Tell me something wonderful about your day.

[ThomCat]

Give me a reason to give you a , or , or .

I'd really love to hear about the good stuff that's going on.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

1. i woke up next to lisa and we cuddled for a half hour. she ran late for work, because i kept hugging

her. its was nice. i hate mondays.

i hope you are ok babe.

[ThomCat]

14. Wow. I don't know which one of you is luckier.

We should all have mornings that nice. I hope you two make a habit of that, and always appreciate it.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

17. we try to, mondays are really rough on us.

after a weekend together, it feels like seperation anxiety.

[Left Is Write]

19. I think that is the sweetest thing I've heard in a long time.

[flvegan]

2. I'm about to eat a cuban.

Also, at 12:30, I watched Nina Planck get totally pwn3d on my local call in talk show (the topic was vegan children).

[ThomCat]

16. I'll skip the obligatory response to "eating a cuban"

because you're spoken for.

That sounds like a good day so far. I hope you post about it. I'm sure I'm not the only person who doesn't watch TV.

[Inchworm]

3. I awoke to the voice of an angel

That always makes my day.

[ThomCat]

21. I hope you awoke to the rest of her/him too.

Do you wake up to wonderful music or to a wonderful person?

[Inchworm]

28. She is a wonderful person

One of these deals though

[ThomCat]

30. Long Distance relationships are difficult.

Any chance that will change and you'll be together?

[Inchworm]

35. Yup.. soon

Not soon enough.. but soon!

I'm gettin all schmoopie thinking about it...

[Omphaloskepsis]

4. I woke up..

That is a good thing.

[ThomCat]

22. All things considered, it's usually better than the alternative.

I hope it's much, much better than the alternative.

[MissMillie]

5. started my Monday w/ a jog around the Charles River

it was cool this morning, and it felt good to be out there.

[ThomCat]

23. Awesome! Have you been getting the oppressive hot weather?

If you're catching the brief cool period in the morning then that's even better. People with the discipline to excercise in the morning are inspiring.

(never mind that morning people are inherently evil.)

Good for you.

[MissMillie]

31. well, when you're jogging anything over 70 is oppressive

I have access to an indoor track, but that doesn't have the romance of being outside by the river.

If I don't work out in the A.M., I don't work out.

[RetroLounge]

6. I went to the bank and made my first bookstore deposit...

It really felt good!



RL

[MissMillie]

9. awesome

[Inchworm]

11. Woohoo!

[ThomCat]

24. Congratulations! The first of very man, I hope.

[Gormy Cuss]

7. My house smells like ripe plums.

Later I'll spend an hour sorting and processing them. I can't make a good jam because they're juicy table plums, but plum sauces and marinades are a different story.
My plum tree is at the height of ripeness right now -- 100 plums picked yesterday and another 50 fed to the compost bin thanks to the effects of a breezy day.

[ThomCat]

26. You are going to be so sick of plums after a while.

But in the meantime, that sounds absolutely amazing.

Living in a city apartment, a fruit tree isn't an option. Am I allowed to envy you?

[Gormy Cuss]

64. Yes, you may envy me

and yes, we are thoroughly sick of plums by the end of the season, which is the second week of August.

[idgiehkt]

8. I asked the universe for a vacuum cleaner

and it delivered. Freaky, huh? That wasn't today, it was this weekend, but that kind synchronicity blows my mind.

[ThomCat]

How does the universe deliver a gift like that?

And more importantly, where can the rest of us make requests.

I'm glad the universe is being nice to you. I hope it continues.

[idgiehkt]

60. through my work

one that I use broke, and they couldn't get in that building to take it to get it fixed, so they just bought a new one. I took the old one to save it from being thrown in the dumpster, the part that is broken I am pretty sure I can fix (its some wheels on the bottom, it runs just fine).

Yeah, it was only a casual request and it just kind of freaked me out when it was answered, lol.

[havocmom]

10. At the end of it, I get to look into the eyes of a very handsome (to me) man,

laugh with him and hold him. He is wonderful, intelligent, makes life better for LOTS of other people, animals, his corner of the earth. He is my hero and the best part of my day.

[BarenakedLady]

12. The sun is shining

The birds are singing, and my kids are happy and healthy. Plus I saw some heartwarming pictures.

[ThomCat]

32. I didn't know you had kids.

If you've posted about them then I am totally clueless and missed that. How old are they.


I hope the rest of the summer stays that nice.

[BarenakedLady]

47. 9 (10 next month), 7, and 5.

girl, boy, girl.

Thanks, I hope so too.



How are you feeling?

[bigwillq]

13. I'm on vacation this week!

[Omphaloskepsis]

18. Dude... Turn off the computer and go outside..

Go sit in a park and read a book. DU isn't really a good vacation.

[ThomCat]

33. Dude... Turn off the computer and come visit.

[bigwillq]

50. I know.

I should.

[Left Is Write]

15. I just got back from walking 4 miles round trip to the supermarket.

My kids are in activities today, so I took the opportunity to combine running errands with exercise.

It felt good.

For supper, I am making good old fashioned Southern fried chicken (so we can have cold leftovers on a picnic tomorrow), mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, deviled eggs, cucumber & onion salad, and blueberry crumble. All from scratch.

[MissMillie]

25. YUMMMMMMMMMM

can I come to dinner?

[Left Is Write]

42. Sure!

[ThomCat]

34. Wow. Please share some of that energy.

That's awesome. I hope you enjoy the picnic as much as you have enjoyed preparing for it.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

20. Morrissey the cat is looking at me with love

Unfortunately Monty got scared by the vacuum cleaner and headed for the hills, or I'm sure he'd be looking at me with love too.

[ThomCat]

36. Love from the kitties always makes it a good day.

How soon until they're climbing in your lap insisting that petting them is your only important goal today.

[Guava Jelly]

27. I am going to see Bob Dylan tonight for the first time ever

[ThomCat]

37. I can't listen to him for very long.

Kudos to you for being able to handle that voice, and congratulations on the tickets.

I hope it's an awesome show.

[pagerbear]

29. I'm working from home and enjoying the breeze coming in my LR window.

[ThomCat]

39. Wow. That's awesome.

I'd kill to be able to work from home today.

The AC is better here, but a real breeze sounds so nice...


I hope it's a productive day, and I hope you get to do that more often.

[malta blue]

38. I had three cortisone shots in my foot - that part

was really really bad but my foot feels great now.

[ThomCat]

40. I hope the underlying problem gets healed/resolved

so you don't need any more of those shots.

Good vibes for good health.

[malta blue]

41. Thanks my friend - how are you feeling today?

It's nice to see you

[ThomCat]

43. I'm hanging on.

I'm on my 6th tough day in a row. Depression is starting to set in, but I'm managing it pretty well. I'm hanging on until I can get another good day.

This thread, and you, are party of my "hang in there" plan.

[malta blue]

44. ...

[ghostsofgiants]

45. After like 2 months of trying, I finally got a job.

Which means I'll soon be out of my roommates' debt, haha.

[ThomCat]

48. Congratulations! I hope it pays well

and I hope it's something you enjoy!

I had a roommate who twice went an entire year without work, and I payed her share of the rest/bills for her both of those years. It can definitely become a bit of a strain.

[ghostsofgiants]

59. Yeah, it pays reasonably well (a couple dollars above minimum wage). Shouldn't be too bad.

I owe them for a month's rent and a few bills. I think my first pay cheque should cover that.

[noonwitch]

46. The weather is perfect-sunny, 75 degrees

About as good as Michigan gets.

[ThomCat]

49. Why are you inside?

Please find a way to go out and enjoy the weather. We can all appreciate a gorgeous day vicariously through you.

[Rising Phoenix]

51. I'm sick but my mom and sister are taking great care of me

so it makes it not so bad....

[ThomCat]

53. Being with people who love you always makes

almost anything easier to deal with.


I hope you feel much better soon. Be well.

[EstimatedProphet]

52. I got a potential job offer today!

My company is looking into submitting proposals to work with salmon in the Snake and Columbia rivers, and I am one of a few fishery biologists/biometricians working for them already, so I got a call to see if I was interested.

[ThomCat]

55. Cool! Would that be a lateral move or a promotion

if they have you work on that?

I hope you get some good news.

[EstimatedProphet]

57. Maybe some of both

The job I'm in right now is temporary - the facility will shut down in a few years. So, I expect to be involved in the initial phases, and possibly permanently afterwards if everything works out.

[1gobluedem]

54. I woke up in my own bed

Instead of a hotel room in Reno. SO happy to be home after a hellish trip.

[ThomCat]

56. Welcome Home!

May it always welcome you, and may you be there more often.

[no name no slogan]

58. For the first time in a week, I made it to work

I'm in the middle of a depressive episode and was able to come into work for a couple hours-- in addition to making my appointments with my doc and therapist.

Now if I can just make my phone calls tonight, I'll be rocking.

[ThomCat]

62. I hope you can.

May your depression pass soon.

Be well.

[TheProphetess]

61. I'm making headway on my "to-do" list

Getting chores/errands done makes me happy! Weird, huh?

I ran to the post office and grocery store. Then, I did 3 loads of laundry and cleaned the kitchen. Took out the garbage and put a roast in the oven (it smells great!). No back pain or leg pain so it's a good day.

Now I'm going to sit down and drink some of the old-fashioned lemonade I made the other day.

[ThomCat]

63. That sounds wonderful!

I love productive days when I can check things off my list and then relax.

Please enjoy that lemonade and have a glass for all of us who can't be there.

[billyskank]

65. A bus driver asked me to get off his bus because my tits were distracting him.

[ThomCat]

67. LOL!

That'll teach you to wear cleavage-baring tops.

[BarenakedLady]

69. Weeeeeeee

[lizziegrace]

66. I saw your post!!

[ThomCat]

70. Yay!

How are you doing? Here, have another hug just because.

[lizziegrace]

71. I *like* hugs

I'm okay. Long Monday here.

How are you feeling?

, just because.

[ThomCat]

74. I'm holding on tight today (figuratively speaking).

This is the 6th very difficult day in a row, and I'd love to say that tomorrow will be better but we're expecting rain.

But I'm managing pretty well despite all of that. Work is happening at a frantic pace, and I have DUers to help keep me sane and social.

[lizziegrace]

79. ...

I have trouble with weather changes too. If a very strong low pressure system is moving through, I get a migraine. And I found out that Vicodin keeps me from sleeping. Don't know which is worse - the pain or the insomnia from the drugs. I need to see the doctor as soon as they stop fighting every visit as a pre-existing condition.

Hang in there my friend.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

68. I'm on vacation this week!!

Spent the morning giving the bedroom a good cleaning - blinds (yuk), chased serious dust bunnies from under the bed, washed the dog's rug and pillow, moved the dresser and the chair back to where *I* want them.
Tomorrow: mow front and back yard, go to the store. Wed: take hubby to airport (he has an appt at the Albuquerque VA), clean the dining room where all the books are, pack up some to donate to library, rearrange the rest.

[ThomCat]

73. I hope you have some vacation during your vacation.

I'm doing the same sort of things with the help of a wonderful DUer. InfoManiac is an awesome friend who is helping me sort and get rid of 12 years of accumulated stuff. It's a much needed spring cleaning. It's wonderful when you can finally get to the stuff you've had to put off.

But you should still find some time to enjoy your vacation too.

[NewWaveChick1981]

72. Ignoring all else that has happened, I helped a very needy student earlier.

And she was very grateful. She gave me a hug before she left. That's what makes all of the other stuff worthwhile.

And to you too, ThomCat. Hope you're feeling better!

[ThomCat]

76. That is awesome!

I'd love to have a job where I could actually help people. I used to have all of my volunteer work for that, but that was a while ago.


You're a good person. I'm glad you like being able to help people. So many people don't.

[stuntcat]

75. yah^^ this thread..

(and my kitty Tonka's love )

I've been sad today looking at anti-environmentalists arguing on the internet so seeing people list some good stuff is making me feel better, I'm gonna have to look thru these responses!

[ThomCat]

77. Hi, StuntCat!

I can't take credit for this thread. I saw someone else do a thread like this a while back and thought it was a wonderful idea. So I stole it.

[stuntcat]

80. I so need it today.. happy DU'ers absolutely ROCK

[guitar man]

78. my wife

brought my 18 month old daughter by the office for a short visit at lunchtime. I really needed that about then, it's a typical Monday.

[ThomCat]

81. That is awesome! I love it when coworkers bring a kid into the office.

I hope you got to spend some time with your daughter without all your coworkers crowding around oohing and ahhing.

[guitar man]

82. yes we did

get to spend a little time together without the rest of the crew bugging us. I'm the boss so I just told them to get back to work!!

seriously, though, she's been in a few times, so by now everyone says hi to her, but they don't crowd around like they used to