HappyUP!!! Day 1573

HappyUP!!! - bunker shot on 11

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't that hard a shot.....but visually a little tricky....and easy to mess up. Got it in there nice and tidy

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron on 12

Why it happened - a little tail wind

Why it makes me happy - even though the breeze was at my back, 175 7 irons are not my "stock in trade"......and I got all over this puppy....green hit!

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous night for a walk

Why it happened - I got motivated

Why it makes me happy - the weather was absolutely outstanding.....and I mean PERFECT...for an evening stroll. I don't know what it is that a night like this makes one so glad to be alive

HappyUP!!! - the world didn't end

Why it happened - I guess people got it wrong

Why it makes me happy - well.....the world ending tonight just wouldn't have worked into my schedule very well.

JollyJottings

7 iron 17....chip on 18...7 iron 2....3 wood 3....drive on 4....9 iron on 5....bunker shot 9...7 iron 10....drive/9 iron on 11....7 iron 12....drive/lucky break/putt 13...drive on 14

great foursome

tasty lunch

gorgeous evening for a walk

visit

HappyUP!!! Day 1572

HappyUP!!! - 50% off

Why it happened - manager discretion

Why it makes me happy - I didn't raise a fuss.....but I did make an inquiry on a purchase. Gland the manager happened to be standing nearby....she checked out the display....and gave me the break. NICE!

HappyUP!!! - present in stock

Why it happened - stores like to sell stuff?

Why it makes me happy - they could have easily NOT had what I was looking for....they even had a bonus item.

HappyUP!!! - pool time

Why it happened - a little chaperoning

Why it makes me happy - it's only May....and I've been in a pool this year! Lots of fun with the kids.

JollyJottings

50% off

Kohl's card savings

Finding the b-day gift

Frolics with the boys

A darn good sandwich out on the patio

Good practice session

HappyUP!!! Day 1571

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - I was hungry

Why it makes me happy - what a great breakfast.....in a peaceful setting....right when I needed it

<-----THAT...my friends...is a breakfast!

HappyUP!!! - martial arts

Why it happened - my little buddy does that

Why it makes me happy - he got his TIP!!!....awesome....next belt coming

HappyUP!!! - open house

Why it happened - schools do that

Why it makes me happy - I was ASTOUNDED at the cool stuff that the kids do in our schools

HappyUP!!! Day 1570

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches

Why it happened - it's the Wed group

Why it makes me happy - I learned about ADHD....Smiling.....and took in a FABULOUS Icebreaker from a new member. Very informative morning....great meeting!

HappyUP!!! - Jury Duty

Why it happened - I am a citizen

Why it makes me happy - I had forgot to check last night on this. It wasn't until 8:30 this morning that I remembered to do so. Can you imagine what I was thinking as I was logging on? Yeah.....major change to my day possible....in a HURRY! Can you similarly imagine the relief when I found out that, not only was my panel not called, but I had fulfilled my jury duty requirement. WHEW!

HappyUP!!! - good reviews

Why it happened - a little pre-screening was going on

Why it makes me happy - it felt good to know that the work I did for a committee lived up to....possibly exceeded.....their expectations. A job well done!

JollyJottings

Dog walk

Touch up work

3 great speeches

Jury Duty

The verdict

Leftover lunch

Edging

HappyUP!!! Day 1569

HappyUP!!! - Jury Duty

Why it happened - citizenship

Why it makes me happy - I didn't have to go

HappyUP!!! - Chinese food

Why it happened - I had an idea

Why it makes me happy - haven't had any of this...in FOREVER....and I love it!

HappyUP!!! - great speeches

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - the "hydro hat" invention....and perspective regarding "Time and Space"....entertainment...and something to think about

HappyUP!!! - great communication

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - it makes US tighter

JollyJottings

Chinese food

Communication

Jury duty

HappyUP!!! Day 1568

HappyUP!!! - finishing up a project

Why it happened - I volunteered

Why it makes me happy - always great to share what you have been given for a good cause

HappyUP!!! - delivering something special

Why it happened - I was asked to do a favor

Why it makes me happy - what guy wouldn't love a SURPRISE shiney new BBQ for his birthday (especially the guy who got this one......that previous grill needed to GO!)

HappyUP!!! - great soup

Why it happened - I made some

Why it makes me happy - I've got some good eating to do the rest of the week!

JollyJottings

Finishing a project

Delivering something special

Staying dry

Great banking

Great soup

HappyUP!!! Day 1567

HappyUP!!! - joining my friend

Why it happened - it was a qualifier

Why it makes me happy - his partner bailed. I really didn't want to tee it up today. It was nice to help my friend with a chance at qualifying. We haven't been able to tee it up much lately

HappyUP!!! - shots

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - the bunker shot on 6 was crazy good......the pitch in on 7 was pretty special too. These were better than good.....exceptional shots.

HappyUP!!! - finishing up a project

Why it happened - I got off my fanny

Why it makes me happy - it's always a HappyUP!!! to donate what you can for the good of others.

HappyUP!!! - getting done with 9 holes

Why it happened - we were hustling

Why it makes me happy - the weather was going to be questionable today. We were on the 9th green when the lightening started.....five of them in the short time we were on the green. We hustled off into the lounge.....and the skies erupted. It was an AWESOME thing to watch from the comfort of inside as the buckets of liquid and HAIL came down.

JollyJottings

Punch/chip on 1....7 iron on 2....bunker shot on 6.....pitch in on 7.....hybrid on 8.....up and down on 10 and 12....drive on 16.....3 wood on 18

At the turn when hail hits

Good weather on the back 9

Remembering my rain gloves

Back home

Playing with some nice guys

Waking up

Finishing a project

HappyUP!!! Day 1566

HappyUP!!! - solid round of golf

Why it happened - I was relaxed

Why it makes me happy - I let my brother down a bit on day 1, did OK on day 2, but I gave him a good round of golf at The Sunsetter, his invitational tournament at his club, today. I really wanted to do that.............and.....it's always good to get the family MVP trophy

HappyUP!!! - wedge on 15

Why it happened - I got it on the button

Why it makes me happy - knocked it up to kick in range......a nice birdie to get us going early in the round (we teed off on 12)

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron on 7

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - there is something about a PURE golf shot that never gets old. Good shots come and go.....but PURE ones....not as frequent. Nearly a hole in one....and in the running for closest to the pin

JollyJottings

Solid round of golf

Drive/putt 12....chip on 13...sand save on 14...drive/chip 17....drive 18...drive 1....drive/bunker shot 2...6 iron on 3...drive/wedge 4....drive 5....recovery shot/chip 6.....7 iron on 7.....two putt on 8...wedge 9....bunker shot 10......bunker shot 11

HappyUP!!! Day 1565

HappyUP!!! - pitch in on 3

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - the lady measuring the closest to the pin gave me a deserved razzin for hitting such a poor tee shot. I said, "Beth, there are lots of ways to make a 2 on this hole," and I then proceeded to knock the wedge in from about 35 yards. "I'm inpressed," she said. Always great when you can help someone change their tune

HappyUP!!! - jury service postponed

Why it happened - my panel wasn't called

Why it makes me happy - always happy to serve....even if it means just calling in and not actually having to go. This was good because I really do have some things to do on Monday

HappyUP!!! - great tournament dinner

Why it happened - the Sunsetter is going on

Why it makes me happy - the weather was perfect for outside dining.....delicious meal....and great company.

JollyJottings

Jury service postponed

Seeing friends on the road

Grominas brothers

Lovely evening outside

Pitch in on 3

Birdie on 9

Wedge into 10

Up and down on 7

Hybrid on 6

Hybrid on 12

Par on 13

Tooling bro home

Gorgeous weather

Watching the horserace

HappyUP!!! Day 1564

HappyUP!!! - the Sunsetter begins

Why it happened - it happens every year

Why it makes me happy - three days of golfing with my bro.....in a tournament format...what's not to like?

HappyUP!!! - seeing the guys

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - I know a lot of guys at my brother's golf club....I don't get to see them much.....so it's always great reconnecting

HappyUP!!! - 8 iron on first hole

Why it happened - I can play a little

Why it makes me happy - no....didn't play too well this day.....but it sure was nice starting strong for the first 5 holes.

JollyJottings

The Sunsetter begins

8 iron on first hole

Hanging with the guys pre-tournament

Reconnection with old friend Anson

HappyUP!!! Day 1563

HappyUP!!! - brother's golf

Why it happened - he was ON FIRE

Why it makes me happy - love seeing bro play so well. He actually had 4 birdies in a row.....a claim that I can't make.....and may never equal. I was thrilled to see it with my own two eyes

HappyUP!!! - trip to the bank

Why it happened - I volunteer

Why it makes me happy - it was just awesome to get some HELP from a financial institution

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous weather

Why it happened - it's weather..who knows

Why it makes me happy - it was sooooo nice to play at my brother's club....haven't been there in forever.....and to catch such a nice day.

JollyJottings

Coffee

Toastmasters

Trip to the new bank

Gorgeous weather

Brother's golf

HappyUP!!! Day 1562

HappyUP!!! - two new members

Why it happened - they like what they see

Why it makes me happy - loving the growth going on in my "old" club. Always have to bring in fresh blood.

HappyUP!!! - great e-mail

Why it happened - time

Why it makes me happy - siiiiiiigggggghhhhhh.........it just does......siiiiiigggggggghhhhh

HappyUP!!! - Honey Treat

Why it happened - my friend was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE a good yogurt now and then.......today's was EXCEPTIONAL

HappyUP!!! - making a deposit

Why it happened - persistence

Why it makes me happy - I was overdue to get to the bank.....and the transaction was smooth....and creative.

JollyJottings

Waking up

TWO new member applications

Great e-mail

Reconnecting with old friend

Gorgeous morning...weather.....birds chirping....and being able to appreciate it

A solution to a banking problem

Yogurt

Making a deposit

Taking a walk

HappyUP!!! Day 1561

HappyUP!!! - tortellini

Why it happened - friends gave an invite

Why it makes me happy - that was some DARN good fud

HappyUP!!! - gardening

Why it happened - forced myself

Why it makes me happy - wind was blowing....not a fun day to fumble with landscape fabric...but it had to be done with my experiment...and it's done!

HappyUP!!! - the W clan

Why it happened - I ran into them

Why it makes me happy - it's a fun...happy...clan........and that is infectious

JollyJottings

Lamb

Gardening

An invitation to iced tea and education

My buddy Parmaliscious

Tortellini

Seeing the W clan

HappyUP!!! Day 1560 Mother's Day

HappyUP!!! - Mother's Day

Why it happened - happens every year

Why it makes me happy - come on......do I have to explain this one? Just the word "Mother" (especially when it's capitalized is enough to put a smile on my face. Yeah, my mom isn't with us any more....tugs at the heart anytime I think about that......but that tug is ALWAYS replaced shortly thereafter with a smile

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy - every golfer searches for "the secret"....it's the satanic nature of the game. Me?.....just working on some solid fundamentals.

HappyUP!!! - Flowers

Why it happened - it's Mother's Day

Why it makes me happy - well.......I may not be able to give them to mine......but I made sure that two mom's got covered in that department today....and THAT really makes me happy.

HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Coffee

HappyUP!!! Day 1559

HappyUP!!! - hanging with the BEMFs

Why it happened - I was up early

Why it makes me happy - I got a chance to get a lay of the land......meet some new guys...getting more and more acclimated around the surroundings

HappyUP!!! - nice practice session

Why it happened - I got off my fanny

Why it makes me happy - I'm not there....but getting closer....today was productive. This would be a REALLY good week for the switch to flip and my long lost golf game to come back

HappyUP!!! - great reading

Why it happened - I took the time

Why it makes me happy - I like to take in what is going on in the field that fuels this blog. Learning.......always a good thing!

HappyUP!!! Day 1558

HappyUP!!! - hybrid on 3

Why it happened - put a great move on that one

Why it makes me happy - it was a tough shot....on the toughest hole....snuggled it into 14 feet

HappyUP!!! - 5 iron on 12

Why it happened - see above...a great move

Why it makes me happy - that was a TOUGH pin.....I flushed that shot....it's a feeling of accomplishment when you strike one like that

HappyUP!!! - getting back to sleep

Why it happened - a touch of insomnia

Why it makes me happy - had a couple of hours of not being able to sleep...strange for me. I was thankful to catch up on some winks

JollyJottings

Getting back to sleep

Golf with D and R

9 iron on 2......hybrid on 3.....wedge on 6.....hybrid on 8....drive/7 iron on 9.....5 iron on 12....up and down on 16...6 iron on 17

Lakers losing

HappyUP!!! Day 1557

HappyUP!!! - nice visit

Why it happened - I was on the way

Why it makes me happy - just a little fun.....cat finding...and garden wonders

HappyUP!!! - chat with an old budd

Why it happened - my bud called me

Why it makes me happy - great getting caught up....and getting key info

HappyUP!!! - leftovers

Why it happened - I made some dinner

Why it makes me happy - sometimes...the leftovers are better than the first time around....

yeah.....this was one of those days

JollyJottings

Heat

Finding Shadow

A nice little visit

Chat with an old buddy

Leftovers

HappyUP!!! Day 1556

HappyUP!!! - 3 great speeches

Why it happened - it's Wednesday

Why it makes me happy - today's speeches went from charming...to practical....to inspirational. They were all so good

HappyUP!!! - a new member

Why it happened - see the above

Why it makes me happy - growth....growth....growth

HappyUP!!! - dinner an FB fun

Why it happened - I just felt like it

Why it makes me happy - made the tomatillo chicken.......and shared....which led to a very fun time.

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 6

Why it happened - nice wedge...better putt

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't birdied this hole yet at this club.....check it off the list

JollyJottings

3 great speeches

A new member

Second shot on 1.....flop shot on 2.....8 iron on 5.....putt on 6.....7 iron on 7.....drive on 9.....punch shot on 10.....putt on 12.....chip shot on 14....drive on 15.....putt on 16.....second shot on 18

HappyUP!!! Day 1555

HappyUP!!! - brunch invitation

Why it happened - great friends

Why it makes me happy - love the idea for an elegant meal

HappyUP!!! - 3 guests

Why it happened - it's Tuesday Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - at least 2 of the 3 will be joining right away! HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - filling the foursome

Why it happened - an invitation was extended

Why it makes me happy - I love the guy that one of the group invited. Lots of fun on deck for tomorrow........in glorious weather.

HappyUP!!! - a walk to the store

Why it happened - I needed an item....and a walk

Why it makes me happy - yeah....it's about a 4 mile trek. Does that seem like a long way? The HappyUP!!! for me is that I don't see it as more than a brief jaunt. Someday.....hopefully waaaaaaaay off in the future, it may seem daunting. I appreciate that it doesn't today!

HappyUP!!! - voting

Why it happened - special election

Why it makes me happy - yeah......it was a short ballot....one box to fill. I love that my polling place is so convenient to my house......and to do my civic duty. Yeah.....people do the absentee ballot thing.......but I LOVE going down to the poll.

JollyJotting

Brunch invitation

Toastmasters

3 Guests

Voting

Filling the group for tomorrow

HappyUP!!! Day 1554

HappyUP!!! - time with my nephew

Why it happened - he dropped something by

Why it makes me happy - I always like to spend time with this guy. He's family

HappyUP!!! - a very significant day

Why it happened - it happens the same day every year

Why it makes me happy - this is a day that I will FOREVER mark and be very thankful for and appreciative of.

HappyUP!!! - fun with "Red"

Why it happened - takes a buddy for this one

Why it makes me happy - some great, quality time this morning

JollyJottings

Time under "red"

Great SpongeBob time

Riding the bike

Finding a speech

Tidying up the office

Time with my nephew

The Law of Unintended Consequence

I love it - when greed and ego show themselves..........

......and the one imposing - that force find out about power......

.....and get to understand the concept of - UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE....

....of their actions - ROFLMAO....absolutely NO CLUE of what their actions will bring about. It's exactly the opposite of their desires

Jesus - tested out as the ultimate of power

Mother Teresa - tested out higher than anyone that has lived in current times when it comes to power

Force? - can't be maintained....and destroys the "forcer."

Power - it's a peaceful....and beautiful thing.....confidence

It is a fascinating - and well researched concept that few are aware of.

HappyUP!!! Day 1553

HappyUP!!! - May Day

Why it happened - it's a calendar thing

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a little "May Pole" dancing? Did some of that

HappyUP!!! - time with my bro

Why it happened - walking my furry friend

Why it makes me happy - taking care of the pooch.....and melting my bro's heart....his "dog days" are over....but he loves this pooch too. Who wouldn't?

HappyUP!!! - "Justice Has Been Served"

Why it happened - a lot of balls

Why it makes me happy - our president showed some guts.......the people in those helicopters?......OMG!.....THAT is a testimony to what we can do. I really liked our prez not claiming Bin Laden to be a victim of war...he said it was "justice." This seems like it would open up the discussion for justice being served on Death Row......and save us all a lot of money. Justice is justice.....right?

JollyJottings

MayDay

Index

Dog walking

Time at bro's

"Justice has been served"

HappyUP!!! Day 1552

HappyUP!!! - expanding the friendship base

Why it happened - club championship

Why it makes me happy - I am really enjoying meeting new people at the club.....expanding the golfing/social life.....with real quality people.

HappyUP!!! - seeing the stalker stalk me

Why it happened - I was out walking

Why it makes me happy - it was really cool to actually watch this person slow down in front of my house and check things out........soooooooo cool.

HappyUP!!! - taking care of my girl

Why it happened - she was in the garage

Why it makes me happy - I love feeding, brushing, walking, and taking care of this furry friend. ..especially when it makes it easier for the owners to do a getaway.

HappyUP!!! - chutt on 13

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - I NEEDED that birdie

HappyUP!!! - hybrid/putt on 12

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - I nearly made the ace. I had a slick, breaking putt coming back down the hill...left to right....not a right handers favorite. WHAT a beauty......though it hung on the lip and didn't fall.

JollyJottings

Pitch into 2..chip on 5...hybrid on 11....8 iron on 13.....drive 15....5 iron's on 18....drive/5 iron on 1....6 iron on 6....drive/wedge 7....bunker shot 8....8 iron on 9...chip on 9....chutt on 10...hybrid/putt on 12....chutt on 13....up and down 14.....

36 holes

Meeting new friends

Seeing Les

Finding a battery

Rescuing a dogsel in distress

HappyUP!!! Day 1551

HappyUP!!! - chip in

Why it happened - it's that new shot I talked about the other day

Why it makes me happy - I pitch the ball well. My chipping can be suspect. I told my playing partner that I had a brand new shot that I was going to try for first time "on the course." I chipped it in the hole

HappyUP!!! - gimmie birdies

Why it happened - a couple of very nice wedges

Why it makes me happy - there is nothing like hitting a good wedge to a semi-blind pin....knowing it was a good shot...and then coming up over the rise to see........you don't even have to putt. It doesn't happen that much...got a double dose of it today.

<-----Family time at the lake....hard to see the 4 little goslings...I wasn't going to get too close. It was my first sighting of newborns this spring.

HappyUP!!! - happy travels for dear friends

Why it happened - they did a getaway

Why it makes me happy - Looks like they are having tons of fun...much needed...to get away from stress being imposed on them from the tiny-ness of the environment

JollyJottings

Brekko meeting

Practice session

Wedge on 1......hole 4...chip in on 5....wedge on 6....hybrid 7...chip on 8....7 iron/putt on 9....3 wood on 10....chip/putt on 11...chip/putt on 12.....drive/wedge on 13.....wedge on 15.....chip on 17......5 iron/wedge on 18

Great guys to play with

Happy travels for my friends

The law getting laid down

HappyUP!!! Day 1550

HappyUP!!! - a new shot

Why it happened - I'm creative

Why it makes me happy - I have a very effective little shot with my hybrid. It's a bit unorthodox. I decided to see if the same grip and technique would work with an 8 iron....DYN-O-MITE! This shot is going to be very handy!

HappyUP!!! - chatting with Don H

Why it happened - he saw me

Why it makes me happy - I don't know how many years since I have seen this senior. I was shocked that he not only remembered me.......but recounted details about our friendship from 30 yrs ago that blew me away. I honestly didn't think he would recognize me....let alone know that much detail. I got some great info too.

<---who doesn't love "fishys"?.....they even have them at the golf course. Fishys = Happiness

HappyUP!!! - planting

Why it happened - I got more plants

Why it makes me happy - I'm a touch late this year....but so is spring. Working with some landscape fabric to see if I can keep the weeds abated from the vegetable this year. It went smoother than I thought it would

JollyJottings

Plantings

Practice session

Chatting with Don

HappyUP!!! Day 1549

HappyUP!!! - smooth trip to bank

Why it happened - I went

Why it makes me happy - glad all of the checks that the club received were accepted. No hassles

HappyUP!!! - great practice session

Why it happened - I got off my fanny

Why it makes me happy - I think some really good things are coming.....at a really good time.

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - I eat

Why it makes me happy - THAT was one heck of a chicken and pasta meal.....that I want to have again and again.

HappyUP!!! - great speeches

Why it happened - it's Wed

Why it makes me happy - the "kids" in the new club delivered BIG TIME today!

JollyJottings

Smooth trip to bank

Great speeches

Good practice session

Filled in some plants

Outstanding dinner

Good day in the markets

Resolution

HappyUP!!! Day 1548

HappyUP!!! - a recruit

Why it happened - he e-mailed me

Why it makes me happy - this is a former member who had to leave due to work scheduling. The schedule has changed again......he was a great member. Looking forward to the rejoin

HappyUP!!! - Parmaliscious

Why it happened - I got a phone call

Why it makes me happy - love the Parmaliscious.......a great relationship! Outstanding to reconnect

HappyUP!!! - wonderful evening

Why it happened - good planning

Why it makes me happy - tremendous dinner and slapping fuzzy around......just wonderful

JollyJottings

A recruit

Talking to Parmaliscious

Gorgeous weather

More people joining

The garden

Delicious dinner

Slapping around fuzzy

QuoteUP!!! 24 Anais Nin

"“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”

― Anaïs Nin

HappyUP!!! Day 1547

HappyUP!!! - decision about my garden window

Why it happened - I got some catsulting

Why it makes me happy - I have a nice garden window behind my sink. I don't really keep things in it. I have a garden anyway. I was thinking I should actually do something with it formally.

<------------"I think it's fine the way it is" -Catsultant

HappyUP!!! -talking with my bro

Why it happened - I dialed him up

Why it makes me happy - great family conversation....it's the best

HappyUP!!! - a diagnosis

Why it happened - doctor

Why it makes me happy - at least we know what is going on. The things that contribute to the situation are serious.....but manageable.....as long as everyone puts the health of my friend first.

HappyUP!!! - laughter

Why it happened - a stress free night

Why it makes me happy - I'm so glad my buddy is in recovery. A night of not worrying will do that for a person.

HappyUP!!! Day 1546 - HappyUP!!!Easter

Easter - it's a HappyUP!!! on to itself. I am so blessed to have been in the mentorship of great religious leaders.....who taught me that the point is not about being inside a building's walls.

"Christ, for the most part, did his teaching outside."

<-----I asked if she had a license. She said, "yes." I said, "cool....let's hit it." In retrospect, I shold have been more specific regarding what TYPE of license she had.

HappyUP!!! - "Who hid the eggs?.....who hid the eggs?....tell me who hid the eggs?"

Why it happened - I overheard an interrogation

Why it makes me happy - it was so funny. The interrogater knows the answer. It was the Easter Bunny, silly!

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls

Why it happened - I had some time in the afternoon

Why it makes me happy - I was doing some good work...making some progress. The Head Pro came by....saw me hit three balls.....liked a lot of what I was doing......gave me one little drill and adjustment.....BAM! The ball flight and ball striking change was DRAMATIC! More work to do on it but I'm glad this isn't a major swing change.

HappyUP!!! - the philosophy of Christ

Why it happened - it's been carried down for years

Why it makes me happy - His very simple message. It really boils down to two simple, easy to understand concepts. Easy to understand....impossible to perfect. It's a great guide for living.

HappyUP!!! - prayer

Why it happened - it happens everyday

Why it makes me happy - it seems appropriate on this day to add this one to the list. My spirituality is a very humble one. It just feels good to be able to pray...and meditate....and have optimism that all will be well.

HappyUP!!! Day 1545

HappyUP!!! - getting ready for Easter

Why it happened - my girlfriend has been couped up

Why it makes me happy - we basically got all of our shopping and errands done in one

complex.....even though it involved 5 stores. Tons of giggles and good times

HappyUP!!! - great reading

Why it happened - I follow my favorite expert in the field

Why it makes me happy - the father of Positive Psychology has a new body of work out. As you followers know, THIS very blog you are reading is all about Positive Psychology.

HappyUP!!! - my buddy feeling better

Why it happened - meds

Why it makes me happy - the guy has been suffering all week. He's still not hitting on all 8 but at least the engine is firing

HappyUP!!! - delicious dinner

Why it happened - alfredo sauce

Why it makes me happy - when a homecooked meal gets knocked out of the park, there is nowhere I would rather be.

HappyUP!!! - walking the pooch

Why it happened - she needed the care

Why it makes me happy - a little leg stretch...some investigating...taking care of "all business"...and it's a happy pup.

JollyJottings

Taking my pooch for a walk

Running some errands

Delicious dinner

Time with my furry friends

SlugBug

HappyUP!!! Day 1544

HappyUP!!! - great night's sleep

Why it happened - turned in early

Why it makes me happy - I don't know why.....but I was particularly tired last night. I rounded up the cats and was in the land of zzzzz's by 9:30. Slept all the way through till 6 or so. NICE!

HappyUP!!! - birdies

Why it happened - some exceptional shots

Why it makes me happy - there was nothing cheap about birdies on these two holes....solid golf.

HappyUP!!! - helping out

Why it happened - I have some friends in need

Why it makes me happy - I really am not sure that there is anything that makes one happier than to do be able to do some favors for friends when they need it.

HappyUP!!! - 6 iron into 17

Why it happened - working on my action

Why it makes me happy - iron play has been dodgy. This ball was hit properly. You can't hit a ball this way unless you are making a good pass at the egg. This was a tremendous pass.

HappyUP!!! Day 1543

HappyUP!!! - a good practice session

Why it happened - I need to be grinding

Why it makes me happy - I did some good work out there today. Picked up on some flaws that had worked into my pre-shot routine, grip, and swing. Optimism.

HappyUP!!! - a late 9 holes

Why it happened - I had a wide open evening

Why it makes me happy - didn't have anywhere to be tonight. It was great to just go out late in the day.....walking the course....being out in such beauty.....testing out some of the things I was working on. Beautiful

HappyUP!!! - off to bed early

Why it happened - just a little tired

Why it makes me happy - too bed early means up early. That is the way my schedule used to be....I love the early mornings

HappyUP!!! Day 1542 Wed

HappyUP!!! - a new member

Why it happened - she did her research

Why it makes me happy - always great to add to the membership. It's even better when the

person has visited other clubs and likes what we are doing better than the others.

HappyUP!!! - doing some public relations

Why it happened - we needed to get the word out

Why it makes me happy - it was fun going out to the local businesses and letting them know that we have something available to them

HappyUP!!! - a little range time

Why it happened - I made time for it

Why it makes me happy - due to weather this year, I haven't done a ton of practicing....and my game is showing the effects. It was ironic......shortly after I got out there....it started raining!

JollyJottings

Doing some saleswork

TM in the lounge

A new member

Coffee

Time on the range

HappyUP!!! Day 1541

HappyUP!!! - lunch

Why it happened - I freed up

Why it makes me happy - had a nice little BLT at the club. I haven't had one of those in forever. Delicious and good to spend extra time with the guys

HappyUP!!! - being there for a friend

Why it happened - I was thinking

Why it makes me happy - glad...and so thankful....that I have structured things so I can be of service to people in the moment they need it

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters Speeches

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - those were two winning talks this morning....something neither of these ladies could have done long ago.

HappyUP!!! - fast play

Why it happened - welcome to the club

Why it makes me happy - I love to golf........especially in 3.5 hours.

HappyUP!!! - bringing it home on 18

Why it happened - a nice drive, smoked 3 wood, and a cute little wedge

Why it makes me happy - I was able to shut down the competitors with this little combination

JollyJottings

Lunch

Golf with a great 4

Nice walk

Being there for someone

Toastmasters speeches....Liz n Kathy C

HappyUP!!! Day 1540 - Mon

HappyUP!!! - a surprise dinner

Why it happened - I got ambushed

Why it makes me happy - hey......I was wondering what I was going to eat!

HappyUP!!! - a trip to the bookstore

Why it happened - see ambush

Why it makes me happy - ever been to a bookstore with me?....oh yeah.......guaranteed good times!

HappyUP!!! - a nice little walk

Why it happened - it had to happen

Why it makes me happy - I just love time on foot......can't imagine why people don't do more of this

JollyJottings

A surprise dinner

More planting

Great reading time

Laying down some good licks

HappyUP!!! Day 1539

HappyUP!!! - great parking spot

Why it happened - I must have called ahead

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't LOVE to get the parking spot right up front when it's a croweded venue?

HappyUP!!! - got a prime time

Why it happened - I got on line

Why it makes me happy - it's not easy to get a Sunday morning time like I did for next Sunday......WINNER!

HappyUP!!! - dinner

Why it happened - it was a special occasion

Why it makes me happy - it was a very romantic drive.....top down.....even a little rain on the way home. The food and service was fantastic at "our" restaraunt

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1538

HappyUP!!! - waking up

Why it happened - it just did

Why it makes me happy - it was just a charming morning.

HappyUP!!! - chatting with my buddy, BS

Why it happened - I returned his call

Why it makes me happy - it was a great chat....he had just posted some low numbers...a career low round.

HappyUP!!! - more good info on bank account for club

Why it happened - I keep digging

Why it makes me happy - I'll get to the bottom of this and get this puzzle solved...I got a little closer today

JollyJottings

Great walk home

Chatting with my buddy, BS

Gorgeous Day

So much good in life

Keep nibbling at the club bank account

Great grocery

HappyUP!!! Day 1537

HappyUP!!! - playing with great guys

Why it happened - they invited me

Why it makes me happy - it's hard to imagine playing with a more fun group of gentlemen than I did today. Yeah.....my golf stunk.....but the afternoon was outstanding. It was a pretty fancy little shot I hit into 18 as well

HappyUP!!! - ten more plants in

Why it happened - I had a little time

Why it makes me happy - it won't be much longer....and the vegetables will all be in

HappyUP!!! - belt promotion

Why it happened - my best little buddy earned it

Why it makes me happy - it was so fun seeing all of the kids "move up".....the demo team did a great job. They weren't perfect....but they perservered and finished their routine. Progress Not Perfection.

HappyUP!!! - time with the kids

Why it happened - they had tales to tell

Why it makes me happy - great to get to know this young couple a little bit better. They were fresh off the plane from Maui. Overjoyed to hear they had a great time.

JollyJottings

Phone back

Playing with some great guys

Gorgeous weather

Course in great shape

Birdie on 8

Third shot on 18

An awards ceremony

Dinner

Visiting with some new friends

HappyUP!!! Day 1536 Thur

HappyUP!!! - golfing with the EeOh

Why it happened - he was a guest

Why it makes me happy - before I changed affiliations, I played a lot with this guy. Great to go slap it around with him today

HappyUP!!! - the nursery

Why it happened - time for spring planting

Why it makes me happy - I love going to the nursery....especially this time of year. Life surrounds you at the nursery

HappyUP!!! - dropping in about 40 plants

Why it happened - the weather was great

Why it makes me happy - I was a little tired this afternoon. I decided to just go out and see what I could get done. Once I started, I just couldn't stop. A lot of progress made today

JollyJottings

Golfing with the EeOh

Phone

Nursery

Getting some planting in

Birdies on 1 and 4

Gorgeous afternoon

HappyUP!!! Day 1535 Wed

HappyUP!!! - a capricious shower

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - we've gotten a lot of rain this year. It would be easy to lament about how tired we are of the rain. Yet, it's been a little bit since the last time. It was kind of nice to see some gentle rainfall. This could be it for awhile.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Wed

Why it makes me happy - three great speeches and a VERY well run meeting by "the kids." I KNOW that the product they are putting out is starting to compete in quality with ANY TM club in the district. THAT is what I was brought in to assist with.

HappyUP!!! - slipping in a quick 9

Why it happened - the weather got nice

Why it makes me happy - I was able to duck out there and play 9 in a little over an hour...walking.....in gorgeous weather. I didn't play too well but it was just good to get out there.

JollyJottings

Capricious shower

Walk

Toastmasters speeches

Giving feedback....and getting feedback on it

Slipping in a quick 9 holes

HappyUP!!! Day 1534 Tues

HappyUP!!! - Surf N Turf

Why it happened - reciprocity

Why it makes me happy - I got a great home cooked meal yesterday. It was only fair that I return the favor. Great stuff tonight with my GF

HappyUP!!! - my speech

Why it happened - Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - be everyone's evaluations, I knocked this one out of the park. The great thing about that......people received the message so I know some learning took place. My time was well spent

HappyUP!!! - a book

Why it happened - I cruised by Borders

Why it makes me happy - one of my favorite authors has finally written an update to his scientific work in the field of Positive Psychology. HE is the inspiration for all of these HappyUP!!!s I have been doing for so long. I can't wait to start digging in to this tome.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

My speech

A book

Surf N Turf

HappyUP!!! Day 1533

HappyUP!!! - visiting with my piano friend

Why it happened - he stopped by

Why it makes me happy - we got some good time to talk about his band. I really appreciated him doing a gig for me over the weekend

HappyUP!!! - friends in Maui

Why it happened - one couple vacationing...one couple honeymooning

Why it makes me happy - loved the pictures I got from both couples. It was a good reminder to get my own trip booked. LOVE Maui!

HappyUP!!! - great dinner

Why it happened - my GF was taking care of me

Why it makes me happy - who doesn't love a great home cooked meal

JollyJottings

Visiting with my piano friend

Gorgeous weather

I'm alive...and well

Loving life

Great dinner

HappyUP!!! Day 1532 - Masters Sunday

HappyUP!!! - the Masters

Why it happened - it's that time

Why it makes me happy - I love golf.........and The Masters. The Masters is the highest level of pressure in the game. The back 9 at Augusta is world famous....especially on Masters Sunday. Today was one of the most incredible finishes I have ever seen

HappyUP!!! - great walk

Why it happened - gorgeous evening

Why it makes me happy - the shorts are busted out. Great times with the family

HappyUP!!! - great morning

Why it happened - time to decompress

Why it makes me happy - HUGE day yesterday......it was great to have a slow, leisurely morning and savor all that happened the day before

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1531

HappyUP!!! - running on time

Why it happened - up early and on it

Why it makes me happy - who wants to be stressed on such a big occasion?

HappyUP!!! - a wonderful day

Why it happened - good planning and strategy

Why it makes me happy - what a beautiful bride and handsome groom. My GF was radiant as she watched her oldest get married. It was magical to be there...on her arm....on such a special day......amongst people that have become family and such good friends

HappyUP!!! - my talented ten fingered friend

Why it happened - I hired him

Why it makes me happy - the wedding couple needed a pianist late in the game due to a snafu. I was thrilled to be able to help them out by bringing this special friend in. My friend played a recent gig for me and was grateful I looked him up again. He and I will be recording some suff again soon, I am sure. It was great to hear him. My late brother used to do some crewing for him and his band back in the day. Anytime I see this guy, it's the best.

HappyUP!!! - stoplight buddies

Why it happened - we had a wedding to get to

Why it makes me happy - it was a double left hand turn lane. The light was red. Somebody was honking. I was thinking, "where am I supposed to go?" I looked over and saw J&J...who were going to the same place I was. We traded some funny stop sign humor.

HappyUP!!! - decoration fun

Why it happened - we had to get the bridal suite ready

Why it makes me happy - talk about a blast! Go do that with your love....and her sister.....and her sister's husband.....OMG! GREAT times.

JollyJotting

Contact in

Running on time

Seeing friends at stoplight

Meeting F and seeing C again

Wonderful ceremony

Decoration fun

HappyUP!!! Day 1530

HappyUP!!! - iPhone solution

Why it happened - resourcefulness on my part

Why it makes me happy - it would a problem to go this weekend without my phone. Great to get it figured out.....and still make my tee time.

HappyUP!!! - the BEMF's

Why it happened - I was looking for a game

Why it makes me happy - glad to be accepted immediately by this new group of guys.

HappyUP!!! - knowing my family is safe

Why it happened - I received updates

Why it makes me happy - unwanted advances were made.....easily fended off.....they were unavoidable but were mitigated and minimized. It's actually a bit comical

JollyJottings

Waking up

Trim job

iPhone unlock

Blending in with a new group

3 shots into one.......par on two....bunker shot on 5....hybrid on 8....3 shots to 10....drive/7 iron into 11....pitch on 14.....bunker shot/putt on 17......3 wood/wedge to 18

Knowing my family is safe

HappyUP!!! Day 1529

HappyUP!!! - early morning golf

Why it happened - me and my buddy are figuring it out

Why it makes me happy - it's a change of venue...."new kids in town"....great to get out to the new tract

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 3

Why it happened - good drive...great second shot....and a bit of a lucky putt

Why it makes me happy - this is one of the toughest par 4's in the valley......nice to mark down a birdie on my second trip "back home."

HappyUP!!! - meeting the kids

Why it happened - it was arranged

Why it makes me happy - this one is kind of personal, web friends. I wouldn't serve you to exclude this.........but it was TOO MUCH...and ....TOO PERFECT to describe what it meant on the inside

HappyUP! - owling

Why it happened - somebody was thinking

Why it makes me happy - I like cleverness. "Knock Knock"....who is there? "Owl".....you get the deal..........but not NEARLY the deal that I got. Nuff said. ....

.............combine all of the HappyUP!!!'s? - a better day than a guy has the right to have!

JollyJottings

Birdie on 3

Birdie on 15...18

Playing with my buddy in the new venue

Watching my BEST little buddy pass his test

Meeting some people...I have wanted to meet for so long

Happiness from my girlfriend

HappyUP!!! Day 1528

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - I had the "small group" today

Why it makes me happy - we have two distinct opportunities in the Wed Toastmaster group that I have the privilege of mentoring. One is the "big room" and the other is the "small room." We had 7 people in the small room............but it was as good a meeting as you can have in Toastmasters. I conferred with my co-mentor who was in the "big room." Though our club is new, he said a guest made a comment, "I have visited four clubs in the last week.....this is the best run one I have seen so far." My mentor partner and I feel like our members have made great strides......but, many times, we feel like we are paddling as mad as we can under the water. We are farther ahead than we think.

HappyUP!!! - getting good information and learning

Why it happened - I got in the car and drove

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't the news I wanted.......but it was news I needed to hear. I'm still figuring out how to solve the issue. I will. Todays info put me one step closer. I love a good puzzle!

HappyUP!!! - great conversation

Why it happened - I picked up the phone

Why it makes me happy - I was texting with a buddy. Something told me we should talk....text wasn't getting it. We did....................and I feel GREAT! Techno is convenient.....but it does not communicate efficiently.

HappyUP!!! Day 1527

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday at my home club

Why it makes me happy - we had three great speeches.....and evaluations.....4 table topics that had a great theme.......2 guests.......one of the guests was the daughter of a dear member from long ago.....the house was packed.....awesome dynamics

HappyUP!!! - rototiller firing back up

Why it happened - a little ingenuity....and some luck probably

Why it makes me happy - it's time to put the vegetable garden in. This is a bad time for "old Betsy to go down" like she did the other day. She just needed a few days to sit out there in the "west 40" and think about it. She was back up grinding like a champ!

HappyUP!!! - fun in the alley

Why it happened - I was plowing

Why it makes me happy - I got to chat with my two male neighbor buddies over the fence and in the alley......."man talk." Then, we got a surprise visit from my two closest friends that drove up....introductions made.......great people time.

JollyJottings

Two guests

Three great speeches

Rototiller firing up

Great run of errands

Visitors to the garden

Approved to do business

HappyUP!!! Day 1526

HappyUP!!! - iPhone fix

Why it happened - I have a place that does it now

Why it makes me happy - it wasn't "right" when I got it fixed Friday. I took it back today....no questions asked......problem solved

HappyUP!!! - haircut

Why it happened - I needed one

Why it makes me happy - always love going to the place where I get the locks trimmed. We all know that there are great things to talk about when you are in "the chair." No shortage today

HappyUP!!! - tee time

Why it happened - a buddy e-mailed me

Why it makes me happy - I am in a transitional period with my golf course affiliation. I don't have my clearances on the website to make tee times. A buddy of mine who made the switch before me is. He has us dialed in for later in the week!

J

HappyUP!!! Day 1525

HappyUP!!! - 2 for 1 sale

Why it happened - dumb luck

Why it makes me happy - I went up to the counter and the person said, "go get another one, it's free!" Come on...........I was ready to pay full bore....who wouldn't love that!?!

HappyUP!!! - walking the girl

Why it happened - she likes to walk

Why it makes me happy - she was so happy to get out........and I was lucky to have been given a "double bag" to take care of one of the reasons for the walk.

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - there could NOT have been a better day to be in the convertible. I NEVER take a day of top down driving for granted when it is primo. Oh....and...yes....PRIMO today!

HappyUP!!! Day 1524

HappyUP!!! - photo fix

Why it happened - a little research

Why it makes me happy - my phone said it was out of memory to take pictures. Yet, I didn't have that many pics on there. I delved into the memory....turns out that, due to a recent iPhones synch, my entire music catalog had downloaded on to my phone......NOT anything I had tried to do. Anyway, I just felt great to have figured this deal out. I know....a 16 yr old would have know immediately. Hey....at my age.....love thinking like a 16 yr old with the wisdom of the age that I have luckily acquired!

HappyUP!!! - approved

Why it happened - I was deemed worthy

Why it makes me happy - that was fast.....not going to be awkward times for a week. It's all good

HappyUP!!! - getting my grill

Why it happened - my bro was home

Why it makes me happy - I figured out the prob with my tie downs....had a safe trip back home with my load......was able to put some DELICIOUS meat on the table tonight.........for the first LOVELY Spring evening that we have had. Yep.....tonight could be deemed the official NIGHT of BBQ season.

HappyUP!!! - chatting with Kenny

Why it happened - he called me

Why it makes me happy - always good to chat with old friends

JollyJottings

photo fix

approval

feeling alright...redemption song

Nice music on the website

HappyUP!!! Day 1523

HappyUP!!! - no April Fools pranks

Why it happened - I'm not sure

Why it makes me happy - I really don't care for this particular day and the things people do

HappyUP!!! - golfing with MM

Why it happened - he's in town

Why it makes me happy - it was great to be out there again with him. Yeah, he clipped me for $5.....as usual. I'll get him next time.

HappyUP!!! - phone fixed

Why it happened - I found a place

Why it makes me happy - I had the same issue with my iPhone about a year back.....dropped it....went to Apple store......paid X to fix the screen. The new place does it for 25% of the cost. LOVE THAT!

HappyUP!!! - knocking it around the new course

Why it happened - I changed my golfing preferences

Why it makes me happy - I'm going to have to relearn some of my old shots.....but I still had a few in the bag. That little 90 yd punch fade with an 8 iron from under the trees to 2 feet? A thing of beauty. It's time to start ramping up the golf game again.

HappyUP!!! - friends joining me

Why it happened - they feel like I do

Why it makes me happy - great to keep what was left of the old gang alive

JollyJottings

No April fools

Incredible weather

Hole 3.......pitch on 5....7 iron on 7....drive on 9....hole 10.....bunker shot 14....recovery shot on 15.....1 under last 5 holes

Phone fixed

Time with my gal

Golfing with MM for first time this year

Wally ....and Chris in the shop

Time with Dawn

HappyUP!!! Day 1522

HappyUP!!! - shorts

Why it happened - look at the weather

Why it makes me happy - the "white" legs made their maiden appearance out there today on the course.......and it felt good

HappyUP!!! - great accountant news

Why it happened - our tax laws

Why it makes me happy - I met with my accountant the other day. I thought the bill would be "X." Turns out it was "X minus .9x".......yeah.......HappyUP!!!!

HappyUP!!! - shaking hands and saying goodbye

Why it happened - it was the right thing to do

Why it makes me happy - it would have been easy to avoid this conversation.....and just move on.....but it was the right thing to do. We are both glad that I did it.

JollyJottings

Shorts

My Cupcake

Drives

18

Shaking hands and saying goodbye

Great accountant news

HappyUP!!! Day 1521

HappyUP!!! - birthday wishes with friends

Why it happened - I was in the area

Why it makes me happy - hey....a beautiful evening outside with some appetizers and conversation.....on a happy day....wheeeeeee!

HappyUP!!! - being accused of being an encourager

Why it happened - I was putting in some time

Why it makes me happy - I just want people to be better......and to get better....you got to do the work. Some of the work....it's not fun. What's the alternative though? To just lumber along and not improve the areas that really need improvement? I'll take the accusation all day long!

HappyUP!!! - great TM meeting

Why it happened - it's Wed

Why it makes me happy - 3 speeches...3 evaluations.....4 TableTopics.....on top of a bunch of club business....all done in 1 hr 10 minutes. THAT is efficiency!

HappyUP!!! - making the move

Why it happened - old situation wasn't working

Why it makes me happy - it's time to move on to the next phase and place. Enough time thinking about it...today, it was done!

JollyJottings

Toastmasters....3 speechs/3 evaluations/4 Table Topics

Coffee

Sharing birthday wishes with some friends

Seeing my friend at his office

Dropping off my application

Entering a tournament

Finding out a friend is making same move I am

More great weather

Being an encourager

Making the commitment

HappyUP!!! Day 1520

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - welcome to Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - three great speeches....including an Icebreaker....loving the club

HappyUP!!! - mexican food

Why it happened - a new place convenient to the routine

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a great chile relleno

HappyUP!!! - a little walk

Why it happened - it's that time of year

Why it makes me happy - great to walk with BOTH of my girls

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Mexican Food

A little walk

Time with the boys

HappyUP!!! Day 1519

HappyUP!!! - cleaning up

Why it happened - some good weather

Why it makes me happy - it's getting time to do a little work around the yard. With all of the weather we have had, I'm a little behind this year. While not there....yet....it was good to do a little catch up

HappyUP!!! - a walk

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - it's time to enjoy Spring.....and Mother Nature is cooperating

HappyUP!!! - restringing the Taylor

Why it happened - a busted string

Why it makes me happy - the Tay is my "go to" instrument.......it has been WAAAAAY TOOO long since I restrung it. OMG....it was like I own a new instrument!

JollyJotting

A croissant

A walk

Oranges

Restringing Tay

SUNSHINE

Buddy's golf website

HappyUP!!! Day 1518

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous morning

Why it happened - it's weather

Why it makes me happy - I really do love rain......but enough is enough.......and it was a spectacular morning (in many ways).

HappyUP!!! - walking the dog

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - my pup hasn't been getting enough work due to the weather. Great to get her out for a couple of miles

HappyUP!!! - ATM

Why it happened - the bank gave me one

Why it makes me happy - I am the treasurer for a non-profit group. We have had a bank account.......forever. We don't get charged fees....so we may forgo a few services. The ATM card allowed me to do work on a Sunday..........all of it!

JollyJottings

Lazy Sunday morning

Gorgeous morning

Walking the dog

Getting Banking done

Getting Ed VP work done

Reading

HappyUP!!! Day 1517

HappyUP!!! - sump pump

Why it happened - thanks to the previous resident here

Why it makes me happy - we've had a lot of rain. With improvements I have done, the basement stays fairly dry. Still, when there is this much saturation, some minor puddling occurs. Well.....it did occur.....until I re-discovered the sump. "Sumped it away" again today

HappyUP!!! - family fun

Why it happened - Borders had an event

Why it makes me happy - not only did my buddy get a free LegoRacer...........he was one of only three kids to win a Lego set in the raffle! Awesome!!!

HappyUP!!! - thunderstorm

Why it happened - weather

Why it makes me happy - sure, most people are getting tired of all the rain. I would be one of them. Yet, I never get tired of watching the rain coming down where you literally can't see across the street.

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 1516

HappyUP!!! - top down driving

Why it happened - my passenger insisted

Why it makes me happy - I normally don't drop the top when a drizzle is threatening and "street spray" is occurring. Glad my buddy insisted......great fun.

HappyUP!!! - great meeting

Why it happened - I set it up

Why it makes me happy - I got some absolutely great information!

HappyUP!!! - SHRIMP!

Why it happened - it was fish Friday

Why it makes me happy - THAT was one tasty meal......and I mean TAAAY-STEEEEE!

JollyJottings

Great meeting

Popping my head in

Some episodes of cool rain

Nice, brief walk

Coffee

Watching the man in action

Top down in questionable conditions

HappyUP!!! Day 1515

HappyUP!!! - paying a visit

Why it happened - someone really needed it

Why it makes me happy - it's just great to be there for someone.....when they need it the most. Also great to meet some people I didn't know in the process

HappyUP!!! - great soup

Why it happened - a can opener?

Why it makes me happy - this was possibly the best canned soup that I have ever had!

HappyUP!!! - withdraw

Why it happened - the tournament wasn't what I thought it was

Why it makes me happy - I pulled out of this deal late last week due to some miscommunication that I received. This morning, I was so glad I did. It was raining pretty good.......and.....until they called it off......I would have been forced to be out there slopping around in it.

JollyJottings

Paying a visit

Great soup

HappyUP!!! Day 1514

HappyUP!!! - something out of a little

Why it happened - I was in the boardroom today

Why it makes me happy - we were small in number over in "room 2" today of The Articulators. We were long in spirit, enthusiasm, and learning. Very nice work

HappyUP!!! - a dry basement

Why it happened - been using the system

Why it makes me happy - totally had forgotten about the sump that the previous owner had installed. We've had ground saturating rains for a month. Even with those, I have the ability to keep the basement totally dry. THAT is a HUGE HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - dues collection

Why it happened - I'm the treasurer

Why it makes me happy - this will be my last round of collection at this club. I now have a new treasurer ready and willing to do the job. In the meantime, I am getting renewals in on time at a surprising clip. Outstanding!

JollyJottings

Making something out of a little in the boardroom

Great speeches

Dues flowing in

Coffee with my friends.....twice

Card trick

Car done

Wonderful plans

Golfing information

A dry basement

HappyUP!!! Day 1513

HappyUP!!! - finding my guacamole recipe

Why it happened - I went through a drawer

Why it makes me happy - yeah, I wish I had this a few weeks back. Oh well....no need to lament. I've got it for the next party that comes to town. Yeah......it's a killer concotion

HappyUP!!! - trip to the dentist

Why it happened - it's part of the routine

Why it makes me happy - my new hygenist didn't have to work too hard to clean up the choppers......I seem to be doing my end of the deal. Less work....less poking.....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! - a new recipe

Why it happened - I'm in that mode

Why it makes me happy - I was able to find all the ingredients at TraderJoes....no second stop at the full service grocery. This was one tasty scramble dish. Winner!

HappyUP!!! - knocking out the schedule

Why it happened - I'm the VP of Education

Why it makes me happy - this little piece of logistics is a bit of a Rubik's Cube. It's easy to put off doing too. I met my deadline and got it out on time. Volunteer work....HappyUP!!!

JollyJottings

Getting the schedule out

Good dues work

Finding the Rocket Chef

Finding the guacamole recipe

Finding the corkscrew

No hassle with the bank

A working ATM card

Mower on the grass

Getting everything I needed at TJ's

Mowing

Teeth clean....new hygenist

Sunlight

HappyUP!!! Day 1512

HappyUP!!! - e-waste

Why it happened - doing some cleanup

Why it makes me happy - that was a lot of "stuff" I had accumulated. It was great to get rid of it.....for free.....thanks to a wonderful service my city provides. Lightening the load

HappyUP!!! - front yard fun

Why it happened - I was out there

Why it makes me happy - I got some much needed edging in......and got ambushed by a couple of little buddies on a sneak attack. Hilarity ensued.

HappyUP!!! - broom closet

Why it happened - spring cleaning

Why it makes me happy - just another area of the house that had accumulated some unneeded stuff. It's looking spiffy now. I'm getting there.....one spot of the place at a time.

HappyUP!!! Day1511

HappyUP!!! - Fantasy Golf Win

Why it happened - Gary Woodland

Why it makes me happy - I came out of nowhere from deep in the pack and snuck a win in this week. How exciting is that!

HappyUP!!! - Norooz

Why it happened - I have a great friend

Why it makes me happy - great food and fellowship amonst people of another culture. It was an honor to be invited to share in their holiest of days with them.....and to learn about their culture

HappyUP!!! - picking up my buddy

Why it happened - he was at a birthday party

Why it makes me happy - I'm not sure he was expecting me to be part of the welcoming committee. I also got to visit somewhere I had never been. New places are always cool

JollyJottings

Fantasy Golf WIN

Norooz

Picking up my buddy

QuoteUP!!! 23 Every Moment

Every moment spent with or on a difficult person is a moment you are not investing in a Great Client/Person

-Bill Bacharach

HappyUP!!! Day 1510

HappyUP!!! - good day in Fantasy Golf

Why it happened - I play

Why it makes me happy - hey....big move up the leaderboard today. I've got a chance this week!

HappyUP!!! - basement

Why it happened - I'm doing some work down there

Why it makes me happy - there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's starting to look good down there

HappyUP!!! - brekko

Why it happened - a guy has to eat

Why it makes me happy - that was one filling ham and cheese pocket I was served this morning.

JollyJottings

Basement

Meeting a teacher

Taking care of a friend

Brekko

Great sleep

Seeing my little buddy

Good day in Fantasy Golf

HappyUP!!! Day 1509

HappyUP!!! - finding great stuff

Why it happened - more time in the basement

Why it makes me happy - finding great stuff.....getting rid of a lot of worthless stuff.....a great day. Can't wait for the weather to clear so I can continue the slash n burn through accumulation of "stuff."

HappyUP!!! - a great game

Why it happened - see above

Why it makes me happy - absolutely GREAT entertainment in the evening....and many nights to come.....with all of our friends and family.

HappyUP!!! - food

Why it happened - brought to me/made for me

Why it makes me happy - I got a nice little snack dropped by as I toiled away. My girl made an over the top soup for me later that night.....PERFECT for this kind of weather.

JollyJottings

A surprise deposit

More time in the basement

French Fries

Rain

Finding some great stuff

Found a great game

HappyUP!!! Day 1508

HappyUP!!! - a delicious ham pocket

Why it happened - my girl had leftover ham

Why it makes me happy - HAM! OMG....if you like ham (like I do), you can do soooo much with it. It was an awesome meal to have. It was with me all the way home.

HappyUP!!! - time in the basement

Why it happened - I have a basement

Why it makes me happy - the basement had become a bit disorganized. I have some upcoming plans.....I need my house to "play as big as it can".....and it can play big....and FUN! I made some good ground today.

HappyUP!!! - a great bike ride

Why it happened - I had a special errand

Why it makes me happy - the rains are coming....not much chance for biking in the next two weeks. It felt so great to mount up and get the heart pumping

HappyUP!!! Day 1507

HappyUP!!! - dealing with a house issue

Why it happened - I own a house!

Why it makes me happy - problem.....solution....implementation.....done! This one could have been more persnickity than estimated. The fix went smoothly

HappyUP!!! - gorgeous day

Why it happened - who knows

Why it makes me happy - after some violent and steady rain, it was awesome to see the sun full on.......and everything smelling so clean.

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - I'm mentoring the new club

Why it makes me happy - every week, I see new stalwarts emerge that are starting to really take ownership and say, "this is MY club." It's a wonderful thing to see adults stretch and grow......but also for them to begin to see this as their organization. It's kind of a "be true to you school" kind of thing. LOVE THAT!

HappyUP!!! Day 1506

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - we had a couple of great speeches.....fantastic table topics....and a full house. Just a quality meeting all up and down the board

HappyUP!!! - peace in the pantry

Why it happened - motivation

Why it makes me happy - did a little bit of overdue reorganization....and, man, does it make a difference!

HappyUP!!! - being there for a friend

Why it happened - my friend is going through a storm

Why it makes me happy - I never like it when my friends are troubled. It makes me happy when I am reached out to as an advisor when the heavy stuff comes down. It is a sacred privilege when another man confides and looks to me on cloudy days. While I wish the events didn't take place, I am honored to assist in any way I can. We are all ministers to our fellow man

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

HappyUP!!! Day 1505

HappyUP!!! - running across an old banker buddy

Why it happened - I went to the bank for info

Why it makes me happy - I hadn't seen this person in years. It was great to get the info that I needed from someone that I really trust.

HappyUP!!! - handling things with the NCGA

Why it happened - there was confusion regarding a tournament

Why it makes me happy - cofusion settled.....actions taken......all good.

HappyUP!!! - checks in the mail

Why it happened - it's dues time

Why it makes me happy - when you are a treasurer for any organization....let alone for a couple of them.....you really appreciate people sending their dues in without too much cajoling.

JollyJottings

Checks in the mail

Club ATM card

Good info from banks

Running across an old banker buddy

Getting things done

Handling the deal from the NCGA

HappyUP!!! Day 1504

HappyUP!!! - some quality iron shots

Why it happened - working on my action

Why it makes me happy - the 7 iron into 5 was pure....the 5 iron into 9 was efficate. The game isn't all together....but it's perking up.

HappyUP!!! - birthday celebration

Why it happened - there was a birthday in my family

Why it makes me happy - warm times, trivial pursuit, and lots of laughter with the people that love me the most. My girl loves the family time as well.

HappyUP!!! - eighteenth hole

Why it happened - a round of golf has to end somewhere

Why it makes me happy - this hole has been a little inside my head lately. It was impossible

to play it any better than I did short of my wedge actually going into the hole rather than ending up 8 inches away. A nice finish to a dodgy back nine.

JollyJottings

Drive on 1...hybrid 2...good break/wedge 3....drive/7 iron 5....5 iron on 9...wedge on 10.....drive/wedge on 18

Golf partners

B-day party

HappyUP!!! Day 1503 - What a GREAT DAY!

HappyUP!!! - an empowered member

Why it happened - I fixed a problem

Why it makes me happy - a lemon was turned into lemonade when I got the e-mail from one of my Toastmaster members about, in fixing an oversight, it became a moment of empowerment. It all worked out as it should.

HappyUP!!! - spoiling my Jazzy

Why it happened - she needed some walk time

Why it makes me happy - I just love walking that pooch........and rubbing her nose...all the while....knowing she knows......who her master is. Such a good girl!

HappyUP!!! - 7 iron on 9

Why it happened - the swing is coming

Why it makes me happy - I NEEDED a good shot here......and I got a GREAT one!.....right on the button.....easy birdie

HappyUP!!! - 9 iron on 18

Why it happened - a bit of skill

Why it makes me happy - my drive was a little errant.....the 9 iron?......anything but....a high, floating thing of perfection. Nice way to close the day!

JollyJottings

Drive/wedge 1.....finding ball/cut shot/wedge on 3.....up and down 4....wedge 6....bunker shot/putt on 8....drive/7 iron/putt 9....hybrid/wedge/putt on 10.....chutt on 12....wedge on 13....drive/3 wood/wedge 14.....7 iron 16....wedge 17....9 iron/putt on 18

Gorgeous weather

An empowered member

HappyUP!!! Day 1502

HappyUP!!! - taxi driver

Why it happened - my newest little buddy needed a ride

Why it makes me happy - just glad to do a favor so we could add one to the duo and create the "Three Musketeers" for an evening of fun

HappyUP!!! - enjoying the Three Musketeers

Why it happened - I was invited

Why it makes me happy - so many sounds of happiness.....those guys just crack me up.

HappyUP!!! - 7 solid holes of golf

Why it happened - who knows...I've had a layoff

Why it makes me happy - couldn't hold it together....but....for the first 7 holes....I was swinging the club about as good as I can. Always learning.....learned more today

JollyJottings

7 very solid holes of golf

Birdie on 3

7 iron/birdie on 7

Playing with the boyz

Great dinner

Finding a location

Taxi driver

Playing with the Three Musketeers

HappyUP!!! Day 1501

HappyUP!!! - help from "the village"

Why it happened - I reached out

Why it makes me happy - I was in a pinch needing to borrow an item. I reached out to

"the village" as my GF calls it...........and had responses in minutes. I feel very embraced by these great gals.

HappyUP!!! - dinner out with a couple of couples

Why it happened - all in the name of school fundraising

Why it makes me happy - great family times with these great people and all of the kids.

HappyUP!!! - catching up with an old friend

Why it happened - I went to tip testing (see next HappyUP!!!)

Why it makes me happy - the main instructor is an old pal that I used to do business with here in town. I didn't even recogize him in his karate garb. Soooo cool to know my buddy is in such great hands with this guy as he learns martial arts.

HappyUP!!! - "Tip" testing

Why it happened - it was time

Why it makes me happy - it was such a proud moment watching my buddy get the first tip to his karate belt.

HappyUP!!! - practice session

Why it happened - I had to make it happen

Why it makes me happy - hadn't played golf in two weeks. The weather was iffy......but perfect for getting reacquainted with my sticks!

JollyJottings

Area Speech Contest

Help from the village

Tipping

Dinner with some other couples...raising funds

Good practice session

Getting a few holes in

HappyUP!!! Day 1500

1500? - did someone say, "1500"?

Goodness gracious - that's over 4 years!

HappyUP!!! - speech coaching

Why it happened - contest coming

Why it makes me happy - I have been encouraging two speakers this time. It's a thrill! Can't wait to hear how they do tomorrow night

HappyUP!!! - a walk

Why it happened - it was a nice morning

Why it makes me happy - there is just something about being out in the cool, crispness of the morning that makes me feel alive

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters

Why it happened - it's Wed

Why it makes me happy - this is the day the new club meets. I got a couple of "teaching moments" in that were tremendously appreciated. The timing was just right.

JollyJottings

A walk

Great coffee

Toastmasters

Teaching moments

People volunteering to help me out

Lawn aerated

Speech Coaching

Getting food picked up

HappyUP!!! Day 1499

HappyUP!!! -packed house

Why it happened - lots of guests

Why it makes me happy - I love it when I have to go out and get more chairs for our meeting

HappyUP!!! - a new member

Why it happened - we have a good product

Why it makes me happy - when you are involved in an organization, you lose members...natural part of business. You have to add some back. We got a good one to work with today

HappyUP!!! - food volunteers

Why it happened - I reached out

Why it makes me happy - I'm chairman of the brigade on this one.......VERY happy to get some troops with me.

JollyJottings

Toastmasters

Packed house

Gorgeous weather

Food volunteers

Things working out as they should