Monday, November 16, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3479


HappyUP!!! - coaching
Why it happened - I had it scheduled
Why it makes me happy - another great piece of wisdom picked up on today. FANTASTIC!

HappyUP!!! - NOT sore
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - went at it pretty hard yesterday. I was kind of expecting to be in a body cast today....NOPE!

HappyUP!!! - Staples
Why it happened - I stopped there
Why it makes me happy - dude came up to help me.....and was actually VERY helpful!!!

Sunday, November 15, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3478

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - it was coming
Why it makes me happy - it was just a beautiful thing

HappyUP!!! - training in the rain
Why it happened - Accuweather wasn't exactly accurate
Why it makes me happy - it didn't matter. I was 4 miles out there. At that point, there is nothing you can do. You embrace it! Glad it didn't last very long...but...if it did....who cares?

HappyUP!!! - new tune
Why it happened - I was noodling
Why it makes me happy - this will be an interesting little ditty to keep working on

HappyUP!!! - Words
Why it happened - a surprise
Why it makes me happy- glad to get a request from an old friend to play a little words with friends

Saturday, November 14, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3477


HappyUP!!! - strong finish
Why it happened - I have some skills
Why it makes me happy - tough day but a cute flop shot on 16, an impossible bunker up and down on 17, and a couple of blasts followed by a solid wedge on 18 were a happy conclusion

HappyUP!!! - "I was talking to the goat"
Why it happened - my buddy busted this out
Why it makes me happy - this was the best joke I have heard in forever!

HappyUP!!! - 8 miler
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - I was cutting it close on this one....but did it anyway. YEAH...I kinda dig that.


Friday, November 13, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3476


HappyUP!!! - 6 iron 17
Why it happened - just took it square back on the inside and turned
Why it makes me happy - that baby just floated into the heavens with one destination in it's sight...the pin!  A near ACE!!!

HappyUP!!! - Kindess Day
Why it happened - the world said so
Why it makes me happy - while there was obvious tragedy overseas where the day was not observed, I like the idea of a day like this. 364 more of them and we will have it nailed. It's a start

HappyUP!!! - bank
Why it happened - I made a dash
Why it makes me happy - the teller was delightful and got me right in and out. No waiting. Maximally efficient. Just what I needed

Thursday, November 12, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3475

HappyUP!!! - sleep
Why it happened - it's getting colder
Why it makes me happy - I absolutely LOVE sleeping in a cool/cold room. I believe that it is healthier too. I know one thing....I sleep soooo much better

HappyUP!!! - 8 straight pars
Why it happened - just got it going
Why it makes me happy - it was kind of a quirky start to the round. No birdies...no bogeys. It's a good kind of bland. I don't know if that is a record for me so I am going to call it one

HappyUP!!! - finding an error on a bill
Why it happened - I looked
Why it makes me happy - hey, $36 is $36. It would be easy to miss this one

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3474


HappyUP!!! - "one for da road, eh"
Why it happened - I turned an experience into a funny joke
Why it makes me happy - THAT line is going to be around for awhile

HappyUP!!! - hybrid 17
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - it was a tough day. It was getting cold. Somehow, I hit the best shot of the round

HappyUP!!! - putt on 18
Why it happened - I got myself in position...and I can roll it
Why it makes me happy - THAT little gem...and then my partner following with one of his home... definitely squared up the match.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3473


HappyUP!!! - best evaluator
Why it happened - I was voted
Why it makes me happy - it wasn't the winning...it was that I won without doing any sugar coating. Our member delivered but he can do so much MORE!

HappyUP!!! - Eric
Why it happened - a guest
Why it makes me happy - this dude was FUNNY!!! I love it when the guest will play the game and then wins best tabletopics

HappyUP!!! - kicked up the training
Why it happened - I got a wild hair
Why it makes me happy - I went 50% farther than I said I would at the new pace. THAT is the mindset that reminded me of a younger me

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened - some shots...some putting
Why it makes me happy- birdies are the name of the game...especially today's game...nice to get a trio and some dough

Monday, November 09, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3472


HappyUP!!! - MORE rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - keep it coming and I will keep dancing in the puddles

HappyUP!!! -  reading
Why it happened - rainy day
Why it makes me happy - I had some other plans....this was a good substitute

HappyUP!!! - 4 miler
Why it happened - rain broke up
Why it makes me happy - I could have skipped this one. It was a shorty but I got it in when I could. Motivation and goals are good


Sunday, November 08, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3471


HappyUP!!! - waking up to rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy - there was no better way to start off this lazy Sunday morning then to open the shades to a nice cozy rain

HappyUP!!! - "one for da road, eh?"
Why it happened - the reception
Why it makes me happy - if you have never been to a Sikh wedding event, you HAVE to go. I could list 10 HappyUP!!!'s about this one event

HappyUP!!! - a little detour on way home
Why it happened - it was requested
Why it makes me happy - what a great way for us to kill an hour or so and add to our trip

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - weather
Why it makes me happy- we NEEEEEEEED it! Got a nice dousing today

Saturday, November 07, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3470


HappyUP!!! - departure/arrival
Why it happened - it's a road trip
Why it makes me happy - left on time...arrived on time

HappyUP!!! - doing my best
Why it happened - I work on that
Why it makes me happy - there is NO feeling like knowing you did your best

HappyUP!!! - accomodations
Why it happened - road trip
Why it makes me happy - great room for the situation

Friday, November 06, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3469


HappyUP!!! - made a pickup
Why it happened - got out my feet
Why it makes me happy - all ready to go

HappyUP!!! - golfing
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - super group today

HappyUP!!! - weather
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - what a perfect fall day

Thursday, November 05, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3468


HappyUP!!! - car handled
Why it happened - got plans
Why it makes me happy - always great to get a bit of a questionable task checked off the list

HappyUP!!! - unexpected golf
Why it happened - I got called
Why it makes me happy - I got things done early which opened up the opportunity

HappyUP!!! - all plans finalized
Why it happened - anticipation
Why it makes me happy - love the good times coming ahead

HappyUP!!! - eagle on 18
Why it happened - a striped 9 iron
Why it makes me happy- it isn't often that I get an eagle. This little shot from 135 yards never left the flagstick from the time it was slapped.  Then...when it KERPLUNKED....HappyUP!!! THAT shot will earn one a few geeters as well.

Wednesday, November 04, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3467


HappyUP!!! - my hygenist
Why it happened - it was that time
Why it makes me happy - always enjoy the visit. Great suggestions

HappyUP!!! - my other hygenist
Why it happened - had to check future appointment
Why it makes me happy - she is an absolute crack up

HappyUP!!! - bread
Why it happened - I received a gift
Why it makes me happy - paleo pumpkin bread...who knew it would be so good?...and I don't really even care much for pumpkin!

HappyUP!!! - getting some confirmation
Why it happened - it came up
Why it makes me happy- it's helpful/gratifying to know that the old intuitions are still firmly intact

Tuesday, November 03, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3466

HappyUP!!! - a guest
Why it happened - he returned
Why it makes me happy - he must have liked what he saw. Looking forward to this kid rocking the house

HappyUP!!! - sushi 
Why it happened - I was invited
Why it makes me happy - haven't done that in awhile....too long

HappyUP!!! - birdie 6/hybrid 8
Why it happened - two good shots
Why it makes me happy - THOSE were the shots that made back ALL of my money today. Love to get a little win

Monday, November 02, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3465

HappyUP!!! - rain
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy - we got nearly an inch. We will be taking every swallow we can get

HappyUP!!! - getting in 9 in
Why it happened - I hustled out to the streets
Why it makes me happy - the rain held off....and I took advantage to stay on track

HappyUP!!! - veteranarian
Why it happened - a little accident
Why it makes me happy - they got us in and out....everyone is well now

Sunday, November 01, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3464

HappyUP!!! - golf
Why it happened - rain let up
Why it makes me happy - didn't get to play yesterday...didn't look like I was playing today. The rain cooperated and we played in 3 hours

HappyUP!!! - birdie 9
Why it happened - a very nice iron shot
Why it makes me happy - I don't birdie this bad boy very often. It always feels like an accomplishment

HappyUP!!! - family party
Why it happened - it was a birthday
Why it makes me happy - always great times to get the entire clan together

Saturday, October 31, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3463


HappyUP!!! - getting the win
Why it happened - I slayed it
Why it makes me happy - it's great when you put the time in, use the skills, and see the results. I gave one of the best talks ever today......and now on to the District finals

HappyUP!!! - support
Why it happened - my club members are great
Why it makes me happy - it was just wonderful to have people care more about me than I do myself! I didn't want to let them down

HappyUP!!! - the goblins
Why it happened - Halloween
Why it makes me happy - I just love those kids. I got 127 of them this year

HappyUP!!! - my audio tech
Why it happened - my phone ran out of juice
Why it makes me happy- it was critical to get the recording. I have some definite burrs to knock of the gem to make it ready for the next go around

Friday, October 30, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3462


HappyUP!!! - even par
Why it happened - a STRONG back 9
Why it makes me happy - the best 9 holes I have had at home this year. A little 33 will always be helpful. It was pretty stress free as well.

HappyUP!!! - partners fine play
Why it happened - who knows
Why it makes me happy -they threw 9, almost 10, birdies at us. It was a relief to get out with just a small loss! Sometimes, a loss is a win

HappyUP!!! - More practice
Why it happened - competition coming
Why it makes me happy - progressing very likely

Thursday, October 29, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3461


HappyUP!!! - backing out
Why it happened - we had too many
Why it makes me happy - I play enough. Felt good to make room for others (and...of course...to avoid that vicious wind!)

HappyUP!!! - coming along
Why it happened - I keep noodling
Why it makes me happy - made a nice piece of progress on a project

HappyUP!!! - practice
Why it happened - big competition coming up
Why it makes me happy - I'll be ready to hit the stage this weekend. Nice rhythm going

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

HappyUP!!! Day 3460




HappyUP!!! - Nephew
Why it happened - I invited
Why it makes me happy - great times spent out on the links

HappyUP!!! - Wah
Why it happened - I invited
Why it makes me happy - LOVE having this guy out for some friendly competition

HappyUP!!! - solid round
Why it happened - been doing that
Why it makes me happy - didn't put it all together but getting closer....and picked up a nice little win