Things that are keeping me happy...

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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… in a world that’s changed almost beyond recognition in a fortnight - actually, in less than a moment 14 days ago.

Christmas - As mentioned elsewhere, the approach of Christmas. I could live without the panic, the rush, the present giving and recieving, the day itself… but, oh, I love the decorations and the music. See, everything always changes, but come Christmas, the same old songs are playing, the same old decorations are hanging, and I feel that I have a direct line to my childhood open. I love the tacky, sparkly, shiny, colourfulness of Christmas decorations. I love listening to Disney’s Christmas Hits over and over again. Not so long to go until I can get the decorations out!!

Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment. I met this song last week, and it’s become my best friend. I listen to it over and over. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

My kittens - Half-grown kittens, but kittens nevertheless. Muffin and PC, I love you so much. You brought smiles to my face on a day when I wondered if I would ever smile again. You’re the cutest little bits of fluff, and I love you with my whole heart. You’re my skitties!

Mr Cazzle - he may be mentioned after the kitties, but he knows I love him best :slight_smile: Mr Cazzle, you make my life so good, and I couldn’t live without you.

Enid Blyton - When the world turned dark and ugly, I comforted myself with the books of my childhood. Thanks, Enid, your un-PC tales comforted and amused during some dark days.

Yet with all these small blessings, I’m still uneasy and vaguely disturbed all the time. I just wanted to pay tribute to the things that help me forget for a time that nothing will ever be the same. Australia was sleeping when terrorists struck America 14 days ago, and I woke on Wednesday 12 September to something I could hardly stand to hear about. And now I can’t sleep at night.

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Aah, the things that are keeping me happy (fairly, anyway)…

The thought of our vacation in the Keys next month.

Christmas, for many of the same reasons as you, cazzle.

My new digital camera (it rocks!)

My dog and kitties–Ladybug the lab, Trouble, Punkin, and Molly.

My husband, OF COURSE! He’s so sweet and loving!

This place, also, unless I let myself read all these WTC threads, which I can’t seem to help.

Good thread, cazzle.

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The thought that a new generation is following in my wake to pick up the awful mess mine made…

Did I mention hope, which ties into that last one extensively? I’m hoping that my youngest cousin’s generation doesn’t let mine down.

Hot baths and cold drinks. Long naps and Asteroids. Free time, glorious free time. Music at earsplitting volumes over a decent pair of headphones at three AM in bed with the curtains drawn. A creeping feeling of optomism crawling up the base of my spine, and making me feel rather good about the present situation, despite the minor and major troubles of late. How my future looks from here. My last midterm report card.

Speaking of cold drinks, my post sounds as if I have imbibed in a few too many…

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[li]Clothes shopping - I like buying nice clothes and it’s also my way of helping the economy. ;)[/li]
[li]Having a scalding bath while reading a book[/li]
[li]Playing silly games like Fluxx, Neopets and MahJong with my cousins[/li]
[li]Listening to my dad whistle the American national anthem - he even does this grand flourish at the end.[/li]
My CD of the live performance of the French musical, “Notre Dame de Paris”. I take the CD with me everywhere although it’s currently residing in the SO’s car.

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Ben Folds Five’s version of “Video Killed the Radio Star.”

The cookies I have in my room.

My best friend Jeremy (who occasionally posts here).

The prospect of having a fun weekend.

Being somewhat responsible.

Doing birthday acrostics for Dopers.

Getting As on my papers.

Knowing that no matter what happens, I am resilient.

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The love of my children, 6 and 8

Cool nights and mild days

The look of my freshly mowed lawn

Nothing in the bills-to-be-paid stack

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The prospect of getting something in the mail from my little sister.

Listening to the rain fall outside of my window.

Knowing that my mom, my godparents, and I are going to the Pops on the Heights concert to kick-off Parents’ Weekend.

My favorite patchwork quilt.

Being in love.

Having only 11 days left until I get to fly down to Alabama to see Simetra.

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The Verve. I can just put “A Storm in Heaven” in the player and bliss out.

My best friend who I can talk to about anything. And boy, have I needed someone to talk to.

The too-cute-for-words guy in my PAL and guitar classes. He has a girlfriend, but I can still enjoy the scenery.

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-Beautiful weather. Blue skies, white clouds, cool and bright and sunny.

-Good teachers and great friends.

-My best friend’s singing in the car as he drives to and from school. If Justin can be happy, then all is well with the world. (It generally is.)

-I’m going to see Incubus, Stroke 9, Seven Mary Three and Puddle of Mudd live on Friday.

-Hearing the song “Are we Having Fun Yet?” by Nickelback (?)

-I’m head over heels with an incredible person. And they LIKE me.

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I feel so good now, you all ought to know. I love you! hugs for all!

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Here’s my list. In no particular order, except that the first item is most important to me.

[ul]

[li]Spending quality time with a certain Doper[/li][li]Hanging out in chat[/li][li]Laying in bed on Sunday with the paper[/li][li]Making plans to go back to school in the spring[/li][li]Finally going back to work[/li][li]Hanging out in chat while eating chocolate[/li]
[/ul]

Robin

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Things that have been keeping me happy are:
Spending time with my daughter after school. She is learning so many new things every day, its hard to keep up.
Halloween is coming up. That is a huge day with my family and my friends. There are parties, get togethers, bringing the kids around to the relatives. Its a fun few days.
Baseball season is winding down, and being a Yankee fan, this time of year is usually pretty fun for me. At least the last few years have been. This year is shaping up to be just as exciting, with the Bonds homerun chase and playoffs around the corner.

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Things that are keeping me happy:
¤ Talking to Gunslinger every night
¤ Knowing I’ll be with him in 2.5 weeks
¤ Autumn weather
¤ The approach of the holiday season: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, my birthday
¤ Anticipating packages from my high school friends, my parents and my and Gun’s engagement rings
¤ Good music - Cowboy Mouth, Old 97’s, The Hangdogs
¤ Rubber duckies