HappyUP!!! Day 4574

HappyUP!!! - CSAA                              

Why it happened - they are my peeps

Why it makes me happy - the goal is to not need to deal with DMV. BUT, it is a HappyUP!!! when you can deal with CSAA when you have DMV issues. It was a dream today

HappyUP!!! - Sprouts

Why it happened - I was near there

Why it makes me happy - as much as I liked the stores they replaced, I am coming to really love this little chain. They are only a step away from being a health food store

HappyUP!!! - course study

Why it happened - I LOVE to learn

Why it makes me happy - today’s lesson was SUPER insightful. Learned some things from my past that make a lot of sense. SUPER helpful info going forward

HappyUP!!! -sharing some stew

Why it happened -A friend stopped by

Why it makes me happy-glad I had something, let alone such a wonderful dish, to serve! Yet another person who loves “the stew.”

HappyUP!!! Day 4573

HappyUP!!! - learning of my “reach”                         

Why it happened - totally happenstance

Why it makes me happy - I won’t do the details here. Let’s just say that my influence travcls. I was humbled and THRILLED to hear of a role I played in significant and quantifiable difference in someone’s life. Meaning

HappyUP!!! - largo on 1

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - nope, the short birdie putt didn’t go in. I thought it did. I did what I had to do. GREAT start to the day! Yeah, it could have been better had the putt fallen but I immediately said, “I hit 4 great shots, did what I could do, onward and upward!” (PS: this is NOT how golfers think... I give myself permission to think differently)

HappyUP!!! -time with nephew/neice

Why it happened - I stopped by

Why it makes me happy - this was a brand of conversation we don’t have that often...and the best kind to have.

HappyUP!!! Day 4572

HappyUP!!! - decision made                                   

Why it happened - the ethers spoke

Why it makes me happy - sometimes when wrestling with a decision, you need to stop wrestling. You rely on your intuition. You LISTEN to what the powers you don’t know about are saying. You then go, “that beats the hell out of that wrestling I was doing,” and realize, “that was easy!”

HappyUP!!! - guest conversion BOOM

Why it happened - we have a great product

Why it makes me happy - this guy has experience. He knew what he was looking for. He entered our world and went, “WOW! This is MORE than I had imagined!”  Can’t wait to work with him

HappyUP!!! - class progress

Why it happened - I was diligent

Why it makes me happy - I have a lot of material to get through....and I want it done as soon as possible so I can get to work

HappyUP!!! -accommodations

Why it happened - I’ll be traveling

Why it makes me happy- won’t be in the room that much...but I am LOVING what I will be calling my home for an extended stay.  A pretty good find that matched up EXACTLY with what I was looking for!

HappyUP!!! Day 4571

HappyUP!!! - the new Guitar Plugs worked                                  

Why it happened - I ordered them...they came...I used

Why it makes me happy - so EASY to set up and to understand the functions on them.They worked GREAT!!!

HappyUP!!! - the band

Why it happened - I’m in one...kinda

Why it makes me happy -last rehearsal....and it was a good one. Great getting to know some of these people better as well

HappyUP!!! - Batteries Plus

Why it happened - dead battery

Why it makes me happy - this was a weird battery...I saw that as soon as I opened up the case. I immediately went, “NOPE! No gain in trying to figure this one out. Batt PLUS does this all day long.”  Popped in, no line, dude said “I have that battery,” problem solved with NO brain cells lost!

HappyUP!!! - top down

Why it happened - it’s January

Why it makes me happy- yeah.....it was that nice of a day. The rag top retracted into the boot rather nicely!

HappyUP!!! Day 4570

HappyUP!!! - bladey wedge on 2                        

Why it happened - I work on that shot

Why it makes me happy - downhill, right to left, gotta get through 2 cuts of grass, and only about 12 feet to work with.  DOINK!!! IN for the birdie. Turned 2 OR 3 shots into 1.  That’s juicy!!!

HappyUP!!! - the SHERMINATOR

Why it happened -he needed a game

Why it makes me happy - “bittersweet” is a word I always emphasize more of the “sweet” portion of. Hate to see this member leave the club but, at least, I got to play one round with this gentleman before he left. 

HappyUP!!! - weather

Why it happened - it’s weather

Why it makes me happy - Jan 27 and I’m down to shirtsleeves? Have you seen what is going on in the rest of the country?

HappyUP!!! Day 4569

HappyUP!!! - Notable                                  

Why it happened - I use apps

Why it makes me happy - this APP was AMAZING at my conference today! ....and I downloaded it basically AT THE CONFERENCE! I had never used it.  At the second breakout session, a guy looked over my shoulder at what I was doing. He was compelled to say, “what APP is that? You are CRUSHING it with the note taking!”  <—-THAT is a funny statement....but...you know?...he was right!

HappyUP!!! - Molly Bloom

Why it happened -she was the keynoter

Why it makes me happy - very nicely presented and FASCINATING subject material. Go watch the film “Molly’s Game” and you will “get it.”

HappyUP!!! - a nutritionist

Why it happened - I had to choose something for the breakout

Why it makes me happy - GREAT information....in small bites! (<—-yep...wordplay intended...but it also best describes the session). 

HappyUP!!! Day 4568

HappyUP!!! - food to the hospital                             

Why it happened -my man was HUNGRY! (and I meant to capitalize that)

Why it makes me happy -dude gets out of surgery late in the evening. Nope, I wasn’t the first one he called (and I ain’t butt-hurt about that at all) but I was the one that could come through for the brother. The man needed sustenance!

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 1

Why it happened - skills meet....oh...let’s leave it at skills

Why it makes me happy - well, you shouldn’t have a 3 wood into the first hole for your third shot. Hey, there are a lot of “shouldn’t’s“ out there...ya deal with them. I put the full focus on, knocked it to 20 feet, and hit the most gorgeous little downhill sliding left to right putt you could imagine!...and my day was off to a GREAT start

HappyUP!!! - great jamming

Why it happened - I’m working it

Why it makes me happy -ya know, it would be nice to have more time...but...I think I have ENOUGH time....and, from there, you Always Do Your Best (see Four Agreements).  Feeling good!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4567

HappyUP!!! - the stew is ready                          

Why it happened - I plan ahead, I have patience, and I have experience

Why it makes me happy - from the first time I made this stew, I KNEW it would always be better the second day. It just seemed like one of those things. This was only the second time that I made it and it held true to form again.....C’EST MAGNIFIQUE!!!

HappyUP!!! - jammin help

Why it happened - I asked for it

Why it makes me happy - cool little scale....that’s more than a scale. It’s a pretty good little position marker. SWEET trick there!

HappyUP!!! - finding my little secret

Why it happened - I actually thought about it

Why it makes me happy - OK...lead playing hasn’t been my thing. BUT...now that I have to do it, I have to figure it out. Pretty cool what happens when you MUST do something. I looked at a hand position and went, “which position number would go with that chord placement...” and VOILA. Yep, I gave myself permission to look at things a little differently...just like the title says

HappyUP!!! Day 4566

HappyUP!!! -tires to go
Why it happened -I have a friend in tires
Why it makes me happy -so COOL and convenient! He picked up my truck from my house, drove it to his shop, and drove it back to my house with new “feet” on it! THAT is how buying tires should be! I’m a lucky guy

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18
Why it happened -a REALLY good putt
Why it makes me happy -20 feet or so...uphill....a little left to right....and JUST enough speed to fall into the front of the cup! THAT little gem was the difference between paying and getting paid! I much prefer to get paid if you haven’t figured that out by now. It was a “clutchy moment” on a day when many things didn’t quite go my way. Nice way to end

HappyUP!!! -seeing the nephew
Why it happened - he takes visitors
Why it makes me happy -I don’t like the circumstance he is in...not one bit. He is close by though so I am glad I could swing by.

HappyUP1!! Day 4565

HappyUP!!! - Toastmasters
Why it happened - it’s Tuesday
Why it makes me happy - A gave her icebreaker....she just KILLED IT!!! She is in such a great place for her development. She is going to be amazing. P re-structured and re-gave his icebreaker. I am so glad that he did. He took the focus on his life this time rather than his work. I LOVE hearing about the journey that people have been on.

HappyUP!!! -the technology worked
Why it happened - I bought some for the club
Why it makes me happy -we had an anxious moment. A member was counting on me being able to show her presentation. It was a little rough....and a little “over the wire”...but we got it done. We will get better and better

HappyUP!!! - booking a lesson
Why it happened - I need it
Why it makes me happy -I took a double lesson because I have questions. I also will be able to get to know the guy better. Additionally, as if I need it right now, I will be forced to practice more so I am ready for this session.  I am taking the month of January and February to make huge strides in improvement in this area! Anything after that this year? Pure gravy!

HappyUP!!! - finding a secret on the fretboard
Why it happened - it just hit me.....plus I was noodling
Why it makes me happy - I now have a SECOND key to assist me to jumping into the right scale when a song comes up. This gives me TWO “home bases” to where I can land while I am jamming. I bet there are even more secrets like this.

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4564

HappyUP!!! - The Thrill is Gone
Why it happened - I made a suggestion
Why it makes me happy - it’s on the playlist. The band picked it up in the first take! We also didn’t have a song in B-minor so that is an added benefit. It fits in nicely with the set

HappyUP!!! - ONE bars
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy - a little pricey but it was great to find a TASTEY snack bar that has only one gram of sugar. That said, it does have SUCRALOSE. I am not nuts about that sugar substitute but 1) I don’t eat a lot of these...they are just kind of an emergency item 2) sucralose is PROBABLY the least harmful of the sugar substitutes.  It’s in a delicious ketchup that I use sparingly

HappyUP!!! - acknowledging last year’s players
Why it happened - they were my best partners
Why it makes me happy - both seemed to be happy with the award that they received.  I need to create a perpetual trophy! I really enjoy giving out gifts like this!

HappyUP!!! - professional appointments
Why it happened - I am very lucky
Why it makes me happy -I get my teeth cleaned and checked frequently. Yep, I probably overdo it. I’m OK with that even if it costs me a few bucks. My opthomolgist does a great job as well. I feel very blessed to live in a place where my health is so well taken care of.

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4563

HappyUP!!! -made a split screen video
Why it happened - I paid attention in class
Why it makes me happy -Nope, the class was for Mac...not iPad. But.. I listened. Now, for no monetary cost and just a couple hours of time THAT I DIDNT SPEND WATCHING A STUPID FOOTBALL GAME, I have a new skill. I get told “you have too much time on your hands” by “not well intentioned at all” small minded people on a regular basis. I LOVE IT when I put my time into learning and good use.

HappyUP!!! - the non-call
Why it happened - the NFL is a hideous organization
Why it makes me happy - as if I needed another reason to NOT watch football. You couldn’t help but see “the non-call” in the New Orleans/LA Game...even if you don’t watch. The NFL has all of the technology. They KNEW this situation not only could happen but, in all likelihood, would happen. If they didn’t they are too stupid for me to watch. If they did and were OK with this possible outcome, they are too stupid for me to watch.  SuperBowl Sunday? Oh yeah...I will be doing something...and whatever it is, due to the masses obsession over this idiotic plaything that benefits a select few rich owners and Roger Goodell, there won’t be crowds there.

(“WOW, Scott - that was a little harsh! I watch the Super Bowl for the commercials and the halftime show.” - Uh....you can see the commercials online well before the game. And the halftime show? It’s Maroon 5. Really?)

HappyUP!!! - MILESTONE DAY for the SCALE...It is OFFICIAL
Why it happened -I stopped consuming sugar about a month and a half ago
Why it makes me happy - my scale had not stopped at under 170 in a little under a decade! I love losing this weight while not trying to lose weight. My experiment that I am conducting is purely on what getting rid of sugar does.  The Sugar Industry would say, “yeah, but you are eating more nuts and vegetables.”  To which I would say, “OK..you don’t like my science? What a coincidence! You’re science sucks too! I’ll just go with mine and continue to enjoy ALL of the health benefits I have enjoyed since I stopped ingesting your RAT POISON!”  YEP.....that just makes me skippity dippity happy like you can not believe!

JollyJottings

A Little BOOGIE WOOGIE for ya to learn on

HappyUP!!! Day 4562

HappyUP!!! - GarageBand
Why it happened -Apple made it
Why it makes me happy - don’t even really know the program but it’s already replaced my mixing board! Knocked out a nice little practice jam on something I was struggling with

HappyUP!!! -Steve T
Why it happened - he joined
Why it makes me happy -first time I got to play with this newcomer to our group. Nice gentleman. Great chat after the round

HappyUP!!! - another W
Why it happened - solid play when needed
Why it makes me happy -STILL undefeated this year! Are you kidding me? No, winning isn’t everything...but....why lose?

JollyJottings. Steve T..wedge 2...cut 4 iron 8

HappyUP!!! Day 4561

HappyUP!!! - prototype
Why it happened - I’m smart
Why it makes me happy -yep, got the usual laughs from the peanuts. It’s the way life is, baby...deal with it. Brilliance isn’t always rewarded....but I’ve got clean pants!

HappyUP!!! -2 birdies
Why it happened -nice shots
Why it makes me happy -both Lagos....and one of them was on 18...LOVE throwing the dagger down at the end of the round!

HappyUP!!! -all tracks recorded
Why it happened -GarageBand
Why it makes me happy -I’ll be ready after some weekend jamming. Of course I will wish I had prepared more. That’s a given. But, once I show up, it’s “I did the best that I could...let’s wail, baby!”

JollyJottings
Gators...2 birdies...8 iron over the pin 9...hybrid into 2...winning with Kelly...6 iron 12...bunker shot 6...songs recorded

HappyUP!!! Day 4560

HappyUP!!! -The Stew
Why it happened - new recipe
Why it makes me happy - I had seconds ....my guests had seconds...and another guest wanted the dregs to take home. I think that is called a WINNER!11

HappyUP!!! - house shift
Why it happened - BrainSTORMERS
Why it makes me happy -it took me a bit of time but I like the open feeling of the crib! I was going to put everything back but....let’s shake it up a bit!

HappyUP!!! - GREAT MINDS
Why it happened -BrainSTORMERS
Why it makes me happy -wonderful peeps to get around. I think we made some progress and enriched all of our lives tonight

JollyJottings rain...

HappyUP!!! Day 4559

HappyUP!!! - editing and split/screen capability
Why it happened - I went to Apple
Why it makes me happy -YES!!! For what I want to do, I can do it without expensive software....and it looks pretty simple to do. This is AWESOME!!!

HappyUP!!! - Chatting and hooking up
Why it happened - I have friends
Why it makes me happy - been having some high quality conversations lately. As a result, the Power of the Universe came visiting today.  I talked with one friend last night who has a pretty big need coming up.  I had another conversation with a different friend today. Everything was totally unrelated to the conversation with the other person the night before.  On a total fluke, I learned that today’s friend happened to be getting rid of the VERY SOLUTION that the friend of mine from the night before needs! I wish I could tell you how random and disparate these two conversations were from each other. SYNCHRONITY - it’s not just a woo woo thing! ....never has been

HappyUP!!! - the scale
Why it happened - I step on it daily
Why it makes me happy - wasn’t worried about it. I was my usual non-plussed self. Yes, I am losing weight it is due to something I am doing. “Losing Weight” is a welcome side effect. As I stepped up to do my daily morning statistics, I was shocked! It appears I may have cracked a significant plateau. I didn’t think that was going to happen so soon after a more recent breech in a previous plateau.  Hmmm....just for kicks....I wonder what would happen if I actually applied some mental technologies and decided to actually embrace a weight loss process.  On second thought, nah. Why insert myself in there and get in the way.  My body seems to be handling things plenty well without my interference.

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4558

HappyUP!!! - hitching a ride
Why it happened -I had to take my car in
Why it makes me happy -great ride with my buddy, Rog. Fantastic conversation. It inspired me to put together some video tips for him...which then inspired me to think about another little fun project/learning I could do.

HappyUP!!! -new quilt
Why it happened - I was at the mall
Why it makes me happy -not sure I have ever bought one of these by itself! I KNOW I wasn’t at the least expensive store for that kind of thing. YET, I saw a quilt that was in a color that could work. BAM! Take it! No wasting brain cells over “the perfect bed covering.”  It was 20% off! Oh....wait...there’s more.  The one that was on display? It was the last one that they had...another 20% off.....BOOM!!! I love that quilt even more now. Why? Because it has a STORY it now!

HappyUP!!! -LoveSac
Why it happened -I was at the mall
Why it makes me happy - been thinking about an accent piece from this place. I just haven’t been sure about it.  It’s a bit of coin and, quite frankly, it just may not fit in my new scheme. I dropped in today. I found out what their return policy and procedure was....are you kidding me? Really? It’s that easy? I have that long to figure it out? What else? You are putting things back on sale THIS weekend? Can you make it any easier for me? (No, you can’t).  DONE! I will call you this weekend!

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4557

HappyUP!!! -Kings Game
Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy - great seats with a buddy of mine. More importantly, a Kings victory over a tough opponent! The crowd goes home happy!

HappyUP!!! - On Line courses/lectures
Why it happened - I was driving
Why it makes me happy - I don’t do a lot of windshield time anymore. A perfect opportunity to sneak in a couple of opportunities to learn. I received some great insights into the topics of personal best and to the art/science /psychology around smiling. Interesting stuff

HappyUP!!! - Pizza
Why it happened - I was at the Kings game
Why it makes me happy - my first slice of the year! It was a BIG slice! The pizza was from Sellands and, though pepperoni, the crust had a lightness to it. I didn’t get that “gut bomb bloat” you can get from even a thin crust pie.  I LOVE pizza SOOOOO much....it’s why I don’t have it very often!

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4556

HappyUP!!! - Boulder Ridge Park
Why it happened - a friend called me
Why it makes me happy - I had never been here...and it’s only 15 minutes or so away. What a hidden little gem in Rocklin. I’m not a trail runner but, if you didn’t want to drive far away, you could create a workout in this spot. Just an awesome little sanctuary in the midst of the city

HappyUP!!! - friend time
Why it happened -we went to the park
Why it makes me happy - great visiting today.  I love a nice walk n talk. There is something about conversing while moving that is superior sometimes to sitting across a table or even across the couch. It’s always been one of my favorite things to do

HappyUP!!! - band
Why it happened -I made a commitment
Why it makes me happy -OK...I could be the weak link. I accept that. However, it just means I am going to need to work at it harder and/or smarter. I have a valuable contribution to make and already have

HappyUP!!! Day 4555

HappyUP!!! - guitar time

Why it happened - I MADE it happen

Why it makes me happy - I think I found a few licks that may work. It takes some time. I will get them a bit more dialed in tomorrow morning.  Time to create a system to capture them

HappyUP!!! - some solid play

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - that birdie with the cut hybrid into the back pin on 9 really got things started. It could have been the best shot I have hit this year....and I have already hit some dandy’s.
Picked up another birdie on 17. Woulda/coulda/shoulda had 2 more birdies today but sometimes the putts just don’t fall.  Really nice little round in the muck

HappyUP!!! - big win

Why it happened - see above...plus my partner played well

Why it makes me happy - hey, if you are going to play, you might as well win. Winning truly isn’t everything. Given my druthers, I will take the W all day long however

HappyUP!!! - shirt sleeves

Why it happened - Nor Cal

Why it makes me happy- saw the KC football game where it was snowy and cold....I had to get rid of layers today. I got it all the way down to a polo shirt. PERFECT for a Jan 12!

JollyJottings. Hybrid into 9....birdie 17...wedge into 14...sandy 18...solid round....partners play....shirt sleeves by end of round....guitar time and finding some licks/playing with tone ...brekko....nice win...

HappyUP!!! Day 4554

HappyUP!!! - long shots

Why it happened - skills

Why it makes me happy - there are all kind of joys when you play golf. One of them is when you are WAY out there from the green. You are hoping to knock it on. The odds are against you. I put the short hybrid, the long hybrid, and a 3 wood on the putting surfaces today.  THAT is tremendous. Especially that short hybrid....I engineered that one. I must have put 40 yards of draw around that tree.  

HappyUP!!! - order confirmations 

Why it happened - I actually did get some things ordered

Why it makes me happy - there was some confusion on the confirmations. All squared away today. I’ve got some much needed stuff on the way.

HappyUP!!! - a win

Why it happened - my partner and opponent

Why it makes me happy - my partner played great (AGAIN!). Unfortunately, a usually steady opponent had some issues today (it happens). Still undefeated in 2019!

HappyUP!!! Day 4553

 

HappyUP!!!  - a card and gift in the mail
Why it happened - I was thought of
Why it makes me happy - OK...first thing I did was crack up...before I even saw the cards. The postman knocked on my door. ‘You have $1.50 postage due!” I don’t think I have ever received a “postage due” envelope. I saw who it was from and had no issue coughing up the buck and a half. Then...the card...hysterical....and, while I do have some pretty developed empathic skills, some people really do need a nice (or perhaps a bit elevated from nice) whack to the side of the head! The simple gift is going to come in handy as well.


HappyUP!!!  -EPIPHANY OF THE YEAR!
Why it happened - morning Pages
Why it makes me happy - ok...I HEAR you. ‘It doesn’t take much. We are only 10 days in.” Sheesh, you guys can be brutal! Give me some credit. Do you think that hasn’t already crossed my mind?....BEFORE I made such a bold claim. It’s not like I’m operating from the back seat hear! This was huge stuff. I am talking ROCKET FUEL! .....ROCKET FUEL!!!

(Wow!...did he just put “rocket fuel” in red? This might be a big deal!)

HappyUP!!!  - haircut  
Why it happened - I was WAAAAAY overdue
Why it makes me happy - it’s like I am a new man! Well, I actually am. I think I had become a Neanderthal!!! The holidays kind of got in the way AND it could be my hair grows slower in the winter. I dunno. It didn’t seem like as long a time as it had turned out.

JollyJottings...
....Crossroads jamming....an AWESOME new little lick to work on
..a DEAL on a new wedge? Because the pro was overstocked? Are you kidding me? How lucky is it
that I picked today at the time the head pro was in the shop to inquire? My lucky star is enfuego!!!
...great practice session- I don’t have much time but I think I will take it to the course tomorrow and slog it around a bit

HappyUP!!! Day 4552

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HappyUP!!! - new cat food dishes
Why it happened -I’m soooo fun
Why it makes me happy -ok...the fact I was in Crate & Barrell in itself should have you all laughing! (And the Man Police issuing an APB out for me). The fact I bought a splash mat and cat dishes should have you in hysterics. The fact that they look so darn cute. Sparks JOY for me!



HappyUP!!!  -speaking of “APB’S’
Why it happened - scammers
Why it makes me happy - it looks like I may be in big trouble:

“As we have received suspicious trails of information in your name the moment you receive this message I need you to get back to me on my department division number that is 240-335-2933 I repeat 240-335-2933 verify the last four digits of your Social Security number when you call to better assist you with this issue now if I don't hear a call from you we will have to issue an arrest warrant under your name and get you arrested so get back to me as soon as possible thank you…”
.                                                          .....what the heck am I going to do? Well...I know ONE THING I am NOT going to do! Hey, I just got an idea. Can I borrow the last four digits of YOUR Social Security number ?

HappyUP!!!  - Apple Classes
Why it happened - I’m diving in with ALL FEET
Why it makes me happy - learned a BUNCH today

Jolly Jottings  pictures with grid....portrait mode on iPad...making buttons....Procreate app...the Orville...jamming along...warrant for my arrest? Lol....h/c appointment made...a little short game work

HappyUP!!! Day 4551

HappyUP!!!  - Toastmasters
Why it happened - we do that
Why it makes me happy - I MISSED my tribe over the holidays. 2 great speeches, two guests, and the technology was up and running.  Fantastic day

HappyUP!!!  - dusk practice
Why it happened - motivation
Why it makes me happy - I have a golf goal this year...and I went out and did some late night practice. The weather wasn’t perfect....but it was very still...and quiet.  A TREMENDOUSLY effective and efficient session that took less than an hour

HappyUP!!!  - good ax grinding
Why it happened - gig coming up
Why it makes me happy - no weak link here. I already have a lot to add “as is” but I want to be more than that....not just for myself...but for the band. My job? It’s to make them sound better. I’m totally locked in on that.

Dyson....find my iPhone.....my Navigator...transcription ... making an appointment....fun with Tiff....Arwa’s presence ....butcher paper up .... prepping for Super Group.....working on GM meeting ....juggling speech idea...

HappyUP!!! Day 4550

HappyUP!!!  - massage
Why it happened - I got a present
Why it makes me happy - 2019 is off to a hopping start! ....Oh....wait...I was getting a massage.  Off to a lying start and a great rubdown! Great job by the masseuse. She was heck bent on getting in there. I got a pretty good report card as far as tension goes! Gotta love that

HappyUP!!!  - the Band
Why it happened - I joined one
Why it makes me happy - hey...I like playing with other people! Who would have guessed?!?! I’m far from the best in the group...thank goodness I am not the worst either.  A little bit of practice on the material and I will be shredding!

HappyUP!!!  - books gone
Why it happened - a friend wanted some
Why it makes me happy - most of my books are going to a good place...a halfway house. When I found that out, it put a big smile on my face

HappyUP!!! Day 4549

HappyUP!!!  -“fixing” a leaky window
Why it happened - I examined the issue
Why it makes me happy - it wasn’t a leaky window! It was a clogged downspout? How can that be? I cleaned my gutters. Oh...wait... the leaves came down since then, didn’t they? Yep...I was “that guy”...the one on the ladder in the pouring rain. Hey....it’s a lot easier pulling out some leaves than dealing with a leaky opening!

HappyUP!!!  -  exploratory call
Why it happened - I am exploring
Why it makes me happy -got some GREAT information today. Learned some things I didn’t know about an opportunity...and I already LOVED the opportunity.

HappyUP!!!  -Celebration of Life
Why it happened - a sad event
Why it makes me happy - today was about happiness. Our friend left us much too soon last month at age 53. Today, however, gave us all a chance to appreciate the legend that was in our midst if only so briefly. Also, a chance to take stock and see where oneself might do a little refinement. R.I.P. PB

HappyUP!!! Day 4548

HappyUP!!!  - uke workshop
Why it happened - it was offered
Why it makes me happy -ok...I own a ukulele. THERE....I said it. Are you happy I admitted it? Lol. Uke is a big thing. I get why. This helped me decide it’s just not a thing for me. I learned stuff and met some nice people.

HappyUP!!!  -BH Visit
Why it happened - I made the invitation
Why it makes me happy -he had a great idea. I had a “Yes and...” for it. He loved the idea. He liked the venue and the story. Full steam ahead!


HappyUP!!!  -getting some tab
Why it happened -I asked for it
Why it makes me happy -nice to be able to prepare a bit. I’m a little scared about this oppty I am taking on....but...in the healthiest of manner. Fear is a great thing because you feel so good when you overcome it!

HappyUP!!! Day 4547

HappyUP!!! - Tore Down

Why it happened -practice

Why it makes me happy - I think I may be able to pull this one off. More TI,me would be nice. So would a lot of other things. It is what it is...time to hit it

HappyUP!!! -partners

Why it happened -I needed them

Why it makes me happy -the bro kept draining them with a hot putter. FA pitched in on 18 to seal that end of the deal. Won on both games.

HappyUP!!! -solid round

Why it happened -the energy body

Why it makes me happy - best round of the year. Lots of solid shots. A couple of birdies.

HappyUP!!! Day 4546

HappyUP!!! - Fire and Rain

Why it happened -I was in that neck of the woods

Why it makes me happy -saw some cool stuff. More importantly, ran across a dear old friend. It was great to reconnect

HappyUP!!! - Cement Truck

Why it happened -I went looking

Why it makes me happy -No, I’m not pouring concrete. Toyota has a new color out...and I dig it. It’s been a loooooong time since I had a new vehicle. It just might be time!

HappyUP!!! - Kings game

Why it happened -got some tickets dumped on me

Why it makes me happy -great to take my bro to the G1. First time he had been there. It was a good game for a half.

HappyUP!!! - jammin

Why it happened -I was looking 

Why it makes me happy- I have heard all of the songs we are doing at the gig...it doesn’t mean that I know how to play them. Finding good tutorials

HappyUP!!! Day 4545 SUPER HappyUP!!! Day

 4545? - reminds me of when I first started buying records. Oh my...I am dating myself with that one!

Yep - the day started with a funny number. But from there, all I can say was it was a great news day and just a ton of enlightenment and LIKELY realizations of LONG held thoughts and dreams!

Is it possible - for a day to be too rich? If so, today may have been that day!

HappyUP!!! - invitation declined

Why it happened - somebody was thinking differently...and...probably short-sightedly

Why it makes me happy- at worst, I thought I had a pretty good deal going. Some decorating help in exchange for me making some business contacts. Made a dinner invitation to possibly discuss. The other party backed off the offer previously mentioned. ALL GOOD!  Sometimes the best opportunities for me are the ones I don’t waste my time on. I was definitely getting the shorter end of this win-win stick but would have gladly done it because I LOVE helping others out

HappyUP!!! - coffee with Trav

Why it happened - we do it every week

Why it makes me happy - might have changed directions and upped our game a bit today going forward. I’m fascinated by his project...I may get to do some help on that and learn some things I want to learn. Great stuff

HappyUP!!! - possibly using my house for in a way I moved into it for

Why it happened - my friend had an idea

Why it makes me happy - he had the idea...I have a space made to assist. Actually, it is begging to assist. Nothing is firmed up but we’ll see what develops

HappyUP!!! - creative time

Why it happened - it just happens to me when I allow in and entertain my muse

Why it makes me happy - I have dabbled here before...today was an experiment in “all in.” I think a theme is developing for 2019 right off the bat. It’s coming fast so I have to pedal

HappyUP!!! - great golf group

Why it happened - it was just put together that way

Why it makes me happy- I got off to a poor start...and then got really solid. Oh, and that bunker shot on 9 to gimmie range that almost went in?...on the money hole? Yeah, that was pretty sweet.

HappyUP!!! - first birdie of the year
Why it happened - I bombed a drive and 3 wood
Why it makes me happy - nope, I wasn’t on in two but I was pin high. That hasn’t happened in two summers....let alone in January! Nice to get the first one in the books!

HappyUP!!! - a joyful can of “shut the hell up” served
Why it happened - people like to operate on lower levels
Why it makes me happy - I actually had a situation where my golf buddies were trying to bring me down to their level. It appears that I was “too happy.”  They were BLATANT!  I REFUSED to “hide my light under the basket” and I made it KNOWN! I even considered an offer of, “OK...I’ll THINK about being less chipper if YOU stop acting like Eeyore’s.” (Everyone’s “favorite” negative donkey from Winnie the Pooh). I only stopped from making the offer because, quite frankly, it didn’t matter if they changed their behavior....I wasn’t going to consider lowering my energy.

HappyUP!!! - hitting 3 in two from the back

Why it happened - more pop in the bat

Why it makes me happy- my “energy body” that I have been working with for almost two months is getting comfortable enough to relax, be more supple, and create more width and whip. I may have just regained some of the yards I have lost the last few years. Oh.....and they were straight yards. I only put it on in 2 on this green one time ALL last year!

HappyUP!!! - I’m in a band?

Why it happened - an opportunity arose

Why it makes me happy- OK...it’s a stretch. I haven’t played in a band in a long time. This is a short term commitment though. If I end up playing lead (I don’t know yet), it is going to be trial by fire. The thing is, I KNOW I can do it. This would not have always been the case.  2018 set me up for this deal.  I gotta hop on the bike and pedal now!  It’s NOT a good thing...it’s a GREAT thing...even if I just end up playing rhythm. It’s time I got out of the woodshed!

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4544 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

OK - we all know....”nothing changes.....on New Year’s Day”...and I agree. Would you really want it to? OK...maybe if your 2018 wasn’t so hot. Hey, c’mon, was the ENTIRE year that bad? You’re going to have “those” days and times ahead too!

Still - it’s OK to have bookmarks.  The big question is: what are you going to make INTENTIONALLY different on New Year’s Day 2020?

Think about that - the marketing is already in place....”2020 in 2020”...be clear..clarity.

OK - enough of that.

HappyUP!!! - Nutter Cup

Why it happened - we held a version today

Why it makes me happy - just being able to play with the brother and both nephews is a sacred privilege. We are grown men....PLAYING...and we enjoy each other’s company. Of course, it’s even better to get the WIN like us old guys did today. 

HappyUP!!! - a couple of good mid irons

Why it happened - I do that

Why it makes me happy - we had some tricky breezes happening today. Nutted both the 6 iron on 8 and the 5 iron on 17. The 5 iron on 17 was especially sweet. That ball just travelled straight up into the breeze right at the pin...with a LOT of people watching. Nice to perform coming down the wire

HappyUP!!! - lunch

Why it happened - we were hungry

Why it makes me happy - when it’s all said and done, great to break bread with the family off site.

HappyUP!!! - a new lick

Why it happened - I thought of something

Why it makes me happy- no, the opening lick of Money For Nothing is far from perfect. It always will be. I am no Mark Knopfler. I AM, however, one day into the new year and I have a pretty cool sounding little pattern going on that is along those lines. Love YouTube!!! Brushed up on the lick for “My Girl” too....discovered a really little cool trick there.

JollyJottings