Say what you will about Stuart Smalley, he’s feeling better about himself since he started to chant that mantra.
There are some things of late that are making me feel pretty good.
Finding the shortest route to work with a coffee shop along the way.
Figuring out how to use the walkie-talkie they gave me for my new position.
Remembering to listen to the walkie-talkie because the folks who work here say some funny stuff.
A really good, solid pair of silver hoop earrings from Sarah Jessica Parker’s new line, Bitten.
Good hair days; I appreciate them when I get them in these humidity-filled days.
Saying “Good Morning!” with a smile to my students in the hallway and getting the same response.
Meeting parents who work with me to provide the best education for their child.
Not yet feeling like I want to give up trying on a kid who is angry most of the time but gaining patience with him.
Finding a really good leather purse that goes with everything and didn’t make my family go hungry for it’s purchase.
Getting messages on my phone from my daughter that remind me how much I love her.
Having my youngest son rub my shoulders after I get home from work voluntarily because he sees the stress on my face and tries to rid me of it.
Hearing my eldest son tell me that he isn’t going to go out for basketball because school is really important to him right now and he wants to focus on that. On his own.
Enjoying a really good cuppa I made myself from a Sumatra blend and finishing it all but refraining from licking the lid. That’s an improvement.
What’s making you feel good today?
My mom, who lives with us, has started a brand new full-time job, and this is a really big deal for her because it means she’s leaving her disability pension permanently. Being proud of her is what’s making me feel good today.
(I bought a “Bitten” top at Steve & Barry’s in Buffalo…I really liked SJP’s stuff.)
I feel good that I still have a job, although sad for my 900 co-workers who were laid off yesterday. And I feel good about my wonderful toddler son and his adorable airplane obsession.
Knowing that my mom is happy after searching for that “perfect job” and also living with people who apprectate the British version of The Office…that’s a plus.
I’m getting married in 277 days. I have cupcakes in the kitchen, just waiting to be eaten AND I have sugar cookie dough in the fridge, just waiting to be baked. My dog is snoring and it’s WAY cute. I don’t have to work today until 10:30. I get to have mac & cheese for dinner.
But mostly, the whole getting married thing. THAT makes me feel good everyday!!
my two year old and all the crazy big boy stuff coming out of his mouth…”will, lets change your bum!” “no way mama, i no want to!”
otherwise i’m a little too pregnant and uncomfortable….3 weeks to go!
Right now, an epidural would take care of most of my problems….
Good for you…and your kids!
I’m happy I’m done with night float and that I’m back working in the ER for the next month. I always learn a ton there and the people I work with are excellent (nurses, attending, and everyone in between).
I’m happy that my husband and I are getting along better than ever. It’s about time after four years of marriage and about ten years together.
I’m happy I fit into my “skinny” jeans again – since last year at this time, I’ve lost two pants sizes. As a corollary, I’m happy I get to go and buy new pants.
I’m happy with my job – it feels wonderful to find something you love doing.
Glad to hear you’re happy too!
Yesterday after dealing with some business at my son’s school we were walking in the main hall on our way to the front office. I’m walking with the Boy and as he passes a Teacher she says hello to him. He says hello back and as we are walking away I hear her remark to another Teacher “he’s such a nice boy.”
That made me feel good.
Funny you should ask, Mocha. Today I got a totally unexpected email from the mother of a child I taught 5 years ago. The mother just wanted me to know how well her daughter, Nora, is doing and added, “I know you were one of her very favorite teachers and are such a big part in her success in education.”
Gosh that was nice to hear! OK, I admit, I started bawling right there at my computer. (I may be hormonal…but whatever.)
I too, am transitioning to an administrative position this year, with less direct instruction to the kids. It means so much to hear my efforts in the past have touched students and families, and they remember it to this day.
Thanks for letting me share. You’re an educator…and a great one… so I know you understand.
Well, I went to look at my new apartment today and I was so happy that it was very nice! I am giving up my big house and downsizing my life (the story is too long and outrageous to post here–check my blog http://www.lovebabz.blogspot.com) Anyway my kids were totally enchanted. I can feel some of the stress lift from my shoulders.
Seeing my daughter’s kindergarten classroom for the first time!
slamming the door on my way out to lunch after not getting a break at all and being yelled at by my boss in front of a parent made me feel slightly less bad today.
oh, shit. that wasn’t really in the spirit of your post, was it? ah well, catch me on another day.
Knowing that some cool stuff happened to make YOU happy, makes me happy today. Honestly today was a shitty day
xoxoxox
You lick the lid?
Don’t you just love Stuart Smalley? And gosh darn it all people really do like you!