HappyUP!!! Day 4635

HappyUP!!! - my evaluator                         

Why it happened - we do that

Why it makes me happy - it can be hard to evaluate me...not for one of our newer members. She gave me some great stuff to work on before I give this speech at the next contest level. Awesome job by her! Fantastic to see and hear!

HappyUP!!! - a new member and a guest

Why it happened - we are attractive

Why it makes me happy - love this guy and his family. It was great to see him visit us a couple of months ago. Even better that he is now going to be a part of the group.  The guest was an added surprise....and a former Toastmaster herself!

HappyUP!!! - chattin with China

Why it happened - I gave a good review

Why it makes me happy - nice to get a call from this gentleman. We have each other’s contact information. This could be interesting.

HappyUP!!! Day 4634 - NO APRIL FOOLS JOKES...

.....and that is a HappyUP!!! in and of itself!!! It made me appreciative to not be in an office environment where that kind of shenanigans take place!

<—— My Opinion of April Fools Jokes

HappyUP!!! - File recovery                          

Why it happened - I made a call

Why it makes me happy - well, the person on the line wasn’t that much help...but...they were EXTREMELY responsive. No wait time. The file went to a place they don’t normally go. I was able to find it. WHEW!!!

HappyUP!!! - trip to the mall

Why it happened - had to finish some business

Why it makes me happy -got the AirPods back running AND an EASY return at another store. Nice little brain break today

HappyUP!!! - another iPad use

Why it happened -I got to thinking

Why it makes me happy - I read books a certain way. With this downloaded book, I was able to read while in Notability...which allowed me to do some cut-n-pasting. This discovery is going to have some great applications!

HappyUP!!! - Animation upgrade

Why it happened -Apple keeps doing stuff

Why it makes me happy- I’m not sure EXACTLY how I am going to use this little add-on...but I like it. I just need to play with it a bit more. FUN! and will add some pizazz to my presentations.


JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4633

HappyUP!!! - an appearance by Da Judge                            

Why it happened - he was a guest

Why it makes me happy - I don’t know how long it’s been since I played with this guy! Great to see him again and spend a day on the course

HappyUP!!! - Virginia won last night

Why it happened - luck?

Why it makes me happy - I had forgotten that they played yesterday. All I need from them is two more wins and I’m looking good in my bracket! Go CAVALIERS!!!

HappyUP!!! - GREAT morning routine

Why it happened - discipline

Why it makes me happy - THIS is what I am talking about. Yeah, it took some time BUT, when I can get the ENTIRE morning routine in, it is the BEST start to a day

HappyUP!!! - a fill in 

Why it happened - a cancellation

Why it makes me happy- FABULOUS having the doc join us at the last minute this morning. A definite bonus. GREAT way to close out March....even tossed in a couple of birdies!

HappyUP!!! Day 4632

HappyUP!!! - finding something                                

Why it happened -I wasn’t looking for it

Why it makes me happy -I don’t need this information NOW...but I will need it in the future. I had kind of given up on the data collection I had done...and then....BAM!!!...there it was!

HappyUP!!! -solid golf 

Why it happened -mental attitude

Why it makes me happy -I just love the way I am thinking on the golf course. Night and day different. Another “not so good” start...no big deal.  And...that “bladey wedge” on 9? Oh, a thing of beauty

HappyUP!!! -shoe stretcher

Why it happened -it came in yesterday

Why it makes me happy -I think it WORKS! This is going to.                   open up some footwear choices! 

HappyUP!!! -new Puma’s

Why it happened -I ordered them

Why it makes me happy-this pair needs NO stretching...like stepping into feathers! Great looking too!

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4631

HappyUP!!! - birdie on 4                            

Why it happened - a great putt

Why it makes me happy -off to a rocky start....the ship got righted in a hurry

HappyUP!!! - NCAA Basketball

Why it happened -it’s a thing

Why it makes me happy - great recordings to come home to. Loved the Auburn upset!

HappyUP!!! -the stretchers arrived

Why it happened - an order

Why it makes me happy - a couple of my new kicks are just a smidge tight...plus I have an old pair or two that could use a little touch up. Nice tool to have!

HappyUP!!! Day 4630

HappyUP!!! - four pages and not three                                  

Why it happened - I was engrossed

Why it makes me happy - looked at the timer after doing 3 pages and went, “wow, I thought I was going fast but I was slow today. What’s up with that?”  Then realized I had gotten caught up in the moment and done FOUR pages superFAST!

HappyUP!!! - Bob-O

Why it happened -he was thinking of me

Why it makes me happy - I got a FINE invite for the month of May. My calendar was surprisingly free. Great invitation and something to look forward to!

HappyUP!!! - order in

Why it happened - I needed stuff

Why it makes me happy - big orders came in today. Not 100% successful but that wasn’t expected. All in all, a successful day. 

HappyUP!!! Day 4629

HappyUP!!! - Disappointment Block                                  

Why it happened -creativity

Why it makes me happy - got the bones for a great segment. Man, where did that come from? I don’t know but I will take more of it

HappyUP!!! - Tasty Triads

Why it happened -YouTube

Why it makes me happy - THAT was a cool little piece of learning today!

HappyUP!!! - some enlightenment

Why it happened - I was stuck

Why it makes me happy -I think I got unstuck...not quite there...but making progress. I have the new website in process. Got it out there...a good thing. It made me realize how much I need to revamp it. I wouldn’t have known without tossing it out there first. Cool stuff! 

HappyUP!!! Day 4628

HappyUP!!! - Two Great Speeches                           

Why it happened -it’s Tuesday

Why it makes me happy - I couldn’t decide who to vote for....that is how good those speeches were today. Made my morning!

HappyUP!!! - a retrieval

Why it happened - arrangements made

Why it makes me happy -saved myself a trip to Olivehurst!

HappyUP!!! - “Never Ruin An Apology with An Excuse”

Why it happened - Ben Franklin...and Toastmasters

Why it makes me happy - GUILTY as charged! Here would be a better one, though. Do the right thing so you don’t have to apologize. If you screw up, thank people for their understanding of your lack of perfection.

HappyUP!!! Day 4627

HappyUP!!! - a great idea                             

Why it happened - I am assembling a great team

Why it makes me happy - I LOVE it when someone impresses me with an idea. Now, I need to use it

HappyUP!!! - communication with the CEO

Why it happened -I shot out a message

Why it makes me happy - I got a reply.....and found out I was on point....just about time to get to work on a problem solve

HappyUP!!! - closer to completion

Why it happened - I stay disciplined

Why it makes me happy - I’m close to the finish line. I can sniff it. It will definitely be by week’s end. YES!!!

HappyUP!!! - copy costs

Why it happened - I went and made some

Why it makes me happy- I think it is actually MORE expensive to do them outside than inside. Hey, I can save money and not have to go anywhere!

HappyUP!!! Day 4626

HappyUP!!! -  4 birdies                                 

Why it happened -some sweet putts

Why it makes me happy -yeah, one of them was in close birdie range. The others were 20 to 30 feet. Hey, a birdie is a birdie and that is the name of the game

HappyUP!!! - NutterCup retained

Why it happened -see the above

Why it makes me happy -my brother was MVP last week for NCGA qualifying. My turn this week to help us hold off the kids. We’ve clipped the youngsters both times this year

HappyUP!!! -products arriving

Why it happened -I ordered them

Why it makes me happy -got to love Amazon despite its inherent evil (still trying to figure out who is the most evil...I think it’s Google...but Apple, Facebook, Amazon,  etc are all in there). I ordered a bunch of things yesterday. Nice surprise to come home to a few fun things today

HappyUP!!! -gorgeous day

Why it happened -weather

Why it makes me happy-I make this observation a lot...because I notice it a lot. Embedded in this is just the basking I do in our marvelous environment all day long

HappyUP!!! Day 4625 Sat

HappyUP!!! - a hex Allen tool                                  

Why it happened - Roseville Hardware

Why it makes me happy - these guys have everything...and the help I needed...a niggling problem SOLVED in a jiffy

HappyUP!!! - last night’s recording

Why it happened - I recorded it

Why it makes me happy - I don’t usually video my speeches. Though I won, I was so glad to be able to review it this morning. My timing can improve, a punch line can be punched up, movements can be more deliberate, and the conclusion can be a bit more concludier! No problem. I will be ready for division

HappyUP!!! - insomnia class

Why it happened - I am in training

Why it makes me happy -OMG! Here is a place I can DEFINITELY help people with...and easily. A specialty? Who knows...I need to find me an insomniac!

HappyUP!!! Day 4624

HappyUP!!! - Speech Contest                                  

Why it happened - it’s an annual thing

Why it makes me happy - every World Champion has to do what I did tonight...win at the Area after winning at the club. It’s on to the Division in a couple of weeks. Definitely gave a better presentation tonight than at the club.....and, with the video recording, I know I will be able to improve upon it

HappyUP!!! - running ahead of time

Why it happened - it is what I do

Why it makes me happy - I had time to turnaround to grab something, miss a turnoff later, and still get to the venue on time with no stress

HappyUP!!! - a helping hand

Why it happened - this member is the best

Why it makes me happy -a much needed prop was left behind....JG at the rescue. She popped down to the local Walgreens and HOOKED ME UP!!!

HappyUP!!! Day 4623

HappyUP!!! - the APPLE Store!!!                          

Why it happened - I needed help

Why it makes me happy - I can not express to you what the degree of AMAZING that place was to me. They got me into what I thought was a burned out and corrupted old MacBook so I could get some data.....FAST!  I was able to replace ONE AirPod (not both) AND got FANTASTIC help picking out.....

HappyUP!!! - ....a new iMac!!! 

Why it happened - I needed a full operating system

Why it makes me happy - I have LOVED my iPad since I got it. I had planned to get an iMac. I just hadn’t gotten around to it. Today, while getting my MacBook problem solved, I decided to just get it done while I was there.......and I THEN found out that they just upgraded the iMAC yesterday!!! Sometimes procrastinating pays off!!!

HappyUP!!! - help with project research

Why it happened - I know people

Why it makes me happy - I just LOVE it when people are so helpful

HappyUP!!! - sharing the bounty

Why it happened - I still have oranges on the tree

Why it makes me happy- I’m not sure when those go bad....but the guy that stopped by and picked off a bag sure didn’t think so.  I love sharing what I have been blessed with! I

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4622

HappyUP!!! - my graphic artist and media manager                               

Why it happened - I needed one...and one was delivered to me

Why it makes me happy - met with this fantastic person today. She’s HIRED!!! I only want MAGIC on my team surrounding me...this lady is all of that! Got some great ideas...exactly what I need...I am fortunate she took my humble project on.

HappyUP!!! - fairly dry

Why it happened -a bathroom

Why it makes me happy - we took a chance today. We got caught in a squall...but we were near a bathroom by one of the tees so we took shelter.  It let up...we hit our tee shots...then it started pouring again.....back to our bathroom.  The rest of the day, we were fully exposed and the skies threatened but we didn’t get hit again. So lucky

HappyUP!!! - playing away

Why it happened - our course was busy

Why it makes me happy - my coupon for free golf was old....but the course took it. One thing better than playing a different course?...playing a different course for free!

HappyUP!!! - Bob’s Discount Tires

Why it happened -I know Bob

Why it makes me happy- he put some customer service on me that I love...he picked up my car, drove it back to the shop, drove it back to my house....all while I was out busy doing other things. Bob’s the Bomb!!!  I LOVE it when things happen smoothly in the background

JollyJottings

HappyUP!!! Day 4621

HappyUP!!! - helping others                         

Why it happened - it’s what I do...and love

Why it makes me happy - helped a member re-craft a speech...a friend re-gain some distance...a client gain control over an area of life......just making a difference in people that I touch. It sparks joy!

HappyUP!!! - getting thrown down on

Why it happened - the game was on

Why it makes me happy - it’s not often I shoot 38 on the front side....and get absolutely slaughtered. Hey, the other dudes BOTH broke par on the front.  They “found their games” on the back side...I stayed steady and made a 40% dent in the debacle

HappyUP!!! - hitting 3 in two shots...with baby hybrid no less

Why it happened - two great shots

Why it makes me happy -I didn’t hit this green all of last year. I am up to twice this year already. There seems to be a bit more pop in my bat due to mental work and some physical training. Look out, year, when I play with some distance back that has been long lost!

HappyUP!!! Day 4620

HappyUP!!! - busking guitar technique                                  

Why it happened - YouTube

Why it makes me happy -OH MY GOD! Where were these instructors years ago? My bad for not hanging around enough guitar players in my past. This is so easy! It’s stuff that I already do but not in this fashion.  And....the “drone string”?....are you kidding me? No wonder I thought my acoustics sounded dead.  Unbelievable!

HappyUP!!! - mentor call

Why it happened -I have a mentor for my project

Why it makes me happy -she is FABULOUS! Better yet, I know that she is benefitting from the experience. I am making sure of that. Can’t wait for the next call

HappyUP!!! - speech re-written

Why it happened -DEADLINE

Why it makes me happy -OK...I would have been happIER if this was done last week or the week before..but I still have plenty of time to finish it up and have it down by Friday. It’s probably better this way...less fiddling around with it. 

HappyUP!!! Day 4619

HappyUP!!! - WE DID IT!                                   

Why it happened - mostly due to my brother

Why it makes me happy - I could go all day on this event. My bro and I qualified to go play in Monterey to represent our club. My brother played one of his best rounds in recent history. I was OK...very steady...some GREAT ball striking (a good sign). It was just fabulous how we not only held things together...we kept the pedal down

HappyUP!!! - mental work paying off

Why it happened - I have put in the time

Why it makes me happy - we had a boo boo on the very first hole. My bro, “innocently enough” said, “that’s not a very good start.” Without the blink of an eye, I said, “just a bit of rain, brother, bound to have some during the round...that was ours...it just passed through and we have sunshine the rest of the day”...and the sun came BLAZING out on the very next green when my brother made a birdie on a stroke hole!

HappyUP!!! - Walmart

Why it happened - I needed some stuff

Why it makes me happy - LOVE Walmart! I never see those “Walmart people” people make jokes about...or the crowds. Of course, I go before 7 a.m.  I was so fortunate that they sold me 1/2 dozen golf balls. Sure, I wanted a dozen but somebody had stolen 6 out of the last dozen box they had. Sure, I had to go to customer service and, yes, there was some confusion. The time waiting was NOTHING compared to me having to drive somewhere else for what I needed. 

HappyUP!!! - Fathiya

Why it happened - I asked

Why it makes me happy- it’s a Muslim name for Joyfulness and Happiness. Now...look at the title of this blog. I could have easily not asked the customer service manager what that meant. I had to ask...and it put a smile on both of our faces.

HappyUP!!! Day 4618

HappyUP!!! - front 9 birdies                             

Why it happened -a couple of fabulous shots

Why it makes me happy - it’s always good to get ahead of the game on the front 9. Of course, a birdie is a birdie anytime but these one’s were well placed. And...the shots? Spectacular

HappyUP!!! - great session with client

Why it happened -it’s what I do

Why it makes me happy -I discovered what I believe will be a “go to” part of my therapeutic practice that I am batting 100% with. No, I won’t use it everywhere but it is going to fit in a lot. A strong tool in my box

HappyUP!!! - the speech grinding begins

Why it happened -the contest is coming
Why it makes me happy -Been doing a little procrastination here. Nice to get a foot hold. I like the rewritten opening. More work to do. I dig that the procrastination may be paying off. The work begins

HappyUP!!! - 2 closin bullets

Why it happened -I can putt

Why it makes me happy-I hit a lot of good putts today. The round slipped away a bit. It was still solid. Good things are coming. Nice way to finish

HappyUP!!! Day 4617

HappyUP!!! - follow up visit                         

Why it happened - post-surgery check

Why it makes me happy - Q-ball is doing well...and I got the go-ahead information for the surgical coat from the vet...it’s a NoConeZone for Q-ball

HappyUP!!! - hooking a friend up

Why it happened - I do those kinds of things

Why it makes me happy - great to know my buddy is in the best hands possible

HappyUP!!! - bad score, great time

Why it happened -it’s how I roll

Why it makes me happy - hey, some days aren’t your day. Despite driving it poorly, if I had just chipped about 4 feet better, I would have had a good score. The chipping and pitching are fixable. Tomorrow is another day. I’ll be right there to qualify for Monterey on Sunday

HappyUP!!! - GORGEOUS weather

Why it happened - it’s nearly spring

Why it makes me happy- NO doubt about it...today was the most stunning day of the year so far. It felt great to be on terra ferma (as opposed to mud) and in SPECTACULAR sunshine

HappyUP!!! Day 4616

HappyUP!!! - my status in the world                                  

Why it happened - it came up in conversation

Why it makes me happy -so, it goes something like this...”he’s different...he’s an acquired taste...but he is a good guy.”  It is exactly how I would describe myself. I am TOTALLY good with that. Congruency

HappyUP!!! - a tremendous opportunity

Why it happened - I was having a chat

Why it makes me happy - this was a part of my business plan...but not for a few months. Hey, I learned long ago....Opportunity comes on it’s own timeline, not mine....so I said, “yes!” Plus, I will be able to kill two birds with one stone!

HappyUP!!! - Q-balls suit

Why it happened - I bought it for his recovery

Why it makes me happy - this has been a god send. My little buddy was sleeping all day as opposed to the hyper ball of fur he was the first two days of post-surgery.