The Happy Thread IV - Page 25

Andúril · 10-04-2009, 05:58 AM

Happy, because I'm starting to rebuild my life after three years of an unhealthy relationship, and the future looks bright.

**Mari** · 10-04-2009, 07:52 AM

Optimism, bright futures, a new start. Sounds like you're going strong. Go for it!

I love this thread. <3

katya · 10-04-2009, 11:15 AM

Andúril! I'm glad to hear that. It can be hard to give things up sometimes, but if the relationship was so unhealthy, it's awesome that's you're able to move past it.

***Tessar*** · 10-04-2009, 08:31 PM

Another -awesome- performance today

. Great fun!

I have also discovered the magic of earplugs and a sleeping mask at night. IT'S AWESOME.

***Tessar*** · 10-07-2009, 04:57 PM

My friend got me a birthday gift, which I was not expecting at all... and he actually got me -TWO- comic book compilations! O_o AWESOMENESS!!!

***Jonathan*** · 10-08-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tessar

My friend got me a birthday gift, which I was not expecting at all... and he actually got me -TWO- comic book compilations! O_o AWESOMENESS!!!

A wild guess, the Green Lantern?

I'm happy that after many years, I finally got my old scanner to work properly with my computer. Not that I have anything to scan

***Tessar*** · 10-09-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

A wild guess, the Green Lantern?

I'm happy that after many years, I finally got my old scanner to work properly with my computer. Not that I have anything to scan

Haha, good guess but not quite right

. He got me a really great graphic novel called Amulet, and then a compilation of the Final Crises comics.

We had an AWESOME show tonight!

Best so far, and just one more to go tomorrow!

Amanda · 10-14-2009, 02:09 PM

Happy happy happy!

Joy Joy Joy!

Happy Happy Happy!!!

Joy Joy Joy!!!!!

Yay, I have 21 posts now. Only a small amount (what? 79 posts) before I get to 100! I haven't got long to go at all at the super-fantastical rate that I'm traveling now!

Vacation was awesome! That's happy!

Soon being able to have a complete degree that I'm satisfied with! That's happy!

Getting married about a year from now! That's good enough to be worth waiting a year for. So that's really happy!

Having 21 posts now. That's sort of happy, though I have to admit not AS happy as the other ones. But still happy and positive enjoyable!

Amael · 10-16-2009, 05:47 PM

Glad you liked what we all had in mind for a vacation. I liked it too. It's just a bonus that you were happy with it too!

We need to get this topic moving, to pass up the temporary venting thread. So far it's behind the venting thread series by about 1500 posts. But at least a strong proportion of the posts here are about happy things, showing that there's a brighter side to everything. It's just harder to see at times.

**Mari** · 10-17-2009, 06:06 PM

As a birthday present I received a watch which belonged to my great-grandmother and today we bought a chain for it. Now I can wear it and it keeps tictac-ing!

***Earniel*** · 10-19-2009, 01:27 PM

I had a very constructive weekend!

Cleaned house, dealt with lingering emails that needed replies, met with a friend, readied and delivered a bag of clothing to oxfam, sorted and took away batteries to be recycled, had dinner with full family, did some editing for some of my short-stories, oh and nearly killed granddad by surprising him with a new TV we had all pitched in for for his 80th birthday... We didn't reckon he'd be that surprised. Still, nothing a glass of cognac couldn't solve and he was very happy. (That's what counts...)

katya · 10-21-2009, 07:56 PM

Have I mentioned that I love my job? I never thought I would ever hear myself say those words, and every time I think about it I feel really lucky. I am stuck at the high school all week though. I miss the middle school. :[

Also, I've just been doing well otherwise too. I have been running almost every morning, doing a lot of yoga, other things like that, not drinking or smoking, on a good sleep schedule. It makes me feel good, physically. That helps a lot. I feel pretty relaxed all around. Most of the time. I mean, there's still tons of stressful things now. But I have mostly nice days.

I love work and schools and kids and writing and music and good health and my loved ones and mornings when I'm up before the sun and not in zombie-mode because I'm used to it.

***Jonathan*** · 10-22-2009, 01:17 AM

Katya, that sounds lovely.
Keep sticking to your sleeping schedule, yoga, good habits and whatnot

Aikanáro · 10-22-2009, 10:35 AM

That's awesome, Katya.

Work is going really well for me too at the moment. One of the kids in particular that I do a lot of in-class support with is making real progress with writing (and his ability to concentrate) and I'm just delighted.

**Mari** · 10-22-2009, 12:59 PM

Oh? What do you do to work on his ability to concentrate? Any particular exercises?

Voronwen · 10-22-2009, 05:47 PM

If i remember correctly, aren't a few members here substitute teachers? I've recently been offered the chance to apply for such a job. Is there anything you can tell me about the work, for good or ill?

(Feel free to PM if that works better.)

***Tessar*** · 10-22-2009, 10:14 PM

I'm very proud of myself for continuing to exercise. It's just walking and whatnot, but I can tell that I'm in much better physical shape than I was at the beginning of the semester because I can walk around campus without getting winded or out of breath like I used to.

Ingwe · 10-22-2009, 10:58 PM

I'm in worse shape than I was about a month ago, not due to not exercising though. I have started to get better though. I had a couple of procedures involving my stomach and am in the process of being treated for it ,but the pain medications make me feel blah half the time. I haven't been to work since September 18....on a lengthy leave of absence and from what I hear day to day, putting someone else in my spot during that time has not worked out so well...can't wait to get back to the same old routine.

But things are looking bright. These problems will be dealt with, and I'll heal.

**Mari** · 10-23-2009, 07:03 AM

Good! Nice going Tessar! ^_^
Ingwe, keep at it

Voronwen, I can't really help you, but teaching rulez

Aikanáro · 10-23-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari

Oh? What do you do to work on his ability to concentrate? Any particular exercises?

Nothing in particular, I'm afraid. While I'm sure some individual sessions would be beneficial to him, at the moment I'm just meant to give him extra support with whole-class activities. He has a sticker chart showing how often he's been able to stay on-task and complete activities, and I give lots of praise when he manages to work independently for a little while. (When I started this, he'd start scribbling or drawing pictures the moment that I left him, now he actually asks me to look away so I can see how much he can get done without help.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voronwen

If i remember correctly, aren't a few members here substitute teachers? I've recently been offered the chance to apply for such a job. Is there anything you can tell me about the work, for good or ill?

(Feel free to PM if that works better.)

I'm not a substitute teacher, but I know a few, and I've worked with them - it's definitely interesting, varied work, and if the idea of seeing how different schools operate appeals to you, you should like it. Some lesson plans that teacers leave can be rather vague, so you'll probably find yourself needing to use your initiative and/or imagination a lot! Oh, and if you're considering secondary/high school level, it's a lot easier if you're an assertive person (or can come across that way.

) That's in the UK, though, so if you're elsewhere, it might be totally different

10-04-2009, 07:52 AM	#482
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Optimism, bright futures, a new start. Sounds like you're going strong. Go for it! I love this thread. <3 __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-14-2009, 02:09 PM	#488
Amanda Enting Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Where the only known occupation is constant laughter Posts: 52	Happy happy happy! Joy Joy Joy! Happy Happy Happy!!! Joy Joy Joy!!!!! Yay, I have 21 posts now. Only a small amount (what? 79 posts) before I get to 100! I haven't got long to go at all at the super-fantastical rate that I'm traveling now! Vacation was awesome! That's happy! Soon being able to have a complete degree that I'm satisfied with! That's happy! Getting married about a year from now! That's good enough to be worth waiting a year for. So that's really happy! Having 21 posts now. That's sort of happy, though I have to admit not AS happy as the other ones. But still happy and positive enjoyable! __________________ Yes yes, so what to write here! Well nobody looks at these things, and it's very unlikely that I'll produce anything that original. So I may as well write something either way since it doesn't matter! La la, lalalalala! La la laaaaaaaa, lalalalalalaaaaaa!

10-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#490
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	As a birthday present I received a watch which belonged to my great-grandmother and today we bought a chain for it. Now I can wear it and it keeps tictac-ing! __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-19-2009, 01:27 PM	#491
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I had a very constructive weekend! Cleaned house, dealt with lingering emails that needed replies, met with a friend, readied and delivered a bag of clothing to oxfam, sorted and took away batteries to be recycled, had dinner with full family, did some editing for some of my short-stories, oh and nearly killed granddad by surprising him with a new TV we had all pitched in for for his 80th birthday... We didn't reckon he'd be that surprised. Still, nothing a glass of cognac couldn't solve and he was very happy. (That's what counts...) __________________ We are not things.

10-22-2009, 01:17 AM	#493
*Jonathan* Entmoot Attorney-General, Equilibrating the Scales of Justice, Administrator ♎ Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 3,891	Katya, that sounds lovely. Keep sticking to your sleeping schedule, yoga, good habits and whatnot __________________ An unwritten post is a delightful universe of infinite possibilities. Set down one word, however, and it immediately becomes earthbound. Set down one sentence and it’s halfway to being just like every other bloody entry that’s ever been written. ☻

10-04-2009, 05:58 AM	#481
Andúril The Original Corruptor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,881	Happy, because I'm starting to rebuild my life after three years of an unhealthy relationship, and the future looks bright.

10-04-2009, 11:15 AM	#483
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	Andúril! I'm glad to hear that. It can be hard to give things up sometimes, but if the relationship was so unhealthy, it's awesome that's you're able to move past it.

10-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#484
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Another -awesome- performance today . Great fun! I have also discovered the magic of earplugs and a sleeping mask at night. IT'S AWESOME.

10-07-2009, 04:57 PM	#485
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	My friend got me a birthday gift, which I was not expecting at all... and he actually got me -TWO- comic book compilations! O_o AWESOMENESS!!!

10-16-2009, 05:47 PM	#489
Amael Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere Between Here and There Posts: 237	Glad you liked what we all had in mind for a vacation. I liked it too. It's just a bonus that you were happy with it too! We need to get this topic moving, to pass up the temporary venting thread. So far it's behind the venting thread series by about 1500 posts. But at least a strong proportion of the posts here are about happy things, showing that there's a brighter side to everything. It's just harder to see at times.

10-21-2009, 07:56 PM	#492
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	Have I mentioned that I love my job? I never thought I would ever hear myself say those words, and every time I think about it I feel really lucky. I am stuck at the high school all week though. I miss the middle school. :[ Also, I've just been doing well otherwise too. I have been running almost every morning, doing a lot of yoga, other things like that, not drinking or smoking, on a good sleep schedule. It makes me feel good, physically. That helps a lot. I feel pretty relaxed all around. Most of the time. I mean, there's still tons of stressful things now. But I have mostly nice days. I love work and schools and kids and writing and music and good health and my loved ones and mornings when I'm up before the sun and not in zombie-mode because I'm used to it.

10-22-2009, 10:35 AM	#494
Aikanáro Chaotic Good Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mar Vanwa Tyaliéva Posts: 827	That's awesome, Katya. Work is going really well for me too at the moment. One of the kids in particular that I do a lot of in-class support with is making real progress with writing (and his ability to concentrate) and I'm just delighted. __________________ Vanima i metta nauva, nan anda ar sarda nauva i mallë.

10-22-2009, 12:59 PM	#495
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Oh? What do you do to work on his ability to concentrate? Any particular exercises? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-22-2009, 05:47 PM	#496
Voronwen Lady of Andúnië Join Date: May 2009 Location: Andúnië Posts: 572	If i remember correctly, aren't a few members here substitute teachers? I've recently been offered the chance to apply for such a job. Is there anything you can tell me about the work, for good or ill? (Feel free to PM if that works better.) __________________ " ...But the Exiles on the shores of the sea, if they turned towards the West in the desire of their hearts, spoke of Mar-nu-Falmar that was whelmed in the waves, Akallabêth the Downfallen, Atalantë in the Eldarin tongue." "Ye who believe in affection that hopes, and endures, and is patient, Ye who believe in the beauty and strength of woman's devotion, List to the mournful tradition still sung by the pines of the forest ... " ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline

10-22-2009, 10:14 PM	#497
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	I'm very proud of myself for continuing to exercise. It's just walking and whatnot, but I can tell that I'm in much better physical shape than I was at the beginning of the semester because I can walk around campus without getting winded or out of breath like I used to.

10-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#498
Ingwe Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere not of this world Posts: 402	I'm in worse shape than I was about a month ago, not due to not exercising though. I have started to get better though. I had a couple of procedures involving my stomach and am in the process of being treated for it ,but the pain medications make me feel blah half the time. I haven't been to work since September 18....on a lengthy leave of absence and from what I hear day to day, putting someone else in my spot during that time has not worked out so well...can't wait to get back to the same old routine. But things are looking bright. These problems will be dealt with, and I'll heal. __________________ I'm back. Everyone fear for their lives. Arrggghhh! Get to the choppa, it's Godzilla, fighting Indiana Jones, Copyright, uh-oh!

10-23-2009, 07:03 AM	#499
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Good! Nice going Tessar! ^_^ Ingwe, keep at it Voronwen, I can't really help you, but teaching rulez __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

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