Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Things making me happy right now

Forgive the bullets two days in a row. That's just where I am right now.
  • Plans for dinner with two different sets of lovely local friends this weekend. So excited about this.
  • The cheerful row of yellow and red tulips in full bloom in our front yard right now.
  • The weather--sunny and warm--even though I know it's not going to last and this weekend is supposed to be fairly gross, weather-wise.
  • My new clothes. All of mine were too big so we waited in line for a sale for the first time in our lives and got 50% off at Old Navy (given to the first 50 customers at their Stuff and Save sale last week). Now I have a nice new set of jeans and basic tops, in what feels like a very small size (relatively speaking). And it was very affordable.
  • Torsten's company. He is doing amazing work, developing great relationships with potential future clients, and laying the groundwork for an awesome marketing campaign. And the best thing, in my opinion, is how happy he is. As soon as he quit his job all the stress and negativity just melted away. He is working only a little bit more than the insane hours he was already working for his last job, but he is so much more relaxed. He is enthusiastic about every aspect of this company, and is totally cutting-edge with the technologies he discovers and the partnerships he forms. Even if this company never makes him the money he was earning in his past job--though that seems pretty unlikely to me--it will be worth it just to see how much happier he is.
  • Seeing my cycle continue to be normal. I'm on my fourth month of charting and everything is proceeding without any red flags or causes for concern. Of course this doesn't mean there isn't something going on that isn't detectable through charting, but it still makes me feel so much better about my health and my body, just seeing that my cycles are so regular.
  • The fact that I leave for France in two weeks. Seriously! That is so soon.
  • The Rockies! Torsten went to a business networking event and won two club tickets to an upcoming game in a business card raffle. So cool! We have been wanting to go to a Rockies game but thinking we really shouldn't spend the money. Heart!
  • Watching Torsten with Montana. He is so cute how he talks to her and plays with her. It kills me every single time.

17 comments:

  1. Hey question - i know with RnY you are strongly cautioned against getting pregnant for the first 18 months after - does the same kind of thing apply to the banding?

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  2. Enjoy these quiet happy moments in life! They are a gift and something to rely upon when things aren't quite as serene.

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  3. There is something to be said when a spouse is happy. It's hard not to feed off that energy, which means your whole house is happier. I'm excited for the two of you - for the life you have now and for what's to come!

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  4. I've been on an Old Navy binge lately myself. I don't know if your store is the same, but my store doesn't carry a bulk of what's available online. The online stuff is SO MUCH CUTER than what's in store - so even though it's only 20% off instead of 50% (lucky you!), there are still some good deals to be found (and can be returned in-store if necessary, woo hoo!). :)

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  5. Old Navy is the best for fun and inexpensive new clothes. I've gotten a lot of great stuff for work there. Some of it falls apart after a bit but some of it lasts forever. I love their sales!

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  6. After hearing you ladies at Bodies blog about charting, I decided to do it too. And now I understand why you're so happy to see a normal chart - it's exciting! And really tunes you into your body.

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  7. TULIPS! They're taking over Pearl Street right now and I noticed them on my walk into work - they're awesome :)

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  8. Those are great things. No wonder they make you happy! :-) I love seeing Mr. Darcy with my cats or my mom's dog or my nephew. Heart melting. I get you on that.

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  9. Wahoo!

    I have subscribed to Torsten's business blog. I don't understand much of it, but want to support him any way I can! It is very exciting.

    Yay, Rockies! How fun to have club seats. I am jealous! Have fun!

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  10. This whole post just makes me smiley and cheerful!

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  11. I'm glad you're both so happy. :) PS - I'm a little jealous about France.

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  12. You should take a picture of your tulips- they are my fav! :-)

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  13. I am SO glad he's loving his job - doesn't it make all the difference in life?

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  14. This whole post left me smiling. I'm so happy that you're happy. :)

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  15. This is something I need to do more often. I'm terrible for obsessing about where I want to be in the future and not enjoying right now.

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