I'm Happy Thread

[Coding Monkey]

This can be a thread where you can tell others of something that made you happy today. Business related or not.

I'll start: when we design something, we normally go through several alterations before producing the final version for the client. It often involves me talking to the designer to make the alterations before the client even ever sees it so we can make it as close to perfect as possible. However, this morning my designer sent across a new design and it was so good that I had nothing to comment on, apart from just how great it is. And all the client could say was how fantastic it was.

So that made my day.

[Jayne]

Every day is a happy day on the forums :lol:

Jayne

[clairemackaness]

I'm happy as I went into hospital today for the results of a core biopsy of a lump in my breast and the consultant has confirmed it is benign!!

I'm not going to die.

[Coding Monkey]

Whooooo, that's great, Claire. The design wasn't THAT great

[Jayne]

Excellent news Claire,, bet you are going to have a really good knees up this Crimble :D

Glad you are ok!

Jayne

[clairemackaness]

My main concern was not getting AntiB's Christmas without wine and baileys would have been a disaster.

Still not out of the woods though, it is an abces and will need bi-weekly aspirating and then probable removal in the New Year.

[Jayne]

Well it's better than what could have happened..Chin up and have a really great Christmas, plus you've got a worm to look after :D

Jayne

[clairemackaness]

I'm loving having worm, I'm taking him Christmas food shopping at Asda tomorrow.

England is such an exciting place for him to be!!

[Jayne]

Well don't loose him in the sausage section, he may get frisky :lol:

Jayne

[Coding Monkey]

Well, at least this is a happy thread still

[clairemackaness]

Happy, Happy, Happy

Worm is looking forward to the lettuce section

[DarrenC]

Ok um why is a worm going christmas shopping with you? :O

[Hayles]

Darren, it's not just A worm.... it's THE worm! :roll:

[mattk]

I had sausage rolls for my tea last night and chrips for my breakfast.

Life doesn't get any better than this!

[Admiral Collections]

My pup Maddie showed me where her lead was when she wanted to go for a walk, she is only 10 months old

Nic :wink:

[Jayne]

I'm happy now because i've just got home from the bakery, busy this morning, quite knacked, wanted to get home to check on biz no' 2 and the forum and chill a bit :D

Jayne

[Coding Monkey]

That's sweet, Nic.

I'm happy cos I'm just about to go to Sainsbury's and buy a lemon cake and eat lunch in their lovely cafe

[Asteeleleith]

I'm happy as I went into hospital today for the results of a core biopsy of a lump in my breast and the consultant has confirmed it is benign!!

I'm not going to die.

I know th thread has moved on a little. But it does seem to me how we winge about the smallest of things. There is me worrying about finances. Other ppl worrying about eveything from the man and his dog. Then we have ppl like claire who have had REAL problems and suffered in slience.

Same as watching a documentary on the Tsunami, sad how while ppl here were unwrapping pressies, and sipping sherry millions across the world were losing everything. Lives, loved ones, their homes.

I think sometimes we just do not know that we are alive. And forget how we should be greatful for the smallest things in life. Like good health, family, love and of course life itself. I think anything on top of that is a bonus.

Thought for the day

Al

[freecybermag]

Here is a poem that I am featuring in my January issue of FCM and thought it was appropraite for here also. Apologise for those of you that read my mag as you will now see it twice :D

A Little Older

Another year has passed
and we're all a little older.
Last summer felt hotter
and winter seems much colder

I rack my brain for happy thoughts,
to put down on my pad,
But lots of things that come to mind
just make me kind of sad.

There was a time not long ago
when life was quite a blast.
Now I fully understand
about "Living in the Past".

We used to go to friends homes,
football games and lunches.
Now we go to therapy, to hospitals,
and after-funeral brunches.

We used to have hangovers,
from parties that were happy.
Now we suffer body aches
and sleep the night away.

We used to go out dining,
and couldn't get our fill.
Now we ask for doggie bags,
come home and take a pill.

We used to often travel
to places near and far.
Now we get backaches
from riding in the car.

We used to go out shopping
for new clothing at the Mall
But, now we never bother...
all the sizes are too small..

That, my friend is how life is,
and now my tale is told.
So, enjoy each day and live it up...
before you're too darn old!!

[clairemackaness]

Thanks Astlee and Cyber they are both lovely posts.

Happy thoughts, happy thoughts, happy place

[Jayne]

Al,

You cannot tell people about the bad stuff, or they stop being fun with you and then you get all that sorry stuff. I come on here to be happy, so keep the crap stuff to myself..

Bet their's loads on here with problems...So I say, cheer everyone up, especially Claire and forget your own problems for a while :D

Jayne

[Coding Monkey]

This thread is for the happy stuff, but business isn't always happy, so posting problems that people can help with can be rewarding for others to help. I love helping people, and only way I can do that is if a problem is known

[Jayne]

Some problems cannot be helped at all, by anyone :D

Jayne

[Admiral Collections]

When I was a child and right up until about 9 years ago I didnt see that posting they do on television every year for a helpline to help people through the Xmas period. This just illustrates just how pressurised and commerical it has become. Also, why is peace and goodwill only offered between 14th December right up to New Years Eve? This is kind of saying, be nice to everyone in this period, 2nd of January, forget all that for another 11 months! We should spread peace and goodwill any time of year. Not just for a certain 'season'.

Nic

[Asteeleleith]

Al,

You cannot tell people about the bad stuff, or they stop being fun with you and then you get all that sorry stuff. I come on here to be happy, so keep the crap stuff to myself..

Bet their's loads on here with problems...So I say, cheer everyone up, especially Claire and forget your own problems for a while :D

Jayne

ok janye, enough of the sadities, and grumps. :)
I guess half the problem is i am in a de tox at the moment, coupled with the flu.
one thing i am extremely happy about is after, i will be a non smoker. Wife also suggested it as a means of preparing for xmas. A means of clearing the system out before the onslaught of setts, alcohol. andi tell u if iut were not for the flu, i would feel a lot better for it!

I am as happy as a sand boy really.

Al

[Coding Monkey]

Help is always on hand, Jayne. Remember, this is the happy, happy, happy thread.

I just had a thoroughly enjoyable Onken yoghurt. I'm now slightly happier.

[Jayne]

Yes it's the happy thread,

Milky Bars make me happy, I love them, i've got a giant one ready for Crimble TV (if I manage to get off here that is..lol)

Jayne :D

[Coding Monkey]

Lemon Zest cookies. Even happier now.

[Asteeleleith]

Ok here goes

5000 much needed flyers have now arrived, thanks to MK Printing, fab service there. thanks matt.

Feeling better so i could be driving home to xmas after all.

Finally Doc Martin is on tonight, love it.

Just now sorting out my product getting it labelled and ready, while sipping my Bovril. Nice stuff that. Might don;t think it contains caffine either

Al

[SillyJokes]

I combed all four kids and only found 5 headlice.

I found a baby sitter and can go to my best friend's drinks party tomorrow night when all hope had gone because there was no baby sitter to be had in all of Silverstone.

I can have a bottle of wine because I don't have to work tomorrow, I have given myself the day off, but must spend it with a houseful of kids as they all have friends over.

[WelshPixels]

I have started coding my biggest ever PHP site and its looking like its not going to be anywhere near as difficult as I thought.

Life is good again

[Jayne]

Doc Martin was great tonight, one of my favourites :D

Jayne

[Asteeleleith]

Doc Martin was great tonight, one of my favourites :D

Jayne

Really love that.
cannot believe how rude he is, but one damm good doc.
Wen are him and that teacher going to finally get it together

Al

[Jayne]

Don't know, we've to wait two weeks now for the next episode :cry:

It's one of the only things on TV that will get me off my computer, the other being Bad Girls.

Jayne :D

[Asteeleleith]

i must admit my fav programs other than Doc Martin, which is the only program i have ever rushed home for.
Other than this Bodies which is now finished
Oh and House!

All medic stuff i know, blame my wife!

Al

[uksbc]

i can honestly say i have never seen any of the programs you refer to!!

drinking lots of vodka used to make me happy!

now helping people makes me happy. sounds cheesy i know but when you are unable to help yourself helping others is a good substitute :D

getting divorced made me happy (being married made me drink the vodka!)

my kids make me happy - argumentative, irritating, a pain but wouldnt change them!!

and finally.....when it comes to TV getting all four "24" box sets made me happy!

:D :D :D :D

[clairemackaness]

I'm happy because although I am at work (in my proper job) I've got all the pressing tasks done, written my to do list for the 3rd of Jan and closed my filing tray. Now, I am sitting on my PC, playing the best of christmas with Furry headboppers on, waiting for my staff to come back from Sainsburys with Bucks Fizz and nibbles for lunch, before buggering off home.

[Coding Monkey]

This Onken Mango, Papaya & Passion fruit yoghurt is just pure bliss. I wouldn't be able to live without Onken. I always get a funny look when I go shopping on my own and put 7 of them in my trolley.

[Asteeleleith]

I am extremely happy,

Earlier in the year i tried quitting smoking. Went a few weeks then faultered onto cigars. Although i did not smoke during the day i did in the evening

Now after a nasty bout of the flu, and a hell of a chesty cough, i have left the cigars alone. So far not one in three days. i think i can now go all the way. Thus far i feel fine. I mean only smkoing in the eveing , it shouldbe easy to quit right.

This is my plunge now, i emerge to 2006 a non smoker!!!

Now thats something to sing about!!!!

Al

[clairemackaness]

Well done Asteeleleith, sadly I cant do that yet, I am a firm believer you need to want to give up to give up. So your on the right track. Good luck to it and heres to a fag free new year

[Admiral Collections]

Im happy because Im drinking wine and getting tipsy!

Nic :wink:

[Asteeleleith]

Thank you for that claire, yesi am rather proud to still be off the smokes. As i say went to sainsburys today and the thought of buying some cigs did not occur to me, so i am getting their

Message to all wannabe quitters, eaiest way is to get legless i think, then the resulting hangover will be so much u will not want to light up for days!!!

i will be even happier as of 10.30pm xmas eve, i can have a bloody drink!!!!

Al