The happiness thread! :-)

[Kipper is King]

OK, so I'm drowning in papers, one of which is already late. I'm going to need a cornea transplant, my eyesight blows. I just asked a girl out only to find out she has a boyfriend already.

I am not a happy camper at the moment.:whaa:

So I started this simple thread. List something that brings happiness to you.

I'll start:

A good meal with family. The conversation is joyful, the food delicious and usually there's at least one dog running around in the house. That's pure happiness to me!:D

I hope you all can give this thread a read, and feel a little happier yourselves!

[Eastern Girl]

Getting to see my little nephews and Godson. I don't see them nearly as much as I'd like, and they are growing up quickly, so anytime I get to see them and for like a couple days before and after, I am pretty giddy.

The first snow fall of the year, I love going out late at night or early morning with my dog when it's nice and quiet. It's quite peaceful and nice.

[BuzzardsWife]

70% off shoes!

[GirlySports]

Kipper Shutouts!

[missdpuck]

At the moment it's watching the Ducks and seeing Monty. The fact that it's getting chilly enough at night to need a sweater (it's Florida) When I feel like crap and my cat jumps onto my lap and purrs. Knowing I'm going to see Panthers vs Sens with some wonderful Canadian friends tomorrow night:rolleyes:

[Dynasty12]

hookers

[Hack&Lube]

Kittens.

80s music on the radio.

Baby squirrels.

[Daradon]

Good idea Kipper, sorry to hear your in a down patch right now.

I'm pleased the Flames have won 4 straight.

I'm thrilled I recently finished my first book! (Though it's pretty rough, fixing it up now)

And the weather was great for a long stroll last night!

[Kipper is King]

I'm smiling already! This is working! (Ironically enough, that makes me happy too!)

[First Lady]

Placing my hand on my daughter's belly and feeling our grandson move.:cool:

Can't wait to meet him in person. :D He will be our first grandchild.

[J pold]

The ffffffffffkkkkkkkk thread.

A fine wine.

A nice dark beer.

Flames/Jets win.

Not having to study.

[Winsor_Pilates]

asking a girl out and getting a yes. Keep trying

[Dion]

Spending time with my brother who lives Stateside. Between fishing for walleye on lake Mille Lacs, golfing, and water skiing i just wish we lived closer. Family is huge in my life and i enjoy any all family gatherings.

Winter vacations in Hawaii also make me happy.

[Dion]

Placing my hand on my daughter's belly and feeling our grandson move.:cool:

Can't wait to meet him in person. :D He will be our first grandchild.

I sense someone is going to get spoiled rotten! :D

[JerzeeGirl]

Finding a book that I thought would be so-so but that turns out to be excellent.

The smell of my grandma's baking - she hasn't done any in years and years but the memory still makes me smile. (And wish I had some of her pinwheel cookies...lol)

Seeing my family's dog (and the family I guess...)

The Discovery Channel commercial - Boom De Ya Da!
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[prarieboy]

This thread is great!!

There's two things that really stand out for me;

1. The sound of my wifes voice when we first talk in the morning. (she leaves for work before I get up, we talk on the phone everyday after I get to work)
Actually it's the tone of her voice, she seems really happy to hear from me. :rolleyes:

2. When my kids scream at the top of their lungs "DADDYS HOME!!"

[Rathji]

Giving your baby girl a big hug as she runs to greet you after a long day.

Rocking an exam.

[Eastern Girl]

Watching a whole Sens game (instead of missing the first few minutes or the first period, because of work) and being able to pig out on Nachos or other fun snacks while watching, preferably a game they win or failing that, actually play hard.

Seeing my mom finally happily remarried to a decent guy, instead of upset over her marriage to my dad.

Finally getting along with my oldest brother and being able to go to a bar with him and just shoot the breeze.

Walking along the Canal in Ottawa, it's just so pretty all the time, winter or summer.

[Yeah_Baby]

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Aqua has two affects on people, it either makes them happy, is so bad that after the vomit subsides your happy its over.

[metallicat]

Something simple like going back home, and seeing my family and my dog. That brings a smile to my face.

[Kipper is King]

Aqua has two affects on people, it either makes them happy, is so bad that after the vomit subsides your happy its over.

Wow! That takes me back to when I was in elementary school!:)

While Prozzak had some insanely happy songs then, I must post two personal faves of mine from back then. They were catchy, and happy (even though one was blue!)

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Enjoy! :)

[Displaced Flames fan]

Cresting the hill at Somers on HWY 93 north and getting my first view of the Flathead Valley after another extended absence.

Pure joy.

[socalwingfan]

Coming home from work each day and being greeted by a dog wagging her tail at the top of the stairs

[Eastern Girl]

I just beat my best time and distance on the treadmill, so I am pretty happy right now.

[Guest1]

70% off Vans shoes!
Fixed!
Taking a really neat photograph.
Beer, movie, blanket, husband and dogs on the couch.
Beer, sun and beach.
Ren and Stimpy's "Happy, Happy. Joy, Joy" song.
My clients at my old job.
A Metallica concert (with beer)

[The Fonz]

Fishing and having beer with the guys. Or listening to that aqua song Yeah_Baby posted.

Best of all is fishing, drinking beer, and listening to that song all at the same!

[The Fonz]

Good idea for a thread too. I needed this with the way school has been going.

I'm off to youtube though to go listen to more Aqua!

[Rhetts_the_Best]

A nice cold Beer

[Jayems]

The anticipation of knowing you get to go play a hockey game that day (but usually it's a weeklong process).

Watching the flames live and on TV

Happy song has always been 'goin up the country' by canned heat. Never fails to put a smile on my face.

Really digging downloading from itunes Chris Smither right now, and that's making me happy.

fark.com — man, those headlines always crack me up

[notoepik]

Cresting the hill at Somers on HWY 93 north and getting my first view of the Flathead Valley after another extended absence.

Pure joy.

How right you are! That warms my heart too!

Also a sunny day with a bright blue sky. It doesn't matter what time of the year it is, it just makes me smile :)

Harvesting tomatoes that I grew in my garden. I give most of them away, but it makes me happy to grow them and pick them. And digging carrots and potatoes. I love that!

[NuclearFart]

A guilt free mid afternoon nap.

[Locke]

Playing soccer.

[JohnnyB]

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_choice.html

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html
:)

[Daradon]

Wow! That takes me back to when I was in elementary school!:)

While Prozzak had some insanely happy songs then, I must post two personal faves of mine from back then. They were catchy, and happy (even though one was blue!)

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Enjoy! :)

Not to bum out your post, but Eiffel 65 did Blue, not Prozzak. Prozzak did that, 'Sucks to be You,' and sequels.

But fun songs, yes. :)

EDIT: Nevermind, my bad, read it wrong. I owe you another happy thought now I think.

How bout all the special people on CP who care and get behind something like this and other things. And apparently we're knowledgable at hockey too, we're getting quoted in papers across the continent.

[The Fonz]

This thread reminded me of Stewie's "glad game".

"a pinwheel, a big wedge of cake from the fair, a doo-dad for his hat, and the first cut into a fresh piece of construction paper"

[Jiggy]

Having a nice 6 pack buzz does the trick :)

[HelloHockeyFans]

When my dog buries her head some where under my legs when I go to sleep.

[Five-hole]

Being alive.

No wait! It's cheesy but it's true. We have an incredible opportunity to move about and be individuals in this world. We can learn, we can interact, we can love, we can create, we can succeed, we can fail, we can laugh ... it's awesome. Don't get dragged down by day-to-day disappointments.

How bout this for some cheering up.

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[chid]

14 000 Things to be Happy About (http://chaos.com/product/14000_things_to_be_happy_about_1603334_379688.html )
in all seriousness I have the book, its cute and I've put a little heart beside the ones that really make me happy, and it makes me happy to know when I finish reading it I'll pass it to someone else in hopes they'll do the same thing.

[RT14]

Walking in the door and seeing my eight month old daughter. It takes her a second to realize it's her daddy and as soon as she does a huge smile comes across her face. Priceless. No matter how bad my day has been that makes me so happy.

[kermitology]

Happiness eludes me lately.. but things that usually put a smile on my face are:

The sound of Neko Case's voice when she starts singing in the New Pornographers song The Bleeding Heart Show.

The movie Rushmore.

The first beer after 8.5 weeks of sobriety.

[JohnnyB]

Coming back to see my loved ones in Canada after another year off the continent.

[Sample00]

watching my son play hockey *even after kippers shutout recently, my kid has a better save percentage so far .910* and watching my daughter swim *jet propulsion*

[Ford Prefect]

My kids.

Having a few beers with friends, especially old friends I haven't seen for a while.

Jerry Douglas playing the dobro, especially live.

Patty Griffin's singing.

Roast duck.

Sunsets.

My Hemi.

[HalifaxDrunk]

When I get home from work my 2 year old son hears the garage door and "hides" under a blanket on the couch in anticipation of me finding him, his excited giggles create the absolute greatest feeling in the world.

The welcome home greeting from my dog at the door.

Beer - warm, cold, whatever!

Sitting by a fire at night while camping with a beer in hand.

[Ford Prefect]

When I get home from work my 2 year old son hears the garage door and "hides" under a blanket on the couch in anticipation of me finding him, his excited giggles create the absolute greatest feeling in the world.

The welcome home greeting from my dog at the door.

Beer - warm, cold, whatever!

Sitting by a fire at night while camping with a beer in hand.

Truly. Should have listed that one myself.

[bigtmac19]

Spending time with my kids, especially since they are older now and not home as much.
Cold beer on a hot weekend afternoon.
Coffee with Bailey's on a cold winter morning.
Movie days at home with the family.
Going for a walk on a sunny cool fall day.
Sitting on the beach at my favourite spot on the Bruce Peninsula.

[Russic]

- Forgetting to trade Getzlaf from my hockey pool only to wake up and find out he had a 5 point night

- hanging out with my new niece

- playing a game of nhl 09 with the cp fatas

- hot tub and a cigar

- campfires

- dressing my gigantic cat up in a Halloween costume

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd9/russic/oskar_pumpkin.jpg

[Flash]

^your cat looks absolutely thrilled to be in that costume!^

My children make me happy. The sound of their laughter, their smiles. Seeing my son in his skates and on the ice for the first time (just a couple of weeks ago!) made me so happy and so proud. Hearing him say "Go Flames Go" whenever he sees the Flaming C, and how he says "Boo Oilers" whenever he sees any other teams logo! (Have to teach him the right way early!!)

[MissTeeks]

Hmmm, things that make me happy...

I agree with the cheesey 90's pop music. Aqua, S Club 7, Spice Girls always make me smile.

Flames wins

Reading Harry Potter at Christmas Time

Anything at Christmas: making cookies, decorating the tree, Christmas carols, Christmas movies...etc!

And my cats.

[Kipper is King]

How about walking into a university class where the prof hands out Halloween candy?!

It was like elementary school again! It was great!:w00t:

[Two Fivenagame]

- Telling someone off really really well

- Waking up early and realising it's the weekend

- Rounding the bases (All meanings!!)

- Hitting a Home Run

- Getting that number you NEVER thought you'd get

[Russic]

- Telling someone off really really well

- Waking up early and realising it's the weekend

- Rounding the bases (All meanings!!)

- Hitting a Home Run

- Getting that number you NEVER thought you'd get

Oh good one

[BuzzardsWife]

Placing my hand on my daughter's belly and feeling our grandson move.:cool:

Can't wait to meet him in person. :D He will be our first grandchild.
awww.. I can't wait for that to happen for me! I can hardly wait to be a grandma!

[BuzzardsWife]

when my house is clean and organized!

[the_only_turek_fan]

-Watching hockey with OILFAN#81
-Watching 24
-Drinking beers with friends
-Going to the mountains
-Listening to my IPOD
-Spending time with my girlfriend.

[sadora]

Spending time with family and friends.

[Kipper is King]

Hearing the guitar kick in at the start of "New Orleans is Sinking". I'm such a big Hip fan that I cannot hear their music without a gigantic smile coming across my face.

Also, I highly recommend listening the the "Killer Whale Tank" live version of the song! It's one of Gordon Downie's famous stories/rants that blows my mind!

PM me if you're curious about it. I think it's goooood.

[Flamesguy_SJ]

-lately, one thing that has been making me really happy is thinking about making the trip out West to see my first Flames game in February for my birthday!!

others:
-singing
-acting
-drinking/hanging out with friends
-watching old cartoons
-kicking my best friend's ass at NHL09
-doing really well on a test/assignment

[pope04]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwlvOmIe3XE

This always makes me smile for some reason.

[Prototype]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v298/50/119/857455104/n857455104_3444983_8940.jpg

[habernac]

that one's hard to beat, Proto

[Prototype]

The little things, outside the obvious, in that pic are in the square beside his head. A Calgary Flames McFarlane (although it's stupid Tanguay), and a puck from my Dad's first NHL game as an off ice official.

[Kipper is King]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! That is awesome! How long until he gets his first Flames jersey or T-shirt?

[Nikki]

Feeling my baby move inside, knowing that in 2.5 months I will get to meet her.

The first time my husband felt her move and the smile that spread across his face.

[Prototype]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! That is awesome! How long until he gets his first Flames jersey or T-shirt?

He's had one since before he was born... I'll post pics soon.

[millhouse11]

My kids
My wife
Bacon
Bikes
Jessica Biel

[troutman]

My kids
My wife
Bacon
Bikes
Jessica Biel

For sure:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/28/jessica-biel-wows-rome-fi_n_138574.html

[Table 5]

I just asked a girl out only to find out she has a boyfriend already.


that's ok, i once asked out a girl only to find out she has a girlfriend already.

[Kipper is King]

that's ok, i once asked out a girl only to find out she has a girlfriend already.

Yeah, I remember you mentioning that. Look who's confessing to almost doing the same thing!
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=52775&highlight=rainbow+shoelaces&page=3