Bessieboo Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 It is easy to let stress rob us of Joy.What makes you happy, joyful or giggly ?I love the humor of a three or four year old.I love the smell of bread bakingI love clean sheets How about you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Deb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 What makes me happy...My garden- I love planting lots and lots of flowers and vegetables, then standing back and watching them ! I feel like I am in paradise.My little birds- I love my watching my little chickadees, finches, hummingbirds, and my pileated woodpecker.And of course...I love football!Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The smell of grass after its been mowed.The sounds of the ocean hitting the shore, the smell of the beach and the sounds of the seagulls. The sound of soft rain.The smell of cookies baking in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The scent of a gardeniaThe purr of a catThe "pop" of a champagne corkMeeting Eric for the first time and silently whispering to my dead mother "you were right when you said one day I'd meet him" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The smell of a turf fire (irish peat turf - just ordered some for christmas)...The smell of the christmas tree...Being all cocooned in a warm bed when it's snowing or pouring rain...LOVE watching the birds on my deck...deborah, we have the same plus blue jays, cardinals, tufted titmouse (I'm waiting for Cartmill to chime in on that one)hearing a baby's belly laugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Walking past a mirror.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hollies65 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Tambourine players that are the heart and soul of a band. They are rare...but what joy they bring. Behold... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh3LZo91JdA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I love when my husband texts me the lyrics of a song to let me know he's thinking of me at work.I love when the light goes on in a child's eyes when they "get" something they've been trying to figure out!I love when my cats jump up in my lap and gently chomp on my hand if I don't scratch them quick enough!I love closing my eyes and listening to the music until I can hear and feel different layers of harmony wash through me like warm waves of water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Deb Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I also love listening to music.I love sharing a cup of tea with my friends, and I enjoy posting with my few special friends here! Both a rarity these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Speaking of which, I owe you an email or two, Deb! Get out your tea tomorrow and we'll talk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScentLady Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 - Our 10 year old niece who tells me she doesn't think I'm old or fat.- The sound of our rattling pipes when it's cold in the apartment; it means the heat is coming up.- Getting mail that doesn't say "pay this amount" on it.- Having a working elevator in our building.- Getting email that isn't for a male enhancement product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Beating the birds to the 1st ripe strawberries before we get the netting up!!Snuggling up with Muzza in front of the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Only people raised in the city will get this one:The scent of wet asphalt When the rain first hits the hot asphalt; that scent equates to the fresh smell of rain for this city kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 It is easy to let stress rob us of Joy.What makes you happy, joyful or giggly ? Firstly let me say that I am thankful to have a job that has very little stress... for the first time in my life.However there are many things that make me happy, joyful and giggly!!!HAPPY - To lean on the Trellis railing Kiwi and I built today and look at our backyard and know its ours Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid C. Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Kirk, I was raised semi-rual, but we had enough of the gray stuff for me to get to love that wonderful aroma. Got a bit of that here in Simi a couple of years ago when they resealed our street. After one of those rare, late August showers, all those memories came wafting back. Ah, Heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 "One of those RARE late August showers"????? Are you sure they're rare? Oh, you mean over there. We have lots of late August showers and I got confused!!!It doesn't take much to give you a "slice of heaven" Reid. Now tell me who sang that song!! No "googling but ya can ask ya boss!! Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I love the sound of rain and wind outside when I'm snuggled under the covers.I love the smell of coffee in the morning.I love the scent of the air after a rain.I love the salt smell of the ocean as soon as I cross the bridge into Seaside Heights.I love the joy on my students' faces when they've just played something very well.I love playing the violin, especially in my string quartet, because we intuitively interpret the music on the same wavelength and it's such a gas to do it, especially when the composer wrote it centuries ago.I adore hearing Oscar Levant play anything.I love to see the dawn of a new day. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Kirk..you're correct.....growing up in Brooklyn, I will never forget the "smell" of the fresh rain in the summer.Joy = my children laughing, Bonnie checking me out from across a crowded room John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I would have to say my biggest joy is making other people smile and helping them out when they need it.Sitting out on my front porch very early in the morning, sipping my first cup of coffee.Figuring out a new song on my guitar...especially one that I was having trouble with...and then nailing it.Helping an elderly person with something and then they say "Thank You, young man". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I love it when my son asks me for a hug or tells me he loves me.I love holding my pet.I love my piano and music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Pure joy:> My 22 year old son calling me Mama> My 59 year old husband calling me Bunny> My dogs cuddling together> Smell of rain, coffee, flowers....> and definitely... giving away Easter baskets as a token of hope & renewal to homeless childrencommunitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/ebunnyReally nice topic Bessieboo... thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Toasty warm PJ'sHot Chocolate and a good book in front of a fireHearing my husband laughSpending time with friendsWalking in NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The sound of rainMowing the yardListening to the sound of boats on the lake on summer nights as I fall asleepThe first blooms of spring--they're my old friends waking upWatching youtube videos with my sons--they always find "interesting" stuffChristmas lightsSnowStanding on the beach at night looking over the ocean at distant lightsI could go on and on. I find a little joy in something almost every day. Just thankful I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Snow lit up and glittering as it passes the street lights!The smell of mockorange, crabapple, and lilac in the spring.The sunlight shining through red, orange, and yellow sugar maples as the leaves begin to fall.Watching my kids mockingly tease each other until they're laughing so hard they can't talk.Watching my husband walk and rock a sick baby grandson today and him hugging back mumbling "Papa" as he drifted off.Walking on the beach with John picking up seashells then putting them in a crystal bowl on my vanity table as a remembrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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