat in the dentist's chair this afternoon. They extracted the remaining 12 upper teeth and 1 troublesome lower molar, threw in one or two stitches, slapped a full upper denture into my bleeding gums and sent me on my way with a vicodin prescription.

The bleeding has finally come to a halt. Aside from the steady throb, my mouth is mostly just very very confused: I can't stop salivating for the life of me, and have not yet mastered the art of swallowing comfortably - which is an annoying combination, to say the least.

Also, to say that I have a slight lisp would be an understatement.

The whole thing put me back about $3k (after insurance), but I'm very impressed with the look of the denture - the new teeth look pretty much exactly like my old teeth, except without all the cavities, rot, and missing teeth.

Photo, if anyone is interested: (apologies in advance for having not shaved recently)
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3610/25779310150203132275927.jpg

[Little Nemo]

My son was talking about teachers this morning and mentioned a certain Mr. Hiscock.

I really tried to be the adult, but I couldn't help but snort a tiny bit. To which he said "I know, right!" And so we both chuckled like a couple of 12 year olds. Even though I'm 49.A man named Hiscock who teaches junior high?

That is the bravest thing I have ever heard.

[congodwarf]

fubbleskag:

Congrats! They look great! I understand the lisp problem. I got a flipper a couple weeks ago after having a broken tooth pulled and the lisp I spent a couple years in speech therapy to get rid of came back as soon as I put it in. I wear the flipper off an on all day to keep the space from shifting but I avoid it as much as possible.

[Carol the Impaler]

These happened earlier this week, but they still make me smile today, so I'm countin' em!

I pick my six-year-old niece up from Girl Scout camp on Tuesdays. When she saw me coming down the hall she starting jumping up and down and clapping. "Carol! Carol's here!!"

Later after her mom and little sister got home, lil sis (three-years-old) drew a picture of me, brought it to me, decided it needed... something... took it back, saying, "I give you a shit."

A. What?

"I give you a shit!"

SIL and I exchange looks.

SIL: "Honey, do you mean a shirt?"

Niece (exasperated): "Yeeesssss, mommy! A shit!"

[Bam Boo Gut]

I went to pick up some tickets my friend had won and they said "Ah, you must be ..... Daniel" I'm a girl.

The last time I went to that address it was looking for the previous owner, with the police ... he had refused to turn my car over to me. I was driving it this time. Ha!

My friend bought a chest of drawers from an irritating woman, looking for something I told him - you'll have to feel around in Jackson's drawers.

[blondebear]

My Friday smile is from spending the day at Point Reyes National Seashore, one of my favorite places in the world.

[mnemosyne]

I'm sad because Betty Fox , mother of Terry Fox, has passed away (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/betty-fox-cancer-advocacy-champion-and-mother-of-terry-fox-dies/article2065487/page3/). I'm happy because of the amazing job she did carrying on her son's legacy raising money and awareness for cancer treatments. She had diabetes and arthritis, so in some ways she is as much a hero, or more, than her son, for continuing to work for all these years. All three diseases have affected close members of my family and/or close friends, and it's amazing how strong people can be.

The Terry Fox Run should be renamed: the Terry and Betty Fox Run, but she wouldn't want that.

One of my best friends is a cancer survivor and oncology nurse: I need to call her and remind her how awesome she is! :)

[needscoffee]

After many challenges, my daughter graduated from high school yesterday, and earned herself a couple of scholarships which will completely pay for tuition, books and fees for two years at community college, and a fair portion of state college tuition after that.

[moejoe]

Leaving the office after a really rough day and a man walked by me holding his small daughter. As they passed I waved at her and she waved right back and said bye bye in a happy little baby voice! The dad was so surprised that he turned back to see who she was talking to and we all three cracked up.

It really is the little things I guess :)

[scootergirl]

I rode my scooter beside my scooting bud on the way to work and back home. The sun was shining each way, and I loved looking over at him while we were riding down the road, together.:D

[Teacake]

After many challenges, my daughter graduated from high school yesterday, and earned herself a couple of scholarships which will completely pay for tuition, books and fees for two years at community college, and a fair portion of state college tuition after that.

That made me smile this morning! Congratulations to her and you.

[needscoffee]

That made me smile this morning! Congratulations to her and you.Thank you!

[nashiitashii]

lunch, stripper shoes, and money? Where exactly do you work? :dubious: I hear brown chicken, brown cow . . . :D

I love that joke!

You know what had me laughing today? A librarian I know posted this as her facebook status: regular patron just reported that a woman in the parking lot is rolling a lint roller all over the torso of a shirtless, tattoo-ed man and has been doing so for some time. Ah, the public library...
This totally sounds like an average weekend day when I was working in the public library. Weirdness makes the job more fun to work.
By the way, did I mention that MY SHOWER IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! :D


Before (after I took the plastic down to prepare for the demolition) (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg)

After (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg#!oZZ3QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs862.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab183%2Fspike1380%2F%3F action%3Dview%26current%3D012.jpg) As you can see, my floor tiling job isn't as nice as his and the ugly ass pink tiles and blue wallpaper are still...ugly. But the shower really improves the whole room.

After 2 (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg#!oZZ2QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs862.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab183%2Fspike1380%2F%3F action%3Dview%26current%3D016.jpg) Our formerly fugly tub. It's pinkish beige, just like the old tiles. Damn bathroom was hideous (and it had carpet). That stupid tub made the whole thing harder. The shower is slightly bigger than 4'x4' but has a full size tub because of the angle. The addition of the new tiles completely changes the look of the tub and I love it now. The fact that it's in perfect condition makes me even happier.

After 3 (http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab183/spike1380/?action=view&current=009.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs862.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab183%2Fspike1380%2F%3F action%3Dview%26current%3D019.jpg) Our new vent fan - to bring the shower up to code.
Can I mention to you briefly that I love your strangely angled tub? I wonder if one can acquire a tub like that these days...
Leaving the office after a really rough day and a man walked by me holding his small daughter. As they passed I waved at her and she waved right back and said bye bye in a happy little baby voice! The dad was so surprised that he turned back to see who she was talking to and we all three cracked up.

It really is the little things I guess :)
Little kids can be really cute; we had a little boy cheerfully say "Hi!" at us the other day when we were in the Goodwill.

[Labtrash]

My Friday was spent flying cross country from Anaheim back to Myrtle Beach.

I got home around 11:44pm, and saw my 5 year old son for the first time since Tuesday.

That made me smile.

[Troppus]

I smiled today because I found an amazing place to hike just minutes from my home.

I saw so many awesome animals, plants, and insects...and took some great pictures.
Great Herons, several flocks of American White Pelicans, giant Bullfrogs, Nutria, Dragonflies. Such a fantastic day!

Thanks for starting a thread for me to tell y'all about it.

That makes me smile, too! Congrats!

I’m smiling because my POS 25 year old beat up convertible truck (beloved because it hauls me and my kayak to all the places I enjoy) stalled in the middle of traffic and stranded me. While wearing a sundress and sandals. In 90 degree weather. With a dangerous, fast moving thunderstorm about ½ mile away and bearing down fast. With no money for a tow and no one nearby to call for a ride. I kicked off the sandals, popped the hood, climbed up on the bumper, leaned over the gnarly 302 guts, pried the clips off the air filter housing, squirted started fluid in. 3 times. It roared to life. Made it home safely. :)

[Drain Bead]

My daughter had her first swimming lesson today. She was grinning and laughing the whole time she was in the water, and it was awesome to watch.

[needscoffee]

Watching seals playing 70 feet off the shore, with the family, including the above-mentioned high school graduate.

[Elret]

My daughter got her first stripe at karate class and is SO stinkin' proud (and should be!) and it looks like nice weather for my son's backyard birthday party tomorrow, and I have a beer and a cupcake.