HappyUP!!! Day 5377

 

HappyUP!!! - Tamales
Why it happened -I got a guy
Why it makes me happy -I was hungry this morning. "What am I going to make?", I thought. "Knock knock...." fresh tamales. Yep...excellent breakfast!!!

HappyUP!!! -alley cats
Why it happened -I saw them
Why it makes me happy -they are "dudes" not cats...but they are across my alley. GREAT chat today!

HappyUP!!! - TD texts
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -we had as GREAT a conversation as you can have over that flat medium. Work 

HappyUP!!! Day 5376

 

HappyUP!!! - scallops
Why it happened -I'm working the freezer
Why it makes me happy -I had FORGOTTEN how easy and delicious this dish is. Ir WILL be front and center in the New Year

HappyUP!!! - winning with BB
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -my partner hadn't played in awhile...could have been disaster...NOPE!!!

HappyUP!!! - coffee chat
Why it happened -I do that 
Why it makes me happy -my buddy squared me away...and...BAM....I made stuff happen

HappyUP!!! Day 5375

 

HappyUP!!! - SNF trip
Why it happened -I needed stuff
Why it makes me happy -they had it all....and...no waiting

HappyUP!!! - a TM respite
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -I love my group....but I always love this break in the schedule

HappyUP!!! - great walk
Why it happened -weather and motivation
Why it makes me happy -...hey...who gets to walk in minimal clothes this time of year

HappyUP!!! Day 5374

 

HappyUP!!! - freezer clean out
Why it happened -motivation
Why it makes me happy - got it all organized. I am sure I will add to it before I do the, "I'm eating through my freezer" project. I have no reason for long term storage. Long story. But, for now, looks great and organized

HappyUP!!! - frying on the new toy
Why it happened -I busted it out
Why it makes me happy - THIS is where ALL bacon will be made!!!

HappyUP!!! - buddy bringing me dough
Why it happened - I have good friends
Why it makes me happy -it was the only "outstanding account" from being the treasures/collector for Xmas gifts. Glad I didn't have to break his leg. He called me up....and we had a lovely chat

HappyUP!!! Day 5373

 

HappyUP!!! - 18 flop n putt
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - less than 1% of golfers in the world could have pulled that off today. Yeah...I am proud of that

HappyUP!!! - Drunken Pig
Why it happened -a buddy brought it out
Why it makes me happy -hey...I'm not gonna turn down a buddy's delicious thoughtfulness 

HappyUP!!! - Buddy on the range
Why it happened -he was hitting when I was leaving
Why it makes me happy - GREAT catch up time with this old friend!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5372

 

HappyUP!!! - Raiders loss
Why it happened -they are idiots
Why it makes me happy - sometimes...ya get too smart for your britches

HappyUP!!! - client chat
Why it happened -it happens
Why it makes me happy -great to have returners!

HappyUP!!! - TD chat
Why it happened -same as above
Why it makes me happy -return clients...seeing value

HappyUP!!! Day 5371 Merry Christmas

 

HappyUP!!! - the turds worked
Why it happened -I get created
Why it makes me happy -ZERO MESS....and no BIG EVENT....like disrupting the morning for a lot of time...and it was easy....simplicity

HappyUP!!! - the COAL
Why it happened -it is XMAS
Why it makes me happy -this one created a little chaos....and I learned something through that

HappyUP!!! - got GREAT gifts
Why it happened - I asked...and didn't know I hinted
Why it makes me happy - it was all I could have asked for in my position to receive....I joy in giving

HappyUP!!! - family time
Why it happened -I violated Covid policy
Why it makes me happy -I wrestled with doing this virtually...then caved...hey...at least I thought about it.

HappyUP!!! Day 5370

 

HappyUP!!! - wrapping
Why it happened -its Xmas
Why it makes me happy - I figured out how to make it easier...and still give a great gift

HappyUP!!! - script
Why it happened -I had done most of it before
Why it makes me happy - Wrote it in plenty of time

HappyUP!!! - NO XMAS eve stress
Why it happened -I worked...a little ahead
Why it makes me happy -I was totally done...way early...going to bed early on Xmas eve....ahhhh

HappyUP!!! Day 5369 Wed

 

HappyUP!!! - Partner of Year presentation
Why it happened -its that time of year
Why it makes me happy -I REALLY loved giving NUMBER ONE his award!!!

HappyUP!!! -cookies and a cars
Why it happened -great neighbors
Why it makes me happy -the cookies were sweet, of course, but the sentiment of the card was much sweeter

HappyUP!!! - giving the captain his present
Why it happened -its that time of year
Why it makes me happy -LOVE presenting the result of the generosity of our group

HappyUP!!! Day 5368

 

HappyUP!!! - a meeting break
Why it happened -it's the holiday
Why it makes me happy -I love my club and all....but I also love our annual little two week vacation!!!

HappyUP!!! - Better Foods Deli
Why it happened -it's Christmas
Why it makes me happy -LOVE stepping in there. I don't eat those Sammies much anymore but, at one time, I sure did. Good checking in with the staff...and running into my nephew! LOL

HappyUP!!! -dry cleaner
Why it happened -I was searching
Why it makes me happy -well, I didn't find what I was looking for...but I found other stuff I had forgotten about

HappyUP!!! Day 5367

 

HappyUP!!! - catching up on a project
Why it happened -I put my head down
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE when I get in "that mode"....the TOTAL focus thing!!!

HappyUP!!! - filet of fish
Why it happened -I was hungry
Why it makes me happy -I don't do much fast food. I can't remember the last time I have had this "seafood" from MicDicks. It is tasty though!!! (and, no, I didn't have a coke and fries with it)

HappyUP!!! - Xmas stuff off the deck
Why it happened - I'm running out of days
Why it makes me happy - I don't have a lot to do...but it does add up. I put a BIG dent in it today

HappyUP!!! Day 5366

 HappyUP!!! - birdie on 18

Why it happened -monster great putt
Why it makes me happy - we NEEDED that birdie....nobody saw it coming....game changer on the spot. It was a "rip the heart out of the opponents" moment! I HATE it when it happens to me so I LOVE it when I do it

HappyUP!!! - great weather
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy - it will officially be winter tomorrow. Yet, it is 12/20 and it is amazing that we get to play in this condition.

HappyUP!!! - dinner
Why it happened -I did a little work
Why it makes me happy - it's easy to just slap something in the microwave. I gave it a little more effort today.....succulent!

HappyUP!!! Day 5365

 HappyUP!!! - Charlie Woods

Why it happened -I was watching golf
Why it makes me happy -it was so darn cute...AND impressive! Who knows if he will ever "make it" to the level of his dad (hopefully without the rehab...but...odds are that will be involved). In the meantime, great entertainment

HappyUP!!! - got a great card figured out
Why it happened -I think
Why it makes me happy - this is going to be awesome!!!@

HappyUP!!! - cards and gifts coming in
Why it happened -people think of me
Why it makes me happy -it's nice to be appreciated 

HappyUP!!! Day 5364

 HappyUP!!! - annual checkup

Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -tho in person would be better, we got done what I needed to. I got my questions answered. No issues

HappyUP!!! -nephew chip in on 17
Why it happened -skills and luck
Why it makes me happy -he was my opponent. THIS shot "hurt" (well...that is how I played it..which is why it is a HappyUP!!....got to do the schtick). IMPOSSIBLE shot to get down in 2 shots....and he sunk it

HappyUP!!! - 78 from the back tees
Why it happened -steady play
Why it makes me happy -I'm finding my game again....feeling it

HappyUP!!! Day 5363

 HappyUP!!! - Mark L chat

Why it happened -we exchanged on TM
Why it makes me happy -sooooo great to talk to this long lost friend!!!

HappyUP!!! - getting a donation
Why it happened -I'm collecting
Why it makes me happy -this one will help!....I hadn't counted on it

HappyUP!!! - convo with the ex-prez
Why it happened - we needed a debrief
Why it makes me happy -sooooo much fun talking about the meeting last night and plans for the future!

HappyUP!!! Day 5362

 HappyUP!!! - Cowichan TT's

Why it happened -it was a party
Why it makes me happy - I NAILED my part...so did the other two...and the party was great

HappyUP!!! - par 2 & 3 and a birdie on 4
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy - I doubled one....GREAT to "right the ship" immediately

HappyUP!!! - really solid putting
Why it happened -skills
Why it makes me happy - I'm not saying I am the greatest putter (OK...in my mind, I am) but I made a lot of nice strokes today. They either went in or they could have. It's where I make up ground

HappyUP!!! Day 5361

 HappyUP!!! - bump up in appointment

Why it happened -they had a cancellation
Why it makes me happy -always happier to be moved up.....especially when it allowed time to get all the work done in one trip!

HappyUP!!! - nurse K
Why it happened -she popped in
Why it makes me happy -LOVE this lady...so glad she paid a visit...made my day

HappyUP!!! - money and a song
Why it happened -my buddy is thoughtful
Why it makes me happy -one less collection I had to do....and...I picked out a new tune on his suggestion....and a great suggestion it was

HappyUP!!! Day 5360

 HappyUP!!! - Parmalicious

Why it happened -he gave me a call
Why it makes me happy -what a GREAT chat!!!

HappyUP!!! - Kaiser
Why it happened -blood work
Why it makes me happy -even in these times, it could not have been an easier in and out

HappyUP!!! - Results back fast
Why it happened - I guess it is on site
Why it makes me happy - I soooo appreciate KNOWING my numbers ASAP!!!...even before the doc... and they look pretty darn good!

HappyUP!!! Day 5359

 HappyUP!!! - rain

Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy -it just came down today...and we soooo need it. It has really become a thing to be joyful about

HappyUP!!! - Venmo's coming in
Why it happened -I made it an option
Why it makes me happy -so glad I have some adopters for my project! It is sooooo much easier

HappyUP!!! - Qball time
Why it happened - lazy Sunday morning
Why it makes me happy - he's not really a lap kitty...he was today. That meme you have seen, "sorry Im late, the cat was on me" ?....yeah...it is a thing!

HappyUP!!! Day 5358

 HappyUP!!! - my CORONATION

Why it happened -I put in the work
Why it makes me happy -yes....I am now...a DISTINGUISHED TOASTMASTER! It's the highest accolade in the land. Nice to be recognized today. Appreciate the districts effort to do that in these times

HappyUP!!! - texting with my fellow indoctrinee
Why it happened - he hit me up
Why it makes me happy - glad to go in at the same time with this guy

HappyUP!!! - figuring Zoom and iPad issue
Why it happened -I got some smarts
Why it makes me happy -I didn't know what went wrong. While it was too late to capture what I wanted to, I patted myself on the back for making the connection!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5357

 HappyUP!!! - leaves before the rain

Why it happened -I was motivated
Why it makes me happy -this would have been SOOOO much harder in coming days

HappyUP!!! -gutter work
Why it happened -movtivated
Why it makes me happy -while I had already done this in the fall, it was before the leaves came down. Yep, with the rain coming in, I would have been "that guy" who is clearing a downspout in a downpour.

HappyUP!!! - Coming back
Why it happened -birdies on 14 and 16 helped
Why it makes me happy -I think I played the last 5 holes 2 under par. We were down a bunch at the turn. Got it back to a manageable loss. I LOVE bringing it home. Sometimes, a loss is a win

HappyUP!!! Day 5356

 HappyUP!!! - got Squuekers in

Why it happened -I made an appointment
Why it makes me happy -I thought it was an hour later. Glad I checked calendar at the last minute. Yep, I was a few minutes late but glad to get this done

HappyUP!!! -not my problem
Why it happened - I went on a walk
Why it makes me happy -don't take a problem that isn't yours across the desk. YEP!!! I want you to re-read that. It has been my mantra FOREVER. I was taught it by an old Dry Cleaner. I almost failed today

HappyUP!!! - finding a golf glove
Why it happened -I put on a pair of shorts
Why it makes me happy -those dang things are expensive. Figured it had dropped out of my pocket (it happens...I see it all the time). Glad I don't have to reinvest! LOVE saving $$$

HappyUP!!! Day 5355

 HappyUP!!! - walking with the Shan Man

Why it happened -he hit me up
Why it makes me happy -9 miles is a good one....and it was a good one and much needed

HappyUP!!! - walking golf after that
Why it happened -I gutted it out
Why it makes me happy -14-15 miles in one day...when I'm out of shape? C'mon...gotta LOVE that!!!

HappyUP!!! - pitch over bunker on 18
Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - THAT shot was damn near impossible!!!...well...unless you are me! Yeah, I still have some hands

HappyUP!!! Day 5354

 HappyUP!!! - iPad

Why it happened -I own one
Why it makes me happy -I busted it out today for my meeting....awesome

HappyUP!!! - trimmed up
Why it happened -my gal took me in
Why it makes me happy -glad I could get there..and do something nice more my stylist. Always a fun experience

HappyUP!!! - a video 
Why it happened -my friend does those
Why it makes me happy -can't wait to see how mine turns out! This one was great!

HappyUP!!! Day 5353

 

HappyUP!!! - liquidation
Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -I don't know what the market is going to do. It just felt right to get rid of a few "good old friends" that have treated me VERY well in the market over the years

HappyUP!!! - call from my dentist office
Why it happened -I dunno...they got caught up
Why it makes me happy -we got a plan. I was wondering

HappyUP!!! - being interviewed
Why it happened -I got a request
Why it makes me happy -I "get it" when it comes to such things. My buddy should not have to do much editing. Happy...humbled...thrilled to help him with his project. Can't wait to see how it turns out

HappyUP!!! Day 5352

 

HappyUP!!! - pitching wedge on 2
Why it happened -I was in a jam
Why it makes me happy -I didn't think I could get over that tree....OK...the younger man in me thought he still could....and I did....and it yielded a birdie. There is still a bit of life in this old man

HappyUP!!! - Firepit time
Why it happened - we got lucky
Why it makes me happy -with COVID, we are outside a lot after golf. The fire pit is a coveted spot to end the day. It's usually occupied. It was totally vacant when we got there....but...by the time we got the party going, we had new friends join us....LOVELY fireside chatting!

HappyUP!!! - rain pants
Why it happened -I have them in the bag
Why it makes me happy -we LOVE wearing shorts in December. The weatherman had "shorts friendly" weather predicted. I don't think he accounted for a bit of wind chill. I was so glad to "slip into something more comfortable"

HappyUP!!! Day 5351

 

HappyUP!!! - request to be interviewed
Why it happened -I know stuff
Why it makes me happy -it's an honor to be acknowledged that I have knowledge

HappyUP!!! - fun with Pzizer
Why it happened -I'm playful
Why it makes me happy - this just does...it's all I can say. Some people just look at the bad side of things

HappyUP!!! - nailing down an appointment
Why it happened -we worked it out
Why it makes me happy - this needs to be DONE!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 5350

HappyUP!!! - grocery store fun early
Why it happened -I was motivated
Why it makes me happy -this is putting me so far ahead of the game

HappyUP!!! - bunker shots
Why it happened -I got skillz
Why it makes me happy - I may not hit it as far or as well as I once did...but...I'm in "the zone" when it comes to the sand right now. Thank goodness

HappyUP!!! - 4 birdies
Why it happened -skillz...and some luck
Why it makes me happy - a blade wedge on 6 (love when I roll those in)...and three birdies on the back that I didn't even need to putt (yeah...that is how close they were..any one of them could have been an eagle). Needless to say...profitable day

HappyUP!!! Day 5349

 

HappyUP!!! - filling in
Why it happened - it's what I do
Why it makes me happy - I don't play on Thursdays....unless absolutely needed. I couldn't resist the company of the bro and TC. Glad I got out

HappyUP!!! - a joiner at the turn
Why it happened -he needed a game
Why it makes me happy -LOVE this guy....and he was just going to do 9 alone. What a GREAT partner he ended up being for me on the back 9

HappyUP!!! - winning the "numbers"
Why it happened -I had a good 9
Why it makes me happy - I got myself "into the red"

HappyUP!!! Day 5348

 

HappyUP!!! - scratchy ramp arrives
Why it happened - I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -within seconds, my cats were all over it! This one is going to be a winner. Makes total sense

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 11
Why it happened -skillz and knowledge
Why it makes me happy -NO WAY I was going for that pin. Tucked in over the bunker on the right and I was pressing on that 8 iron. I aimed for the middle of the green. "Pushed it" slightly and it ended up stoney (right there close to the pin). Had I aimed for the pin....I would have been down the hill making a bogey. 

HappyUP!!! - speech delivery
Why it happened -I was scheduled
Why it makes me happy -won best speaker...out of 4 speakers. LOVE the topic I provided and delivered well....from a new setting. Still figuring out how to do Toastmasters on Zoom for optimal effectiveness

HappyUP!!! Day 5347

 

HappyUP!!! - back to sleep
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -I woke up WAAAAY early...checked the time...went, "too soon"...thought I wouldn't get back to sleep....but I did...and it was marvelous

HappyUP!!! - scarf mystery solved
Why it happened -I showed it at the Zoom meeting
Why it makes me happy -I suspected...but didn't KNOW...the rightful owner. I know where it needs to go now

HappyUP!!! - sushi
Why it happened -I made the run
Why it makes me happy -LOVE Sprouts! Is it the same as a roll from a restaurant? It's close enough for my taste. 

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