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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 16:28:45 GMT -5
I know these threads have come and gone but right now I'm happy so here goes. - I'm happy that DS2's place of employment actually HIRED him after his post-grad internship, rather than doing what most French companies do, which is take the intern out to lunch, say thanks, and instantly hire another intern to replace the last one. His pay isn't great for a Masters degree but times are hard here, and starting Monday, he has a "real job"! Today in France that's a LOT to be grateful for! - I'm happy that DD's internship in CA is going very well! We are paying a lot for an apt that is walking distance from her job, but there are no transport costs, so it's definitely worth it! Also, apparently they live on the road that "everybody" passes on their way to or from work, so they often get rides (which is great as they usually start very early or finish very late). DD is considering getting a bicycle. DD is rather envious of one of the other two French interns because he is 22, so he asked to train as a barman, and the hotel agreed. Now he usually works the bar and DD wants tips like that too LOL. So she told me, I've already told the hotel to please sign me up for training as of Aug 8 (she turns 21 on Aug 7). . DD passed into third year at her hotel management university! She got one VERY bad mark and for a while we thought she would either flunk out or need to repeat the year. But her other grades were so good, she sailed into her third (and last) year! (College is three years here.) - Yesterday I paid the last monthly payment for DD's second year at school. (It's a monthly payment for 36 months.) So SHE is done with her second year, and I am too! - My school year is finished but I have been working a LOT of extra hours, as many as I can. The work just keeps coming! I'm exhausted but I know I can't complain about not having enough money and then complain about having too much work, so I'm just happy for the extra work! What are YOU happy about?!
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 4, 2013 16:40:49 GMT -5
Nothing in particular. Just happy that there is nothing to be unhappy about.
Oh...the lawn is now mowed and the garage cleaned and washed out.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 16:57:19 GMT -5
Tenn, no bad news is good news too lol! Wrong, so glad to hear that DH is doing so well! I know it was a long and hard road! And, if you'd like to update us about Jordan, that would be good too!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 16:59:58 GMT -5
And Tenn, OUR lawn definitely needs mowing but I was away for five days and DH is sick. If it gets mowed for next weekend I'm good!
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Post by constanz22 on Jun 4, 2013 17:00:11 GMT -5
I am REALLY happy today! I'm feeling like I should stop on my way home and buy a lottery ticket! I've been working on a new car deal all week and it's almost done. I got it for the price I wanted and am getting what I want for my trade. I'm buying this car sight unseen, and I do not have a fully funded EF, nor am I out of debt, but, I DON'T CARE The deal came together this morning, and shortly after, I received a call with a good, workable offer on my camper that's been for sale since last fall. I am calling them back after work, but I have 99.9% decided to take their offer, just to be done with it!
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Post by Tennesseer on Jun 4, 2013 17:03:06 GMT -5
I forgot. One other thing. I get my first SS check next month! Cha-Ching!!!!
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Post by movingforward on Jun 4, 2013 17:09:06 GMT -5
I am happy to be leaving on Thursday evening for a long weekend gambling trip to the casinos in Shreveport. It's definitely not Vegas but it will do for a little fun at the blackjack tables and penny slots.
ETA: Also meeting my dad there whom I haven't seen since December - We love to play cards together. Whoop! Whoop!
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jun 4, 2013 17:09:57 GMT -5
Good news, everybody!! I'm happy because almost everything is done around here for now. It will need to be redone again soon with 5 cats and two properties and lots of rain... it's never ending. But Yay! It's done for now. My male kitty is getting over his urinary infection and is feeling better. My kitty with lung cancer turns 15 this year and is doing great almost a year after her diagnosis. My favorite relative is going to be in town tomorrow night and we are meeting for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. DH and I are ready to buy a little boat for out at the property since neither of us are coordinated enough to use our canoe. Our new table arrived (for out at the property) and my new boots should get here in a day or two. My girlfriend is finally getting over pneumonia and will be able to go out and play with us again soon. I think that's all.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jun 4, 2013 17:46:37 GMT -5
I'm really happy that DH has finished his radiation treatments (as of May 24) and is healing - so he is no longer so cranky...
I'm happy that the oldest grandson seems to be sticking it out in a welding program in Jobs Corps.
I'm happy that our oldest dog is still with us (and doing pretty well considering his age -16)
I'm happy that the nice weather is here and gardening is so much more enjoyable.
Right now, I'm feeling very fortunate and am happy about that.
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Post by Jaguar on Jun 4, 2013 17:47:34 GMT -5
I'm ecstatic that I do not have Lung Cancer. A Lung Wedge Resection confirmed that all I have is inflammation. So no Chemotherapy or Radiation for me.
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 4, 2013 17:57:26 GMT -5
The cats haven't broken or destroyed anything today. Choo Chi is curled up under the throw on the LR couch, so she's not screaming. What's not to be happy about?
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Post by Queen of Interesting Nuts on Jun 4, 2013 19:32:03 GMT -5
I am happy that DD seems to be getting it.
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Post by constanz22 on Jun 4, 2013 19:33:13 GMT -5
well, that didn't last long. The camper sale just fell apart...sigh...
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jun 4, 2013 19:56:07 GMT -5
Sugilite, I am so verry happy for you.. (You've been so sweet and supportive at the same time of your own ordeal) Constance, I'm sorry.....
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Post by The Home 6 on Jun 4, 2013 20:37:28 GMT -5
I am happy that the scale needle is moving in the right direction-albeit slowly.
I am happy that the VA sent me 4 checks in the past 3 days.
I am happy for "Holy Grail" blue jeans. They are comfy, they make me look good, and they make me feel confident.
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Post by giramomma on Jun 4, 2013 20:44:35 GMT -5
Though I won't be getting a raise again for the next two years (it will be 8 years since my last raise), I'm incredibly grateful that my employer is letting me use vacation time and allowing me to work really odd hours so that we don't have to pay for a sitter for our oldest two kids. Today, the kids and I went on a three mile hike. My 9 yo DS held my hand almost the entire time. Tomorrow we are checking out some local museums and doing lunch. We may run away for an overnight next week. ETA: I'm also happy that I'm still hot for my husband. I'm still too pooped to do much about it. But, I'm glad after being together for 17 years, married for 13, and being tested for many of those 13 years, that my husband still makes my stomach flip flop (in the good way )
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Post by milee on Jun 4, 2013 21:03:31 GMT -5
My kids. <br><br>I just enjoy being around them and the start of summer is always a fun time. <br><br>They're growing into fantastic boys. The older one is coming into his own academically and also making big strides socially - mostly with peer relationships. The younger one has always been a natural people person and is happy and confident, but also made great progress at school this year. I'm just really grateful to be so lucky to have such wonderful kids. <img width="19" height="19" alt=" " src="http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/heart.png" text=" ">
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2013 22:00:06 GMT -5
I am happy that DH is home from Phoenix where he went to attend his god-daughter's medical school graduation. I am also glad he said his financial part was "done." She 30+ and it's time for her to grow up. He actually mentioned that she was spoiled. Um, yes, and I am glad he has cut off the Bank of Godfather.
I am happy that my children and their children are doing well. I had lunch with my DIL today. My grandson with ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) was actually happy and smiling. There was a moment when he was slightly annoyed. I had invited him to lunch, but when I went to pick him up, I also invited his mom and his youngest brother as well. (His younger brother was at Cub Scout camp until 2.) He was fine, though, once I assured him that he still got to choose the restaurant. This was HIS lunch invitation, but we were including others. He was very well behaved during the meal . . . talkative and communicative but also respectful of adult conversation. His mother said the medicine is really helping him be more calm and avoid tantrums. He wasn't a zombie either so that is fine.
I am happy that my sister is coming on Thursday. We grew far apart while I was married to my ex (twenty-five years). He didn't like my sister or her husband. DH adores having her visit. It's true that she is divorced from my really eccentric BIL, but even that wouldn't have pleased my ex. It will be nice to have her here for two weeks. Even better, she doesn't expect to be entertained for two weeks. She will slip right into our family routine.
I am happy that I have a job I really like. I love British literature. Early British literature was one of my prelims when I was working on my PhD. It is nice to be back with the literature that I know and love best. I can feel the interest when I talk about the history of the English language because it is an area that I am an expert in. It is honestly exciting.
I am happy that I have enough money to meet some of my wants and all of my needs. I can also save for the future. I am very fortunate.
Thank you for starting this thread. It is nice to stop and count your blessings.
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Post by busymom on Jun 4, 2013 22:24:29 GMT -5
I am happy that school is almost out, which means I won't have to supervise homework for 3 months! (Yeah, I actually like having the kids around, too.) I am also happy that our oldest has a summer job, especially since college is crazy-expensive these days.
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Post by raeoflyte on Jun 4, 2013 22:32:04 GMT -5
I am happy that I have career options. Enough that I feel comfortable calling it a career even. And my kids. Our family just feels so perfect right now.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Jun 4, 2013 23:34:10 GMT -5
I'm pretty happy in general lately. Our kids are doing pretty well, DH and I are doing great, and I really love my job. There are always a few kinks, but the good and great definitely outweigh them right now.
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Post by zibazinski on Jun 5, 2013 6:02:13 GMT -5
I'm happy that my birthday is Saturday and ill be in Chicago which I have wanted to visit. It's been a super birthday week so far with lunches out every day so far with my girlfriends!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jun 5, 2013 7:49:56 GMT -5
I'm happy that Sanitation took my couch even though they're not supposed to take couches anymore and it wasn't in the alley with our trash cans. We'd hoped someone would take it but it poured after we got it outside and then our daughter wrote BYE in foot hall letters all over it, in green chalk. I think the story about the chalk was the tipping point for the guy.
I'm happy that I don't have any conference calls today. Or scheduled for the rest of this week.
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Post by Queen of Interesting Nuts on Jun 5, 2013 11:22:15 GMT -5
There you go Beth, sometimes it's the little things..like couches being taken away.
I left a table out last week and there was a bet to see what time it actually got taken, and not by waste control either.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jun 5, 2013 12:14:02 GMT -5
Yep.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2013 14:18:45 GMT -5
Sugilite that's wonderful! I'm glad I started this thread.
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Post by swamp on Jun 5, 2013 14:27:57 GMT -5
I'm happy my kids are healthy, happy, smart, and funny. I'm happy I have a successful business that pretty much functions well and is profitable. I'm happy I have some really good friends. I'm happy I have some "imaginary friends" I met here. I'm happy my husband is a hard working, good guy who loves me.
But I still want a puppy.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jun 5, 2013 14:30:50 GMT -5
I'm happy about Sugi not having cancer. I'm happy I don't want a puppy Swamp. But I do want to give DD riding lessons.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jun 5, 2013 17:38:31 GMT -5
well, that didn't last long. The camper sale just fell apart...sigh... I spoke too soon. My Boo Bear's infection got worse and he's peeing everywhere! The antibiotics aren't working as fast as they usually do and I had to cancel my dinner plans for tonight. I can't be gone that long and leave him in his own pee even if he's in the kitty room on tile. I also worry he may need emergency help if he's passing a stone. The vets don't think he is but I've never seen him so sick before. Maybe the drugs are making him nauseous. My poor boy.
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Post by constanz22 on Jun 5, 2013 18:20:01 GMT -5
Just got home from picking up my car. It was the easiest car buying experience EVER!
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