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What brought a smile to your face today?

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  • #252
    beks101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭beks101


    I went out to an incredibly boring press conference today with one of our uber manly, burly camera men.

    He's about 6 foot 2 and built like a brick sh1thouse with a really deep voice and this slightly intimidating super masculine demeanour and I clocked him quietly singing a One Direction song away to himself in the corner out of absolute exasperated boredom.

    LOL'd the whole way home and proceeded to tell the whole office :D


  • #253
    Stinjy
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Stinjy


    Found a radio station that plays fantastic music... I was getting a bit sick of the repetitive stuff on my phone....


  • #254
    ShiftStorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭ShiftStorm


    I listened to a meditation/hypnosis recording for the first time ever on the train on the way into work. Strange, cool experience. I floated off the train and have been smiling contentedly all morning :D


  • #255
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    I've been having a tough time with exams lately when a friend rang me yesterday to say that her and some other friends are going to buy me a ticket to a gig that they know I really want to go to but can't afford (they cost more than is currently in my account!) It was just nice of them to think of me like that and I really wasn't expecting it. It's the second time in the last while that someone's brightened my day with a gesture like that and it's a really nice feeling!


  • #256
    beks101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭beks101


    The amount of people I saw walking around central London, on the tube, on the street, carrying bouquets of flowers presumably for their mammies :)


  • #257
    STintin
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭STintin


    Surprise party !! :)


  • #258
    Precious flower
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,812 ✭✭✭Precious flower


    My mum is minding a new baby boy. Even though he can be fussy and is prone to the auld tantrums and roaring, the minute he looks at you and smiles all is forgiven. He's a little dote! Babies, though they can be tyrants can be adorable. It's funny he looks like a proper boy as well really boyish face! That and seeing my cat all curled up in his bed this morning fast asleep! :)


  • #259
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    The exact question that I'd practiced coming up in my exam. The rest of them may not have gone as well but it gave me some of the confidence that I needed!


  • #260
    ShiftStorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭ShiftStorm


    XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »
    The exact question that I'd practiced coming up in my exam.

    That is the *best* feeling!


  • #261
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Smile and a little wibble, but my 8 month old niece pouting and reaching out for me when I was putting on my scarf to leave for the airport this evening...


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  • #262
    x Purple Pawprints x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,401 ✭✭✭✭x Purple Pawprints x


    Getting pretty new bed clothes and curtains.

    I've just hopped into bed, bliss!

    :D


  • #263
    beks101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭beks101


    THE DANCING SHAMROCKS ON GOOGLE!

    I laughed at that for about 10 minutes. There's one playing the bodhrán like. The fcuking bodhrán! Bloody fantastic.


  • #264
    Mozzeltoff
    Registered Users Posts: 8,614 ✭✭✭Mozzeltoff


    Went for a spin with the OH today. Was only meant to go out to Ballinskelligs but then we decided to head down to Derrynane to. Absolutely beautiful weather and such beautiful scenery around us. Ended up doing the whole Ring of Kerry. It was a beautiful day but Derrynane really does bring a smile to my face. It really is heaven on earth!


  • #265
    Rosie Rant
    Registered Users Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭Rosie Rant


    During the parade, I saw the sweetest little dog ever. She was in the window of an apartment above a shop and she kept getting so excited watching the parade moving by. Her little head was darting back and forth and she was jumping up and down and her little tail was going crazy. I think I watched her more than I watched the parade. Her owner came and sat in the window with her and "St Patrick" made a point of waving up at him, which I thought was nice.


  • #266
    Vernonymous
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Vernonymous


    What made me smile today is seeing an old friend in high school


  • #267
    Stinjy
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Stinjy


    Interview today... 4 months of looking for a new job and I'm one step closer!!


  • #268
    metaoblivia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭metaoblivia


    Found out my mom is finally going to marry her long term partner! They're going to Vegas in May and getting married at en Elvis-themed chapel. Elvis is going to walk my mom down the aisle and sing to her! Since I live nearby in SF, I will probably attend, decked out in a retro dress with a big hat, fanning myself in the pews. This is one of the few weddings I will ever look forward to!


  • #269
    Rosie Rant
    Registered Users Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭Rosie Rant


    It's just such a beautiful day! I can't help but smile :D . After walking my OH to work today, I took the long way home. I extended the walk even more when I came to the laneway that leads to the park, I just couldn't resist walking there. There was just a general feeling of happiness all over the place!


  • #270
    ShazGV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ShazGV


    The sun shining as I drove along with the windows open & music blasting. It just made me so happy. :D


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  • #271
    Neyite
    Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,947 Mod ✭✭✭✭Neyite


    metaoblivia wrote: »
    Found out my mom is finally going to marry her long term partner! They're going to Vegas in May and getting married at en Elvis-themed chapel. Elvis is going to walk my mom down the aisle and sing to her! Since I live nearby in SF, I will probably attend, decked out in a retro dress with a big hat, fanning myself in the pews. This is one of the few weddings I will ever look forward to!

    Ahh I'd LOVE a Vegas wedding! Sounds amazing!


  • #272
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    Neyite wrote: »
    Ahh I'd LOVE a Vegas wedding! Sounds amazing!

    I never had any interest in a Vegas wedding... Until I discovered that you can have a pirate wedding there :D

    I'm smiling today because I'm nearly finished work, I have tomorrow off and my boyfriend is coming to visit for the long weekend


  • #273
    writer_lady170
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭writer_lady170


    getting accepted into college :D happy out!


  • #274
    loubian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,635 ✭✭✭loubian


    I got the house clean, rooms sorted and an interruption - free shower! Going to buy superquinn sausages on the way home from collecting bubs and have sausage sandwiches and a cup of tea. Then going to play with my little girl and when she's gone to bed, I'm going to paint. Who says single life is boring!


  • #275
    x Purple Pawprints x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,401 ✭✭✭✭x Purple Pawprints x


    Getting 2 free rentals from Xtravision because I rented a disc that wouldn't work, score! :D


  • #276
    stop animal cruelty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭stop animal cruelty


    my bro taking me out for a driving lesson :)


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  • #277
    TheBeardedLady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭TheBeardedLady


    Went to the pharmacy with a bit of a medical matter and the woman could see I was uncomfortable explaining what was wrong in a second language (Spanish ailments have ridiculous names that are very hard to get your tongue round) and gave me a free hand cream with my medication and a big , encouraging smile. Some people are just The Bomb.


  • #278
    Wobbly_Legs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 263 ✭✭Wobbly_Legs


    It being FRIDAY ! :D 25 mins and I'm home free!!


  • #279
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Autocorrect on my phone resulted in me sending an email titled idiot exams


  • #280
    x Purple Pawprints x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,401 ✭✭✭✭x Purple Pawprints x


    Attempting to do my left hand reverse and not crashing into the kerb! :o


  • #281
    x Purple Pawprints x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,401 ✭✭✭✭x Purple Pawprints x


    My driving lesson went quite well and I also got a lovely comment on my blog. :)


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  • #282
    Vernonymous
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Vernonymous


    New look for summer.


  • #283
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    I bought a new handbag


  • #284
    Mallagio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 498 ✭✭Mallagio


    Seeing my daughter walk for the first time ever :)


  • #285
    writer_lady170
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭writer_lady170


    staying in my pjs all day:p:)


  • #286
    Stinjy
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Stinjy


    Birthday Party planned for a friend... I'm excited!


  • #287
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONS!!!


  • #288
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    Yesterday DJ had his three month check and he's surpassing all of his targets :) He was tiny when he was born so it's such a good feeling to see him flourishing!


  • #289
    Cutie18Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Cutie18Ireland


    My niece she's 2 and a half knew I was upset today and was like she just knew what to do to make me smile all day she caught me looking in the mirror and she says what you doing? Your pretty... :D


  • #290
    Mozzeltoff
    Registered Users Posts: 8,614 ✭✭✭Mozzeltoff


    Was having a bit of an off day in work today. I was put on service for a little bit and an order came in. I cooked it up and served but then I had to do some salad prep. I was working away, mind in another world when this girl sticks her head through the kitchen door.

    "Umm..sorry but who made us the meal?

    Me: "Ugghh..me..is there something wrong?"

    "NO! Not at all, it was actually fantastic and I just wanted to say thanks!"

    She disappeared again but for the rest of the evening I was beaming!! It was the kind of encouragement I needed to hear! :D


  • #291
    Stinjy
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Stinjy


    firstly, not today but afore mentioned party went well, everyone enjoyed themselves and I met some cool people!

    secondly about 5 minutes ago, mother taking pram off the bus backwards and the child starts waving bye, all the passengers up near him all waved back! the little things :)


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  • #292
    beks101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭beks101


    Polite, gracious, grateful people at work. People who say "thank you, I really appreciate your work".

    Pity it has to be so rare!


  • #293
    writer_lady170
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭writer_lady170


    a friend posting a get well message on my fb timeline

    treating myself to some online shopping :D

    tis the little things :)


  • #294
    TheBeardedLady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭TheBeardedLady


    My legend of a stepmother had a 7 hour-long operation today to remove a tumour. Doc said she lost years off her life performing it it was so delicate. They said it's very unlikely to be cancer. I'm so relieved I was smiling very suspiciously all the way home from work. When I heard the news at the airport at xmas, I was sure it was the last one we'd have with her. She's been so calm throughout the whole thing - she's genuinely my hero and as we all know, it takes this kind of horrible stuff to appreciate someone. I'm really happy.


  • #295
    Wobbly_Legs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 263 ✭✭Wobbly_Legs


    A delivery from sportsdirect.. I'm off to the gym this evening :)


  • #296
    x Purple Pawprints x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,401 ✭✭✭✭x Purple Pawprints x


    Hearing one of my favourite band's new single. Now I'm so excited for the new album! :D


  • #297
    Pokiedots
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Pokiedots


    Today I had a brilliant day at work- I really felt I had achieved things today, I'm lucky to be in a job I love so much!


  • #298
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    I took on a serious challenge in work recently and it really paid off
    I'm still smiling and wondering if it's real


  • #299
    loubian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,635 ✭✭✭loubian


    Just being happy. Having wonderful friends, a supportive mother, a child who i made, and a comforting family. finding talents and working on them. I feel level headed for the first time in so long and I am happy. And I believe myself when I say that.


  • #300
    ShiftStorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭ShiftStorm


    I went to bed completely drained and cranky but woke up feeling refreshed and actually able to talk to people instead of snarl at them :)

    I love this thread!


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  • #301
    beks101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,802 ✭✭✭beks101


    This is a general one, but really decent, lovely people who maintain that decency and loveliness despite suffering horrific loss and pain in their lives.

    I work with a guy whose young, beautiful wife dropped dead suddenly shortly before Christmas. I knew him only from being in work on weekends as that was his shift pattern; he'd stop by my desk and we'd chat about life, love, aspirations, the news, you name it, we covered it. He'd rave and rave and rave about his wife, who at that point lived in a different country for work; it breaks my heart to remember how much he was looking forward to being reunited with her at Christmas.

    He's back in the office now and walks around with the same smile on his face despite the fact that his world has crumbled. We still smile and chat and he nods appreciatively when I offer condolences about his wife. I'd say he has a long road ahead with the grief of it all.

    He spent yesterday out in the field (he's a camera man), I had to send a few emails to himself and the team he's working with with various ridiculous, annoying requests and he'd reply jokingly and good-humouredly all day, diligently calling to make sure I got everything I needed every so often. He's this wonderful, good-natured, exceptional person who makes life that bit easier for everyone on particularly stressful days and despite the horrors he must be going through, he has still maintained his true self.

    It made me smile as much as it makes me sad at how rough life can be on the best people sometimes.


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