What brings you joy these days?

[mellowyellowgirl]

It's a hard life. It just is! I'm so destitute sitting out here with Daddy and my human brother.

 

[Dancing Fire]

These 3 ..

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

PS we wrote a song to mock her and if we dare sing it she will ignore us for hours and storm off until we apologise using the actual word "sorry".

 

[mom2dolls]

You guys!!! I got to see my nephews and niece yesterday . I had picked up lysol wipes and lysol spray for my bestie while hubby and I were out on Saturday morning.

I baked chocolate chip cookies yesterday so I packed up their care package with the intent to drop on the driveway. Well... they were in the backyard playing after naptime and I got to visit through the rod iron fence and give them their cookies. My heart almost burst when my nephew (2 yr old) pushed himself against the fence and hugged it to try to hug me. He has asthma and requires breathing treatments with the average cold so they have been very strict with no visitors and no outings.

The boys are 7, 2 (twins) and baby girl 6 months.

 

[Calliecake]

@Jimmianne , The pictures are beautiful.

@arkieb1, Sending get well dust to your mom.

@mom2dolls , Very HAPPY news!


What brings me happiness is knowing those I love and care about are heathy.

 

[canuk-gal]

These 3 ..

Munchkins!!!!!

 

[jaysonsmom]

I love the amount of time we are spending together as a family, especially since I have teens. My furbaby Noah is my constant companion/coworker now that I'm working from home. My daughter and I are doing a lot of yoga and baking together. My son and I are watching a lot of TV shows together, and the whole family (4 humans and dog) are taking walks every other day for fresh air, and we all clean the house together every weekend now that the cleaning ladies cannot come. All these everyday things bring me joy.

 

[voce]

No pets given my current peripatetic lifestyle, but...

1) My fiance (soul mate, best friend and my other half)

2) Good food

3) Playing with color, like this

 

[canuk-gal]

I love the amount of time we are spending together as a family, especially since I have teens. My furbaby Noah is my constant companion/coworker now that I'm working from home. My daughter and I are doing a lot of yoga and baking together. My son and I are watching a lot of TV shows together, and the whole family (4 humans and dog) are taking walks every other day for fresh air, and we all clean the house together every weekend now that the cleaning ladies cannot come. All these everyday things bring me joy.

This sounds nice! Funny the old adage goes "absence makes the heart grow fonder" but we are finding in these difficult times our bonds are our renewed strength. New normal is good!!!

 

[Bron357]

I’m loving the quietness. With the “stay at home” mantra there are very few cars about. So you can hear the birds and insects. Walking the dog is permitted, DD and I do the afternoon shift. We walk the local neighborhood. Kids have been drawing hopscotch onto the footpath and I make a point of participating in their game. I love how they squeal with delight watching me, an old lady doing their hopscotch, from behind their front fence.
Sadly with all this “stay at home” there has been an increase in domestic violence / need for woman and children to relocate. There is a Facebook group where people post up their urgent needs. I’m pleased I’m such a hoarder of things, be prepared is my motto So I’ve been able to donate towels, bed linen, blankets, toaster, kettle, small tv, a game console and a microwave!
It also makes me reflect upon and be thankful for my own good fortune. That I am safe, stable and loved in my home, that I am able to be a hoarder and that I have my good health and happiness.
For me anyway, giving things away makes me very happy.

 

[caf]

My dogs
My cat
My daughter
My SO
My family
My friends
Memes
Walks
Bike rides
Helping out
Not in any particular order

 

[canuk-gal]

I’m loving the quietness. With the “stay at home” mantra there are very few cars about. So you can hear the birds and insects. Walking the dog is permitted, DD and I do the afternoon shift. We walk the local neighborhood. Kids have been drawing hopscotch onto the footpath and I make a point of participating in their game. I love how they squeal with delight watching me, an old lady doing their hopscotch, from behind their front fence.
Sadly with all this “stay at home” there has been an increase in domestic violence / need for woman and children to relocate. There is a Facebook group where people post up their urgent needs. I’m pleased I’m such a hoarder of things, be prepared is my motto So I’ve been able to donate towels, bed linen, blankets, toaster, kettle, small tv, a game console and a microwave!
It also makes me reflect upon and be thankful for my own good fortune. That I am safe, stable and loved in my home, that I am able to be a hoarder and that I have my good health and happiness.
For me anyway, giving things away makes me very happy.

Donate, recreate, and hand wash and carry on!

 

[GliderPoss]

Lots of things bring me joy at the moment:

• Autumn - it's my favourite season right now. My street is lined with beautiful trees changing colour, leaves crunch underfoot, the weather is bright sunshine but chilly - my fav combo!
• My family - who despite being very far away call me frequently and send lots of pics of nieces, nephews and assorted pets.
• My job - yes I still have one & I can WFH. I can pay my rent etc. So so grateful right now.
• Simple things - hot cup of tea whilst sitting on the balcony, toasty warm flannelette sheets, scented candles, playing with my makeup collection and wearing my bling.
• Memes - not gonna lie, there are some killer ones on Instagram at the moment that truly make me cackle with laughter...

 

[TooPatient]

On the worst days when nothing else seemed to be going right and I didn't have the energy for anything, watching my favorite tree in our yard has always made me smile. I watched it change color and lose its leaves while waiting for surgery. I watched the bare branches covered in Frost and snow as I recovered from surgery. Now, I have watched it bud and flower while dealing with being sick. It starts with deeper colored buds and slowly opens to these beautiful pink blossoms. I am enjoying them as they change every day I can as I know the next thing I watch will be the petals caught in the wind as they swirl and float to the ground.

 

[TechieTechie]

1. Missy being so thoughtful to start this thread
2. My pup (not so little any more)
3. My job
4. My Mom and Dad listening to their quarantine orders
5. Having enough food to eat and TP for my butt
6. The flowers popping up through the ground
7. The days getting longer (not really thrilled about the sun popping up at 5:30a, though)
8. Driving to the beach in my convertible (even if it is cold!)
9. My niece recovering from COVID (she had a lot of health issues and was running a high fever)
10. Helping my niece shop for her potential engagement ring!!!!


Pumpkin at the beach last weekend

 

[Polabowla]

@Jadeite_101 pictures of your chow chow please?
@Jimmianne those buildings near the water look straight out of a fairy tale!

 

[kenny]

The supermarket can bring you Joy.

 

[Jadeite_101]

@Jadeite_101 pictures of your chow chow please?
@Jimmianne those buildings near the water look straight out of a fairy tale!

Her name is Pau short for Pauline. She got diagnosed with heart failure before the lockdown and is on meds. Breaks my heart to see her getting old before my eyes when I still consider her my baby. I carry her up and down the stairs so that she won’t strain her heart.

 

[Polabowla]

Omg I'm sorry about the heart failure; I hope the meds help.
She looks like the fluffiest teddy bear! Sending her gentle pets & hugs!

 

[1ofakind]

I have my DH and DS here...we like spending time together so being isolated together isn't terrible.
We are healthy and have plenty.
I am able to do some things to help some people through this difficult time.
The weather is nice enough that we can be outside.
I am really looking forward to the hummingbirds coming back.

 

[winnietucker]

My hens are very productive which makes me happy. We started pawning eggs off on the neighbors. This is today’s stash. I made a lot of flan and fried eggs last week.

 

[missy]

Her name is Pau short for Pauline. She got diagnosed with heart failure before the lockdown and is on meds. Breaks my heart to see her getting old before my eyes when I still consider her my baby. I carry her up and down the stairs so that she won’t strain her heart.

Aww Pau is beautiful and I am sending her bucketloads of healing dust. It is super hard when they become ill. She is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have her. (((Hugs))) to you both and may she remain feeling well for as long as possible.

 

[missy]

My hens are very productive which makes me happy. We started pawning eggs off on the neighbors. This is today’s stash. I made a lot of flan and fried eggs last week.

Wow that is impressive. The eggs are so colorful and beautiful. I am a city girl so I know nothing about eggs or hens but I am happy you are pleased with your hens productivity and long may that continue. Comes in handy during a pandemic for sure!

 

[missy]

1. Missy being so thoughtful to start this thread
2. My pup (not so little any more)
3. My job
4. My Mom and Dad listening to their quarantine orders
5. Having enough food to eat and TP for my butt
6. The flowers popping up through the ground
7. The days getting longer (not really thrilled about the sun popping up at 5:30a, though)
8. Driving to the beach in my convertible (even if it is cold!)
9. My niece recovering from COVID (she had a lot of health issues and was running a high fever)
10. Helping my niece shop for her potential engagement ring!!!!


Pumpkin at the beach last weekend

Thank you @TechieTechie that is very kind of you to say. I am so sorry your niece had Covid and glad she is recovering. Congrats on your niece's upcoming engagement. So much happening and pleased more happy events are happening now.

 

[missy]

No pets given my current peripatetic lifestyle, but...

1) My fiance (soul mate, best friend and my other half)

2) Good food

3) Playing with color, like this

Your colored gem collection leaves me in awe. Stunning. And your eye is amazing.

 

[missy]

On the worst days when nothing else seemed to be going right and I didn't have the energy for anything, watching my favorite tree in our yard has always made me smile. I watched it change color and lose its leaves while waiting for surgery. I watched the bare branches covered in Frost and snow as I recovered from surgery. Now, I have watched it bud and flower while dealing with being sick. It starts with deeper colored buds and slowly opens to these beautiful pink blossoms. I am enjoying them as they change every day I can as I know the next thing I watch will be the petals caught in the wind as they swirl and float to the ground.

Sending you well wishes and gentle hugs and hoping the days bring more good than bad and that you and your DH are doing better each day.

 

[missy]

This sounds nice! Funny the old adage goes "absence makes the heart grow fonder" but we are finding in these difficult times our bonds are our renewed strength. New normal is good!!!

It definitely works both ways IMO. Absence does make the heart grow fonder but also occasionally out of sight out of mind. LOL isn't life funny. I want the new normal to be continued signs of hope. Covid 19 infection and deaths going down and people getting stronger and healthier and for a vaccine to come ASAP so we beat this darn virus sooner vs later.

 

[joelly]

The joy of not rushing or feeling rushed everyday. During the normal time, I commute everyday to work. Everyday I rush and rush and get lost in rushing in and out of the house.

Now I enjoy sipping my coffee in the morning and tea during tea time. For the first time in my life, I feel rested.

 

[bespokecarmel]

The memes thread here...

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Her name is Pau short for Pauline. She got diagnosed with heart failure before the lockdown and is on meds. Breaks my heart to see her getting old before my eyes when I still consider her my baby. I carry her up and down the stairs so that she won’t strain her heart.

Omg!!!!! Darling!!!!!!!

I think I'm much more an oldie person despite getting very clucky about puppies.

Puppies are exciting and thrilling but it's when they get to old age that they really have a firm paw on my heart.