My quitting one of my jobs last month didn't pan out quite as expected, well, not as planned.
And trying to be helpful for a friend this past week hasn't been as good an idea as I thought.
But,
Happiness is...
one of the bonuses of working nights is seeing the sunrise as I am finishing and heading home. A sunrise over the water. A view that, sadly, is threatened with development. So, every time I get to wander through to this favourite spot, I am happy.
Happiness is...
a nap in a warm, sunny spot, with my favourite chenille throw
(and my cat Abby)
Happiness is...
hanging out with someone beloved where you can be yourself
Happiness will be a far flung family getting together for a feast and a gathering and a housewarming...
but that is next weekend for Thanksgiving (Canadian style)
see more happiness at SundayStills
Sorry to hear you're having a difficult time; that nap cuddled up with the cat should make you feel better! Lovely swans and the sunrise.
ReplyDeleteWell said, and a happy Canadian thanksgiving to you..:-)))
ReplyDeleteLovely your post is so serene I felt like I was there.
ReplyDeleteSome days/weeks are just like that, unfortunately. But it's the little things, like your cozy spot, nature, animals and those who you hold dear, that make it all worth it...and make you happy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :)
Your photos were lovely.
~Lisa
Lovely pictures all three of them.
ReplyDelete...it always helps dealing with the unpleasant things in life to remember those things that make you happy...I love a nice sunny nook with my kitty on my lap...doesn't happen often enough!
ReplyDeleteA nap with your animal is always pure joy! Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappiness all around :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Canadian Thanksgiving!
..next Monday right?
Real happy pictures and a stunning sunset:-)
ReplyDeleteVery nice... and Happy Thanksgiving! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice... and made me sleepy, too!
ReplyDeleteHappiness, even ephemeral and despite unexpected difficulties is still happiness. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the sunrise picture; it's a perfect counterpoint to my sunset pictures!
That sunrise is so captivating! My cat too likes to lay cozy in one spot, something warm.
ReplyDeleteI hope things will be better and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!
Napping with a cat pretty much defines happiness for me too.
ReplyDeleteHappiness is enjoying your beautiful photos along with being able to share them with others who find them equally as lovely.
ReplyDeleteHope your Thanksgiving goes well next weekend. Ours is not until next month when we will have people to our house.
thats an amazing view!
ReplyDeletegreat photography
You'll have to post about the job stuff. I love these pics and your views on happiness. It makes me want to go to bed and curl up in my cozy blankies.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos - and a great cat!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take a lot to make me happy either, and those are wonderful examples of happiness-inducing objects. That sunrise is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you making for Thanksgiving dinner, my friend?
Nice bit of blessing-counting even during a rougher patch - just in time for Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI love the lighting in Abby's photo. Hope things get better for you...
ReplyDeleteA simply ideal set of snaps! With an ideal kitty cat, too! My cat is also nice but extremely thick!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shirley and Robin, the difficulties should end by Friday. It will make me all angry again to think about it, Geewits, but maybe by the end of the week...
ReplyDeleteThank you Ed, Steffie, Sara, Marleen, Chloe.
Thanks, Janice, and maybe a little too serene for you Tammy?!
I'll let Abby know you like her, Gilly. And she is a bit of a heavy beast - but not fat - as I always say she has thick ankles so is just sturdy. But, I guess you mean "thick" as in the Scottish for "dimwitted" or "stupid", Lena.
ReplyDeleteAnd she spends most of her time napping, so sharing a nap with her is easy, Jazz, though not often on my lap either, Oliag.
There came a point when I said "screw it, I need to admire this sunrise", and am glad I did and that you get to enjoy it too, Ebie, June.
This challenge was good for remembering the good things, Lisa, SAW.
Thanks, flowerweaver and yes, the second Monday in October is our Thanksgiving, Nivin
and I don't know yet what I'm bringing, Susan.
Great post and happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThe best-laid plans of mice and men go oft awry. But sometimes "awry" turns out for the best. I hope the best turns out for you!
ReplyDeleteYou caught these swans both with a peculiar neck position. Hope you can eventually wrinkle out the creases in your job situation:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gina.
ReplyDeleteJeannette, those swans were doing quite the dance in the water, I'll post some more photos of the pair later. and XUP, too, I just heard on the news about the National Post being under bankruptcy protection - that certainly adds a new wrinkle to part of the job situation!