Midlife Crisis: Support for Left Behind Spouses
Archives => Archived Topics => Topic started by: Madmax on April 23, 2014, 11:05:55 AM
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Time to forget the negative and concentrate on the positive. Join us as we find something to be happy about for the next 100 days!
Check out the website for more details: http://100happydays.com
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All the photos will be posted on my FB page, but I'll just describe them here:
Day 1 -- "Springtime, finally" my planter with daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths in bloom.
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So no one is going to join along with me, huh?
Day2--a picture of my dad's battery operated law mower that I took when he passed away. When I use it I can still smell him sometimes.
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I'm in! Does it have to be a picture, or can it just be a feeling?
I took a picture today at my son's school...They have a beautiful garden with statues in it, and the afternoon light was hitting a statue of a grecian maiden staring down into a beautiful fountain that they have. The inside of the fountain is painted blue, and in the afternoon the blue was a beautiful deep azure. The grass around the fountain was a lush green, and in the background there are pink cherry or apple blossoms blooming on the trees.
They call this "the senior garden" and only seniors are supposed to walk in it, but I felt compelled to go in and take the picture. I figured the students think of me as a "senior" anyway.
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Welcome, Moonlighting! If you go to the website: http://100happydays.com/
You can sign up and then post pictures thru Facebook, Twitter, etc. I don't want to plug up this forum with photos so I just describe them.
The senior garden sounds beautiful! Nice description...I can really visualize it.
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I'm in too!
Day #3 - No picture, but you can see it in your mind. La Pooche getting on the bed and showering me with slobbery kisses. :D Always a wonderful start to the day!!
CT 8)
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I'll join in, but with descriptions not photos.
I was having a snooze on the sofa yesterday afternoon and I had obvious been snoozing too long. The dog tried to nuzzle my hand, and when that didnt work she got one off toys and plonked it on my tummy! I got the hint and got up :)
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Dogs really are our best friends!
Day 3 Pedis with SS18 and his gf -- I cherished every minute. #100happydays
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Day 2
Watching Pony Club dressage and helping record scores - a first for me. Maybe this time next year I'll be competing?
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Day 2 (or maybe really my day 1...I missed yesterday):
A beautiful babbling brook surrounded by lush green wetlands and white blossoming trees.
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Day 4
My son(24) taking the time to come and see me on his lunch hour just to chat and get a hug. He does this a lot. This is me when I see him ;D ;D lol.
We work in different areas in the same building.
I love this idea. Thanks Mad max!!
K
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Glad to see you joining in.
Day 4--my SS18 won another race! This time a 5k. So I posted the photo he sent me of the trophy. He's such a good kid.
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My happy photo today was also a race related photo! It was a picture of my medal from a half-marathon that I ran today, with the beach and the Atlantic Ocean in the background.
I posted a personal best today, finishing in the top 4% of all women and in the top 2% of my age group (and the top 10% of finishers overall!). I hate to find a silver lining in the MLC, but I suppose I've been more dedicated to my training and losing weight as a result of GAL.
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A bit late with Day 3......
Looking down at an orange (KTM) bike on a red dirt road, light fading and with the headlight on. Wonderful mix of colours :)
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Day 5
Seven 3week old puppies hanging their heads out of a very large dog house that they are still to small to climb out of. H posted a pic on Fb. They are so cute!!
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Everyone is doing so well!
I think I missed a day, so to get caught up...
Day 5-- one of my sweet pup's smiling face.
Day 6-- equal time for my other furry baby
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I have been doing this..just found it here MM. Thank you for setting this up ;D kutos to you MadMax!
Ok. Day 6
Having a some me time now n again to scream, cry, dance, sing, think or just do nothing makes me happy. ;D
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My pic today (Day 3 for me) was of the Japanese Maple by my front door unfurling its little lacy leaves...
Huzzah for spring, particularly after this long, grey winter!
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Day 6
My dad being done with his cancer treatments. Its curable and he is doing great. :D :D.
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I've been out of Internet contact but....
Day 4 - pictures of my new grandson who lives in UK. He's 8weeks old and just beginning to fill out and smile :)
Day 5 - D19 face when she got home (just after me) and asked if I had put her freshly baked blueberry muffins in a tin. Nope, there weren't any there when I got in, but the dog was.........!!
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Day 7
Music, upbeat dance your butt of n get a workout at the same time kind of music makes me happy. :)
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Photo du jour is of my orange marmalade kitty, napping on the back of the couch. It's clearly a grey day through the window behind him...just the right sort of day for a nap!
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Day 7 -- it was a pretty bad day, actually, but I found an earring that I thought I lost Sunday night! That made me happy.
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Day 6 - getting the horse I was riding to do as I wanted after he had decided it was time to go home! A real confidence boost for me :)
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Day 8 - Going home after work and our dogs helping so much that it almost sounds like their saying momma.. love our dogs :D :D
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Today is a rainy day in the Northeast US, but it's also Wednesday, which for me means Yoga. My happy photo today was of my yoga mat, some blocks, and a strap. Ommmmmm......
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I'm a little behind.
Day 7. The beautiful miniature yellow rose bush I got my mother in law.
Day 8. Her face when she sees it, because she hasn't been able to find one.
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I think today is Day 9. The two bluejays sneaking up to the cat food to get a bit with the cats sound asleep nearbye.
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Lovely images Tired!
Today was a foggy morning in the NE after a night of torrential rain.
My son's school has a beautiful orchard, which was enshrouded by the fog this morning. I look a picture of a gate that has the word "Peace" written on it, with the orchard in the background.
Wishing you all peace....
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Day 7 - pink rose buds just outside my bedroom window
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Day 9 - After years of coming home to a messy backyard that I seen daily it is now clean thanks to my S17 and his boss helping load all the junk H had acquired and is now clean with a fire pit just off the back driveway..Peaceful looking even on cold n gloomy days like today. :)
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Day 8 was a homemade cappuccino since I couldn't get out of my house because of the storm.
Day 9 finished grading papers for one of my classes. It seems that they did learn something after all.
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Day 8 - completion of my Excel module and submitting the assignments.
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Day 10
Enjoying the ride through the countryside on the back of our motorcycle with the wind and sun on my face. ;D ;D ;D ;D. Its one of my favorite things to do!!
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Day 10 - playing with my wild a$$ boys, they full of life, spark, and just wonderful young men. I really really need to learn how yo "pop" a towel cause I get my but whooped at that..lol
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Day 10--was feeling out of sorts, but a long walk put me in a much better mood.
day11-- when I opened my eyes after meditating, one of my dogs was about three inches from my face. No telling how long he had been there!
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Day 9- rearranging my office and getting rid of the spider webs on the window at long last :)
Day 10 - having lunch with D19 and hearing her say that I looked really!
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Day 11 - Garage sales love love love them ;D
Day 12 - Being with people that are smiling n laughing..its just so contagious..in a great way ;)
Day 13 - Coffee creamer, you don't know how much you miss it till you don't have any n have to drink plain jane coffee >:( :'( lol
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Day 11. My H's cousin's new baby boy.
Day 12. See H's smile and hearing him laugh as a puppy climbs up his chest. The pup Sat down on his shoulder. It was so cute!
Day 13 The sun setting on the field next to my dad's. It was beautiful.
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Day 12--okay, I'm a nerd. I listen to NPR when I work out.
Day 13--road trip! My two pups sleeping in the passenger seat of my car coming back from the beach.
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Day 14 - Trying on jeans you thought wouldn't even go on let alone button..however tight they may be they still went on :D ;D. Then hurry to get them off cause u can't breathe lmao (water weight ;) ;) )
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Whew! I have a bunch of images!
Friday's image was a black and white photo of some train tracks. I called it "Wanderlust." Who knows where my journey will take me?
Saturday's image was of a double rainbow.
Sunday's image was the girl being confirmed at a beautiful church service. The benediction was: "May God give you the grace to never sell yourself short; grace to risk something big for something good; grace to remember that the world is too dangerous now for anything but truth and too small for anything but love. And the blessing of God Almighty - the God who creates us, the Son who sets us free, and the Spirit who promises to be with us - even to the end of the ages - be with us evermore."
Monday's image was of me and S13 singing in the car to ELO's "Don't Bring Me Down." S surprised me by harmonizing along with the song. He did a great job, and we had so much fun!!
Let's see what Tuesday brings!
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Hello,
I love this thread. It doesn't matter what mood I'm in it makes me smile.
MoonlightinPortia- Congratulation on your daughter's confermation.
The image of your son singing along reminds me of when my three sons were younger. My oldest ( who loves to sing) couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. That didn't stop him. He would sing anyway. I would just smile. The other two kids would roll their eyes and grown.lol. I guess that would be my image for Day 13.
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Day 15 redecorating my home n "trying" to be crafty ;)
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Hello,
OOP! :o I have two Day 13s. Oh well. I was trying to catch up. Today is actually my Day 15.
Day 15 - I know I'm nuts but I love finding the first dandylion of the season. The kids use to pick me a bunch when they were little. I had special vases just for them. :D :D :D :D
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I've been "off the boards" the last few days and really concentrating on myself. So here's an update:
Day 14--yeah it fits! Who says you can't put an 11' SUP in a Mini? With the top down and about 6 feet of paddle board sticking out. It was a good day.
Day 15--a little exam grading pick me up -- a fabulous caramel cupcake
Day 16--beautiful weather today! Sunshine, over 80, and just enough humidity to give me '80s hair
Day 17--Picking up dog poop and found a 4 leaf clover. Hmmm, there must be a moral to the story.
Everyone is doing so well. It is really nice to see positivity!
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Love the images!!!
The four leaf clover ;D ;D ;D
Day 16 Talking to my sister for an hour.
Day 17 Starting a new book series a friend loaned me.
Day 18. Planting flowers in pots for the deck. miniature roses and daisy looking flowers. ;D ;D ;D
Day 19 Mother's Day- Being loved by me sons!! :D :D :D :D :D :D
Day 20 playing with the puppies with H.
Day 21 My Birthday!
Have a great day! Think of something you love everyday. It makes like easier to bare! :o
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Day 16 Walking the dogs
Day 17. Cooking
Day 18. Playing catch
Day 19 Spending time with and hearing from my kids
Day 20. Walking in the rain, its just so peaceful :)
Day 21. Helping others
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Day 22. A rainbow with a bright blue sky behind it.
Day 23. Drinking a steaming cup of mint tea while watching the birds eat from the feeders.
Day 24. Getting a hug from a small child. Few things make you feel so good! :D :D :D :D
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Day 25. Cooking out Burgers and ribs on the grill with good friends and family.
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Day 26. Riding your bike on a path under the canopy of trees.
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I haven't been on the board in a while, so I'll just pick up with today.
Day 27-detox Monday...lots of water and a 7 mile hike.
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Day 22 coffee on the porch in the mornings
Day 23 making new friends
Day 24 being blessed
Day 25 talking with my Mlc forum friends n in person friends
Day 26 seeing my S17 GRADUATE
Day 27 Fishing!!
Day 28 riding with the windows down
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Day 28. Gliding across the lake on the pontoon. Fishy smell and all ;D
Day 29. Having hope to be through this one day. ( In my lifetime would be nice! ???)
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Day 29-- my dog Max's bday. H texted him a bday message.
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Day 30. Watching the puppies romping around the yard.
Day 31. The sweet smell of honeysuckle on the air.
Day 32. My knockout roses in full bloom beside my drive.
Day 33. My dog greeting me at the door every day. Just knowing that someone is always happy to see me.
Day 34. Planning S23's wedding with his fiance.
Day 35. Being able to fit into your little clothes. ;D
Day 36. Today and every day, I am greatful to all those on this site for all their support.
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Day 29. Sitting by the fire pit
Day 30. Watching the kids play n swim
Day 31. Fishing
Day 32. Drinking a bottle of beer after a long day
Day 33. Having a job I love
Day 34. Playing with my grandkids
Day 35. Snuggling while watching a movie
Day 36. Working in the yard
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Those are very happy things!
Day 36--lilies!
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Day 37. Seeing my car in the driveway every morning..(I'm behind a pymt n a half) :o ::).
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Day 41--drove thru the countryside and stopped off at a vineyard.