What's making you happy today? - Page 714

infinite monkey · 05-17-2015, 10:44 PM

pink shoes! you go!

DanaC · 05-18-2015, 05:40 AM

Sundae · 05-18-2015, 07:21 AM

Found my shoes online. £25. So I over-inflated their price earlier, but it's still a massive win as far as I'm concerned; I could never justify spending that amount on new shoes these days.

glatt · 05-18-2015, 08:17 AM

Massive win, indeed!

I like your red shoes too. They look comfy and stylish.

limey · 05-18-2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae

I like your red shoes.

Sundae · 05-21-2015, 09:18 AM

I have something to look forward to when I get back from Arran.
This is necessary, as it turns out I deal as badly with happiness as I do with disappointment; both tend to lead to a "crash" - a period of despair and depression, which varies in length and intensity.

I am learning (self-taught) to control my emotional barometer to an extent, but I've found a useful tool is having a little treat after a big one

I'm going on a walk on 4 July, with a buffet after.
It's all booked and paid for, and it should be a good sociable evening. It's not a guided tour, just a walk with a guide to keep us on the right track, so it shouldn't disappoint like the Leeds Walk did. And it's all in Otley, ending up very close to my flat.

And I thought the name would appeal to y'all:
Yankee Doodle Dawdle + Star Spangled Social

glatt · 05-21-2015, 09:20 AM

That sounds like it will be fun.

limey · 05-21-2015, 09:25 AM

What an excellent idea!

BigV · 05-21-2015, 11:25 AM

I would avoid the macaroni at the buffet, I'm just sayin'.

Griff · 05-22-2015, 07:21 AM

My girls crushed it academically this semester. Lil' Griff aced neuro-science and is starting to see a career path.

Clodfobble · 05-22-2015, 07:54 AM

Cooll!

classicman · 05-22-2015, 08:45 AM

Great news Griff.

My eldest son is FINALLY finishing his internship... seems like he was on the 7 year plan. Should be complete in July and shortly thereafter become a college graduate.

glatt · 05-22-2015, 08:57 AM

That's awesome!

I have to say, my middle school son is crushing it academically these days, and I'm a little surprised and very proud of him. He always had trouble with homework through elementary school and even last year in middle school. He hated to read and write. Probably because it was such a challenge, but he seems to have turned a corner. He's a much better reader now, and writing is getting easier for him.

Those two skills are the key to everything else. He's gone from a struggling student to a kick ass student. And he's more efficient doing homework now, so he spends less time on it. It's like he figured out the key. Focus and work hard when it is time to work, and that gives you more time to play.

I used to be a little worried about him, but the kid's gonna be alright.

His sister is doing great too. She actually got one or two Bs this year, which I think is good for her. She had like 6 years in a row of straight As, and the pressure of perfection was weighing on her. It's like when your new car gets that first scratch.

Griff · 05-22-2015, 05:41 PM

Brilliant!

infinite monkey · 05-23-2015, 08:01 AM

Glatt, you seem to be a great parent. I think your children's success is due in no small part to you and mrs glatt's parenting skills. They're going to be wonderful adults someday. It's nice to see that!

05-21-2015, 09:18 AM	#10701
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I have something to look forward to when I get back from Arran. This is necessary, as it turns out I deal as badly with happiness as I do with disappointment; both tend to lead to a "crash" - a period of despair and depression, which varies in length and intensity. I am learning (self-taught) to control my emotional barometer to an extent, but I've found a useful tool is having a little treat after a big one I'm going on a walk on 4 July, with a buffet after. It's all booked and paid for, and it should be a good sociable evening. It's not a guided tour, just a walk with a guide to keep us on the right track, so it shouldn't disappoint like the Leeds Walk did. And it's all in Otley, ending up very close to my flat. And I thought the name would appeal to y'all: Yankee Doodle Dawdle + Star Spangled Social Last edited by Sundae; 05-21-2015 at 09:24 AM.

05-21-2015, 09:25 AM	#10703
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	What an excellent idea! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

05-21-2015, 11:25 AM	#10704
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I would avoid the macaroni at the buffet, I'm just sayin'. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-22-2015, 07:21 AM	#10705
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	My girls crushed it academically this semester. Lil' Griff aced neuro-science and is starting to see a career path. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-22-2015, 07:54 AM	#10706
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Cooll! __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-17-2015, 10:44 PM	#10696
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	pink shoes! you go!

05-18-2015, 07:21 AM	#10698
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Found my shoes online. £25. So I over-inflated their price earlier, but it's still a massive win as far as I'm concerned; I could never justify spending that amount on new shoes these days.

05-18-2015, 08:17 AM	#10699
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Massive win, indeed! I like your red shoes too. They look comfy and stylish.

05-21-2015, 09:20 AM	#10702
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That sounds like it will be fun.

05-22-2015, 08:45 AM	#10707
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Great news Griff. My eldest son is FINALLY finishing his internship... seems like he was on the 7 year plan. Should be complete in July and shortly thereafter become a college graduate. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-22-2015, 08:57 AM	#10708
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's awesome! I have to say, my middle school son is crushing it academically these days, and I'm a little surprised and very proud of him. He always had trouble with homework through elementary school and even last year in middle school. He hated to read and write. Probably because it was such a challenge, but he seems to have turned a corner. He's a much better reader now, and writing is getting easier for him. Those two skills are the key to everything else. He's gone from a struggling student to a kick ass student. And he's more efficient doing homework now, so he spends less time on it. It's like he figured out the key. Focus and work hard when it is time to work, and that gives you more time to play. I used to be a little worried about him, but the kid's gonna be alright. His sister is doing great too. She actually got one or two Bs this year, which I think is good for her. She had like 6 years in a row of straight As, and the pressure of perfection was weighing on her. It's like when your new car gets that first scratch.

05-22-2015, 05:41 PM	#10709
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Brilliant! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-23-2015, 08:01 AM	#10710
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Glatt, you seem to be a great parent. I think your children's success is due in no small part to you and mrs glatt's parenting skills. They're going to be wonderful adults someday. It's nice to see that!

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