Claireabella Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ...the little things in life. This morning I was listening to Pharrell’s song ‘Happy’ while doing the housework and it got me thinking about the post by The Dogmother of soldiers dancing in Afghanistan (liked this a lot BTW ) and it really put things into context for me. I suddenly became all philosophical and started thinking about what makes me happy. Of course, we all want happy, healthy children/ families, job security etc. but I came to the conclusion that it really is the little things in life that make me truly happy. Here are some of mine (and sorry if these sound a bit silly): - Pottering around the garden all day, even if I’m not doing any particular job - Finding that egg in the nest box (the novelty never wears off!) - Seeing the first snowdrops coming through (Spring is on the way!) - Sowing the first seeds of the year - Waking up to sunshine (of course!) You can probably gather I'm an outdoorsy type of girl! What are the little thinks in life that make you happy (or perhaps I am the only one? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Lovely thread idea Mine: Spending time with my nephew and niece. Feeling the wind in my face when I cycle. Cuddling my cats. Playing music with my bandmates. Having a new season veg from the allotment for the first time that season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Wot no chooks Spacey?!!! Watching the chooks Losing weight and feeling fitter Walking and seeing the wildlife Watching clouds - well the nice fluffy ones that make funny shapes with a blue background and not this rubbish we've had for ages now. Family appreciating you and thanking you for a nice dinner. That boy knows how to suck up to his mum! And spending hours watching the bumblebees - or any bees and listening to them is so relaxing. Paddling along the shoreline and looking for washed up shells. Laughing with friends. And getting the washing and ironing out of the way in one fair swoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ... a good book (currently reading 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt, it's brilliant) ... a cup of tea when you really need one ... a warm bath, possibly combined with one or both of the above ... lighting my woodburner and settling down on the sofa with a cat on my knee ... starting a new knitting (or sewing) project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ...a dog walk in beautiful sunshine, or a frosty day (but not when pavements are slippery) ...seeing a glorious rainbow ...a cosy evening watching a film ...with a good glass of red wine ...and the candles lit ...starting a new crochet project ...line drying washing, especially sheets ...my family after dinner chats, when they are full of laughter ...watching my cats roll in a warm sunny spot ...when I think of phoning my hubby, and he does exactly the same at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Wot no chooks ! I could have listed dozens my dear friend! But those were my top few. Not getting enough chook time at the moment and the runs are like rivers of mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ... my wonderful friends that I have met through this forum - I meet up with some of them regularly and have been given jobs by two of them - a wonderful network to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 ... picking the first bunch of sweet peas and inhaling deeply listening to the birds singing in the evening noticing that the girlies are going to bed a little bit later than before smelling fresh washing as I bring it in from the garden and knowing that I did the best I could for the little boy that I help at school everyday and so many other things that would send you all to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Well, it's Friday night, the fish and chips are in the oven, will add mushy peas, nice glass of cider, woodburner on. Cosy night in for me and OH, we always look forward to Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Happiness is songs on radio that bring back memories ( def recommend Johnnie Walker radio 2 on Sunday ). Curling up in bed while OH makes breakfast. A nice carry out and a good murder/ mystery on telly. A walk at the beach. A night out with good friends. A hug from grand kids. The lovely welcome from dogs,even if you only went upstairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 A clear conscience. Being able to help when someone really needed it. A steaming bowl of home made soup and a dry change of clothes after a cold, wet walk. Realising there's someone (in my case, my wife and kids) who actually thinks life is better with you around. The welcome home after a business trip (probably not one that'll ring true for many of you, but those of you who have to travel regularly will REALLY know what I mean). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyBean2605 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ok, here goes... - the fresh air (and look) of an early summer morning, May or June, it's the reason I failed French class. - snuggling down into a freshly made bed - cold side of a pillow - a cup of tea when you REALLY need it (nice one Olly) - mucking about in the garden with the chickens and cats - treating a patient with really messed up feet and seeing the lovely result (never gets old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'll have to think hard about this one, as life has been a bowl of crusty old toenails lately Sunshine Washing flapping on the line in said sunshine Company of the chickens in the garden When my daughter actually manages to put some of her dirty washing in the machine Saturday evenings when The Boy turns up Watching the hounds race with big, loony grins on their faces Peace in the house on my own, with just the dogs snoring by the stove Having the time for a bath rather than a shower Helping the old lady down the road, who we look after Seeing The Boy's parents holding hands after 60 years of marriage (his father is dying ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Great Thread!!! Going back upstairs around 7.30pm, smelling the lavender oil from the boy's bath and knowing they are tucked up safe and sleepy, then going in to kiss them goodnight A cold, crisp, bright winters morning when the frost has outlined all the branches/blades of grass Singing along to Handel's Messiah whilst ironing (tho others in the family would dispute that!! ) Snuggling into bed with clean sheets that have been line dried Getting the newspaper and finding some really uplifting and positive stories rather than the usual doom, gloom and despondency Cooking for my family Watching my boys laughing and playing together (blink and you miss it!!) Beachcombing at Bigbury Oooooh, putting that list together has really de stressed me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Raindrops on roses Whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles.... Just singing that makes me smile. Crisply starched and ironed cotton sheets Smell of the rain on the lavender bushes in the front garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 It really is the simple things that mean the most. A spontaneous cuddle from one of my grown up and nearly grown up children The well earned cup of tea definitely hits the spot. Special moments when the family are all relaxed and chatting and enjoying each other's company Hearing my teens just chatting together as friends. Finding that the children have done the washing up or other task without prompting. Watching waves crashing onto a beach. Sitting in the sun on the first warm day of the year The first daffodil of spring A wood burner on a cold day with two happy cats in front of it. A simple meal that surprises with how tasty it is Seeing others truly happy like a couple on their wedding day or a child at Christmas. I could go on but will stop there I love the simple things in life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Walking the dog on a sunny day, A purring cat curled up on my lap, A slice of freshly baked, buttered bread, Snuggling into freshly laundered and line dried bedding, Candlelight and a log fire, A good belly laugh with my best friend, Gardening in the sunshine and listening to birdsong, Enjoying the house after a good clean and tidy up- imagining that it will stay that way for a long time! Writing a to-do list and getting all of it done, A warm bath after a long day, A handful of eggs in the nestbox, Watching all the chooks sunning themselves on a warm day, Sea air and sparkly waves, A good thunderstorm after a long dry spell (remember those?!), Cooking and sharing a tasty meal, Reading a good book and not wanting to put it down, Listening to a good play on the radio Having time to do a bit of crochet or painting, A piping hot cup of tea- when much needed, I agree! The first new leaves of the spring, Snowfall, A clear sky in the morning when I open the curtains and the promise of a fine day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Being healthy and my family being healthy Tap dancing - doing it, not watching it Winter walks with the dogs A good book Making cakes ( and eating them ) Knitting Watching Scandanavian dramas ! Very reassuring that not one person has mentioned having lots of money as something that makes therm happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Very reassuring that not one person has mentioned having lots of money as something that makes therm happy If anyone has stacks of cash going spare, I'd be willing to test the theory as to whether money would make me happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Clare - so sorry - made me cry when i read that. days when its not raining having the house to myself clean chicken run - when will this mud ever dry up finding our big kitten a tyrant in a ginger coat hasnt trashed the house overnight first daffs - cant resist a bunch to brighten up house tumble dryer working - 2 weeks without it sent me stir crazy with this weather my family even thou this week they have driven me nuts patients telling me at work how nice/kind/ helpful I;ve been - it makes it all worthwhile when its been a ---- day sorry but a little bit more dosh would be nice - pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Having time... just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'd settle for a dry sunny day at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Great thread!! In Order! My kids, my husband, my animals and fowl, My health. My stunningly lovely, and so much loved dog, after 18 years of waiting! Good friends. Living in the country, near the sea. Sunshine, and a bit of blue sky if possible. Dry fluffy socks after having wet feet! A good book, and time to read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 And singing along as loud as you please in the car to your own CD's with "Ooops, word censored!"ody else in the car to hear or criticise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Yes, and seeing the look on other drivers faces while singing and jigging along to said song while sitting in traffic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
