The all purpose happy feelings thread

[CrazyTaraWitch]

Last night I went out with a new friend, who I don't know very well and hadn't spent any real time with outside of Doctor Who watching before, and though a fair bit of the evening was outside my comfort zone and spent too much money I managed to have a good time, and see a band I'd never heard of but loved perform. Though I wish I could have socialized a little better, it was still nice to meet a people (however superficially), and it was good to actually *do* something instead of just work, school, reading, and too much TV. Tomorrow I will resume more usual habits with a Doctor Who marathon with a friend I haven't seen since last summer which will be fantastic, Sunday I'll be seeing my family which is nearly always wonderful, and Monday I have the day of (which I wouldn't care about that much for work, but it includes school too and any chance to not have classes is good in my book).
Basically, I'm have a really good few days

[JustSkipIt]

The husband of a college friend just sent me a facebook invite to an ancient e-mail address. I haven't heard from my friend for about 6 years and can't find her because ... really really common name. I'm so excited to maybe find her and at the same time have that fear... His profile doesn't list wife/relationship etc. Are they divorced and I just sent him a message? Something worse? I will hope for the best and am very excited to possibly reconnect with her!

[CrazyTaraWitch]

My friends came over today, we watched lots of Doctor Who and ate cookies, chocolate, and pizza, then we went over to another friend's house to watch the new episode of Doctor Who (and eat jelly bellys), and we ended the night with coming back to my house to just chat for a bit. I hadn't seen one of them since last summer, and the other is just always fun to see. I've known them both well over half my life and they're very dear to me. I love spending time with them

[BeMyDeputy]

Today is my grandmother's 88th birthday.

She had some health problems that had our whole family worried earlier this year, but she's doing much better now. She's having some more minor problems still, but things are looking up.

Yay!

[CrazyTaraWitch]

My big sister is looking gigantic and beautiful. I can't believe my nephew is less than 7 weeks away! I am one excited auntie-to-be.

[JustSkipIt]

I am off work until next Wednesday! 3 days of vacation plus the weekend. I wasn't allowed to take leave during the legislative session so this is my first break since January. We're going to the in-laws and that sounds ok to me.

[JustSkipIt]

We called my brother yesterday to sing happy birthday. He turned 40 which seems just incredible to me. We talked about his day and cake and plans. And then I told him that I love him and am so glad he's my brother. He seemed a little shocked but then said that he's glad I'm his sister too.

The thing is ... my parents sort of fucked up in so many ways. And sometimes I don't know why they wanted children. But you know what? I'm so so so glad and grateful that they did. I love my siblings so much and feel so supported by them. It's just a wonderful bond.

[little.hesperides]

After a slow two weeks on the freelance business front, this morning arrived along with two hefty projects to do plus two possible projects that I'm going to try and snag. There go my other plans for the next couple of days!

[CrazyTaraWitch]

My baby sister graduated today.

She got her GED a few weeks ago, and though I'm personally a fan of diplomas over GEDs I am so immensely proud of her. She has been through hell, especially these last two years, and now life is finally getting good for her, and best of all is seeing these things she's doing to make it happen. I finally understand why people care about graduations.

[CrazyTaraWitch]

I returned Austin rather suddenly last December, so when I registered for classes at the community college in January I didn't bother applying for financial aid, cause I figured it was way too last minute and what was the point. In March I applied for financial aid for the summer session, but was denied because I hadn't made sufficient progress on my major. Well... crap. I declared my major my very first semester, almost 3 years ago now, as nursing, or rather pre-nursing as I hadn't yet been accepted into the nursing program. By my second semester I was far more interested in work that school, so I switched gears completely and started working towards a certificate program in Child Development and completely stopped taking nursing classes. My 3rd and 4th semesters were the same story. Then I got my credential and left school. When I started back in January, it was with the idea of eventually getting degrees in both nursing and child development, but with my focus being on child development for now; I intended that to be the first degree I got. Buuuuuuuut I never bothered to go see a counselor/adviser and change my major. By the time I found out I'd been denied aid, I'd just started a new full-time job, and finding time to see an adviser seemed impossible, so I just gave up. I thought of it wistfully a couple times, imagining how nice it would be to not have to pay $700 three times a year while making $10/hour, and told myself that I would go see an adviser over the summer while I was only working part time so that I might be eligible for aid in the fall, but being the huge procrastinator I am I never did anything about it, and it rarely even crossed my mind.
Today a letter came from the financial aid office. I was curious, as I thought I'd already been turned down for aid and didn't know what they'd be mailing me about... So imagine my surprise when I opened and found that I'd been offered a $2000 grant for the Spring semester that I'd already completed. The letter contained instructions about how to go online and accept the money, and when I did, the website told me I'd been offered $2000 for the Summer as well. I have no idea what changed or why I suddenly became eligible, but I am feeling so immensely grateful right now. I'll be able to replace my shitty laptop, pay my bills this summer while I'm barely working, and still have some money to put back in savings.
I am feeling so incredibly grateful right now. This money will allow me to focus on the work of school rather than getting bogged down in the stress of paying for it. I am a very very happy !!

[JustSkipIt]

I ordered a pair of these sunglasses today. They were about $12 cheaper on Amazon. I'm excited. I usually lose or break glasses pretty regularly but I'm hoping these will last. Plus they have a lifetime warranty. And 4 sets of lenses. They should be great for running.

[BeneathMyWillowTree]

BIG UPS to the DALLAS MAVERICKS!!!!!

Never mind the fact they showed me the KWAN today. Sorry Eric, but I don't mind taking your money homie.

Anyways I can always appreciate a team that shows so much poise, respect and humility. Dallas impressed me this entire playoff season. Mad love to y'all! I like the Miami Heat but they committed the sin of hubris. I was so bothered by their demeanor in this series. I am happy they lost cos this was a lesson that needed to be learned.

Paz!

[JustSkipIt]

My new sunglasses shipped.

[KiWy]

I am done with school work for the year, I am starting off my own lil part time business next week, I just got started on a professional project. All in all, all that is left to do now is on friday and saturday, and hell yeah i'm gonna kick ass !

[BeMyDeputy]

Internet service at my new place activates on Monday, and there's a Starbucks up the street in biking distance. And one in my grocery store.

[JujuDeRoussie]

Today was the first time I baby sat our 2 years old nephew. A bit over a week ago, his parents told us we could have him over if we wanted, that they trusted us. That meant a lot because we know that they don't trust the mom's mom for example. And they know me only since last November. And my girl doesn't have much experience with kids.

So yesterday S called to ask if he could come over to work on the Chevy we're hosting in our garage (an old car they're repairing and turning into a camping-friendly van), and if I could take care of Niels until his mom was off of work.

So here I was today, spending a whole of 6 hours with baby Niels all by myself. Feeding him, changing his diaper, putting him down for a nap, and most importantly, playing with him and stimulating his curiosity with music (made him discover Peter and the wolf).

Not only did he kept on calling me Juju, but he gave me hugs, kisses... He laughed a lot. His happiness filled me up.

Then his mom arrived and she had brought the photo album of his birth (it was a home-birth) so I could get to know him before I actually met him. Also because she knows that my girl and I are interested by home birth. (not that there is any birth coming before a couple of years or so).

Long post but there are just so many things that made me happy. I've been trusted with the most precious little boy, will be again, and I feel like I have also been totally accepted as not only L's girlfriend, but as a family member.

[JustSkipIt]

I am hapoy because irt is the weekend and because I am wearing my cool new sunglases

[CrazyTaraWitch]

My day was really screwing and confusing, but I got to work nearly 10 hours which was GREAT since it was my only day to work this week (and I was only schedule to work 4 hours) and I still can't find a second job. Instead of only mostly canceling out the work I owed cause my employers accidentally overpaid me two weeks ago, I cancelled the debt and got $50. Woo! On top of it, I had sooo much fun with the little one, who discovered sidewalk chalk today (which has now overtaken bubbles as my favorite child-related invention), and kept giving me hugs which is a rarity, AND for the first time was able to identify a bunch of body parts for me in French (which since I'm the only one talking to her in French I am, perhaps unduly, proud of). To top it all off, I should be working 2 9-hour days next week. I just hope the wonder of coloring a slab of concrete hasn't worn off by then.

Oh, and, in completely unrelated happy feelings, my sister's baby shower is tomorrow. So excited my nephew's almost here!!

[JustSkipIt]

In 1991 some college student donated sperm. A few times. A few years later another student did the same. I don't know why. Money probably. I don't care why. If it want for them my children would not exist. It may be wierd but I always think of them on fathers day and am so grateful.

[CrazyTaraWitch]

I met a goal today
I don't really like running that much, but I feel proud of myself for doing it anyway, and it's really nice to feel proud about something; it doesn't happen as often as I'd like. Today I got some extra pride cause I managed to meet a goal I'd set for myself for running, and I realized that today I ran more than I have since my days in cross country. Running in and of itself may not be my favorite thing to do, but running leads to pride and pride leads to happiness, so I guess you could say running makes me happy, which is kind of a nice thought as I am typically a very lazy person. Maybe I'm starting to change that...

[BeMyDeputy]

Sweet Zombie Jesus, I have Internet!

[JustSkipIt]

My best friend just got a new job that she had applied for. It pays (no kidding) $85-$90 thousand dollars a year better than her existing job. I'm so happy and excited for her. I hope she can take care of her mom's medical bills and move out of her ex-girlfriend's house and sue her ex for custody of her son. It will make such a huge difference in the joy and quality of life for her family.

[nightmask]

I friggin passed my trig regents!!! Thank you mystical forces of the universe!!! ;.;
I am so happy right now I literally screamed when I found out.
Tomorrow morning I'm going to Rhode Island to got to a summer art program for six weeks and my best friend Kyle is coming with me. I'm so excited and happy I won't be alone in a new environment and I'll get to really challenge myself and fully engage myself in my art without worrying anymore about school!

[BeMyDeputy]

The mods said "yes."

[Finey_McFine]

Spending the next couple days out of town with my love after we drop our young one off at an 8 day orchestra camp. It's been awhile since we've had any real alone time...can't wait!!

[BeMyDeputy]

Same-sex marriage bill passes the New York Senate, 33-29, with support from governor. Whee!

[Finey_McFine]

YAY NEW YORK!!!!!! WOO HOO!!

[CrazyTaraWitch]

Yesterday was a pretty great day and now I'm eating cottage cheese while watching the kitten and chihuahua play and cooling down from my run. Sometimes life's kinda cool

[JujuDeRoussie]

Niels is coming tomorrow! Will babysit him for a full day again. I hope he'll like the Duplos I got back from my grandpa. Whiii! So happy, I LOVE that kid.

[CrazyTaraWitch]

I will admit that I felt extremely underprepared for my theater presentation today. I "finished" making my powerpoint 2 minutes before class started (and ended up adding to it during class) and hadn't rehearsed it a single time. I continued making notes on it while watching other presenters, and by the time I went up there I feared that I had too many notes for the time frame.
I didn't have to look at my notes once; I finished well within the time limit; my teacher told me I did a great job and gave me full marks. At the end of the class, the teacher suggested that I must've really liked the play (I didn't) and/or must be an English major (I'm not). He also complimented my character descriptions, which I revised during class, and my picture of Phaedra, which I added during class.
Basically, I spent waaay less time on the assignment than I should have (and than most of my classmates did) and did an awesome job anyway. YAY!