I'm happy I finally stopped making excuses and started my keto diet! I feel awful today but I think that's normal, especially since I was a mostly-carb eater before. I keep telling myself it will be worth it. I'm hoping it will help balance my hormones enough that we can have a baby after 3 years of trying!

I like this thread.

I'm happy I'm having a new furnace installed and AC.

I've always done "I'm happy lists". I'm just happy the sun is shinning! I made dinner, I'm happy I was home to eat it for lunch! lol

I'm happy my grandchildren love coming to my house to play. I'm also happy when they ask me to get on the floor and play along with them. I'm grateful I can get up off the floor when done playing.

I'm happy for my son who married the loveliest woman in the world.

Chi, I believe what you are experiencing is known as the "keto flu". It can be awful, but it will pass. Stick it out and you will feel so much better in a week or so.

Jasdip, best wishes to you and your husband for good news as he goes through his treatments. I can imagine how worrisome that can be.

I am happy to have completed my 8th day in a row of yoga. Already I feel taller, firmer, stronger and more bendy. I am happy to finally have found the time to make a pair of earrings out of cockatiel eggs for one of my dear friends. She will be so surprised to receive them for her birthday. I am happy that the weather is going to be nice this weekend. I am happy to have seen one of our does and her half grown fawn this morning; haven't seen them for a while and after seeing a pair of coyotes the other day thought something might have happened to one of them. I am happy that I am about to get into the shower after a productive but sweaty yoga workout!

A day when I can see sunshine, if only briefly, makes me happy. I got to see some this morning, but now the sky is gray and it is raining.

Thanks, Dawn. I've heard about keto flu and it fits. I am exhausted, dizzy, nauseous and getting off the couch seems like too much effort. I badly want to take a nap but the 16 stairs in the way are daunting, lol.

Well, I'd say the couch might be a good place to take a nap under the circumstances. :-)

I'm happy to have spent the afternoon cleaning up leaves at our rental. It's almost 70 degrees, the sun was shining, just a perfect day to work outside. And I got enough of it done that I can call it done for the winter if necessary.

I'm happy that my in-law family is planning a gathering on Sunday. We just saw them at Thanksgiving, but these informal gatherings for supper are such fun. I love this family!

I'm happy that I have been able to spent the last two days visiting with a gf from KC. I'm happy that I will be celebrating my 17th annual Christmas Craft Night tomorrow night and I am not stressed or behind on anything for it. I'm happy that my dh has been able to sleep the last two nights after having a night of no sleep. I'm happy for our wonderful weather- mid 50's today, 60 tomorrow. I'm also happy that since we are empty-nesters that my house is so much cleaner! Finally, I am very happy that over the last 1.5 years I have lost 81 pounds and I am so much more healthy!

I'm happy I woke up this morning. I'm happy I can play golf year round. (Even if my fingertips and toes were numb today.)

At the beginning of the year, I started a journal of blessings...and so far, have kept it up. It is always better to be thankful for what I have than fret about what I don't have. Today I am thankful for the absolutely beautiful day this has been for me to enjoy. God is good!

Six years ago, my comfortable life took a tail spin. I felt so hopeless, felt no joy. As a result, I ate too much and I drank too much and generally didn't care. One day while I was out, I read a poster that effected me. Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers....plant your own garden and even sunshine burns if you get too much among a few others.

Those sayings made me rethink my life and stop the pity party. I lost the excess weight and stopped the excessive drinking. Today and everyday, I am thankful that I can plant my own garden.

Though he died last night I'm glad my Mom got to spend 35 years with a man who really loved her- my stepdad really was her best friend. They travelled all over the US and then the world together but made everyday at home as exciting and adventurous as any trip they took. We should all be so lucky!

Chi, get electrolyte pills, that's what is causing your keto flu.

Thanks Veda, I have been taking electrolytes. I'm a little scared of potassium as I've heard too much can cause serious heart problems, so I've only been taking a little. I'm using the lite salt (half sodium/half potassium) measured into water. And magnesium pills. I've been drinking broth as well for the extra sodium.

((((vedabeeps and mom))))

Although I tore a tendon in my foot running I'm glad it isn't broken and I have the best physio in my life who will get me back running.. Although it's rainy and gloomy outside I'm thankful everyday I have a home full of love and warmth in which I can seek shelter..

This thread is a wonderful idea! I picked up a little notebook today to use as my "Happy Book". and I'm definitely going to try to make daily entries in it!

For right now, today, I am happy that today's temperature didn't go over 82 degrees. I'm thankful I will be able to do some Christmas shopping this weekend. And I am especially thankful for a text I got awhile ago letting me know that one of my little grand dogs is back to normal after over a week of not eating and being very weak. He's about 10 years old, so it was a real concern.

Rusty

Thanks, Rob. This is exactly what I need!

I have been so happy that the weather is tolerable. It's been sunny and in the 60's... yesterday, low 70's! Yaaay! The past few days have been wonderful, sitting in my greenhouse doorway, soaking up the heat and watching the birds and the beautiful Carolina Blue sky. That really lifted my spirits! I should buy a new heating system for my greenhouse... it would make all the difference in dealing with wintertime.

I was so happy to see my oldest grandson when he stopped by today. Seems like he gets taller every time I see him. I was happy to hear that he doesn't hate his brothers as much as he did last week. :)

I spent about an hour watching a red-bellied woodpecker making his way along the pine trees. I put out the suet feeders so the downy woodpeckers are back. I'm always happy to see them.

Most of all, I'm really happy to have these crazy kittens (nearly grown!) in my life. I don't know how we had any happiness before them!

I am one of those weird people who voices thoughts out loud all the time (used to drive my late husband crazy). I say thank you all the time to the powers that be or the universe: thank you for the day, thank you for this beautiful dog, thank you for letting me get home from shopping safe and sound. What a pretty tree/plant /shrub: thank you for being so beautiful, or thank you for blooming. I also say: I and my dog are getting better and better every day in every way. It's called Coism or something like that, based on a guy back in the early 20th century I think, who helped a lot of people with his positive thinking attitude. Of course they all discounted him when he died.

I have a journal to keep track of gardening and other things, running out of pages and need a new one. Or 2. My muscles and back are sore but I am grateful I was out gardening yesterday and absorbed some sunshine and was able to do it.

What would I put in that book?

I've got a birthday coming up, so at my age, I'm thankful that I have lived one more year. am yet ambulatory, and had enough money to meet my expenses. If my kids should happen to remember my birthday, that would be another plus.

Thanks for this. Shawn Achor is a Harvard Prof studying happiness and he has found that keeping a daily journal of 3 things to be grateful for will increase your level of happiness no matter where you start from. If you're interested in learning more about happiness, he's written books and done TED talks.

I'm grateful for the sunshine.

I'm grateful for my hiking buddy who will join me in a few minutes for a hike.

I'm grateful for my dear kitties who teach me so much, including how much comfort you can bring just by being.

Jasdip and Veda, prayers for you both. I had a really good massage on Wed. and today I awoke with fewer aches and pains then usual. Going to finish my decorating and bake some cookies. Thanks Rob!

Jasdip and Veda, prayers sad for you and your families.

I'm thankful that I can afford to buy things to keep this slightly inflamed tooth from swelling and even go to the dentist right now. I'm grateful that I have my wonderful family. And my loving and loved pets of course.

Sending thoughts of strength and comfort to jasdip and veda...

I wish I could get dh to do this as he's a glass half-empty kinda guy. I try to think of things I'm grateful for most days, and it's helpful. For those of you bogged down with worry, I'm sorry. I know when I have a big worry it is impossible for me not to obsess over it and I'm unable to feel grateful for anything.

Happy birthday coming up, jemdandy!

I'm happy that Emery, the old, skinny horse that I rescued, has started putting on weight. Also recently he hurt his leg and I was afraid it was serious and I would have to put him down, but with some pain medicine and anti inflammatories, he is walking without a limp.

Marilyn c, your post makes me VERY happy! ! ! I cried when you showed a picture of him when you first got him, that was such a terrible situation. Thank you for letting us know he is doing better!

Rusty

Thanks for the suggestion, Rob, and for the good news, most everyone.

And sending good thoughts and hopes for a season in which to be thankful for Jasdip and Veeda.

I think that I should choose something for which to be thankful, specifically, and record it, daily.

ole joyfuelled

It really does help to dwell on the things that I am thankful for.

I'm happy that I'm feeling better today, I've lost 7 pounds since Tuesday, and I received a job interview request a little while ago!

I'm happy that I'm HAPPY, especially after suffering from depression for some time. I have a wonderful life, a wonderful husband, kids that I love and am proud of, and a job that is fulfilling.

I am happy as everyone in the family seems to be happy and healthy. We will have most if not all of the kids for Christmas, so I am chipping away at the gift shopping and trying to help my DD with her list since they are coming from far away. We have a one block street that goes crazy this time every year decorating their houses, yards, and even stringing lights across the street from house to house. Thank goodness for all the energetic younger men who developed an interest in competing for one of the community Christmas decorations awards. It makes our street look so festive, and folks drive through every night to see all the lights.

As an added bonus, what makes you happy, made me happy. I'm sorry for the happiness through the tears, but I'm with you for all of it.

Jasdip I have been thinking about you and your hubby and praying for a complete recovery for him.

Veeda ((hugs)) my sympathy.

I am seriously happy to be alive, all of us. Things could have certainly gone very bad. I am happy we are together in our little home and doing OK.

I am happy I have such wonderful friends around me and also here at KT And GW.

I am happy Mia is feeling better. Although she is not happy about this cold damp weather lol. She is happy to have a heated bed and a new heated blanket.

We are fortunate and very happy for hubby's wonderful employers. They have been a blessing.

Every day is a gift.

popping back up to remind us to have an attitude of gratitude. Two for today? Doncha love it when God, the Universe, etc. comes together and backs you up on a life lesson?! I'm so happy

Son texted me from university, and was ending it with

"I'm thinking about skipping class [just one] today. I'm dead-tired"

"You can be tired in your dorm room or you can be tired and listen. I suggest you get it over with? but it's your life and your grades"

"Should I suck it up and just half-a$% it getting ready?"

"Suck it up!"

30 or so minutes later

"The teacher opened class by pointing out that there were a bunch of people missing... but there's an extra credit assignment today that they're missing out on"

end of class

"I may be dead tired, but we had a Jeopardy (his favorite and mine too. We watch this every night in our house, competing with each other) game in three groups, and according to my group members and THE PROFESSOR [his emphasis], I 'carried my group'. HE^% YEAH! I got six points of extra credit and didn't gain an absence. Guess that answers my question: no matter how tired I am, I should suck it up and go to class. Even if that means putting a hoodie on over a dirty shirt and wearing a hat to hide messy hair"

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The other was watching James Cordon carpool karaoke. It was just such a blessing to see Sir Paul being so gracious and down to earth.

Carpool karaoke

What a fun video! Thank you, Rob. We need a happy post every day.

I LOVE carpool karaoke.......but seldom awake that late to watch. Thanks for that - it made my day!!!!

Thanks rob, that was wonderful!

I've been keeping a gratitude journal for several months now...every night I write down 3 things I'm grateful for...and it has elevated my base level of happiness.

That was a good life lesson for your son, robb333!

I am happy that my husband seems to be doing fairly well with his lung issues, and the asbestosis fund has come through for us, so it is easier to talk him into staying home and not out there on the bay, as damp as it has been.

And Emery, my old, poor horse, continues to do well.

This is what he looks like now.

And what he looked like October, 2017. He is in his mid to late 20's and has no upper front teeth. He was starved for years and then abandoned. I had no hope he would ever look so good.

Rob, that's a wonderful story about your son. I love those moments as a parent. Thanks for sharing it and the reminder about gratitude for such moments.

Marilyn, what a difference! He looks so handsome and healthy now.

Emery is beautiful (and so are you, for taking care of him)

Marilyn, are you SURE that's the same horse? ? Just kidding, of course! What a difference a year and a half, along with tons of proper care and love, can make! ! Thanks for posting the update! For some reason, Emery's story really touched me, even more than other abused, neglected, mistreated animals, and I think of him often.

And Rob, thanks for bringing this thread back up, and sharing your son's story.

We have here at KT, our daily 'smiles' thread, the 'I'll show you. . . " thread, maybe someone ought to start a daily 'Attitude of Gratitude' thread. . . . . . .

Rusty

Emery looks beautiful and so fortunate to have you, marilyn. I'm sure he's most grateful!

Yep...that's Emery. He has an attitude for sure. He gets mad if any horse is fed first and he leaves his hay to steal his neighbor's (Snoop), and kicks the wall if it takes Snoop longer to eat, and he has finished. I love him though. I call him "the King".