Looking back on this week, there were several things that made me happy~~
- Deciding to paint the living room. It needs it after probably 12 years. I'm sure you can imagine how many little boy fingers have touched the walls during that time! A drastically new paint color has been chosen and I'll go pick up buckets of primer and paint tomorrow. This time next week it will look fabulous and THAT makes me happy!
- A nice, busy week with money-makers as I had 4 gift baskets plus a day at the auctions yesterday. Just in time for paint buying, right?
- I have a dear girl friend that I rarely get to spend time with since she started working full time. That, and 7 kids between us and the daily routines prevent us from doing much more than saying "Hi". We met this week for coffee and had a great time. We've decided to try to do it weekly. How fun!
- The Mister and I met a work colleague and his wife for dinner last night. I had only met them once before. Very nice couple...nice restaurant...nice conversation. Nice! :)
- Home all day today with nothing on the calendar for the first time all week. Aaaah. Happy weekend, my friends!
If you want to join in or see what other people are happy about today, visit Eye Girl by clicking HERE. I had a few hurtful and upsetting things happen this week, but making an effort to write down the happy parts puts it back in balance. You should try it! :)
Wonderful Happy List!!! Always nice to have a 'free' day to relax and just do what comes to mind! :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a Great weekend!
HUGS,
Coreen
What a great list! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful list. I'm seriously considering to start participating Betsy on the Friday list! I for sure need to concentrate on the good only!!! ha! happy weekend Betsy!
ReplyDeleteBirdie ~ yes, do join in! You'll love it!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to read people's celebrations of the simple (and big) things in life. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! Good luck with your painting project. I hope it turns out fabulous. Next week you need to post some photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm already looking forward to the living room reveal! Hooray for an evening out! Happy weekend.
ReplyDeletesounds like a great week...so nice to be able to make a list of the "good things" in life...oooh, love new paint colors, too. can't wait to see what you do
ReplyDeleteHurtful and upsetting should NEVER be part of your vocabulary ...
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend ... I'm still trying to recover from the BALL!
Helen ~ you are such a dear...you always brighten my day!
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to see the new living room color!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
focusing on the happy heals the hurt. have a happy, happy weekend!!
ReplyDeleteand sorry about the mice...they meant no harm, just looking for a cozy place to winter....
Finish one project and start another....that's my Betsy! Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I love your lists!
What a happy Week! Can't wait to see how the living room comes out! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteI guess your gala gown is hanging in the hall closet. I think it would be hard after such an elegant affair to pick up a paint brush and bucket...But not if you are Betsy..It's why we all adore you!!!
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs, and I can't wait to see the color....!
What a great list. I will have to come by again and see how the paint project is going.
ReplyDeleteI am planning on a quite weekend for myself.
Have a great weekend
Hugs
Happy Half Full Friday! I'm glad you're participating.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that you had some upsetting and hurtful things happen this week. That's one of the reasons I love Half Full Friday - it makes me focus on the positive. I'm a Negative Nelly by nature and have to write things down during the week or by the time Friday rolls around, I have a really difficult time thinking of one positive thing that happened.
I hope next week will be better.
Great list. I always love a fresh coat of paint on the walls. It's like a whole new room!
ReplyDeleteGreat list and such a good habit to look at your week with an appreciative eye. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI like your happy list - and am looking forward to seeing your newly painted LR.
ReplyDeletethanks for your theme to look for the good - I need to do that too
Your week looks very nice. Sorry about the bad things - hope it's nothing to do with blogging. Have a great weekend, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteMore painting - can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteI'm sad that there were some hurtful things, but you always make me smile when you make these lists. You always seem to work hard to have a positive attitude!
I think the idea of a "Happy List" is good, although I haven't had a happy time this last two weeks (man-flu), but I will try to cheer myself up now. After all, as some famous person once said "Life is meant for living, so live it and hang the consequences!".
ReplyDelete#3- meeting for coffee, reminds me of a book I once read (and loved) Thursdays At Eight by Debbie Macomber.
ReplyDeleteKayren ~ well, it's all about perspective I guess...and silver linings! :) I'm fine now...
ReplyDeleteHi! Have a good time! Happy weekend Betsy! :D
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and great upcoming week :) I have 2 Special Olympic events coming up this next week!! It will be busy!!
ReplyDeleteI love your half full Friday lists. I'm thankful this week because the air conditioner is off and the windows are open. I love hearing the outside sounds.
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