The Little Things That Make You Smile

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   Maddie Ruudposted 13 years ago

   I'm working late, and answering angry emails combined with endless moderation has got me down.  I'm trying to concentrate on the little things that make me smile.  I thought I'd start a thread so I can keep checking back and getting a fix of positivity while I plod through some more spam.
   
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   I just got some new purple and white plaid laces for my quad skates.  Makes me smile. 

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      tritrainposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Sun on my face makes me smile. 

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      Mark Knowlesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Spam fritters taste good.
      
      
      
      

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         Daniel Carterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         DOH!
         
         There ya go...admitted spammer!

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         Home Girlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Just add some ketchup to it and coupla of extra pounds guaranteed!

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      Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Playing tennis with my husband at the park makes me smile.

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      kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I got a comment from someone I highly respect and the support is so appreciated I have no words.....
      
      great thread
      
      

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         Sunshine625posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I had the same experience today .... wonderful feeling

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      yumyumfoodrecipesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      maybe hearing i love you to a man.

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   Mutiny92posted 13 years ago

   My nine year old son who is constantly negotiating. 
   
   Son: "Can I have a cookie?"
   Me: "Sure"
   Son: "Can I have two?"
   
   I think he will be a lawyer

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      Maddie Ruudposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      YES! Reminds me of arguing with my parents when I was a wee girl about why I couldn't have a soda every night with dinner if they could drink beer.  Makes me smile.

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         Mutiny92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Drinking and moderating, are we?  That should make for some interesting emails! 

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            Maddie Ruudposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Just water right now, never fear!   Rehydrating from my plyometrics workout.
            
            Your flag on that forum spammer just now made me smile.

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   Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

   Really old people holding hands and just being into each other makes me smile.

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      cardeleanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You must be really old... 

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      Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      it makes my heart skip a beat.  I visited a nursing home, and this elderly gent of 83 was holding hands with a lady about his own age.  I asked the carer if there was a romance going on.  It turns out they are a married couple, been married almost 60 years.  That sure does make you smile.... i had tears of joy

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   Michael Willisposted 13 years ago

   A Baby's Smile. How could anyone not smile!
   
   
   

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      earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Made me smile!

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      Woman Of Courageposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, What a cute and precious baby

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   cardeleanposted 13 years ago

   My kids...
   

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   theseusposted 13 years ago

   a phone call from a friend

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   CMHypnoposted 13 years ago

   
   
   All babies can make you smile!

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   sofsposted 13 years ago

   I am happy to be alive...I smile all the time. as much as I can.

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   tlpoagueposted 13 years ago

   Reading some of my daughter's facebook status...
   Looking for Mr. Right...I have found Mr. Rude, Mr. Wrong, and Mr. Player, but not Mr. Right.
   You are only as strong as the table you stand on, the drinks you mix, and the friends you roll with.
   I am currently making some changes in my life, if you don't hear from me, you're one of them.
   And lastly, the one she made up for my profile...
   Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be completely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
   Good luck working late!

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    logic,commonsenseposted 13 years ago

    Maggie, the sun coming up in the morning makes me smile.   My bees flying to and from the hive, make me smile, my fruit trees starting to bud, really makes me smile.
    I know about working late and dealing with upset people, and when you realize how strong you are to deal with those issues, you will smile even bigger!

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    optimus grimlockposted 13 years ago

    Being at a baseball game with family!

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    TheJmanposted 13 years ago

    I feel you on that, had a long day with clients, being.. well.. clients...
    
    what gets me through the day is the thought of my family, the fact that I can pick up the phone and call them at any time and know that they'll be there to support me! All the other nonsense is truely meaningless when you consider how fragile life is, you then realise what is important, those who care about you!
    
    So smile is the fact that out there, there is someone who loves and cares about you

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    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    my baby makes me smile
    
    
    

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    Daniel Carterposted 13 years ago

    Here's an invitation for you to destress, Maddie....
    
    

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       prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       LOL

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       Bellamieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       OMG!! Not funny, not cute!

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    jobswitchposted 13 years ago

    Hearing someone say, "I've got chickenpox".

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    Woman Of Courageposted 13 years ago

    This thread makes me smile.

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    2uesdayposted 13 years ago

    a flower to make you smile
    
    
    

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    The Jetposted 13 years ago

    Enough sleep.

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    The Jetposted 13 years ago

    Enough sleep.

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    AliciaCposted 13 years ago

    My dog's antics make me smile. Here's he's getting a stroke from my sister and trying to see what she has in her other hand at the same time - after all, it may be food!
    

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       sallieannluvslifeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Your dog looks like my dog!  I agree...my dog makes me smile, especially when she's been happily rolling in the dustiest patch in the yard and then gets up and shakes from the tip of her nose to the end of her tail!

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    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    Unexpectedly getting my shoulders rubbed by my hubby for no specific reason makes me smile.

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    Eaglekiwiposted 13 years ago

    Finding pants that fit -make me smile
    
    Hearing from my kids after the city they live in suffered an earthquake made me smile BIG
    (Earth-bending excercise indeed son!)
    
    Fresh coffee. Mmmm...
    
    Freshly laundered bedsheets -Bliss

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    One of the 5 year olds just popped in, sang me a little song about good granpas and bad granpas she made up herself then left with a cheeky grin.

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    Maddie Ruudposted 13 years ago

    Today, I got an email from a friend I thought was probably dead, and he's got 1 year sober!  Okay, that's not a little thing, but it made me smile.

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That would make me smile too. Good news!

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    Bellamieposted 13 years ago

    When my grandchildren hug me I smile from the inside out and remember that I am truely blessed.

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       Bellamieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       
       
       
       
       

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          Bellamieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Now these are sweet smiles that make me smile!

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    timorousposted 13 years ago

    When my buddy Pran rests his head on my 'mouse' drawer.
    
    

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       sofsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Is Pran sad because he doesn't know how to operate the mouse?
       Smile on Pran

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          timorousposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Haha..maybe.  But no, I think he just wants a little love and attention.  Hi sofs

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    Sunshine625posted 13 years ago

    My granddaughters laughter

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    money-manposted 13 years ago

    Well, money does, especially if it's in large denominations, and/or big stacks.

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    manlypoetrymanposted 13 years ago

    Holidays...like today...make me smile !

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    Gordon Hamiltonposted 13 years ago

    It's funny how a lot of people immediately think of animals in this respect. I am no exception. I remember a couple of years ago turning up on my Mother's doorstep with my suitcase at a very difficult time, to see her new puppy for the first time. I took the photo below within minutes of meeting Robbie. That day, I could hold him in the palm of my hand (he was less than eight weeks old.) Now? I would need a block and tackle to help me lift the great (but still lovable) brute!
    
    

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    My daughters and grandkids make me smile.    Boy could I use them now!

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    "I love you" from my children. 

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    Motown2Chitownposted 13 years ago

    When my husband brings me dinner.

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    Moonbeams bathing me at night. 

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    skinny dipping in the moonlight

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    wheelinalloverposted 13 years ago

    The toddlers who live here coming in and wanting to be on my lap while I work

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       Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    Ben and Jerry's Phish food ice cream.  YUM

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    Stacie Lposted 13 years ago

    the simple pleasures of natures beauty ,good friends and a sunset can make me smile..

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    Kangaroo_Jaseposted 13 years ago

    Seeing the end result of angry emails and constant moderation slowly give way to positive forum posts, Hubbers earning a penny or six and support from the community flowing much more for HQ, writers and Hubbers. The light is shining at the end of that tunnel, some just don't quite see it yet.
    Now that is making me start to smile

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    H.C Porterposted 13 years ago

    Old PJ's and 1980's movies on a Friday Night-wrapped up in my grandmothers blanket...
    Smell of clean laundry...
    My kids talking and helping one another when they think no one else is watching...
    Actually talking and being myself with my parents...
    Singing in the shower...
    Hot Wings and Ranch Dressing...
    Fitting into a size 3/4 when I have been a 5/6 since I had kids...
    When my husband tells me he is proud of me...
    When my parents say they are proud of who I have become...
    My kids faces every time I pick them up from daycare (they jump up screaming-saying MOMMY-MOMMY- I MISSED YOU-I LOVE YOU!)
    and about a million other things...
    ****what can I say- I have much to smile about

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    Homemade blueberry muffins fresh out of the oven for breakfast.

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    all my friends 

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    Sharing meals with friends or family

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    hummingbirds

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    When my 12 year old son tells me I'm pretty.

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    everything 

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Logging on to see two commenters on one of my hubs writing supportive comments back and forth to each other! Wow!!!
    In hubberworld, it doesn't get much better 'n that!
    (Well, payouts are nice, too ).

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    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    Sweet Revenge. 

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    Mckenposted 13 years ago

    i'm thousands of miles away from my home of Singapore, so a plate of local chicken rice would definitely do the trick!

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    BRIAN SLATERposted 13 years ago

    Seeing my vegetables growing

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