What makes you smile on a bad day?

Tammyjane33

I'd say the people that make my smile are my and partner but also definitely animals. If I'm having a down day and I see a dog it automatically lifts my mood
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Sam_Alumni

Oh definitely my dogs!!

Adrian_Scope

Being outside and 'in nature' goes a long way to improving my mood @Tammyjane33. If nothing else, it reminds me that that there's plenty else out there.

janer1967

Has to be a cuddle from my son tho now he nearly a teenager they are getting less frequent . 

Tammyjane33

@janer1967 aww bless you 

Tammyjane33

@Adrian_Scope I  like a walk to clear my head, nature can help and walking is a plus  

April2018mom

My son’s achievements. Yesterday whilst we were out he independently navigated unfamiliar surroundings in his wheelchair. 

April2018mom

Exercise clears my head. 

Tra7cy

Me, myself and I. I make my self laugh everyday. I think I'm hysterical in my head but then I look round and no one is laughing n I'm crying 😂😂😂

Tammyjane33

@April2018mom that's lovely to hear, and an amazing achievement. @Elsey66 it's important parents have me time and I think a good old sing song works wonders  

Adrian_Scope

Tra7cy said:

Me, myself and I. I make my self laugh everyday. I think I'm hysterical in my head but then I look round and no one is laughing n I'm crying 😂😂😂

That's all that's important @Tra7cy. Their sense of humour probably just isn't as sophisticated as yours.

April2018mom

Ice cream is making me happy right now. 

vikingqueen

My grandchildren barreling in the front door shouting Grandma we've come to visit😍 roll on tomorrow lunch time 😀

Chloe_Scope

I love being around my family, they always make me laugh and there is never a dull moment!

Sitting down with a cup of coffee, a blanket and a good book is always a good way to spend the evening!

April2018mom

I also love my heat pad. Trivia contests make me happy too. 

April2018mom

I also love the rare cup of strong wine on difficult days! 

Tammyjane33

@April2018mom i used to love a glass of wine but now im unable to because i am on a lot of medication. Enjoy  

Tammyjane33

@Chloe_Scope that sounds perfect 

thespiceman

Hello @Tammyjane33   I like this. If I have a bad day then come on here try to find someone  to help and offer a lot of support.

Then that gives me a smile at the end of a day.  Being a friend to some one in need.

Hope that answers your. question.

Take care.

@thespiceman

PaulLamb5

I can still walk about and do most things,even with my fractured back and with the support of my loving,never complaining wife.xx

pollyanna1052

Tra7cy said:

Me, myself and I. I make my self laugh everyday. I think I'm hysterical in my head but then I look round and no one is laughing n I'm crying 😂😂😂

I make myself laugh too. I play `name that tune` in the Reeves & Mortimer style. It`s crazy!

deb74

Taking my dog for a walk cheers me up!

April2018mom

Art cheers me up! I just finished reading my book so I am pretty happy at the moment. 

Chloe_Scope

These are all lovely! 

What book have you finished @April2018mom?

Chloe_Scope

How's everyone doing today?

Ails

Thanks for this thread, @Tammyjane33.  Visiting family and friends brightens up my day and seeing my husband and cat always makes me smile.  Doing arts & crafts and going out in the fresh air on my mobility scooter cheers me up no end.  Also sitting down in front of the telly with a nice cuppa and a bar of chocolate/biscuit works every time for me!  

Chloe_Scope

Sounds lovely @Ails! What do you like to watch on TV?

Ails

Oh I am a tv addict I have to admit, @Chloe_Scope and enjoy a good drama (especial period dramas) such as Poldark.  I also enjoy documentaries, cookery shows and reality shows.  Wildlife programmes are good too.  

April2018mom

Chloe_Scope said:

These are all lovely! 

What book have you finished @April2018mom?

The last book of the Harry Potter series. 

April2018mom

Ails said:

Oh I am a tv addict I have to admit, @Chloe_Scope and enjoy a good drama (especial period dramas) such as Poldark.  I also enjoy documentaries, cookery shows and reality shows.  Wildlife programmes are good too.  

I love Poldark! 

Chloe_Scope

I love period drama's too! Although, I have to admit that I haven't seen the most recent series of Victoria! 

Chloe_Scope

A great choice @April2018mom!

April2018mom

What also makes me pleased is when people work as a team. I was invited to a event today and I saw people were helping each other. It was the theme of the event. On the arts table, someone helped others make things. Walking around, I spotted people working as a team to cook delicious food like burgers etc and count money. I even witnessed volunteers sorting donations on stalls and helping by attracting people with microphones. There were volunteers also serving hot pizza, handing out drinks, cutting slices of cake and assisting with the raffle, lucky dip and tombola. I love it when people work as a team. 

Chloe_Scope

It sounds lovely @April2018mom!

April2018mom

The fact that all the kids are back at school this week makes me happy! It means no more lengthy lines in pubs, shops or restaurants. We are going to see a film downtown tomorrow afternoon and probably get something to eat on the way back. 

pollyanna1052

my doggy, Sophie

Ails

She is gorgeous, @pollyanna1052!  My cat, Christy, always puts a smile on my face when I see her. 

April2018mom

Right now this old photo is making me smile 

KnobblyKnees

Spurs winning for a change and a nice cup of PG Tips. Other football clubs and teas are available.

Chloe_Scope

These are all great guys! I love sitting down with a hot drink and a book!

Adrian_Scope

I don't know how much I like the idea of Spurs winning for a change @KnobblyKnees, but if it makes you happy!

KnobblyKnees

Haha. @Adrian_Scope the only other thing that cheers me up is when Arsenal lose.

chiarieds

Seeing my children & 3 granddaughters & this kitten. Shadow, her mother & brother were abandoned close to where I live. A couple saw her brother & were carrying him around to one of my neighbours, as they'd heard he has cats. My son & daughter-in-law saw this other kitten following, scooped her up & brought her to me. I've had her now for over 4 months.

Ails

She is beautiful, @chiarieds! 

April2018mom

I booked five tickets to a musical in London this Wednesday. We are going to watch Mary Poppins the musical. I cannot wait! 

66Mustang

Comedy makes me smile on a bad day. I like watching old episodes of QI, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, etc.

Also if I see a nice car, while out on the road myself, or wherever, that makes me smile!

mrbuttons

Hearing that otherd have had sucessful outcomes to their assessments/ appeals. Gives me hope for my case and hope that less disabled people will be struggling to make ends meet.my cat makes me laugh out loud with his shenannigans.

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Chloe_Scope

What a beautiful cat @chiarieds!!

I hope you have a great time tomorrow @April2018mom, you must tell us all about it!

They all sound great @66Mustang, I love comedy and find Dara O'Briain very funny indeed!

That is so lovely to hear @mrbuttons, we love a story like that too. It's really important to show both sides and I hope yours goes well too.

He sounds lovely @justdon, thank you for sharing. Family can be so important when going through a tough time. I am glad you have them there.

April2018mom

My son took his first ever steps alone today in his first ever PT session this afternoon! I was in the room watching him. And I almost sobbed joyfully. 

So I took a quick video on my phone of him moving with a walker for three minutes on his own without stopping. It was amazing. His new physical therapist almost cried with happiness. For someone who is a true paraplegic this is enormous progress. It was one of the few things I never expected him to be able to do independently ever. 

yasmin

I have a long list of things that make me really happy,they are as follows:

1. Praying & being grateful  to God.
2. My health.
3. My parents & family.
4. Spending time in nature & enjoying my walks.
5. Tidying up & organising my house.
6. Enjoy cooking. 
7. Watching & reading  famous people's autobiographies.
8. Last but not the least I enjoy watching my Pakistani dramas.

So,my dear fellows,you live only once,live it to the fullest.

I wish I could contribute more by helping many less privileged people in the society.

Let us all try to make this world a better place to live in.

God help us all!

Kind regards. 

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chiarieds

@yasmin - Thank you for sharing; you remind us what we should be most grateful for in the first ones on your list.

You could look at donating to Scope, or other charities dear to your heart, should you wish to help other people facing difficulties. I donate to a local hospice & 'Water Aid' for example....they might be small amounts each month, but if everyone did something similar what a difference we could make!

When our son decided he was going to close his secondhand bookshop, he gave as many books as he could to the local Scope shop over several weeks....the rest were given to 'Help the Heroes.' There are so many ways to give, to help others.

Any donation, however small, may help another.

I also believe that this community is truly trying to help others, so I am grateful for that. As you say 'Let us all try to make this world a better place to live in.'

April2018mom

Chloe_Scope said:

What a beautiful cat @chiarieds!!

I hope you have a great time tomorrow @April2018mom, you must tell us all about it!

They all sound great @66Mustang, I love comedy and find Dara O'Briain very funny indeed!

That is so lovely to hear @mrbuttons, we love a story like that too. It's really important to show both sides and I hope yours goes well too.

He sounds lovely @justdon, thank you for sharing. Family can be so important when going through a tough time. I am glad you have them there.

Will do! 

WhileIBreathIHope

Being told I would never amount to anything and dead by 25 as socially inept.
rocking 40 plus years two children and a stable relationship in the 15-20 year bracket.
Careful to be vague so as not to be identified.
oh and the Pratt’s trying to offer me advice and patting themselves on the back from years ago.

I Did it MY Way 

Tammyjane33

@Adrian_Scope I love the outside too, we have a beautiful park near where we live and I've started using it more on my good days 😊

Tammyjane33

@WhileIBreathIHope good on you 😁you've proved people that doubted you were wrong. 

Tammyjane33

@April2018mom that's fantastic news, I can only imagine how happy this has made you as I don't have children. Well done to your little one too. 

April2018mom

Thanks! 

Grinchy

this is an old thread, lots of good things that make people happy, i love reading Terry Pratchett books the discworld series is just so funny, shame he is no longer with us