Whats the last thing that made you happy?

My nieces, a new job and a short holiday before I start that new job.

Yes, exactly, Nora.  And it's a big reason why I rarely watch the news.  

Okay, my Westie makes me happy on a daily basis.  He is so freaking cute and adorable and funny and precious.  I just love my little guy to bits!  Other than that, yes, it's the small things.  Friday, it was a feeling of accomplishment and yesterday it was the feeling that goes with being able to figure out a solution to a problematic schedule and making all that work!  Today it is cabbage soup, which achieved a low rolling boil on the stove a few minutes ago.  Nummnens...  "I know I shouldn't say this, but I just love my cabbage soup!"

(Does anybody know what movie this line is from, when you switch out the cabbage soup for brownies?)

And I'll go ahead and cite the example, because like you said, everything counts.  I watched a bunch of Charlie's Angels episodes, 1st season and best season, and the chemistry between those three young women (Kate, Farrah and Jaclyn) always makes me happy.  They are kind and smart and strong and feminine and lovely and, best of all, it is obvious to me that they all really cared for each other.  Their interpersonal devotion went beyond the quality of the show (which during its first season was way better than the critics gave it credit for).  Three attractive and appealing women who really love each other and like each other is something to cheer for as there didn't seem to be a trace of jealousy or resentment to take away from the heavenly trio, they each had lots to contribute to their small group; and the fact that they are fictional characters almost makes it better for me because they will never be a disappointment.  Although, as Kate and Jaclyn have both said, the three of them really liked for and cared about each other in real life.  There's something magical about chemistry.

Yes, exactly, Nora.  And it's a big reason why I rarely watch the news.  

Okay, my Westie makes me happy on a daily basis.  He is so freaking cute and adorable and funny and precious.  I just love my little guy to bits!  Other than that, yes, it's the small things.  Friday, it was a feeling of accomplishment and yesterday it was the feeling that goes with being able to figure out a solution to a problematic schedule and making all that work!  Today it is cabbage soup, which achieved a low rolling boil on the stove a few minutes ago.  Nummnens...  "I know I shouldn't say this, but I just love my cabbage soup!"

(Does anybody know what movie this line is from, when you switch out the cabbage soup for brownies?)

And I'll go ahead and cite the example, because like you said, everything counts.  I watched a bunch of Charlie's Angels episodes, 1st season and best season, and the chemistry between those three young women (Kate, Farrah and Jaclyn) always makes me happy.  They are kind and smart and strong and feminine and lovely and, best of all, it is obvious to me that they all really cared for each other.  Their interpersonal devotion went beyond the quality of the show (which during its first season was way better than the critics gave it credit for).  Three attractive and appealing women who really love each other and like each other is something to cheer for as there didn't seem to be a trace of jealousy or resentment to take away from the heavenly trio, they each had lots to contribute to their small group; and the fact that they are fictional characters almost makes it better for me because they will never be a disappointment.  Although, as Kate and Jaclyn have both said, the three of them really liked for and cared about each other in real life.  There's something magical about chemistry.