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2008-07-18 9:54 AM

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Subject: What has made you happy today?
So, after reading about alleged cheating, and other concerns, I am wondering, is anyone out there having a good time? It is so easy to become blah about the state of the world, but here are a few things that made me happy this morning:

- Sun was rising just as the full moon was setting; pretty cool!

- Saw two elk playing in a meadow as I drove to the pool; I've seen plenty of elk, but never have I seen two apparently "playing."

- My zen-like swim this morning; I was concentrating on not slapping the water with my upper arm on the recovery and suddenly swimming became effortless and I felt transported. Weird, I know, but it happened.

- My 17 yo daughter (our family high school dropout) came home safely after completing her first year of college.

- My wife had the shower on when I got back and it was all nice and warm for me.

- Seeing two amputees working themselves hard in the pool; it made me feel good about my health and happy for their indomnitable spirit.

I know there is plenty of misery in the world, but for me, this morning, I lost myself in the joy of simply living.

Deweydog


2008-07-18 9:57 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
I road my bike to work this morning, and all the motorists were courteous and safe.
2008-07-18 10:01 AM
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Getting up this morning at 5:00 a.m. to run my tribute 5K for Christine (Lucy).

Not waking up my 3-1/2 year old and letting him sleep in.

Learning new stuff at work to lighten the load for a fellow colleague.

Inspired some fellow BTers/Donkai Team members.

Replying to this thread.

Laughed at a different colleague's quirky joke.

The happiest - giving my wife and 3-1/2 year old son (after he got up) a hug and kiss before I left for work.  Sad because the other two older sons were still sleeping.

2008-07-18 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
- It's FRIDAY! 
- The weather is great this morning - cool - although it'll be 90 when I leave work.
- I get to swim or bike or both today. Getting a ride in makes me happy.
- The coffee was already made when I got to work. Sweet.

 
2008-07-18 10:07 AM
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I have another day to be my little boy's mommy and my husband's wife.
2008-07-18 10:20 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
I think my jeans fit a little looser today than last week. It could all be in my head, but is still made me smile.

AND, I got up and made my swim group, that always makes me smile


2008-07-18 10:29 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
Had a killer ride last night in the hills with great group, and its Friday baby.

Nice thread, everyone complains too much.
2008-07-18 10:33 AM
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All 200+ employees of my company. I had the privilege of disbursing quarterly bonus checks today, the biggest one we've had, and the result the collective efforts of a dedicated group of employees.

Today has been a smiley, fun day.

 

2008-07-18 10:36 AM
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I woke up this morning above ground so that is always the start to a good day.

It is Friday.

I swam this morning.

What more can you ask for.

2008-07-18 10:38 AM
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I kiss on Mr trixie's cheek while he was still sleeping before I left this morning.

Gus (my puppy) glued to my side while getting ready for work.

A phone call from a friend. 



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2008-07-18 10:40 AM
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The rice krispy treats I made last night!


2008-07-18 10:52 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
I had no scheduled training today.
2008-07-18 10:57 AM
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I'm not at liberty to say.

Cool

2008-07-18 10:57 AM
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Today is a scheduled rest day and I get to pick my dog Eddy up after work.

2008-07-18 11:03 AM
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My 2 year old daughter is spending the weekend with Mimi (both happy and sad)

I'm going to see an awesome concert tonight (Rich O'Toole Band......yeah I know....who?)

I did one of my fastest runs this week.

I get to wear jeans at work today (that's a 'treat' for the employees that happens 3 times a year).

2008-07-18 11:06 AM
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Eating breakfast with two purring cats in my lap.

Overcast skies first thing in the morning, which means it won't be hot today. 

Knowing that I have a delicious dinner planned for this evening.

Hearing Steve Inskeep, at the end of a segment on the new Batman movie, say "this is Morning Edition from NPR News" in a deep, foreboding voice. 


2008-07-18 11:17 AM
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The view from my front porch. 

Coffee

Race on Sunday

Family and friends coming to visit next week

2008-07-18 11:17 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?

My first rest day since June 22 and I slept until 9

Race weekend activity starts today for my first oly and first big race ever

All of the well wishes from friends and family

My new S-Works helmet came off backorder and arrived in time for my race

Looking forward to a beer this afternoon (but only one, it's race weekend )

Have a great Friday everyone! 

2008-07-18 11:25 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
i did my longest swim ever this morning!  about 1.4-1.7 miles, i think, OWS, 5 laps around these buoys in a lake nearby. they say 4 laps is a HIM swim, so, . . it was fun!
2008-07-18 11:32 AM
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Woke up with the thought of yesterday's awesome hilly bike ride, yay!

Had a nice off topic chat with my coworker this morning; his grand daughter (9 y/o) is being recruited by a kids triathlon coach, yay!

Found out this morning that I will be getting my Reynolds Assault wheels next week, yay!

It's Friday, yay!

Looking forward to my long ride tomorrow and run/swim tonight, yay!

Life is good, yay!

2008-07-18 11:34 AM
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I got to have breakfast with my not-granddaughter-granddaughter who is two years old and a charmer.  She "fixed her own breakfast" 

MS 150 ride tomorrow -
Cleaned up bike last night

Awesome sunrise this morning
OK run and good swim this morning.



2008-07-18 11:38 AM
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My kids smiles

the smell of my fresh cut grass

knowing hubby comes home tomorrow

running for a reason tonight(4Lucy)

2008-07-18 11:38 AM
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Subject: RE: What has made you happy today?
... the thread currently above this one.... re: how to swim faster
2008-07-18 11:42 AM
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My almost-six-year-old boy drew me a picture of hearts with a "love kiss" in the middle this morning....

My eight-year-old daughter's hair had a serious party last night and she looks completely ridiculous (that made both of us smile!)....

It's another beautiful sunny summer day which means a trip to the pool later so I can get my workout in while my kids romp and stomp in the water....

I survived yesterday's workout without being too awful sore today, which means I'm getting stronger....

My hubby accidentally turned off his alarm clock in his sleep, so we all slept in this morning...happiness is a warm snuggly hubby....

It's nice to think about all of the things I'm thankful for rather than just worrying about stuff and being frustrated all of the time.  Thanks for the reminder!

2008-07-18 11:43 AM
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Thanks Dewey...I am enjoying this thread.

Day off today. I was going to get up and do an ocean swim (which would have been great), but I really needed to rest alittle.

So I slept in - almost unheard for me.   It was great !!!

I am going to read today, see an old friend, and talk to some family members on the phone and catch up.

Hanging out with my wife and dog will be the best part.

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