Sunday, February 28, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5436

 HappyUP!!! - BBQ

Why it happened -I was invited
Why it makes me happy -it was outside. Most of the guests had been vaccinated. I kept decent distance. It was just LOVELY to be around friends in a social situation again.

HappyUP!!! - given an extension
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy -I kind of had something sprung on me. The CEO understood and gave me some time. I am very grateful

HappyUP!!! - chat with a friend
Why it happened -I was at the BBQ
Why it makes me happy - I learned some things I hadn't even thought of re: Amazon Web Services. Wow! Yeah, I think there is some inherent evil being built into that organization. I love to learn things. 

Saturday, February 27, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5435

 HappyUP!!! - brunch...inside...at a restaurant

Why it happened -things are loosening up
Why it makes me happy -it's been nearly a year since I have been allowed to do this. It was nice to be served hot food....on a plate and not a styrofoam container

HappyUP!!! - my "staff"
Why it happened -we set it up
Why it makes me happy -it was so WONDERFUL getting together with my former admin assistants. I just LOVE these ladies! I haven't laughed like this for so long and so hard in forever!

HappyUP!!! - flowers
Why it happened -I had them delivered to brunch
Why it makes me happy -it brought such smiles to my ladies. It brought some attention from around us as well. These two SHOULD feel special!

HappyUP!!! - gift from a neighbor
Why it happened -she is sweet
Why it makes me happy -I've been taking oranges to our local co-op. She has been enjoying them. Nice of her to drop a little special something off for me. 


Friday, February 26, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5434

 HappyUP!!! - 7 iron largo 10

Why it happened -a bit of luck
Why it makes me happy -the first two shots did NOT look like a birdie opportunity. The third shot was a bit on the low side. It was very straight though and snuck a birdie out of a bad situation

HappyUP!!! - hitting a bunch of greens
Why it happened -skillz? 
Why it makes me happy -went to the back tees today...and survived!

HappyUP!!! - absolutely stunning weather
Why it happened -who knows
Why it makes me happy -great to be out there in temps that were not quite shorts...but short sleeves... until the very last hole. It was the kind of day that keeps one "on their toes."  Just a bit more than a bit under "perfect" which is great for this time of year. SOOOOO thankful I get to spend so much time out in it.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5433

 HappyUP!!! - chat with RM

Why it happened -I needed some info
Why it makes me happy -he shot it to me straight. His input cut to the bone. He was also on-point. THAT is exactly what was needed.

HappyUP!!! - catching an interview my buddy did
Why it happened -I am supportive
Why it makes me happy -this was a great one. The subject was pretty darn amazing

HappyUP!!! - knocking out a revision
Why it happened -I forced myself to
Why it makes me happy -been putting this one off. When will I learn that the e"putting off" is worse than the "doing"? I KNOW this to be true! At the same time, it's a good reminder at times

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5432

 HappyUP!!! - Mowing

Why it happened -it was time
Why it makes me happy -my first mow of the year!!! Yeah, might have been a week late. Who cares? It wasn't THAT bad. Just felt great to cut some grass again

HappyUP!!! -coffee talk
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -great to talk through some confusion I was having on an issue. This guy is my perfect sounding board

HappyUP!!! - delivering a talk
Why it happened -it's contest season
Why it makes me happy -NOPE!...not my best. Better than the last time I gave it, though. It was also good enough for second to put me through to the next round. I will KILL it next time

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5431

 HappyUP!!! - meeting with my financial department

Why it happened -we do that on occasion
Why it makes me happy -everything seems to be on track. We came up with some go forward ideas

HappyUP!!! - meeting with my tax department
Why it happened -we do that on occasion
Why it makes me happy -2020 looks fairly solid! I like what we did. Nice to get this and the first HappyUP!!! (above) knocked out on the same day

HappyUP!!! - TM meeting
Why it happened -we do that on Tuesday's 
Why it makes me happy -this was a GREAT one. Our guest showed up and participated. Great news there! Love growth!

Monday, February 22, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5430

 HappyUP!!! - guest reach out

Why it happened -TI provides leads
Why it makes me happy -looks like a new visitor tomorrow. LOVE that

HappyUP!!! - helping a client
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy - we did some FANTASTIC work today. Feeling fulfilled

HappyUP!!! - last minute drop-off
Why it happened -I got some mail
Why it makes me happy -great to get this to the CPA before our meeting tomorrow

Sunday, February 21, 2021

HappyUP!!!! Day 5429

 

HappyUP!!! - Cindy H chat
Why it happened -I was thinking of her
Why it makes me happy -so great to get caught up with this old friend. It saddens me a bit that they moved away but they did it for the right reasons

HappyUP!!! -Mac chat
Why it happened -I shot him some pics
Why it makes me happy -what a great catch up this was! 

HappyUP!!! - A turnaround
Why it happened -blitzed the back 9
Why it makes me happy - when you are 13 down at the turn and end up 13 up? Yeah, that is HUGE...and a HUGE HappyUP!!! We hung in. Usually, when down that much half way through, you are toast!

Saturday, February 20, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5428

 

HappyUP!!! - finding a treasure
Why it happened -I wasn't looking
Why it makes me happy -I was merely cleaning up. I came across the brochure sent after our 7 year high school reunion. Yep, they did an "after reunion" album. What great work!

HappyUP!!! - helping my neighbor
Why it happened -he needed a hand
Why it makes me happy -hey, he's done it for me a bunch. Thrilled that I got to do some payback. Sharing is caring

HappyUP!!! - oranges to the table
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -I love sharing my bounty with the community. Those oranges get SNAPPED up too!

Friday, February 19, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5427

 

HappyUP!!! - not golfing
Why it happened -I didn't like the weather report
Why it makes me happy -THAT was a good call. It didn't rain long...but long and hard enough for me to be glad I wasn't out there

HappyUP!!! - referral of Mish
Why it happened -I'm good
Why it makes me happy -love it when clients keep sending me business. Makes it easier on me

HappyUP!!! - great professional article
Why it happened -I look for this kind of stuff
Why it makes me happy -this one is REALLY going to benefit my clients in my practice

Thursday, February 18, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5426

 HappyUP!!! - consult call

Why it happened -I got a call
Why it makes me happy -this will be an exciting case for me to take on! I can't wait

HappyUP!!! -Wolfie Van Halen
Why it happened -I saw him on T
Wvhy it makes me happy -what a great tribute he did to his late father....so touching

HappyUP!!! - picking up the above tune
Why it happened -I was paying attention
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE a simple song that needs just a touch of nuance. This one had the chords that just hit my ear perfectly

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5425

 HappyUP!!! - windy golf

Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy -OK, I do not like to golf in high winds. Usually, I cancel. It was actually kind of fun today. It requires a different skill set

HappyUP!!! - 3 wood on 17
Why it happened -wind
Why it makes me happy - this hole is usually a 5-7 iron. Today, it was a 3-wood. Yep, that is how windy it was. I hit the most beautiful draw into the wind to pin high that it almost made me cry.

HappyUP!!! - Wed Night Contest
Why it happened -it's contest season
Why it makes me happy - I came in second but I delivered better than I did in the other contest. Second place moves me on. This is going to be a lot better at the area contest. WAY BETTER!!!

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5424

 HappyUP!!! - Delivering

Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -I wasn't at my best but I made it a contest with my talk. I'm better for having delivered it.

HappyUP!!! -JG winning
Why it happened -she was the best
Why it makes me happy -THRILLED that she will get this learning opportunity

HappyUP!!! - client referral
Why it happened -I'm good at what I do
Why it makes me happy -it's always a sacred privilege to be invited into another's mind. It is particularly gratifying when it comes from someone so happy with what I have done


Monday, February 15, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5423

 HappyUP!!! - Final Zoom check down

Why it happened -we have a contest tomorrow
Why it makes me happy -everything went well. I got some great help from our members. It feels good to be "good to go".

HappyUP!!! -Rain
Why it happened -weather
Why it makes me happy -it was weird. It wasn't a lot. It was something though. It had it's moments. I LOVE the rain

HappyUP!!! - chat with JS
Why it happened -I got a call
Why it makes me happy -yeah, text works well for a lot of things. A phone call is often overlooked as the best in a situation

Sunday, February 14, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5422

 HappyUP!!! - Smash Burger

Why it happened -I do that on occasion
Why it makes me happy -these are getting better all the time. Less is more sometimes...but a little more is good too

HappyUP!!! -Bill helping me out
Why it happened -I asked
Why it makes me happy -he was absolutely great. We have our first VIRTUAL contest coming up

HappyUP!!! - Putting
Why it happened -I have skillz
Why it makes me happy -knocked in about 5 unlikely putts today. I was really putting a nice roll on the rock today

Saturday, February 13, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5421

 HappyUP!!! - Valentines Cards

Why it happened -I have Valentines
Why it makes me happy -any time you get a nice note in your mailbox, it's always a smile. It's especially joyful when you get a nice sentiment inside

HappyUP!!! - N.O. call
Why it happened -he needed some clarity
Why it makes me happy -glad to be useful...helpful...and change the world a little bit

HappyUP!!! - Exchange with L.O.
Why it happened - she needed some assistance
Why it makes me happy -see the above. Blessed today

HappyUP!!! -guitar lick
Why it happened -I do that
Why it makes me happy -LOVE picking up a little something on the guitar. Nice little move


Friday, February 12, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5420

 HappyUP!!! - shorts weather

Why it happened -it's weather
Why it makes me happy -so stormy yesterday...shorts and sunshine today! It was amazing how clean everything smells after some sunshine hits the wet ground

HappyUP!!! - chicken fried rice
Why it happened -I griddle
Why it makes me happy - this is an AWESOME dish to make on the griddle. Add a little mozzarella cheese to make it stick together for easier eating? Perfection

HappyUP!!! - 3 birdies
Why it happened -skillz 
Why it makes me happy - birdies are the name of the game....especially knocking one in on 18. THAT is called, " The Daggar!"

Thursday, February 11, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5419

 HappyUP!!! - treatment

Why it happened -I called
Why it makes me happy - HOPE is always a happy thing to have. We will see what happens.

HappyUP!!! -awesome rain
Why it happened -it's weather
Why it makes me happy -we have had so little rain, let alone a dumper like this. LOVE watching it out my window

HappyUP!!! - L.O. hitting me up
Why it happened -I have friends
Why it makes me happy -this is a favor that I am really HAPPY to do!!!


Wednesday, February 10, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5418

 HappyUP!!! - Birdiee 6

Why it happened -skillz
Why it makes me happy - nothing better than a PURE iron and a solid putt. Brings me joy

HappyUP!!! - Partner hole out 17
Why it happened -he's good
Why it makes me happy -we SORELY needed that shot out of the bunker. I was in 8 of them today and not nearly as successful

HappyUP!!! - intelligence report
Why it happened -I got people
Why it makes me happy -VERY interesting news that stimulated my thinking

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5417

HappyUP!!! -great texting
Why it happened -it's how we do it
Why it makes me happy -very productive info exchanged today. It's giving me great insight. I will be able to make some plans

HappyUP!!! - Stoppit
Why it happened -I needed to send it
Why it makes me happy -I hadn't watched this video in forever! It just NEVER gets old

HappyUP!!! -Death Game
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -me and a buddy have a slightly morbid game. I won't explain it. It does keep us in touch...without being too much in touch. We were back at it big time today



Monday, February 08, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5416

 HappyUP!!! - SmashBurger

Why it happened -I have an outdoor griddle
Why it makes me happy -I don't do many burgers anymore. I HAD to try this technique though. Man, that was one great burger

HappyUP!!! - A Retort
Why it happened -a troll
Why it makes me happy -I'm really not into social media debate. It happens on occasion. SHUT that one down today that could not be responded to

HappyUP!!! - Putting the Wed agenda together
Why it happened - see above re:Super Bowl
Why it makes me happy -I LOVE it when I operate ahead. It is something I fail at constantly (didn't used to) THIS is a GREAT reminder to notice...and a reason to do a HappyUP!!!

Sunday, February 07, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5415

 HappyUP!!! - 7 iron 17

Why it happened -put a move on it
Why it makes me happy - THAT was the purest iron I have hit in weeks! Maybe I can hit these irons

HappyUP!!! - SuperBowl
Why it happened -we do that
Why it makes me happy -watched ZERO pre-game. It ended up being a yawner. The happy part? Once halftime was over, I could turn it off and get back to life!!!

HappyUP!!! - a bet
Why it happened - my nephew egged me on
Why it makes me happy -after not winning a dime or coming close in the pools, at least I won something!

Saturday, February 06, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5414

 HappyUP!!! - Same day appointment

Why it happened -she had room
Why it makes me happy -it's not that easy to see this lady. Glad to get this recovery under way

HappyUP!!! -Smart N Final wait
Why it happened -I mistimed things
Why it makes me happy -I have waited in a line that long in forever. It makes me happy to reacquaint myself with my "waiting skills." Yep...still have them! Nope! I still don't want to use them but I was really cool about it

HappyUP!!! - weight 
Why it happened -a few things
Why it makes me happy -got things back in check. I have a bit to go but this was good news

Friday, February 05, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5413

 HappyUP!!! - losing 2 rolls

Why it happened -sometimes it does
Why it makes me happy -I have no problem being the host....and the resources. It's fun to lose sometimes

HappyUP!!! -birdies on 1
Why it happened -a couple of unlikely putts
Why it makes me happy -my partner knocks it in from across the green.  I then knock in a 20 foot right to left curler! It's great entertainment to spank your opponents right out of the gate

HappyUP!!! - Oks reply
Why it happened -I extended myself
Why it makes me happy -wonderful feeling to make someone's day

Thursday, February 04, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5412

 HappyUP!!! - Lume response

Why it happened -great customer service
Why it makes me happy -if I have another problem, they are going to take care of me....and FAST! I LOVE it when a company goes out of their way to take care of a customer

HappyUP!!! - speaking class
Why it happened -I was helping a brother out
Why it makes me happy - it started out as a favor...but I learned something!....many things! Imagine that! I love to learn

HappyUP!!! - finding my credit card
Why it happened -I was resourceful
Why it makes me happy -sometimes, in the COVID thing, you get out of sorts. I did when I was loading stuff between stops.  I thought I was going to have to go through the hassle of changing my card. No big deal....except it is the card that all of my auto-pays are attached to! You KNOW that moment when you find something valuable?...that feeling you get? Yeah

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5411

 HappyUP!!! - Zoom Learning

Why it happened -we can all get better
Why it makes me happy -figured out how to moderate the screen share feature more robustly. It was pretty easy too! 

HappyUP!!! - filling in last minute
Why it happened -we had a no show
Why it makes me happy -so happy to be READY for the opportunity!!! Being useful!

HappyUP!!! - "Mr Trump"
Why it happened -political BS
Why it makes me happy - NBC was being snarky. Hey, I aint a fan of the dude...obviously they are haters and always have been. Yet, show some respect. At least I am a LOT classier than some people that should be.

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5410

 HappyUP!!! - Getting an update

Why it happened -I asked for the 411
Why it makes me happy -our CEO is great at getting back to me when I need something

HappyUP!!! - hitting balls
Why it happened -I needed to
Why it makes me happy - worked out a few things. It was great catching DD on the range.

HappyUP!!! - a visitor
Why it happened - WiFi problems
Why it makes me happy -glad to be set up to help a brother out in a last minute pinch!

Monday, February 01, 2021

HappyUP!!! Day 5409

 HappyUP!!! - out on the trail

Why it happened - I do that
Why it makes me happy -been slacking a bit. Good to get out on a gorgeous day

HappyUP!!! - Lume Cube
Why it happened -I ordered it
Why it makes me happy -good lighting...FINALLY!!!

HappyUP!!! - JS CALL
Why it happened -he needed some info
Why it makes me happy -so happy to be able to pass along the info