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To ask you to share something joyful this Wednesday?

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MantisAndCrumpet · 01/05/2024 05:46

So much negativity and sadness, so AIBU to try for a thread of small (or large) joyful things?

I’ll start: the dawn chorus is beautiful today and I have decided to adopt it as my welcome to Wednesday from the world.

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ViciousCurrentBun · 01/05/2024 08:19

I saw puffins two weeks ago on a boat trip.

myheadisaterribleplace · 01/05/2024 08:16

Its only 8 days and 4 hours until I go on holiday

philosoppee · 01/05/2024 08:08

I went to bed with an ache that I thought would stop me from sleeping but had a GREAT sleep and the pain seems to have totally gone. It's May, the month the cygnets will be born at our local pond so I'm going down to look at mum swan on her nest after breakfast.

Behindthescenesnow · 01/05/2024 08:00

hby9628 · 01/05/2024 08:00

I found a £20 note in my jeans pocket. It's been through the wash & everything. Excited.

That's money laundering though Grin

hby9628 · 01/05/2024 08:00

I found a £20 note in my jeans pocket. It's been through the wash & everything. Excited.

Giggorata · 01/05/2024 07:54

Blossom, birds, bluebells and laaaaaambs going crazy. Spring is heaven.
DDIL had a negative biopsy.
Beltane celebrations.
World Championship snooker
Looking forward to the return of the swifts

mitogoshi · 01/05/2024 07:49

My graveyard (work for the church) is looking stunning, bluebells, tulips, primroses and a prolific climbing rose that nobody knows how it's there, it "appeared" last spring (guessing someone planted it in memory of a loved one without asking). And best bit, my friendly blackbirds are nesting in the bush I can see from my desk

Whataspangle · 01/05/2024 07:42

Been feeling rotten for over a week with a chest infection. So when I saw the title of the thread I did my Scrooge impersonation " Bah humbug. What is joyful about life"
Then I read the lovely posts and feel really uplifted.
Hopefully today I will get out to do a little in the garden. A beautiful blackbird has taken to following me round while I work and I love watching him. He is so fearless and confident.

Beezknees · 01/05/2024 07:37

Bank holiday weekend is coming up. May is my favourite month of the year. Hope everyone has a lovely day today!

PragmaticDramatic · 01/05/2024 07:35

My jeans fit easily after a bit of struggle with my weight and I am wearing a nice flower bobble that was cheap from H&M.

OnehundredStars · 01/05/2024 07:34

Lovely thread - it’s all coming together with me at work and years of courses and one big gamble later, my dreams are coming true

Toooldtoworry · 01/05/2024 07:33

After 2 years and the requirement for a private podiatrist my foot is starting to feel masses better. I'm looking forward to being able to start jogging.

Brandnewskytohangyourstarsupon · 01/05/2024 07:32

Donating my 6th bag of blood today.
Its special and is used for premature babies apparently. One bag of my blood, serves 3 babies I’m told. It makes me feel so good and to smile inwardly that an hour out of my day can do this!

Then meeting with a group of friends of 20 years plus. LOVE these amazing women and cannot wait to bask in their fabulousness 🥰

Sunnnybunny72 · 01/05/2024 07:31

I've just booked a trip to Dubrovnik.

PermanentTemporary · 01/05/2024 07:30

My white lilac is blooming. I saw it in full bloom when the previous owner was living here, moved in after it had died down, and I've been waiting all year to see it in all its glory. I adore this house and am so happy here.

LadyMargaretDevereux · 01/05/2024 07:29

I'm going for a swim today.

qpid5tunt · 01/05/2024 07:26

My cat no longer needs her little white stick😂

To ask you to share something joyful this Wednesday?
Badassbreastfeeder85 · 01/05/2024 07:26

It's my babies first birthday tomorrow so I'm going cake shopping today!

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 01/05/2024 07:23

We’ve finally got my 10 month old on a good sleep schedule, meaning he’s going to bed at a reasonable time and not past midnight. His naps have improved too.

AppleStrudel23 · 01/05/2024 07:22

I had porridge with brown sugar with my lovely husband, we can hear the birds singing and I can feel my baby kicking inside me. God is good!

VestibuleVirgin · 01/05/2024 07:20

CremeBruleeLove · 01/05/2024 06:19

The weather is warming up & the Tories will lose the next election 🙌

Sadly, only one part of that statement is true!

JuneSoon · 01/05/2024 07:19

Bluebells, bluebells everywhere!

Menopants · 01/05/2024 07:17

My husband left october 2021 this is the first may since that I feel like my old self and full of hope and excitement for spring and summer.

ShipshapeShore · 01/05/2024 07:15

I bought a new nail varnish yesterday and it's the exact shade of bright orangy pink I wanted. It's really cheering me up! Misty here so the pop of colour is very welcome.

Ferretaria · 01/05/2024 07:15

I was greeted by my lovely cat when I woke up this morning. He's always so happy to see me.

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