HappyUP!!! - golf with brother and nephews
Why it happened - Father's Day
Why it makes me happy - think about it. 4.5 hours with my brother, my 30 yr old nephew, and my 25 yr old nephew....all doing the same thing and enjoying each other's company. My golf was absolutely horrid....but who cares?
HappyUP!!! - coffee with my friend
Why it happened - coffee just happens
Why it makes me happy - we killed a couple of hours at Starbucks hanging out...and BS-ing
HappyUP!!! - songs from a friend
Why it happened - he e-mails me tunes
Why it makes me happy - this was a pretty cool soundtrack. It was all instrumentals. I would read the title and, as I listened, I was able to make up a story line even though there were no words....all based on the music. It was quite moving.
Bonus HappyUP!!! - my friend from Minnesota e-mail
Why it happened - he is a swell guy
Why it makes me happy - in addition to the soundtrack, he had a lot of good things in his e-mail that made me smile. He had taken the time to put some heartfelt compliments over my way...and they made me think. Sometimes, others see things in you that you get blinded of yourself.
JollyJottings
Breakfast
Coffee with my friend
Golf with my brother and nephews
Landing a friend to take care of cats
Dropping off the key and squash
A dozen golf balls
US Open
Saturday, June 14, 2008
HappyUP!!! JokeItUP!!! 1 - Bob and Bessie
My friend sent me this picture of himself - I had never seen him in a hat....or sunglasses for that matter. I had never thought of him as a guy that would wear anything but a baseball cap.....no shades because he wears glasses. I haven't seen him in years....maybe he had Lasik surgery done.
I share that - because it reminded me of a joke. Isn't it amazing how our minds work. In my case, I get this cool picture........and off to the races my head goes.
An elderly couple, Bob and Bessie, have been married for many years. Bob has always wanted a real pair of authentic cowboy boots. Finally, he breaks down and finds a stunning pair on sale. He struts into the house proudly sporting his new purchase.
"Bessie, notice anything new about me?" he puffs
"Nope. You look the same as every other day," Bessie retorts.
This really ticks Bob off so he storms into the bedroom, strips down buck naked except for the boots and re-enters the room Bessie is in.
"How about now, Bessie? Do you notice anything different now?" he aggressively challenges her.
"Nope. It's pointing down.....just like yesterday......just like the day before," she replies.
"It's looking down because it is admiring my new boots," Bob says proudly.
"You should have bought a hat, Bob. You should have bought a hat."
Friday, June 13, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 502
HappyUP!!! - Finding a new feature on my recording deck
Why it happened - I hit some buttons....curiosity
Why it makes me happy - I can now apply a whole bunch of effects to my guitar and to my voice....that I had no clue about! I have owned the deck for years and did not know about this supercool feature. It's like I got a free machine today.
HappyUP!!! -Dinner with my buddy
Why it happened - I made a call
Why it makes me happy - we had a TON o LAUGHS....I mean a BIG TON of side splitting, bent over, expel-liquid-through-your-nose laughter
HappyUP!!! -US OPEN
Why it happened - it's in honor of the HappyUP!!! 500 coming up on Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - here comes Tiger....it should be an exciting weekend
JollyJottings
Breakfast with a friend
Recording a couple of songs
Great e-mail from a buddy
Meeting a friend's little sister
Why it happened - I hit some buttons....curiosity
Why it makes me happy - I can now apply a whole bunch of effects to my guitar and to my voice....that I had no clue about! I have owned the deck for years and did not know about this supercool feature. It's like I got a free machine today.
HappyUP!!! -Dinner with my buddy
Why it happened - I made a call
Why it makes me happy - we had a TON o LAUGHS....I mean a BIG TON of side splitting, bent over, expel-liquid-through-your-nose laughter
HappyUP!!! -US OPEN
Why it happened - it's in honor of the HappyUP!!! 500 coming up on Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - here comes Tiger....it should be an exciting weekend
JollyJottings
Breakfast with a friend
Recording a couple of songs
Great e-mail from a buddy
Meeting a friend's little sister
Thursday, June 12, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 501
ONLY 5 days left - until the HappyUP!!! Five Hundred! You must be beside yourself.
The USGA (United States Golf Association) - is even holding it's big annual Open right now in honor of this event!
Speaking of which......
HappyUP!!! - the US Open
Why it happened - see above (...and that it happens this same weekend every year)
Why it makes me happy - this is the first time I could watch during the week.....I watched so much that I actually got up and was tired of it...that's blasphemy. I love the OPEN!!!
HappyUP!!! - hitting balls with my nephew
Why it happened - he called me
Why it makes me happy - it's always good hanging a bit with the nephew. Especially when we are doing something that we like.
HappyUP!!! - something to work on
Why it happened - my nephew gave me a suggestion
Why it makes me happy - I think I can make this swing mechanic actually work.....it's actually something that I WAS working on. Homeostasis had set in, however. Today, I was back at the hip rotation on the downswing... hard and fast! Just in time for an upcoming tournament.
JollyJottings
Backyard chipping
Call from and ex-employee
Seeing an old friend's daughter
Coffee
Call from my best friend
A great e-mail......which led to learning something new and a blog post
Google 411
The USGA (United States Golf Association) - is even holding it's big annual Open right now in honor of this event!
Speaking of which......
HappyUP!!! - the US Open
Why it happened - see above (...and that it happens this same weekend every year)
Why it makes me happy - this is the first time I could watch during the week.....I watched so much that I actually got up and was tired of it...that's blasphemy. I love the OPEN!!!
HappyUP!!! - hitting balls with my nephew
Why it happened - he called me
Why it makes me happy - it's always good hanging a bit with the nephew. Especially when we are doing something that we like.
HappyUP!!! - something to work on
Why it happened - my nephew gave me a suggestion
Why it makes me happy - I think I can make this swing mechanic actually work.....it's actually something that I WAS working on. Homeostasis had set in, however. Today, I was back at the hip rotation on the downswing... hard and fast! Just in time for an upcoming tournament.
JollyJottings
Backyard chipping
Call from and ex-employee
Seeing an old friend's daughter
Coffee
Call from my best friend
A great e-mail......which led to learning something new and a blog post
Google 411
HappyUP!!!.....SaveItUP!!!....Goog411
When you use your cell phone - and hit 411, you're carrier probably charges you at least a buck.
A FRIGGIN buck - in some places, it can be $1.50-2.00!
Even if you are on a calling plan - you are probably paying that.
TOO MUCH dough - for free information
Program "Goog411" - into your speed dial. 800-466-4411 is the actual number.
I tested it out this morning - with a local restaurant. It was not quite as efficient as AT&T but it wasn't $1
inferior.
I know....I know....- you are saying, "Wow...I get so much good info at Nutter's Notes. Why do I forget to check it regularly?" You can subscribe to the blogs feed and have every entry e-mailed right to you. Of course, this won't allow you to comment but it will keep you in the know!
A FRIGGIN buck - in some places, it can be $1.50-2.00!
Even if you are on a calling plan - you are probably paying that.
TOO MUCH dough - for free information
Program "Goog411" - into your speed dial. 800-466-4411 is the actual number.
I tested it out this morning - with a local restaurant. It was not quite as efficient as AT&T but it wasn't $1
inferior.
I know....I know....- you are saying, "Wow...I get so much good info at Nutter's Notes. Why do I forget to check it regularly?" You can subscribe to the blogs feed and have every entry e-mailed right to you. Of course, this won't allow you to comment but it will keep you in the know!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 500.......FIVE HUNDRED!!!
You made it! - I made it! We made it! This was a 30 day experiment.....that has turned into a habit...a good one. Here are a few things that I know based on 500 days:
Almost every day - I get up and am thinking, "I'll be looking for HappyUP!!!s today."
I enjoy the things that make me happy more - because, I enjoy them like I would have before PLUS I immediately think, "that's a HappyUP!!!" It enhances the value
I notice more things that make me happy
When I have trouble thinking of three HappyUP!!!s - at the end of the day before going to bed, I think, "tomorrow, I need to look a little harder. I know there are things out there everyday. I may be slipping a bit."
Enough for now - let's get to today's HappyUP!!!s"
HappyUP!!! - finding the Jawbone
Why it happened - I looked
Why it makes me happy - I "moneyed up" a few weeks ago and got the Jawbone bluetooth device for my cell phone. This is in prep for the California hands free law that goes into place next month (a rather ridiculous law....if you can't hold a phone to your ear, you shouldn't be eating a burger and/or drinking a coke while applying makeup either....it's the dialing that is the risk). Anyway, the Jawbone is the first bluetooth that really works. I lost it...like I lost others that I tried. I had just about given up when, "Eureka!!!",........the HappyUP!!! moment
HappyUP!!! - nice coffee
Why it happened - retired people go out for coffee
Why it makes me happy - I just had a very nice conversation with a friend that I don't usually have coffee with.
HappyUP!!! - squash bowls
Why it happened - I decided to make some
Why it makes me happy - I used zucchini, onions, and basil from the garden....and turned it into a nice little meal.
JollyJottings
Call from an ex-employee
Squash
Nice coffee
Call from another ex-employee
Chipping
Finding the Jawbone
Almost every day - I get up and am thinking, "I'll be looking for HappyUP!!!s today."
I enjoy the things that make me happy more - because, I enjoy them like I would have before PLUS I immediately think, "that's a HappyUP!!!" It enhances the value
I notice more things that make me happy
When I have trouble thinking of three HappyUP!!!s - at the end of the day before going to bed, I think, "tomorrow, I need to look a little harder. I know there are things out there everyday. I may be slipping a bit."
Enough for now - let's get to today's HappyUP!!!s"
HappyUP!!! - finding the Jawbone
Why it happened - I looked
Why it makes me happy - I "moneyed up" a few weeks ago and got the Jawbone bluetooth device for my cell phone. This is in prep for the California hands free law that goes into place next month (a rather ridiculous law....if you can't hold a phone to your ear, you shouldn't be eating a burger and/or drinking a coke while applying makeup either....it's the dialing that is the risk). Anyway, the Jawbone is the first bluetooth that really works. I lost it...like I lost others that I tried. I had just about given up when, "Eureka!!!",........the HappyUP!!! moment
HappyUP!!! - nice coffee
Why it happened - retired people go out for coffee
Why it makes me happy - I just had a very nice conversation with a friend that I don't usually have coffee with.
HappyUP!!! - squash bowls
Why it happened - I decided to make some
Why it makes me happy - I used zucchini, onions, and basil from the garden....and turned it into a nice little meal.
JollyJottings
Call from an ex-employee
Squash
Nice coffee
Call from another ex-employee
Chipping
Finding the Jawbone
ClearItUP!!! Your House is NOT an Investment
Housing is responsible for 25% of Gross Domestic Product - can you see the government coming out and saying, "Hey, buy a house...it's good for the economy."
Of course not - which is why they don't
"What do we do?" - is what some bright guys sitting around a table ask.
"Hey, I know," - exclaims a really bright guy, "let's call it the American Dream of Homeownership? We'll make it seem like you have only 'made it' once you buy a house. Heck, someday people will buy bottles of water. They'll eat this up like candy. "
I have to applaud the government - and the entire industry. The American Dream promotion has been one of the best marketing campaigns of all time. My background is marketing. I have to doff the cap to whomever came up with this gem of propoganda.
The home you live in - is NOT an investment. This was a hard point for me to get across in the days of staggering appreciation...but I was saying it. "No, housing keeps going up...it's an investment," was what I would hear.
Of course, how many people - sold the house they lived in when the market was up....and then sold and rented? Nobody! OK...maybe a few did but they "lucked" into it. Maybe a divorce at the peak of the market forced them to sell and they didn't purchase again. Few people were willing to go back to renting and trade in and out of their own house like you would a stock.
It's a lot easier to say it now - as, depending where you are, you have seen the value of your home drop by 20-35% (or more) over the last three years.
In the Big Tomato (that's Sacramento for those of you out of the know) - we are coming up on three years. The peek of the market hit at the end of June 2005. The foreclosures started hitting the market toward the end of the first quarter of 2006.
"What is a house? Is it a bad thing?" - of course not. I am bullish on homeownership. If you can afford one and you plan to be there for 5 years, get in. Sure, values could drop a bit more but it's hard to buy at the bottom. When the rebound hits, it hits quick and you end up being lucky to buy at the levels today. You still have some time but I would be out there ready to go......NOW.
A House is A FORCED SAVINGS ACCOUNT - if it appreciates, that is the interest you get. Yes, you get a tax deduction. Do the comparison to rent and factor taxes in and owning actually could save you in monthly payment right now. Of course, you are going to spend money on other things that you "just have to have" in your house (hence the Home Depot picture).
A House is a Home....- or it can be. That's your job. This is the emotional factor of the equation that I can't advise you on. For me, it's a place to keep my stuff**.
My job - is to set the emotion aside.
**....and a place to grow my stuff at Nutster Farms
HappyUP!!!....Squash-IT-UP!!!
You've seen this before - it's a new picture of the same thing.
The little known 8-ball zucchini's are in - and being harvested out back in Nutster Farms
Guaranteed to be Salmonella Free - OK...it is not a guarantee but I really don't think there is any in there. The innards were sauteed....the shells were par-boiled... and the entire mess was thrown into a 350 degree oven.
So, what is in this year's bowls - you gut the 8-ball. You chop the guts up. I chopped some yellow squash in too. I chopped fresh Nutster Farms Basil in. Garlic as well. You throw in a little (a little) corn-starch in as well as some freshly cooked rice (NO....I did NOT cheat and use the minute rice. Long, grain brown). These will absorb the liquid. For grins, I tossed some frozen corn in.....why not?
Bake at 350 for a 20 minutes - but throw some grated cheese...in this case, freshly grated Parmesan....for the last 5 of those 20 minutes.
I'll probably dress up - with some black olives on top when I do the reheat.
Welcome to your meal!
QuoteUP!!! 7 Oscar Hammling
"Often the greatest enemy of present happiness is past happiness too well remembered"
-Oscar Hammling
"Man, those were the good old days" - is one of the first things that came to mind when I saw this passage.
"Man, those were the good old days" - is one of the first things that came to mind when I saw this passage.
What is it about us that makes us look back so wistfully? - .....and with such a bad memory? I can guarantee you that those times in the past were filled with significant hardships and inconveniences.....just like today's are which is what fueled that "good ol days" quote in the first place.
Let's go with the "good old days" story - anyway. Today is going to be "the good old days" someday.....right? (This is where you nod your head approvingly). These are. How do I know this? I think it is because Carly Simon said so in the song "Anticipation"!
OK.....though she did say it - Carly hasn't had a hit in awhile so perhaps the days of "Anticipation" really are her good old days. Still, it is true. Today will be your "good old days." Tomorrow will be a good old day as well.
Do a full court press once in awhile - have you ever seen how, in a close basketball game, the intensity level rises in the fourth quarter. It can also happen at other times when one team wants to "sneak up" on the other team. One team will really raise their game and pour it on for a bit. In cycling, you will see this when a group of guys does a breakaway and tries to accelerate and put such a gap between themselves and the peleton (the rest of the riders left in the pack) that the pack can't keep up.
You can't do the press everyday - you'll burn yourself out. Pick one day a week....or every other week....to really go out and make today a SUPER HappyUP!!! Day. You may need to make up some reusable reminder cards and post them around or wear a rubber band around your wrist. Attack Happiness.....focus on it....be silly ....be serious if your happiness involves that. TURN UP THE VOLUME for ONE DAY.
I tell you what - I am the guinea pig here. I am committing to it today.
Obviously - I will be letting you know about it tonight.
These really are - The Good Old Days
Let's go with the "good old days" story - anyway. Today is going to be "the good old days" someday.....right? (This is where you nod your head approvingly). These are. How do I know this? I think it is because Carly Simon said so in the song "Anticipation"!
OK.....though she did say it - Carly hasn't had a hit in awhile so perhaps the days of "Anticipation" really are her good old days. Still, it is true. Today will be your "good old days." Tomorrow will be a good old day as well.
Do a full court press once in awhile - have you ever seen how, in a close basketball game, the intensity level rises in the fourth quarter. It can also happen at other times when one team wants to "sneak up" on the other team. One team will really raise their game and pour it on for a bit. In cycling, you will see this when a group of guys does a breakaway and tries to accelerate and put such a gap between themselves and the peleton (the rest of the riders left in the pack) that the pack can't keep up.
You can't do the press everyday - you'll burn yourself out. Pick one day a week....or every other week....to really go out and make today a SUPER HappyUP!!! Day. You may need to make up some reusable reminder cards and post them around or wear a rubber band around your wrist. Attack Happiness.....focus on it....be silly ....be serious if your happiness involves that. TURN UP THE VOLUME for ONE DAY.
I tell you what - I am the guinea pig here. I am committing to it today.
Obviously - I will be letting you know about it tonight.
These really are - The Good Old Days
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 499
HappyUP!!! - call from a contact
Why it happened - he was networking
Why it makes me happy - good guy to stay in touch with. We had a good conversation. I'm really glad he called me.
HappyUP!!! - getting information
Why it happened - a friend helped me out
Why it makes me happy - I got to visit with my friend......and the information that I really needed.
HappyUP!!! - convertible driving
Why it happened - I took the convertible
Why it makes me happy - when it is going to be in the 90's later in the day, there is nothing better than a top down drive at 8 in the morning. I was noticing it.....BIG TIME this morning.
JollyJottings
Toastmasters
Getting info
Reading
Invitation
E-mail from friend
Convertible driving
Basketball game
Call from a contact
Why it happened - he was networking
Why it makes me happy - good guy to stay in touch with. We had a good conversation. I'm really glad he called me.
HappyUP!!! - getting information
Why it happened - a friend helped me out
Why it makes me happy - I got to visit with my friend......and the information that I really needed.
HappyUP!!! - convertible driving
Why it happened - I took the convertible
Why it makes me happy - when it is going to be in the 90's later in the day, there is nothing better than a top down drive at 8 in the morning. I was noticing it.....BIG TIME this morning.
JollyJottings
Toastmasters
Getting info
Reading
Invitation
E-mail from friend
Convertible driving
Basketball game
Call from a contact
Monday, June 09, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 498
HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened - I got an invitation
Why it makes me happy - the food was good and the company was enjoyable. That's just good living there.
HappyUP!!! - call from former employee
Why it happened - the person had a question
Why it makes me happy - it feels good when I can answer a question with a better answer than what this person received....plus, we'll probably go to lunch this week.
HappyUP!!! - e-mail from former employee
Why it happened - we stay in touch
Why it makes me happy - I keep learning things.........and they make me darn glad that I am retired! I also like my former employee's being friends. I hope it stays that way forever.
JollyJottings
Dinner
Lunch
Call from former employee
Dealing with a stock transfer
Dealing with a county worker
Invitation
Why it happened - I got an invitation
Why it makes me happy - the food was good and the company was enjoyable. That's just good living there.
HappyUP!!! - call from former employee
Why it happened - the person had a question
Why it makes me happy - it feels good when I can answer a question with a better answer than what this person received....plus, we'll probably go to lunch this week.
HappyUP!!! - e-mail from former employee
Why it happened - we stay in touch
Why it makes me happy - I keep learning things.........and they make me darn glad that I am retired! I also like my former employee's being friends. I hope it stays that way forever.
JollyJottings
Dinner
Lunch
Call from former employee
Dealing with a stock transfer
Dealing with a county worker
Invitation
Sunday, June 08, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 497
HappyUP!!! - e-mail from a friend
Why it happened - I get e-mails
Why it makes me happy - I am now heading to a social engagement that will be pretty cool
HappyUP!!! - golf confirmed
Why it happened - I applied
Why it makes me happy - I'll be playing with a guy I have known forever but never had the opportunity to play with. It is going to be great next week
HappyUP!!! - friend will do me a favor
Why it happened - I called and asked
Why it makes me happy - I should have the information that I need tomorrow...which will help another friend of mine. It's a beautiful world.
Why it happened - I get e-mails
Why it makes me happy - I am now heading to a social engagement that will be pretty cool
HappyUP!!! - golf confirmed
Why it happened - I applied
Why it makes me happy - I'll be playing with a guy I have known forever but never had the opportunity to play with. It is going to be great next week
HappyUP!!! - friend will do me a favor
Why it happened - I called and asked
Why it makes me happy - I should have the information that I need tomorrow...which will help another friend of mine. It's a beautiful world.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 496
HappyUP!!! - lunch with a friend
Why it happened - my friend suggested it
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't seen this guy forever....a tremendously nice guy and former employee. It was great to catch up and find some things about him I never knew. I learned some interesting info as well.
HappyUP!!! - breakfast
Why it happened - it was Saturday
Why it makes me happy - the usual banter was as good as ever
HappyUP!!! - lemonade with another friend
Why it happened - my friend and I set it up
Why it makes me happy - we had a real conversation......the ones that real friends have. They aren't always fun but sometimes people have some things to put out to others. You don't always plan these conversations...you usually don't....they just go there. It was good stuff.
Why it happened - my friend suggested it
Why it makes me happy - I hadn't seen this guy forever....a tremendously nice guy and former employee. It was great to catch up and find some things about him I never knew. I learned some interesting info as well.
HappyUP!!! - breakfast
Why it happened - it was Saturday
Why it makes me happy - the usual banter was as good as ever
HappyUP!!! - lemonade with another friend
Why it happened - my friend and I set it up
Why it makes me happy - we had a real conversation......the ones that real friends have. They aren't always fun but sometimes people have some things to put out to others. You don't always plan these conversations...you usually don't....they just go there. It was good stuff.
Friday, June 06, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 495
HappyUP!!! - golf
Why it happened - tournament day
Why it makes me happy - this was just a fun tournament. I got to play with one guy that is an old friend who I hadn't been with in forever. We got to have some great discussion riding in the same cart. I knew who the other two guys were but had never played with them. It was just a great time
HappyUP!!! - the raffle
Why it happened - I was at the golf tournament
Why it makes me happy - it's great to win something....doesn't matter what it is....I just dig winning free stuff. In this case, it was a golf club.....not even one that I could use.....so I gave it to a nice lady before I left the tournament.....which made it a bonus HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - dancing
Why it happened - I got drug into it
Why it makes me happy - dancing usually doesn't ....but this setting and everything was cool.
Why it happened - tournament day
Why it makes me happy - this was just a fun tournament. I got to play with one guy that is an old friend who I hadn't been with in forever. We got to have some great discussion riding in the same cart. I knew who the other two guys were but had never played with them. It was just a great time
HappyUP!!! - the raffle
Why it happened - I was at the golf tournament
Why it makes me happy - it's great to win something....doesn't matter what it is....I just dig winning free stuff. In this case, it was a golf club.....not even one that I could use.....so I gave it to a nice lady before I left the tournament.....which made it a bonus HappyUP!!!
HappyUP!!! - dancing
Why it happened - I got drug into it
Why it makes me happy - dancing usually doesn't ....but this setting and everything was cool.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 494
HappyUP!!! - golf invitation
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I took a buddy to the airport. I am driving back home...nice day....top down....nothing planned. The phone rings, "hey, how about golf late this afternoon at Catta Vedera?" All I can tell you was that was a HappyUP!!! moment. The invitation just came out of the blue....beeeeyoooooouteeeeeful.
HappyUP!!! - lunch with a friend
Why it happened - my friend had some things to drop by
Why it makes me happy - we had a very enjoyable visit...extremely pleasant.
HappyUP!!! - golf
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - still not scoring well....at all. I hit some nice shots including two really stupidly good "up and downs" where there was NOOOOO WAY one is going to get up and down. The putter was working a little better but still has a way to go. It's better than it has been.
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - I took a buddy to the airport. I am driving back home...nice day....top down....nothing planned. The phone rings, "hey, how about golf late this afternoon at Catta Vedera?" All I can tell you was that was a HappyUP!!! moment. The invitation just came out of the blue....beeeeyoooooouteeeeeful.
HappyUP!!! - lunch with a friend
Why it happened - my friend had some things to drop by
Why it makes me happy - we had a very enjoyable visit...extremely pleasant.
HappyUP!!! - golf
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - still not scoring well....at all. I hit some nice shots including two really stupidly good "up and downs" where there was NOOOOO WAY one is going to get up and down. The putter was working a little better but still has a way to go. It's better than it has been.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 493
HappyUP!!! - Giants Game
Why it happened - a buddy invited me
Why it makes me happy - I get down to about 1 ball game a year...or every other year. Because it is such a novelty, it's always a treat. Even though the Giants lost, it was a good game. There is something about seeing that green ballfield when you first get into the park..it's clean....it's nice. It's Happy!!!
HappyUP!!! - time with friends
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I got to spend quite a bit of time with one friend who I picked up and took to the game. Then, at the game, I got to see two other friends that live in SF. I hadn't seen one of them in forever. It was good catching up.....and I got a nice invitation for an event later this month.
HappyUP!!! - something to pray for
Why it happened - my friend told me about something that could happen tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - my friend has been struggling a bit. Tomorrow, there is some news that could come that could REALLY make a big difference. I will be praying for that news to be favorable....hard.
JollyJottings
Mistake works out in market
EZ drive to friends house
Dinner
Something to pray for...hope friend gets good news
A happy e-mail
A very pleasant phone call
Why it happened - a buddy invited me
Why it makes me happy - I get down to about 1 ball game a year...or every other year. Because it is such a novelty, it's always a treat. Even though the Giants lost, it was a good game. There is something about seeing that green ballfield when you first get into the park..it's clean....it's nice. It's Happy!!!
HappyUP!!! - time with friends
Why it happened - see above
Why it makes me happy - I got to spend quite a bit of time with one friend who I picked up and took to the game. Then, at the game, I got to see two other friends that live in SF. I hadn't seen one of them in forever. It was good catching up.....and I got a nice invitation for an event later this month.
HappyUP!!! - something to pray for
Why it happened - my friend told me about something that could happen tomorrow
Why it makes me happy - my friend has been struggling a bit. Tomorrow, there is some news that could come that could REALLY make a big difference. I will be praying for that news to be favorable....hard.
JollyJottings
Mistake works out in market
EZ drive to friends house
Dinner
Something to pray for...hope friend gets good news
A happy e-mail
A very pleasant phone call
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 492
Plan NOW....Plan NOW.....Plan NOW!!! - you have two weeks. How and where will you be celebrating the HappyUP!!! 500?
Come on, Now - you know that you want to. I will be celebrating by GOLFING ("FORE!!!") in lovely Carson City, Nevada.
I should be back that evening, however - just in time to ink Day 500
Many will be planning trips to exotic locales - don't leave this to the last minute. Hotels will probably be booked out...if they aren't already.
HappyUP!!! - smackin spuds
Why it happened - I have some credits on my range card
Why it makes me happy - I do a lot of HappyUP!!!ing about golf around here. I actually enjoy practicing as much as playing. Today was the first time that I went to the course STRICTLY to practice. I knocked about 100 balls around (that's kind of lite), flipped about 100 chips, and slapped 60 putts. We'll see if it pays off.
HappyUP!!! - invitations
Why it happened - Uh....hmmm....because I'm popular???
Why it makes me happy - well, it kind of does and it doesn't. I'm really happy because I got two, count em, TWO golf invitations today. One is at the super EXCLUSIVE Winchester Country Club....well...la deee dah. The other was to play in a prize laden tournament. It's nice to be thought of...."they love me, they really love me." Unfortunately, both invitations were for this Friday and I already have a tournament to play in that day! Drats. Oh well, it is better for lots of love to rain down on the Nutster than none at all.
HappyUP!!! - pesto
Why it happened - I grew basil
Why it makes me happy - it's my first batch of the season. I think it is going to make a fine dressing for my
eggs in the morning.
JollyJottings
Top down on a gorgeous day to Spud City
Barbequed Rosemary (that I grew myself) chicken
Finding a putting key
Finding a chipping key
Talking to my buddy
Talking to another buddy
Banging some good 6 string
Come on, Now - you know that you want to. I will be celebrating by GOLFING ("FORE!!!") in lovely Carson City, Nevada.
I should be back that evening, however - just in time to ink Day 500
Many will be planning trips to exotic locales - don't leave this to the last minute. Hotels will probably be booked out...if they aren't already.
HappyUP!!! - smackin spuds
Why it happened - I have some credits on my range card
Why it makes me happy - I do a lot of HappyUP!!!ing about golf around here. I actually enjoy practicing as much as playing. Today was the first time that I went to the course STRICTLY to practice. I knocked about 100 balls around (that's kind of lite), flipped about 100 chips, and slapped 60 putts. We'll see if it pays off.
HappyUP!!! - invitations
Why it happened - Uh....hmmm....because I'm popular???
Why it makes me happy - well, it kind of does and it doesn't. I'm really happy because I got two, count em, TWO golf invitations today. One is at the super EXCLUSIVE Winchester Country Club....well...la deee dah. The other was to play in a prize laden tournament. It's nice to be thought of...."they love me, they really love me." Unfortunately, both invitations were for this Friday and I already have a tournament to play in that day! Drats. Oh well, it is better for lots of love to rain down on the Nutster than none at all.
HappyUP!!! - pesto
Why it happened - I grew basil
Why it makes me happy - it's my first batch of the season. I think it is going to make a fine dressing for my
eggs in the morning.
JollyJottings
Top down on a gorgeous day to Spud City
Barbequed Rosemary (that I grew myself) chicken
Finding a putting key
Finding a chipping key
Talking to my buddy
Talking to another buddy
Banging some good 6 string
Who Wants To Be My Friend...I Know Who...YOU!
So....I grew a whole bunch of this. "What to do?...what to do?...
What in the world do I do?"
I get a few friends together....
...and a lot......I mean A LOT....
(did I mention LOTS)....
of HAND Chopping
......and I will be having PESTO eggs in the morning.
(Stop on by....what does that one chick say? "Yumm-OH!")
Monday, June 02, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 491 - Monday
HappyUP!!! - Yoga
Why it happened - I put the CD in
Why it mades me happy - THAT is a workout....I am not claiming that I got all the way through it. I am feeling it tonight in a good way. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I can work this is a few times a week.
HappyUP!!! - Study and transcription
Why it happened - I made myself
Why it makes me happy - I am transcribing a great book I read last year, Happiness by Matthieu Ricard. It reminds me of things and things and thoughts that I need to have to maximize my happiness levels. There is no question that happiness is an effort....particularly when you are single. Many times, your partner will do some things that stimulate you. Either the partner does something that creates happiness or you are doing something for your partner that makes you happy. Yes, there is plenty of room for unhappiness there. A single can have an advantage....if the single works at it.
HappyUP!!! - Chipping
Why it happened - I needed the practice
Why it makes me happy - when I come across fundamentals in an area that I have struggled, it is a HappyUP!!! In this case, it's sweep the grass back and through AND seeing the grass AFTER you hit the chip. This should boost my confidence on the links
JollyJottings
Yoga
Reaching out for golf
Confirmation of golf
Reminder of upcoming game
Squash soup
Why it happened - I put the CD in
Why it mades me happy - THAT is a workout....I am not claiming that I got all the way through it. I am feeling it tonight in a good way. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I can work this is a few times a week.
HappyUP!!! - Study and transcription
Why it happened - I made myself
Why it makes me happy - I am transcribing a great book I read last year, Happiness by Matthieu Ricard. It reminds me of things and things and thoughts that I need to have to maximize my happiness levels. There is no question that happiness is an effort....particularly when you are single. Many times, your partner will do some things that stimulate you. Either the partner does something that creates happiness or you are doing something for your partner that makes you happy. Yes, there is plenty of room for unhappiness there. A single can have an advantage....if the single works at it.
HappyUP!!! - Chipping
Why it happened - I needed the practice
Why it makes me happy - when I come across fundamentals in an area that I have struggled, it is a HappyUP!!! In this case, it's sweep the grass back and through AND seeing the grass AFTER you hit the chip. This should boost my confidence on the links
JollyJottings
Yoga
Reaching out for golf
Confirmation of golf
Reminder of upcoming game
Squash soup
Sunday, June 01, 2008
HappyUP!!! Day 490
HappyUP!!! - a lovely lunch
Why it happened - took advantage of an opportunity
Why it makes me happy - a crepe....outside under the umbrella's....on a lovely day....with enjoyable company.
HappyUP!!! - a new song
Why it happened - a moment of inspiration
Why it makes me happy - the song isn't that good...but you have to write a lot to get any quality. This is two in the last week. There is something inside trying to crawl out.
HappyUP!!! - crookneck squash
Why it happened - I planted and watered
Why it makes me happy - it was delicious in the wok with a little oil, a little soy sauce, a bit of rice, and some cheese over the top.
Why it happened - took advantage of an opportunity
Why it makes me happy - a crepe....outside under the umbrella's....on a lovely day....with enjoyable company.
HappyUP!!! - a new song
Why it happened - a moment of inspiration
Why it makes me happy - the song isn't that good...but you have to write a lot to get any quality. This is two in the last week. There is something inside trying to crawl out.
HappyUP!!! - crookneck squash
Why it happened - I planted and watered
Why it makes me happy - it was delicious in the wok with a little oil, a little soy sauce, a bit of rice, and some cheese over the top.
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