Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:52 am Posts: 2695 Location: Vancouver
After a seriously rough forking year I am trying very hard to reclaim my life and to make it joyful.
My list looks like this so far: -my roomie/best friend -the ridiculous (almost)cat I share a house with -Your Rocky Spine by the Great Lake Swimmers -brownies -lying in the sun -swimming in open water -creating -dresses -my assorted, politically involved, empathetic friends -my amazing, active, inspiring grandparents -bike rides in the sun
What things/people/places fill your heart to bursting?
_________________ "I'd rather have dried catshit! I'd rather have astroturf! I'd rather have an igloo!"~Isa
"But really, anyone willing to dangle their baby in front of a crocodile is A-OK in my book."~SSD
Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:30 pm Posts: 8235 Location: Saanichton, BC
Your Rocky Spine was the soundtrack for my grad school adventures in Vancouver.
Right now, I love walking around in an apple orchid just days before harvest, unashamedly eating unhealthy chips in my car, reading reading reading, taking a day off my day-job in order to write, and having fabulous/inspiring conversations with friends both close and far--keeping a sense of humour but also touching on the painful stuff. And sharing wonderful homemade meals with my partner.
BUT MOSTLY: Kitty cuddles. Puddy makes me feel so so so so so so happy.
-being in love -running -learning new things about myself via endurance training (like finally figuring out that I hate to "work out" but I enjoy "training") -the support I have from my family, friends and teammates -Amos -the natural beauty of the city I'm lucky to live in -reading -cooking/baking for other people -little things that tickle me for no reason, like when the sun and the moon are out at the same time
_________________ facebook "The PPK: Come for the pie; stay for the croissants." - tinglepants! "Cockblocked by Richard Branson- again!" - Erika Soyf*cker
Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:51 am Posts: 2705 Location: Bay Area
The last coupe years have been my best, so there are many things that are bringing me joy these days Husband Baby Breastfeeding Kittens Bike rides (now that I am getting stronger) Knitting Tea Cookies Friends (seriously I have realized how many amazing friends I have. I am so lucky) Family I don't read as much as I wish I could, but I love books. Actually I don't get to do nearly enough of anything I love these days (besides baby related things) Watching the leaves change Fall Having my favorite season start
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:46 pm Posts: 5655 Location: Brasil
picking berries!! or picking anything, really, it's joyful. anything i do with my dog Nacho, who is my role model. getting my hands dirty in the garden. cooking something amazing in a wok over a hellfire flame. crocheting/knitting in the car, in stolen moments. cold beer in a lukewarm shower. speeding along with the windows down on a hot summer's day singing along with the grateful dead/david bowie/peter tosh/a million others at the top of my lungs. opera. translating something ridiculously complex/technical/nuanced and knowing that i did better than any of my competitors could. (translators' hi five, bun).
A few years ago I had a bit of a crisis (lost a kid and a parent and had cancer myself). Among the many life changes I made, I started moving towards meditation and reading about Zen (though I am a quaker, zen is really similar). Zen has helped me find a lot of these amazing joyful moments in everything- in my cup of tea, in driving to work, in faces, in everything. Sounds cheezy but it's led to lots of magical moments and experiences.
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:54 am Posts: 1766 Location: Munich, finally!
Sunshine Kisses and hugs and holding hands and loving in general Sex Books, on my couch, with the rain outside Friends and conversations Living my life the way I choose it with no restrictions other than the ones I give myself
_________________ I dunno, I guess I just get enthused over eating big ol' squishy balls. - Interrobang?!
Reading these lists brings me a decent amount of joy. Also: -the kiddos at work -running -going to engaging classes that I really enjoy -my fwiends -cooking with produce from our lovely csa
_________________ "I never do anything you say, Isa. When I cook from VWAV and it says to add one cup of flour, I add three cups of olive oil! Now who wants some forking muffins??"-ExpiredSanity Tumblr Cast Iron & Cupcakes I guess I have a Twitter now
I'm having a rough go right now (despite the fact that I'm having the best few years), so I appreciate this thread:
- Planning trips / seeing the world - the veganz - Walking in my neighbourhood, I love it so much - The farmer's market and supporting local farmers - My catbabies. Especially Tristan. He is just an orange ball of enthusiasm and innocence and it's so endearing and ugh, I just love him. - Baking - Dresses, since I've discovered that being plus-sized doesn't have to be restrictive if you find the right [online] shops - Hot cocoa - The creative/arts/music community in my city, seeing live music put on by talented people I know - Therapy and learning to navigate through the bullshiitake I was put through as a child - Seeing squirrels pretty much everywhere I walk - My husband, who is my everything and has been for so long, and we're more in love now than ever and it gets better all the time - Book stores and record stores - My job (graphic design), feeling like I'm skilled at what I do and being appreciated by people for it
and this:
Anek wrote:
Living my life the way I choose it with no restrictions other than the ones I give myself
_________________ Did you notice the slight feeling of panic at the words "Chicken Basin Street"? Like someone was walking over your grave? Try not to remember. We must never remember. - mumbles Is this about devilberries and nazifruit again? - footface
Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:39 pm Posts: 2850 Location: the Eug
I love this!
My kids Baking great yummies for other people my weird little sisterhood of support that popped up out of nowhere and fills me with love Vyapti Fall (all of it. Love it) The occasional cheesy pop song (Call me Maybe is currently at the top of the I can't be sad when I hear it list) Making gifts for people. A cheesy Bollywood dance number tomato soup the sound of rain at night through an open window.
_________________ Don't mind my breasts and vagina, I'm a gay man.---Idatetatooedguys.
"Tots: the universal food band-aid... better than a mother's kiss. Healin' wounds since 1954." Meggs
Adding in Downton Abbey, cause I've finally found the time to start watching it and I love it. And my job is actually kind of exciting right now. We are growing in size, moving to a better office, and I now have two people to directly manage. Step up for me and the company!
_________________ "Gnome kicking says a lot a man's character." - Babbette
Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:01 pm Posts: 442 Location: Coeur d' Alene, ID
I bought Oprah's 20th anniversary DVD's at a garage sale for 3 bucks, to watch on my kitchen TV when I'm cooking. Yes, I know. But anyway, I have started a daily gratitude journal because of a segment on it, and it's something I look forward to doing every night. It really changes your perspective when you're taking stock of everything you have to be grateful for every single day. Anyway, it seemed kind of apropos to this thread.
A few things that bring me joy are drinking coffee on my deck, coming in after a good run, being able to listen to an ipod for that run, relaxing in the PM with the canines sleeping to the right of me and the felines snuggled on my lap, and a clean, organized house. And being able to call my Mom when I have good news.
_________________ I once caught the clap from a salty navy bean on shore leave. Damn beans.--Desdemona
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:14 pm Posts: 937 Location: 'Burbs of California
My kid and my partner The awesome September weather we've been having A moment to myself with a cup of coffee Seeing newborn babies snuggled up with their Mom or Dad Good music Making an awesome meal for people I care about
I should really add the PPK to my list. Seriously. I'm 10 days shy of 5 years here! I love "knowing" smart, funny, compassionate, wise, silly, inspiring people from all corners. I learn new things, am exposed to ideas I might not encounter anywhere else, and find lots to laugh at most days. Not bad at all.
_________________ facebook "The PPK: Come for the pie; stay for the croissants." - tinglepants! "Cockblocked by Richard Branson- again!" - Erika Soyf*cker
I should really add the PPK to my list. Seriously. I'm 10 days shy of 5 years here! I love "knowing" smart, funny, compassionate, wise, silly, inspiring people from all corners. I learn new things, am exposed to ideas I might not encounter anywhere else, and find lots to laugh at most days. Not bad at all.
+1 Yummy!
_________________ "Gnome kicking says a lot a man's character." - Babbette
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:41 am Posts: 1499 Location: "HOLLAND"
torque wrote:
translating something ridiculously complex/technical/nuanced and knowing that i did better than any of my competitors could. (translators' hi five, bun).
High five!
I love reading everyone's lists. Happy times!
_________________ "Scotland is mentally on a par with Alabama. The people there are freaks."*
Writing songs. Cuddling guinea pigs. Pumpkins. Seeing dogs, but especially dachshunds. Planning our trip to Japan. Sleeping in late. Weight training. Chinese cuisine.
I should really add the PPK to my list. Seriously. I'm 10 days shy of 5 years here! I love "knowing" smart, funny, compassionate, wise, silly, inspiring people from all corners. I learn new things, am exposed to ideas I might not encounter anywhere else, and find lots to laugh at most days. Not bad at all.
+1 Yummy!
OMG, this too. I love the PPK so, so much. It's amazing how a message board and its regular visitors can change a person's perspective on so many things.
Oh, and I also love the gym. It's my time to be good to my body and help it grow big and strong.
_________________ Did you notice the slight feeling of panic at the words "Chicken Basin Street"? Like someone was walking over your grave? Try not to remember. We must never remember. - mumbles Is this about devilberries and nazifruit again? - footface
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:32 pm Posts: 3137 Location: Long Island, NY
Oh man, so many things bring me joy! -baking and cooking for people I respect, admire, or like in any way -having so much cute in my life right now (I have 4 baby friends less than 1 year old and several dogs and cats that I see often) -all my wonderful friends -the wonderful things that come with fall: hoodies, apple cider, tea, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and the glorious weather! -kisses -hugs -being vegan (6 years!) -giving gifts -jigsaw puzzles!! -my new favorite podcast: Good Job, Brain! -Picnics -lying in bed -the gif thread -CSA produce -chocolate -and most of all, the PPK. Sometimes my participation dwindles, but I'm always thinking about you all. <3 <3 <3
Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:25 pm Posts: 2516 Location: Nashville, TN
Tennessee fall weather! And all the stuff that comes with it, like boots and jackets and long sleeves, Halloween, my birfday, and pumpkin and squash and pretty leaves and all that other good fall stuff.
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