Trivial things that make you happy - Part 3 - The Happyning

my mothers homemade lasagne. Had a portion for lunch and still it’s the best, mmmm. Literally stopped ordering lasagne out because nowhere makes it as nice, she sticks rigidly to the same recipe, same measurements of everything and makes it nice and thick and yummy…lovely bite and flavour to it. Not watery and pumped full of garlic as seems to be the way in loads of cafes and restaurants these days, but this homemade one, everything from the bite, texture, flavour it’s 10/10. The flavour of the meat, sauce, cheese and pasta to the fore…. 10/10, perfect. 😋

Saw a great response to a scammer on Facebook.

The Daily Mirror page had a report on a Mayo crash from a few weeks back. The cyclist involved just died in hospital.

There were the usual tributes from people and then along comes Agastya Apte from India with "We witnessed this incident live on our camera. You can watch complete footage here." followed by a dodgy link.

The quick response from a lad called Damien. He said "Agastya Apte - We witnessed you washing your snatch with vindaloo."

Out for a meal in Clontarf Castle … food was stunning, best dessert I’ve ever had I think and the comfort, ambiance, atmosphere, surroundings and company was all perfect ..…loved it…

Worried for a sec that I miscalculated and Mother’s Day is today Saturday….🤪 Thankfully I’m wrong and by my schedule I’m passing the shops so I’ll be sorted as planned.. Perfect… 🥳

I made it to Derry, after all my years I eventually have visited every county..

It was worth the wait, lovely people, great bars…

Sadly I only had one night, but I will be back...

Was waiting for some of the kids at the local all weather pitch last weekend, I spotted a toddler, his two older sisters and his dad trying to keep up with him. The toddler was mad to get on the pitch where I think it was his mum was playing soccer. Every second he was on his own he was running to get to onto the pitch, with the speed that only a motivated toddler has!

One of the two female coaches spotted this and threw a slightly burst football over the fence to the family; the toddler screamed with delight and kicked the ball to his sisters and dad.

Th that It looked such a natural thing for the coach to give the ball to a small child, and the child enjoyed kicking it around.

Th2 that at least one less male to tell me in the future that "girls can't play football"(an attitude I have met endlessly since I was a toddler)

that’s where we ended up. Didn’t notice the soap though unfortunately….food, service, comfort and ambiance was 10/10.. as was our timing, just finished dessert as the gang of giggling tipsy young wans sat down at the adjacent table… from the little of them we experienced it wasn’t going to be fun.

For todays TH…..Thought the gym was closing at 5pm but it’s actually 6pm so I can go after all…

Had a really lovely Sunday today, God bless the auld sunshine. Went to leave flowers at my mums grave this morning, then went for lunch with a friend. Toasted Sausage sambo oh yeah.

Then took a walk across a local walking spot absolutely packed with happy families, dogs that look like teddy bears and smiley people. Finished the day with a pint in the local and now having dinner with that summer heat fading from the day and a face full of sun starting to glow with that nice after heat.

If we had more sun this would definitely be the best country in the world.

I do love Ireland in the sun.

Today I got the keys to my first house. I bought on my own. It´s at the edge of a rural village. Goodbye landlords!

Been dragging on since September and so many delays and stress but it finally got done.

I am sure to be in the ranting thread one day soon when I cause a DIY disaster haha! I have zero skills and rely on the University of Youtube

Sunny weather = washing on the line 🌞

successful dental appointment plus a nice meal after in a nearby pub… the beef and Guinness pie was delicious and I couldn’t contemplate dessert…..

On the trivial annoyance thread (like a clown) threw out a thin online package handy bottle opener trolley type tool - 20 euro plus including delivery. Wanted it to open car fob in emergency etc.

But I feel like I am on a comeback. Found a Trolley tool looks like it can be used for fob etc. Only 2 Euro and free delivery!

Plus I have one of those odd colds that don’t make you sneeze/cough. Just sore throat with the bonus of feeling dopey as if high. Very relaxed altogether. Haven’t been hungry. Getting better, I think.

I might even chance eating one of the buns a neighbours little girl made, later on Knowing full well after not eating for a few days, the taste buds will really saviour food again. Appreciating it.

looked like this morning’s live cricket in New Zealand was going to be washed out by the weather but I switched channel and im seeing pure blue sky and I’m ready to settle in with a drink and enjoy…😎.

Walking through the park yesterday, I heard screams of laughter, The top pitch had a classful of youngsters(girls of 11-14 maybe) who were learning rugby ball games as part of the taster sessions the local club was running.

Such a great idea aimed at just the group who would drop out and they looked like they were having so much fun!

my delivery arrived earlier then due and I managed to answer the door late as I was just out of the shower. Got dressed, opened the door and he was actually quite a few doors up the road making his next delivery but saw me when he was returning to his van so I got it…. 👍🏻

Pure luck my neighbour had a delivery and that he looked up and noticed me at my door…