The JOY thread

[Luxrayx]

My local charity shop is opening back up after a month, which means I'm going back to work! Never thought I'd be this excited for unpaid work, but ehh details. I just can't wait to see other human beings in person again

[glitterball]

Beautiful, sunny, warm weather this week in the UK.

Yesterday, I set out for a walk at lunchtime. I ended up walking a long way but it felt so good, exploring my neighbourhood by foot, breathing in the aroma of the blooming lilacs and enjoying the cooling shade of the verdant trees.

6km later...  I was back home, my mind refreshed and recharged. I baked some butterfly cakes for VE Day celebrations (drove some over to Dad this morning, along with some shopping supplies & a roast dinner for tonight).

Tonight: looking forward to some mindfulness TV - I used to think Gardeners World was for oldies but they have  changed the format in recent years and is so calming & relaxing to watch. Or maybe I am now an oldie  well, even my kid enjoys it too 

Planted some tomatoes, sugarsnap peas and some lovage this week, too. Looking forward to watching these babies grow!

[Harmonie]

The weather is my favorite today! That is an extreme rarity in May! It's in the low 50s and overcast. I adore it!

Also, a little belated, but a week ago or so we got a new drier. We went April without one and it was no fun having wrinkly stiff clothes/towels/etc.

[freezestime]

I got myself Fashion Styling Starcatcher with a nice crown, just don't know how to make her completely white and not a light pink colour.

[bright rabbit 1]

Got five ponies coming my way, Baby Countdown (one of my grail boys), Baby Snookums (for a custom), Baby Fifi, Baby Sister Bright Bouquet (for a custom), and Baby Lucky (for a custom).

Plus my Lily Lightly came today, now to come from eBay.uk are Sniffles and Snookums (for Gusty and Buttons newborn customs), and Baby Brightbow.

[glitterball]

Baked gingerbread this afternoon with my kid - who prepared a special one for Daddy by hiding a tiny piece of paper with a secret note inside one of them!  (a bit like a fortune cookie)   

Did a "zone 2 heart rate" run today, first time I have ever attempted one and it was actually quite relaxing -
or maybe it was because I was running so slowly to keep my heart-rate low -
but anyway, it allowed for me to concentrate on my breathing instead of being a panting mess! Managed to clock over 20,000 steps as a result today (I barely hit 3,000 on Sunday).

Watched an old DVD of Jane Austen's Persuasion - that was nice, too 

[lordalexander74]

The sweet taste of a fresh strawberry. Helped my parents pick a couple gallon pails full of fresh berries. Most are going in the freezer, the remainder are for snacking and a pie

[Beldarna]

Last Sunday I became an aunt. So far I've only seen pictures but from what I can tell it does look like a tiny human being .

[Ponybookworm]

You lot, on here. Nuff said xxx

[bright rabbit 1]

Well sold those pony tails on eBay.uk for £23, along with a bait G1 lot £15, and some hair that I’ve been trying to get rid off for £16. And with that money I brought (well my mum did) Sea Shimmer with her float (no hair brush) for £20 along with Tiny Bubbles with her float (no hair brush) for £20.

Plus a bait No Country Mum Bright Bouquet that I ordered from Etsy came today, she has new hair now Cherry Brandy nylon hair.

[dragonfly]

my dog learned how to flip his bowl upside down and spill his kibbles everywhere when he doesn't get a chicken topper on his dinner.

LOLLLLLL