What made you happy today?

Siikibam said:
I did my first full lesson today and survived! Things to work on, one of which is to relax and be animated like I am when talking to them individually!
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Congratulations.
Relaxation will come as you gain more experience and feel less nervous.
Sounds as if you are perfect for this job.
 
Today I somehow survived roundabouts! The normal ones & one of those silly mini roundabout things! I was able to stop at a zebra crossing to let people over without killing them & even made it to 60mph on a main road. I'm now driving from my house, here, there & back home again at end of lesson. Granted I sometimes drive too far left still, amongst other things but I'm taking all the positives I can....

Now for wine!
 
Today I am happy that I set up Mr Fish's new tank! It will be a while until he can go in because we're cycling the filter but the tank has water and gravel and a filter and some fishtank equivalent of activia yoghurt to prime the filter... I suddenly turned into one of those fishy people who has buckets and aquarium tubing and water treatment measuring syringes and test strips and wet patches all over the floors in multiple rooms lol :) but only upstairs- downstairs its still a trail of piggy poops and hay and piggy fleece laundry everywhere!
 
I feel ever so slightly naughty and mean for being glad about this, but the manager for the building I live in has gone. Nobody knows if she left on her terms or if she was told to go but the absolute relief that she won't be back is incredible. When all the residents and your fellow staff feel like they can finally breathe after you've gone, you're a terrible manager. Good riddance!
 
Today I'm happy that I made a "rainbow curry" using all the random bits of slightly past it week or 2 week old veg that would otherwise get thrown away... onions, sweet potato, carrots, potato, mangetout, babycorn, red pepper, half a punnet of baby tomatoes... just added a tin of tomatoes, a bit of water and a sachet of curry spices and its good to go!
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PigglePuggle said:
Today I'm happy that I made a "rainbow curry" using all the random bits of slightly past it week or 2 week old veg that would otherwise get thrown away... onions, sweet potato, carrots, potato, mangetout, babycorn, red pepper, half a punnet of baby tomatoes... just added a tin of tomatoes, a bit of water and a sachet of curry spices and its good to go!
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If we were allowed to socialise we’d be round!
 
Siikibam said:
In watching/listening to Ohantom of the opera while cooking. 😍😍😍 loving the songs!, bring back memories and giving me goosebumps
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Love love love Phantom of the Opera. I saw it in London when I was heavily pregnant with my 27 year old and was absolutely blown away by it. It was brilliant!
 
VickiA said:
With the arrival of autumn it’s soup making season.
My fridge is now full of sweet potato, squash & red pepper soup and a totally awesome cheesy leek & potato soup. That’s me sorted for the next week or so.
@PigglePuggle your curry looks fab.
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I have a load of butternut squash and red pepper soup in my freezer. Stew soup is lovely too!
 
PigglePuggle said:
Today I'm happy that I made a "rainbow curry" using all the random bits of slightly past it week or 2 week old veg that would otherwise get thrown away... onions, sweet potato, carrots, potato, mangetout, babycorn, red pepper, half a punnet of baby tomatoes... just added a tin of tomatoes, a bit of water and a sachet of curry spices and its good to go!
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Looks tasty! I'm not a good enough cook to be able to throw things together so creatively, but tonight we had a veggie 'curry' too - mostly sweet potato and a tin of mixed beans in spicy sauce, but with an apple and pear and bit of spinach for added interest. (From a recipe I found, not my ideas)
 
Yesterday my niece and nephew came over so that my brother and sister in law could go and look at cars. They played with Jessica and the dog, we went for a nice long walk in the park and climbed trees (well I didn't as I babywear on dog walks). My niece (11 years old) even braved holding Jessica for a cuddle! It was so nice to spend time with them again properly, I have really missed family
 
I was almost an inch away from having an all-out row with my mother. Thankfully, crisis averted!
 
Siikibam said:
In watching/listening to Ohantom of the opera while cooking. 😍😍😍 loving the songs!, bring back memories and giving me goosebumps
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We saw it for our 10th anniversary... 11 years ago 😱 They did a bit on BGT, so amazing. Also a bit of Les Mis, which was the last thing we went to in March - sort of belated for our 20th anniversary last year - we were in two minds whether to go, but decided we would as the virus hadn't quite reached us in Norfolk yet - and five days later the theatre closed!

So it was lovely seeing them on telly and reminiscing.
 
Snowman & snowball bunting. You won't see out of the windows by Christmas.

Seriously I've had a bit of extra time as I've been signed off work. Caring 24/7 for my 14yr old daughter who's now been diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder has taken its toll and I hit burnout.

Crochet therapy is brilliant though, all that counting! And you end up with fun stuff to show off! I'm now making holly and poinsettia with a view to putting a wreath together. Watch this space! 🤣

(Sorry I should probably have put this in the Crafts thread... well snow makes me happy so never mind!)
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Pigwhisperer said:
We saw it for our 10th anniversary... 11 years ago 😱 They did a bit on BGT, so amazing. Also a bit of Les Mis, which was the last thing we went to in March - sort of belated for our 20th anniversary last year - we were in two minds whether to go, but decided we would as the virus hadn't quite reached us in Norfolk yet - and five days later the theatre closed!

So it was lovely seeing them on telly and reminiscing.
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I bet you’re glad you went! I’ve (shamefully) never been to the theatre but I think I’d love to see Phantom of the opera. I bought it outright so will be watching the rest of it hopefully next weekend....that’s if it will load on tv 😭
Pigwhisperer said:
Snowman & snowball bunting. You won't see out of the windows by Christmas.

Seriously I've had a bit of extra time as I've been signed off work. Caring 24/7 for my 14yr old daughter who's now been diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder has taken its toll and I hit burnout.

Crochet therapy is brilliant though, all that counting! And you end up with fun stuff to show off! I'm now making holly and poinsettia with a view to putting a wreath together. Watch this space! 🤣

(Sorry I should probably have put this in the Crafts thread... well snow makes me happy so never mind!)
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I’m sorry to hear about your daughter. If this gives you relief and takes you to a happy place then so be it. And there’s no harm posting it here and on the crafts thread 😁
 
I’m happy because when I went through the test questions it appears like I’d made silly mistakes rather than not understood the question entirely!

On a side note I had sharp pains in my back but now feels like it’s in my chest! I’ve started using my inhaler again. I know when my kids need it but I’m never sure if I do! 🙄
 
Pigwhisperer said:
Snowman & snowball bunting. You won't see out of the windows by Christmas.

Seriously I've had a bit of extra time as I've been signed off work. Caring 24/7 for my 14yr old daughter who's now been diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder has taken its toll and I hit burnout.

Crochet therapy is brilliant though, all that counting! And you end up with fun stuff to show off! I'm now making holly and poinsettia with a view to putting a wreath together. Watch this space! 🤣

(Sorry I should probably have put this in the Crafts thread... well snow makes me happy so never mind!)
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I can understand that, I've found trying to keep my 15 year old autistic son on track with his education over the last 6 months pretty stressful, and he doesn't have any additional issues and his school are very good with him. I'm so glad he is back in school and praying it stays that way ...
I can't crochet or knit though, my 'therapy' is pottering in the garden, thank God I now have a garden I can be happy in 🌱:nod:
 
Getting pictures from Jimmy's mom of him at the cottage! in a run, outside eating grass! with two other Guinea pigs! They were not really interacting, they were all in a semi circle kind of formation, but all munching. I wish I could post the picture. I thought 3 males would be fighting but they were all just doing their own thing. I am thrilled for the new life he has found and so grateful to his mom for giving him such a good home and for keeping me updated.
I can't believe this little unwanted piggie from a shelter in a grubby part of town is now living such a good life.
 
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