HappyUP!!! Day 5010

HappyUP!!! - Weight
Why it happened -I weigh
Why it makes me happy - a bit higher than last New Years Eve....but less than it was in the last month by a bit! Made it through the holidays with no blow up. Strategies being employed to get where I need to be in Q1 2020

HappyUP!!! -Happy New Year!!!
Why it happened -NY New Year
Why it makes me happy -in bed by 10 and ready to enjoy the first day of 2020!

HappyUP!!! - a walk
Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy - I ran across a buddy of mine along the way. Got some good pace in as well as a brief run.

HappyUP!!! - Sacramento Fireworks
Why it happened -they do that
Why it makes me happy -they did it at 9 pm! Which proves what I have alway said, "A New Year can be at any time...or any day...make it work to your convenience...not someone else's!"

HappyUP!!! Day 5009

HappyUP!!! - sleeping in
Why it happened - I was tired?
Why it makes me happy -I NEVER stay in bed this late....7:30!!!! But...it's a holiday week...and it just felt great

HappyUP!!! - Long Time Running documentary
Why it happened -Netflix
Why it makes me happy - I had heard of "The Tragically Hip" but knew nothing about them. What a band!...I had no idea they were such a treasure in Canada. Fantastic story!

HappyUP!!! - tutor time
Why it happened -he was running early
Why it makes me happy - great little one-on-one time with our instructor. Learned some new stuff.

HappyUP!!! - rehearsal
Why it happened -we are gigging soon
Why it makes me happy -we sounded pretty darn good tonight. We might even work in another tune.

HappyUP!!! Day 5008

HappyUP!!! - 49ers win
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -WOW!!! What a game! It all came down to less than a foot! Exciting!!! The Niners get a week off...and have a clear path to the Super Bowl of all home games

HappyUP!!! - Family Christmas reunion
Why it happened -they have a tradition
Why it makes me happy -great chats...a fun gift exchange...super food...fabulous times

HappyUP!!! -High Hand Olive Oil
Why it happened -they were open
Why it makes me happy -I was sad to see my old "go to" was no longer in business...but overjoyed to find a back up.....just in time for me to get a hostess gift and a gift exchange gift

HappyUP!!! -my grand nephew and his reaction
Why it happened - the present came late
Why it makes me happy -he had SUCH fun with this new toy! Perfect! Unique! Awesome!

HappyUP!!! Day 5007

HappyUP!!! - Clemson vs Ohio State
Why it happened -it's the playoffs
Why it makes me happy -FINALLY!!! A game worth watching! This was one of the best college games that I have ever seen. Exciting!

HappyUP!!! - workout
Why it happened -it's time
Why it makes me happy -broke some fascia tonight. It's been awhile. This is step one

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened -I snuck it in
Why it makes me happy -it would have been easy to "tuck it in"...nope. I rushed out and just beat the curtain of darkness!

HappyUP!!! -frost delay
Why it happened -it was cold
Why it makes me happy -nice to have extra time to sit around and chat with the guys over breakfast!

HappyUP!!! Day 5006

HappyUP!!! - Frost delay
Why it happened -it was cold
Why it makes me happy -great to get a little extra time to get ready

HappyUP!!! - JB
Why it happened - he was in my group
Why it makes me happy -haven't played with this guy in forever! Nice to battle against him and get caught up

HappyUP!!! - a simple fix
Why it happened - my mechanic is great
Why it makes me happy -I feel so fortunate to have someone that I can trust in the auto business

HappyUP!!! - a ride
Why it happened -my nephew
Why it makes me happy - easy pick up of my vehicle!

HappyUP!!! Day 5005

HappyUP!!! - rehearsal
Why it happened -we scheduled it
Why it makes me happy -we did it!...all on our own! It started a little rough and sketchy. We had some rust. By the end, we were bringing it together...and have another one scheduled!

HappyUP!!! -a new day
Why it happened - change is needed
Why it makes me happy -change is hard. Yes, it is. Sometimes, it is needed. This was the time. Tough day...but a good day

HappyUP!!! - AAA
Why it happened -a truck problem
Why it makes me happy -glad I could delegate this issue out...easy, peesey!

HappyUP!!! Day 5004 Merry Christmas!!!

HappyUP!!! - neice-in-law
Why it happened -it's Xmas
Why it makes me happy - I think she was absolutely thrilled with what I did....and...I was stretching a bit

HappyUP!!! - my grand niece
Why it happened -it's Xmas
Why it makes me happy - she is getting her part of the schtick....and she absolutely loved it!

HappyUP!!! - my Marshall
Why it happened -thoughtful gifters
Why it makes me happy - I absolutely LOVE and NEEDED this present!!!

HappyUP!!! - the schtick
Why it happened -it's what I do
Why it makes me happy - it could have gone over better...but it was still pretty darn good!

HappyUP!!! Day 5003

HappyUP!!! - Update on my physical
Why it happened -another test came in
Why it makes me happy -not bad news...just an adjustment I can easily make. SOOOOO happy to get this news

HappyUP!!! - the set up
Why it happened -Xmas is tomorrow
Why it makes me happy -nice to be all set...and stress free...and ready for Christmas

HappyUP!!! -wrapping and scripting
Why it happened -it's Xmas
Why it makes me happy - no LATE NIGHT panic for me. I need to make note of this. I could get all of this done by Dec 10 or so. I just need to imagine that is Xmas day.

HappyUP!!! Day 5002

HappyUP!!! - reunion call
Why it happened -the organizers put it on
Why it makes me happy -great to hear from the leadership again

HappyUP!!! - Physical
Why it happened -I do it once a year
Why it makes me happy -everything is looking good!

HappyUP!!! - dropping off the Captain gift
Why it happened -it's that time of year
Why it makes me happy -nice visit with our main man

HappyUP!!! Day 5001

HappyUP!!! - Raider win
Why it happened -they put it together
Why it makes me happy -it's unlikely but the Silver and Black have a chance for the playoffs. The peeps of Oakland deserve that

HappyUP!!! - Rain
Why it happened -it's weather
Why it makes me happy -it feels like Winter

HappyUP!!! - a coffee gift
Why it happened -nice neighbors
Why it makes me happy -such a nice gesture from the neighbors and their girls!

HappyUP!!! Day 5000 ....FIVE THOUSAND!!!

Are You Kidding Me? 5000 days? - I will let you do the math. Divide 5000 by 365 (yeah...there were a few leap days in there....blah blah).  Who would have thought this little experiment would have gone so far.  I will be doing a separate piece on my reflections about the exercise soon.

Just know this......day 5000?....was a GREAT DAY!

HappyUP!!! - Captain's Gift
Why it happened - it's Xmas
Why it makes me happy -I was in charge of collection of funds...and the spending of funds...to honor our Captain. We are guys...we don't care...much.  I put together a SOLID spend....and went and picked up the gift late in the evening. I'm saving time where I can. I'm trying to bring this Xmas thing down early for a NO STRESS Xmas eve

HappyUP!!! - the coat
Why it happened -I got a new one
Why it makes me happy -oh yeah.....I got a kick....out of giving my buddies a kick this morning. Such fun!

HappyUP!!! - neighbors
Why it happened -they inquired as to what I was up to
Why it makes me happy -it's always good to visit...to an extent....just occasional contact with neighbors is a cool thing. I got to download a little history to them

HappyUP!!! - it's coming together
Why it happened - I'm working ahead of the curve
Why it makes me happy - I am glad I did a bit of a trial run today. It gave me an idea....or two....or three....things are heating up!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4999

HappyUP!!! - partnering with my nephew
Why it happened -roll of the dice
Why it makes me happy -we didn't get em today.....but we tried. We stepped up when we could. We just didn't have enough.  Love battling with him on my elbow

HappyUP!!! - Kaiser's new building
Why it happened - needed to do some labs
Why it makes me happy -I figured out how to park there (not a given) and got in and out in less than a half hour with NO WAIT. Yes, I went when they opened. It's not always a given that you are in and out.

HappyUP!!! - Dua Lippa
Why it happened -I saw her on TV
Why it makes me happy -she was doing a song....and I got a great Bm jam going on along with it on my axe. She's not someone I'm that familiar with but I will be checking out her catalogue

HappyUP!!! -TC visiting
Why it happened -he misses his guys
Why it makes me happy -great to see our buddy as he recuperates from surgery. GREAT to hear his recovery is going better

HappyUP!!! Day 4998

HappyUP!!! - Hard Rock at Fire Mountain
Why it happened -I was in the area
Why it makes me happy -I was doing some road testing in the pre-dawn hours. Out of nowhere, I see all these bright lights. On my return leg, I said, "hey, I will check it out and see what all the hub Bub is about."  It's 5:30 in the morning.  I just walked around. WOW!!! I got an education regarding the people who visit a casino in Sheridan/Marysville at that time.

HappyUP!!! - Shopping for Xmas
Why it happened -its that time
Why it makes me happy -I was there fairly early....I hit 4 stores....bam! bam! bam! Parking was easy. I found the stuff I was looking for. It couldn't have gone better...and ...you KNOW it could have gone worse (THIS IS THE KEY about a HappyUP!!!.....it's not just the great stuff. It's about appreciating how what you might think is "normal" or "how things should go" when they go right.... and KNOWING that a lot of times they don't.

HappyUP!!! - driving the protocol
Why it happened -smog stuff
Why it makes me happy -getting my vehicle back up to speed after a battery issue. Just working on getting the computers back in line. I'm not there yet BUT I learned a lot thanks to my friends at Salerno Motorsports

HappyUP!!! - knocking off more stuff
Why it happened -I'm nibbling
Why it makes me happy - another Xmas run (separate from the one above)..and still worked in a nice walk. GREAT DAY!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4997

HappyUP!!! - gluing
Why it happened -it's Xmas
Why it makes me happy -it WORKED!!! When something you don't know is going to work...and it does....HappyUP!!!

HappyUP!!! -GREAT walk
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy -the rain held off!!! Been a little homebound and it was LOVELY get a chance to get out in a light mist

HappyUP!!! -bear crawls
Why it happened -I was listening
Why it makes me happy -WOW! You can get a lot done in a short period of time by adding this to your exercise routine.  Yeah, it's been around for awhile....but I wasn't paying attention

HappyUP!!! -coffee with T
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -GREAT catch up today!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4996

HappyUP!!! - paperwork catchup
Why it happened -I forced myself
Why it makes me happy -a BIG DAY is coming soon! I'm ready for it!!!

HappyUP!!! -BIG dent put into a project today
Why it happened -I forced myself
Why it makes me happy -not how I was planning to do it....probably went a little too far today....but I am looking to be in GREAT shape for Xmas. There will be more snafus (there always is) but I think I am going to be ready for them!

HappyUP!!! - XMAS brekko
Why it happened - it's a tradition
Why it makes me happy -I just LOVE the fellowship we do once a year. The establishment took good care of us. The server was VERY happy on how I took care of her...and expressed it. I got a GREAT item in the gift exchange...that I am going to need soon!

HappyUP!!! Day 4995

HappyUP!!! - gig cancelled
Why it happened -a tragedy in a family
Why it makes me happy -I don't like the reason...it doesn't make me happy....at all. BUT, I am glad we postponed. It was the right thing to do

HappyUP!!! - 8 in the morning at the store
Why it happened -I roll like that
Why it makes me happy -nobody was there....handled the transaction quickly....and....BAM... on my way!

HappyUP!!! -AAA
Why it happened -I needed a DMV thing
Why it makes me happy -need I say more? Put those two statements together! OMG...worth my membership fee with the one trip

HappyUP!!! Day 4994

HappyUP!!! - gift idea!!!
Why it happened -I reached out
Why it makes me happy -THIS IS GONNA BE PERFECT!!!

HappyUP!!! -XMAS DINNER
Why it happened -we do this every year
Why it makes me happy -it was DELIGHTFUL to hang with my golfing gang and their spouses. We had a new person or two come this year. LOVELY event!!!

HappyUP!!! - great jam time
Why it happened -the event is at hand
Why it makes me happy -well...I'm not where I want to be....but I was closer than I thought I would be. I just have to keep banging at it. I'll get there

HappyUP!!! Day 4993

HappyUP!!! - Army/Navy Game
Why it happened -tradition
Why it makes me happy -though meaningless (pretty much), I just like that this game happens every year.

HappyUP!!! -gift arrives
Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -it was just YESTERDAY. I wasn't expecting this for a week!!! Awesome

HappyUP!!! -an apology
Why it happened -I owed one
Why it makes me happy -well...I wasn't too happy when I realized I had overlooked something. I know why I forgot.  BUT..."if you make a mistake and don't fix your mistake, you just made your second mistake" as that Confuscious guy once said. It's all you can do

HappyUP!!! Day 4992

HappyUP!!! - Lunch with the boys
Why it happened -I wasn't golfing
Why it makes me happy -it was great visiting with the dudes....and collecting some dough

HappyUP!!! -time with out head pro
Why it happened -he joined us for lunch
Why it makes me happy -he had some time on his hands. It was great to talk "all things golf" and our club with him. Ever the optimist, he is! I like it

HappyUP!!! -a BIG Xmas thing.....DONE
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy -I hit that store right when it opened, got the help I needed, and was DONE! ...like EARLY!!!

HappyUP!!!! Day 4991

HappyUP!!! - chatting with the bro
Why it happened -formulating a plan
Why it makes me happy -glad I can help out....this will be GREAT!

HappyUP!!! -message from a Toastmaster
Why it happened -he's leaving
Why it makes me happy -why would that make me happy?...especially when I LOVE this member?!? Its a nice upward promotion...it just means they have to relocate. I can see why this guy has been moving up the ladder!

HappyUP!!! -working a new scale
Why it happened -I was taught something
Why it makes me happy -I don't know if "the key" ever exists...but this may put me on track to be a little smoother.

HappyUP!!! Day 4990

HappyUP!!! - back on the links
Why it happened -we braved it
Why it makes me happy -it's been almost a couple of weeks since I put a stick in my hand. Great to get outside...even if it involved.....

HappyUP!!! -.....dodging raindrops
Why it happened - got caught in it
Why it makes me happy -I don't golf in the rain. I really don't. There are too many nice days here. Between my rain gear and the intensity of the storm (it didn't pour.....but it was more than a sprinkle), I liked how I managed the elements

HappyUP!!! -putting and chipping
Why it happened - talent?
Why it makes me happy - nice to see those elements haven't deserted me. Made some really nice short shots today.  Gotta get back to work on those...even when I'm not playing.

HappyUP!!! Day 4989

HappyUP!!! - coconut chickpea turmeric soup
Why it happened -company coming
Why it makes me happy -I forgot how GOOD this dish is....and how easy it is to make. I put it alongside another crowd pleaser and was drawing raves

HappyUP!!! -having the band over
Why it happened -we are getting ready
Why it makes me happy -another great session.....and it forces me to be a bit more diligent on my house cleaning!

HappyUP!!! - GT stopping by
Why it happened -helping him with his chops
Why it makes me happy -I'm a pretty mediocre guitar player....but I can help others behind me learn a bit. I know a thing or tow about guitar confusion.

HappyUP!!! Day 4988

HappyUP!!! - MT stopping by
Why it happened -money thing
Why it makes me happy -I'm collecting for a fund....just LOVE it when people bring it to me. Great chance for a talk as well.

HappyUP!!! -updates from an old friend
Why it happened - there was an inquiry
Why it makes me happy -great to get caught up on text!

HappyUP!!! -Kings beat the Rockets!
Why it happened -Belly man!
Why it makes me happy - a 3 pointer from 35 feet.....on the road...with one second to go? Are you kidding me?  The Kings are usually on the receiving end of that!.  They are showing some signs

HappyUP!!! Day 4987

HappyUP!!! - a nice little rain
Why it happened -it's weather
Why it makes me happy -this is all bonus stuff! Rain in December is so cool ...and so welcome. Good for those skiers/riders too

HappyUP!!! - great walk to the store
Why it happened -I needed to stretch my legs
Why it makes me happy -I could have driven...but been a little homebound lately. The rain cleared and it was a GLORIOUS walk.

HappyUP!!! -a wreath delivered
Why it happened -I have a great friend
Why it makes me happy -who comes and delivers a wreath to somebody else.....when it is the deliverer's birthday? My friend does. The best!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4986

HappyUP!!! - brekky
Why it happened -the club is nearby
Why it makes me happy -LOVED joining my buds for some fellowship

HappyUP!!! - NOT golfing
Why it happened -I made a decision
Why it makes me happy -I'm still not 100% (but, if I just did have a cold, I am pretty darn lucky...I'm not sure it wasn't some kind of allergy). I was tempted to "swing it" today....my buds had me on the fence...weather looked OK.......and then it just POURED!!! Much better to be looking out my window at it.

HappyUP!!! -family dinner
Why it happened -my sis in law is the best
Why it makes me happy -LOVED getting together spur of the moment.....and seeing my bro in such good spirits after recent operation.

HappyUP!!! Day 4985

HappyUP!!! - Graveyard
Why it happened -Hallsey
Why it makes me happy - I had heard it before....but I got into it today....even put it together on the guitar (a bit). Nice little tune to work on

HappyUP!!! - money delivered
Why it happened -I collect
Why it makes me happy -glad I didn't have to leave the house. Hey, what is not to like about someone driving....TO YOU...to give you money?

HappyUP!!! - Jammin
Why it happened -gotta keep practicing
Why it makes me happy -I am making progress! It seems slow at times..but...when you find that groove...nothing like it.

HappyUP!!! Day 4984

HappyUP!!! - surgery went well
Why it happened -good doctors
Why it makes me happy -it is going to be a recovery process but today went as well as it could for my dear family member

HappyUP!!! -the reach out from friends
Why it happened -we have good ones
Why it makes me happy -people hit me up to find out how my family member is doing....it was quite touching

HappyUP!!! - hearing from my family member
Why it happened -he was checking in
Why it makes me happy -glad he was doing so well that my assistance was not required (would have gladly provided).

HappyUP!! Day 4983

HappyUP!!! - laying low
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -I had some commitments to fulfill yesterday. I'm lucky I can just "tuck it in" when I want to. It was needed today

HappyUP!!! - cancelling an appointment
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -glad my friend understands. I dug the extra sleep

HappyUP!!! - not golfing
Why it happened -see the above
Why it makes me happy -while getting out in the fresh air "may" have been a good idea (one can lie around too much), I think it's best to do what I did.

HappyUP!! Day 4982

HappyUP!!! - feeling better
Why it happened -I take care of myself
Why it makes me happy -not saying I'm out of the woods from coming down with something. I kinda laid low....while still taking care of business

HappyUP!!! -cooking for the crew
Why it happened -I have guests
Why it makes me happy -the band loved the Tomatillo Chicken and other treats

HappyUP!!! - band practice
Why it happened -I made the invitation
Why it makes me happy -I'm so happy and lucky that I can share this space....and we all can "make some noise"...great session

HappyUP!!! Day 4981

HappyUP!!! - feeling a bit of grime
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -the "grime" doesn't...but the fact that I get down and start caring for myself the second I do feel it does make me happy

HappyUP!!! - All confirmed and ready 
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -IF I end up being down for the count, it was great to get some things done today.

HappyUP!!! - the menu is complete
Why it happened -I plan
Why it makes me happy -I think the peeps are going to be pretty happy with what I got cookin!

HappyUP!!! Day 4980

HappyUP!!! - Pizza delivery
Why it happened - I was hungry
Why it makes me happy -I don't "do pizza" very often....I LOVE it....it just likes to hang around my belly too long. I'm pretty sure I have never had a pie delivered to this address. The place is only down the street.

HappyUP!!! - Kings replay
Why it happened -catching up
Why it makes me happy -another great win last night!

HappyUP!!! - 49er game
Why it happened -it's been raining
Why it makes me happy -what a great thing to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Boys keep rolling!

HappyUP!!! - guitar work
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -making some progress...FOR SURE!