a small joy that made life happier, what's your small joy of the day ?
Yesterday I went to the optometrist. I got a NEW set of contact lenses. I had been limping along on ONE contact for a few weeks (ugh). My eyes have not gotten any worse. My eyes are healthy, albeit with nearsightedness and astigmatism. My blood pressure was the lowest I've seen it in years (105/70). I was able to pay the bill comfortably. I am fortunate to have health insurance that paid part of the bill.
All good news ! It made my life a bit happier. What's your small joy ? 
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I have been staying away from coffee 
and bingo 
to try to accomplish some healthy weight loss and sugar stability. After some begging on her part 
I told Auntie that the only thing I would let them tempt me with is a home made peanut butter cookie 
, a bit of a hassle so not as popular as making bars and cake around here.
Today when I got up from my nap there was a perfectly perfect small size home made peanut butter cookie. The pusher was happy, Auntie was happy and I was happy 
for choosing my exception to work so well and taste so good. 
My daughter has been sick with a cold, but was finally feeling better enough to play the piano tonight. She's working on some new pieces, but played my favorite Beethoven piece like a pro. Even though I have her cold now, it made me smile.
Thanks for reminding us that simple joys are worth celebrating, just like the big ones.
his aunt was indignant because she says he has not responded to her at ALL
My bank account got hacked. But someone-the bank has no idea who- called and alerted me to it. I will say that it was my grandpa or grandma calling me from beyond to warn me (and I'm not religious).
But I did get a new GPS (replacing the one stolen about a month ago), and I had a few beers with a friend. So, not a terrible day.
And today, my sissy, brother in law, and nephews arrive!! 
Squee! 
I get to cut in to it this Saturday...
A show I had fully expected to hate, but I've grown quite fond of it.
Now I have the first season on DVD! So I can go back and watch the early episodes.
I thought it was a dead egg until I picked it up to toss it out. As I held the tiny little egg in my hand, I felt very strong movement inside. Four adults were sitting on the back nest so I chased 'em and replaced the egg. Yesterday, I saw the baby I saved.
Oh, and the check really was in the mail this time. It turned out to be a one third of a past due payment for work that I completed last year.
let me ask all the questions about vaping that have come to mind and he spent 30 minutes answering them all.
Now I don't feel like such a noob when it comes to my puffer. 
she runs our satellite office in a town about 20 miles south, so I rarely see her except when there's a staff meeting like there was today. 
The chore that I hate the most got accomplished after procrastinating for a long time. Feeling quite good now! 
lo and behold, it was a check! We had a claim for home damages a few years ago, and the lawsuit was just finalized with the contractor, so we got our deductible back.
Woohoo! 
Spring time is a BIG joy. The sun is out, flowers are blooming, trees are leafing out...
My dog, Sophie. Watching her play is inspiring and soothing all at once.
and chocolate, Chocolate is always Joyful, especially reeses mini cups and Cadbury Creme eggs.
No school tomorrow!
