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Friday, June 18, 2010
A few things that make me happy
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1 – 200 of 561 Newer› Newest»- Holly said...
Katie, reading your blog makes me smile!
Other things that make me happy:
- riding my red bike
- reading to my daughter
- walking on the sand in my bare feet
- getting a letter in the mail - June 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM
- Anna said...
Opening gigantic jars of artichoke hearts :)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BRdRgIQrj-4/TBSAb0GnvfI/AAAAAAAAAq4/i-mFs2HrDtE/s1600/030.JPG - June 18, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- Jen in Japan said...
- June 18, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- colormekatie said...
@Anne- That is the cutest smile ever!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- Larissa said...
the sun crashing trough the black clouds makes me smile.
And my cat begging for food :D
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.com said...
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- June 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.com said...
That smile makes me lol! Thank you! I've had a stressful week too preparing for an exibition - just after I came home from Paris! (I know, poor me!)
What makes me smile the most right now is thinking about this wonderful piece of pastry I had in Paris and that beautiful room I was in. It was like a dream come true to me and I was so happy I dared to enter, you know, because I wasn't sure about the prices etc...
♥ here ♥
I also smile when I read all the comments of readers who walked with me through Paris via my blog. - June 18, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Wendy Norman said...
Love seeing the things that make you smile...they always make me smile too!
Secret gardens tucked away in Charleston, SC make me smile: http://lifestillphotography.com/2010/04/stuff-and-things/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- Emily said...
This photo always makes me smile. Who doesn't love cats in glasses. Too cute and fun
P.S. I hope your weekend ends up being more fun than stressful :) - June 18, 2010 at 9:18 AM
- Adelaide said...
I just noticed this morning how beautiful dew on grass is. It sounds so simple and common, but if you take the time to look at it, it's so pretty. It's like every blade of grass put on their diamonds and rubies and got together for a big fancy lawn party.
- June 18, 2010 at 9:19 AM
- Dodo said...
This always makes me happy, one of the cutest things living on this planet (and her name is Sonia):
Too bad they are only breeded as pets in Russia! But my guinea pigs are also my little happiness in life! - June 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM
My youngest son's pouty face when he doesn't get his way. That bottom lip comes out about a mile! Too cute!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:21 AM
- Unknown said...
I love these photographs:
Jordan Matters Photography: Dancers Among Us
(casey williams at gmail) - June 18, 2010 at 9:21 AM
- Jessie said...
The color of BEETS!
(And the smirk that goes with them.) - June 18, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Katie Palmer said...
It makes me happy when strangers can say "Hi" when passing you. It usually leaves me with a smile. The tech world hasn't totally wiped that out yet.
- June 18, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Holly @ Shopaholly said...
Your posts make me happy! I'm new to your blog but I've been pimping it out ever since I found it last week.
Happiness is also induced by late night photography sessions, icecream (anytime) and having a few hours open up unexpectedly in your day.
Have a great weekend!
http://shopaholly.wordpress.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Umm...Umm....umm...making handmade softies for all the kids of the world! :)
- June 18, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Dancing! Alone or with friends, at home or at the bar, outdoors or in dressing rooms, anywhere really!
azwells at gmail - June 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Amanda said...
things that make me smile:
my one year old daughter's laugh
homemade blueberry muffin
making something with my own two hands
cooking something delicious enough to make my husband want seconds :)
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Lillian said...
-driving with the windows down and blaring embarrassing pop music
-a day in bed
-pull-n-peel twizzlers
-fedoras - June 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Kat said...
whenever i have tuna my doggy always waits (not so patiently..) at my side until she gets some - and EVERY time afterwards she always tries to come give me a kiss with her tuna breath, as a thank you for it.
i swear, tuna is like crack to that dog, she is the happiest creature ever afterwards. - June 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Melody said...
Things that make me happy?
getting a letter in the mail
giant balloons that take up half of my room
my new pet fish and his snail friends
the last day of school
knowing that there is a world of opportunity in front of everyone as long as you're willing to take the right path
not that our roses have thorns, but the fact that our thorns have roses - June 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM
- Cathlene Bell said...
My brother makes me smile. He has Down's Syndrome, and can't form really clear words or sentences, but his actions speak volumes. Last night, my mom and I were stressing out over a lot of medical concerns. My brother took down three medals from a school Field Day years ago, and put one medal around my mom's neck, then mine, and then his.
Some aspects of life seem hell-bent on trying to convince us all that we are losers. But my brother proved them wrong. He makes me smile. - June 18, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Em said...
This little guy always makes me happy after a long day <3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30456937@N04/2851904283/in/set-72157611720717860/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- linda said...
a conversation
3 year old - "sonic the hedgehog has a girlfriend in this movie"
6 year old - "no he doesn't!"
3 year old - "yes, he dooze!" - June 18, 2010 at 9:29 AM
- Kellie said...
There is a local wilderness area here; it always makes me smile when I take our dogs out and let them splash around while I lay on the smooth rocks and let the water rush over my feet.
It's like the most perfect escape. - June 18, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Nick said...
A few weeks back I was on holiday in Greece and saw 3 things that made me happy:
Kittens hiding in an alley:
My GF hiding in an old hollow tree while walking in the forrest
But I hurt my toe in the forrest, and when I went to the beach after. There were 2 sea ducks in my view. I didn't even know ducks lived in salt water ( i love ducks :) )
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvang/4670042151/sizes/l/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Galapril said...
This magic sweater makes me happy:
This house which is near my house:
The Body Art by Emma Hack:
Funny mistakes in newspapers make me laugh:
Sir Winston Churchill, with all his clever and touching words:
Regina Spektor with her funny song "Folding Chair":
Funny and silly shoes:
This manifest:
This video of yours!:
My t-shirt:
People fighting for human rights:
And last but not least! Ballooooons!:
Have a wonderful day! - June 18, 2010 at 9:32 AM
- Lynn said...
Oh! Definitely watching my kids happily playing together. Seems simple, but in between all the typical rivalry happening, seeing this:
is pure joy for them as well as for me! - June 18, 2010 at 9:32 AM
- Elyssa said...
Doctors being silly and my trip to Africa in general http://www.flickr.com/photos/elyssabeth/4637449566/sizes/o/in/set-72157624005686439/
- June 18, 2010 at 9:32 AM
- Mindy and Lola said...
My niece always makes me smile... she likes "working" with us at craft shows, she picks up random things from the table and askes if you want to buy her "craps!!!"
I also made a rain cloud wall in my bedroom! I wake up all smiles!
mindyandlola.blogspot.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Playing guitar, alone or with friends, until very late in the night. That makes me happy!
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:33 AM
- Juliette Crane said...
Happy Apples, Graffiti Men Walking (one with a balloon), yellow cat eye sunglasses and blooming poppies!
xo, juliette - June 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM
- Scout said...
You make me smile!!
and so does hooping
Do you hoop? Because if not you should totally pick it up. I see you hooping with a gloriously bright colorful rainbow hoop. - June 18, 2010 at 9:36 AM
I just successfully passed my final school exams this week! :D
No more school for me ever - freedom!
Oh, and my new pink headphones make me smile, too. - June 18, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- Caito said...
- smelling woodsmoke when I am out walking around: it takes me back to camping in the woods, and I like to think of the people who made it cozy inside with their fire
- my cat's paws, which are so furry that he slips on the hardwood floor
- the way my skin smells with saltwater on it
- homemade ice cream! - June 18, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- Joey Cardella said...
One thing that always makes me smile is knowing I have a stylist I can trust when my beard gets out of control...
www.joeysee.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- mollysusie said...
rainbows make me smile ... even though I know how they form, seeing one always feels like magic!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:37 AM
- caroline said...
Senior citizens eating ice cream cones in the summertime. :D
- June 18, 2010 at 9:37 AM
- kate said...
When it's sunny one one side of my house and rainy on the other. That way I can decide what I want to see out my window.
- June 18, 2010 at 9:37 AM
- Hannia said...
This picture my dad and brother took in Canada never fails to make me smile:
Silly squirrels out my window will also inevitably always make me smile :) - June 18, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Unknown said...
Feeling summer breezes on my skin makes me HAPPY! So do Bollywood musicals.
So does this: http://www.ignant.de/2010/06/15/sandrine-estrade-boulet/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Marta said...
I do love to put my feet on the green grass =) I feel so happy and so alive :D
I love candy stores and how lovely the colours are.
I love old movies :D
http://estrelasnaparede.wordpress.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- Ana said...
I smile when the people give details as gifts. And when the kids smile too!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- amanda lee said...
The fact that I am moving to NYC in 18 days makes me smile so big it hurts!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- Tábata Kotowiski said...
Things that make me smile:
- My toys collection
- SpongeBob
- Watermelon Juice
- Rainbow cake
- To watch Arthur sleeping
And you. :) I heart your blog.
Huge hugs,
Brazil - June 18, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- xueni ; said...
I love any kittens that smile at me;
I love any puppies that stick their tongue and wag their tails;
I love rainbows. - June 18, 2010 at 9:40 AM
- Laura said...
- riding my bicycle in the sunshine
- listening to belle & sebastian
- laughing at our cat when she watched films on the laptop and thinks the dogs/cats in the film are real (see: Homeward Bound)
- driving home from work on a friday
- sending/receiving exciting things in the post!
Have a great weekend! (my email's on my blogger profile!) - June 18, 2010 at 9:40 AM
- Becky said...
Elephants pretending to be parrots...
From Becky
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:41 AM
- Katie Petri said...
Bringing my beloved doggy to Central Park to play!
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM
- Stephanie said...
lollipops :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/43985389@N08/4579849731/
- June 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM
- Karen Travels said...
-Planning a vacation to NYC later this summer,
-afternoon thunderstorms that have been hitting Charlotte every afternoon
And these pencil pictures:
http://clumsyhiker.blogspot.com/2010/06/gift-of-writing.html - June 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM
- Glorysgirl said...
Wrinkly faced puppies always make me happy: http://www.glorysgirl.com/2010/06/18/wrinkles/
Actually puppies in general. Or big, full grown, 9 year old puppies like my girl!
- Ashley - June 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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- June 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Jacque said...
first scoops { coffee, peanut butter }
finding the perfect word { churlish! }
pulling pranks with the mister { single item stoop sales }
thanks, katie
this assignment made me smile.
have a wonderful weekend & maybe a nap - June 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Star Trek :)
-Robbie - June 18, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- Syazwi Aljabri said...
What makes me smile are...
1.my little almost 3 years old sister.
2.my silly friends. We always done something silly when we are together and one of our favourite is singing our silly made up song loudly in empty classroom while doodling on the chalkboard.
3.Crafting and making thing for myself and others.
4.Your blog,your smile and your little brother.
6.My room's white plain wall - because I always paint the wall with my imagination. Even, get lost during the progress...
7.Myself - can't believe so many changes happened to me since I was a baby.
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Life makes me happy in general (which is something that took a while to realize...)!
Some more specific things?
-My dog, Deacon
-To Write Love on Her Arms
-My beachy-esque decor
-Definitely frolicking in the ocean
-Leaving encouraging notes on strangers' cars
-Mumford & Sons
-When my friends have amazing days!
-4th of July Fireworks in Washington, DC
(I could keep going, but I'll stop). Thank you for adding to my happiness every day!
http://iloveallthesimplethings.blogspot.com/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- Cindy said...
i know it's corny, but when i hear 'cutie, i'm home' at the end of the day and pretty bicycles -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71443419@N00/4700067256/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Improving my lemon cake by adding orange oil to the recipe made me happy today. And my cat makes me happy: http://twitpic.com/1w752f
And the cup of coffee my colleague just brought in to cheer me up after Germany lost against Serbia. :-)
firstname.lastname@example.com or @scriptak in twitter. - June 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
When my cat Paris jumps up on my bed, looks me in the eye, tilts his head to the side and makes a little chirpy meow sound which means "lift up the blanket mum, I wanna snuggle". It's adorable!
bek (dot) godbold @ hotmail (dot) com - June 18, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- chelsea said...
Things that make me happy right now:
*Colorful vegetables like peppers. Especially when paired with hummus.
*Being surrounded by books.
*Tiny birds outside my window.
*Old men working in their gardens, who stop to say a joyful "hello!"
*Blue sky throw green branches.
http://dearilou.blogspot.com/ - June 18, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Juanita said...
Group hugs, especially when there a Mother Superior in the mix! http://bit.ly/duegkI
- June 18, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Arianne said...
1. This blog makes me smile.
2. My BF's cat making cookies on my back makes me smile.
3. This picture of me on the tarzan swing in Costa Rica last year makes me smile. I'm always glad that I didn't chicken out when it was my turn to swing.
arianne (at) glittergeek (dot) ca - June 18, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- MandiScandal said...
There are a million things that make me smile. Just ONE of them lately has been looking at pictures of the random things my friends and I do.
Also, in conjunction, it makes me smile when friends much taller than I give me piggy-back rides. I don't know how to link in a comment so here's the address to the photo and my blog.
http://ilivedeliberately.blogspot.com/2010/06/girls-just-wanna-have-fun.html - June 18, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Hello there Katie!
This post is too cute for words. The photos are AMAZING!
Happy? I would have to say hearts + stars, my little bee and baking!
^_^ - June 18, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- Rachel said...
My completely nerdy husband makes me SO happy! We get to work on the patio and buy a BBQ grill this weekend, our first patio and grill EVER!!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- Gigi said...
Walking through my childhood neighbourhood and realizing everything has shrunk! Everything is larger than life when you're a kid.
- June 18, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- Nystacular said...
One day I discovered my cat waiting outside of the bathroom door after I've taken a shower and I couldn't figure out why, every time I would go near her she would scamper away. That is until she got more brazen with her actions and didn't run away when I carefully spied on what she was doing in the bathroom. It turns out she was drinking water leftover in a soap dish cove in the wall that we don't use. Shes done this so much that she taught our old cat to do it too (after about a year or two of doing it). So every time I get a shower it puts the bigger smile on my face when I open the door to see a cat waiting patiently to "use" the bathroom and I always say hello to them. I took a picture of my cat doing it awhile back, please ignore the grodie bathroom
http://nystacular.tumblr.com/photo/1280/711512292/1/tumblr_l47qk5EcPZ1qa9pqn - June 18, 2010 at 9:57 AM
- Ashley Lynn Fry said...
Happy Things...
- watching lightning bugs light up the back yard
- super juicy nectarines (especially when the juice runs down your arm)
- puppy kisses
- fresh cut flowers
- knowing there is dessert in the freezer
- belly laughs
- the sound of the mailman leaving mail (I can hear my mailbox shut from inside my house- LOL)
xo - June 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- ian sands said...
I like Turdles!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- colormekatie said...
@Juanita- that picture is so cute!!
- June 18, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- sarah said...
besides your blog . . . i get to release a 2 yr old bald eagle back into the wild today! that's going to make me smile for a long time :) so excited!
- June 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
My friends & I , in mid air! :D (we're jumping that is! :D )
I love your blog! - June 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
- Lorena Hawkins said...
Strawberry festivals, summer is here!
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
- Jamie Blomdahl said...
My little brother's game face whenever we have a battle playing wii :))
- June 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- SoulPony said...
this adorable creature, my niece Kenlee. you will see why when you click this link: http://lifeamundo.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-could-you-not-love-her.html
- June 18, 2010 at 10:02 AM
The sound of the rain when you are falling sleep
- June 18, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Many, many things make me smile. One of the main things that makes me smile is the memory of one of the mentally handicapped kids at my school walking up to me, giving me a necklace saying that we'll get married one day. I wear the necklace every single day.
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- bl0gg3rn4m3 said...
Ice cream!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marlucero/4649624719/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- Annie said...
love the 'new intern' photo - def made me smile... other things that make include eating chocolate for breakfast as I know I shouldn't! (don't do it all the time though!)
and this pretty photo of the london sky last night made me smile when I was waiting for my train home - however my iphone camera really didn't do it justice!
www.aowen87.blogspot.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- ckscribbles said...
finding out i dont actually have work when i thought i did make me smile, also going to the beach and your blog.
(email@example.com) - June 18, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- lauren ♥ said...
my two year old son makes me smile every.single.day.
here is a little taste: http://malcolm365.blogspot.com/2010/05/day-95.html
malcolmsmom.blogspot.com <3 - June 18, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Jen said...
I just found this little guy last night, and he not only made me smile, but also made me squeal. Really, really loud. :D
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8naijGgfX1k/TBt8vDYP6gI/AAAAAAAAAI0/QR2v39As33w/s1600/jumping+sheep.jpg - June 18, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Eveline said...
There are a few things dat make me smile today.
Driving our little car through the carwash and driving without shoes on.
The big smile in the voice of my grandmother when she called to say she loves the photobook I made her.
Receiving wonderful postcards.
A garden with lots of flowers.
http://nl.tinypic.com/r/1owygg/6 - June 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- ilene @ muchloveilly said...
this is a lovely idea - plus i LOVED your recent entry. it made me HAPPY.
as for other things that make me happy - i LOVE a good laugh and my boyfriend/best friend can make me laugh.
here is a pic from my blog: http://muchlove-illy.blogspot.com/2010/06/three-two-one.html
happy weekend!
ilene - June 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- Dani said...
- June 18, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Juanita said...
> @Juanita- that picture is so cute!!
Isn't it wonderful, Katie? That's the feeling you get when you walk into the foster home at the Buen Pastor convent: showers of love :). I'm glad you feel it!
juanitabenedicto (at) gmail (dot) com - June 18, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Crystal :) said...
talking to my boyfriend who is back in my home country and receiving a random message from him in the morning..always puts a smile on my face (:
and your colourful blog that makes me feel so happyyy ;) - June 18, 2010 at 10:11 AM
- Katie Mauer said...
I already responded to you on Twitter...
Birthdays make me happy! My birthday is next Friday! - June 18, 2010 at 10:12 AM
- Heather said...
Things that put a smile on my face
-Your blog! I admit I love seeing what Moo is up to
-On that note - Cats make me very happy and most animals in general
-Sunflowers, Daisies, and other happy flowers
-Seeing family (especially now that we live so far apart).
-Happy smiling faces (especially babies)
-Eating scrumptious treats regardless of how unhealthy and fattening they might be
-Road trips with my soon-to-be-husband
http://onegirloneguytwocats.blogspot.com/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:12 AM
- crissy tioseco said...
Scanning the faces of me and my friends. We look like aliens :D
"Greetings from our planet"
http://ohhellorainbow.blogspot.com/2010/06/scanned-faces.html - June 18, 2010 at 10:14 AM
My magic kittens..
http://i47.tinypic.com/2vxevwi.jpg - June 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Unknown said...
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- June 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- Unknown said...
Other than seeing "Color Me Katie" bold in my google reader list? My new favorite thing is riding my new (old) cruiser bike as though I am George in the movie "A Room With A View." I weave back and forth down the alley after work and pretend I am following the buggy carrying Lucy Honeychurch. It makes me giggle.
elizacbivins at gmail - June 18, 2010 at 10:18 AM
- colormekatie said...
@Katie Mauer- Happy early birthday!
- June 18, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- Katharine said...
Feeding llamas, as seen in this picture http://picasaweb.google.com/strangepursuits/MoreOfPeru#5119738739333539922
and also thinking about when I will be able to visit South America again.
http://strangepursuits.blogspot.com/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- Kika said...
Golden retrieves!!! I just have a smile on my face when I cross with them on streets! :D
- June 18, 2010 at 10:20 AM
These and those:
and your pictures and art, always.
M as fleurdelys1304 at yahoo.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:20 AM
- colormekatie said...
@Katharine- haha! Love the llama pics
- June 18, 2010 at 10:20 AM
- Casi Leigh said...
I smile when I play soccer with my teeny miniature Pinscher, Max!! We watch the World Cup together and act out the best plays in our living room. He is way better than I am, he can ALWAYS tackle the ball away from me! Just look at those handling, um I mean pawing, skills! Course, our ball has to be a bit smaller than regulation size. :)
http://apps.facebook.com/dogbook/album/viewphoto/?photoid=5761197 - June 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- crissy tioseco said...
I just started a new blog of things I like to do that make me happy!! Here are a few:
1. Scanning faces of me and my friends! We look like aliens :D
link: http://ohhellorainbow.blogspot.com/2010/06/scanned-faces.html
2. Mysterious murder roll plays with my roommates with matching rhyming narrations
link: http://ohhellorainbow.blogspot.com/2009/09/murder-in-prince-david.html
3. Pretending to be a spy!
link: http://ohhellorainbow.blogspot.com/2009/09/espionage-escapades.html
email: email@example.com :D - June 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- CP said...
Hello there Katie!
Here is my special photo of my father:
:) - June 18, 2010 at 10:22 AM
- Carolina said...
I love your blog sooo much and tour pictures are happy and beautiful.
Something the makes me smile is knowing I'm leaving for Michigan in a few days :) - June 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- colormekatie said...
@Eveline- I also looooove driving without shoes on!
- June 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- katze_kitty said...
Realizing that ordinary objects can defy the laws of nature and allow you to carry rainbows with you :)
(btw i think i have a crush on your intern. ;)) - June 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM
- Kristina said...
Taking my dog for a long walk and seeing the smiles on people's faces when they saw her so happy. That always rocked my day and made me smile!
http://owningkristina.wordpress.com/365-photo-project/week-six/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM
My puppy created a new galaxy on my bedroom floor - this makes me happy.
http://brownhairblueribbon.blogspot.com/2010/06/puppy-star-sign.html - June 18, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- katze_kitty said...
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- Donica Christina said...
These are always so fun, and I'm happy to join in.
Giraffe's my friend and I made for 1000000 Giraffe's http://bit.ly/amEPiH
http://mycreativemonsters.blogspot.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- colormekatie said...
@ Donica- haha! The giraffes are awesome!
- June 18, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- K.J.D.L said...
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- June 18, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Meg said...
This video of an orangutan and a hound dog who found true love:
I oogled and giggled and felt like hugging everyone while watching! - June 18, 2010 at 10:28 AM
- Clyde said...
The cute story below make me laugh anytime BUT I must say that my five little monkeys take the prize all the time (10 years old all the way down to 10 months old.)
Sorry for the lenght of my comment - but I better say sorry (later) than ask permission (now) :)
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!
A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they are physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.
Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. "Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?" he asks.
"Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?"
"Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?" she asks.
"No, I can remember it. "
"Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?"
He says, "I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries."
"I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that. Write it down," she says.
Irritated, he says, "I don't need to write it down -- I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream! I got it, for goodness' sake!"
He toddles off to the kitchen. Twenty minutes later the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.
She stares at the plate for a moment and asks, "Where's my toast?" - June 18, 2010 at 10:29 AM
- Jennifer said...
This kid and this puppy make me super happy, especially when they're together: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferstuartdesign/4578495722/
And this funny bird in the park made me happy too. I think it was doing yoga: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferstuartdesign/4693100615/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Georgia Jones said...
Making huge and colorful paper flowers to hang above my desk makes me smile.
cotton candy makes me happybooks make me smile.
children choosing books in my library and watching them read always makes me smile. - June 18, 2010 at 10:31 AM
dreaming and thinking about art makes me happy!
http://lalatika.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/100_3112.jpg - June 18, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Stephanie said...
Reading your blog makes me happy - I love the bright colors!
Also, baking fun cupcakes, playing with my bunny, making babies laugh, and watching animals eat, especially this tortoise trying to eat a cherry tomato:
email: snucci at gmail dot com - June 18, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Nate B. said...
Playing with makeup. I can't explain it. It's one of the few things in this world that just clicks with me. It allows me to be creative and free...and it helps that I have friends who are willing to try out new designs http://www.flickr.com/photos/indienate/4593772911/in/set-72157623810480294/
- June 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
-Pink cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles!
-When my boyfriend tries to kiss me like Jaws
-Baby conversations that we as adults cannot quite understand
-and of course, baby sloths :)
This blog too! Thanks for being so fun and inspiring to follow :) - June 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- Shannon said...
The song Copacabana makes me smile.
- June 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- Earny from Earncastle said...
it's sooo funny ! :) really cool pictures!
I say hello from Germany!
Cu, Earny - June 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- K.J.D.L said...
3 things that make me happy
Huge thunder clouds rolling in when you are the only person for miles, and you can smell the beautiful rain.
My pet dinosaur Herm, who keeps me company at my place of employment.
My goofy handsome husband, who makes me laugh always :)
Life is too wonderful to be stressed! I hope you feel better!
karlie jean
http://jarliekean.blogspot.com/2010/03/they-look-kinda-funny.html - June 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM
My fave rainbow socks make me happy all the time! I'd always wear them when I'm feeling the blues. Heh!
My current loves: http://fuzzygreenlights.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/a-few-loves/
Love your blog! - June 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Every thought of my beloved Sophie, who passed away three years ago. She was the most amazing dog ever and quite simply the best thing that ever happened to me. Plus, she proved beyond any reasonable doubt that God exists.
- June 18, 2010 at 10:36 AM
- colormekatie said...
@ Clyde-That story is so funny! Thanks so much for sharing it!
- June 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM
- Laura said...
1) giggling toddlers: http://www.scatterjoyblog.com/post/489280237/photo-by-ameliealice
2) my grandfather:
3) this blog!
happy friday, everyone!! xoxo - June 18, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- luke and pamela said...
* making lists
* preparing for a weekend camp out
* queso manchego
* running into friends making the world a smaller place
* impromptu peek-a-boo : http://allweneedisamor.blogspot.com/2010/03/honestly-i-cant-come-up-with-title-to.html - June 18, 2010 at 10:39 AM
- Eleanor said...
You make me happy, Katie!!!
Also happy inducing:
-Rainbow colored cupcakes with sprinkles
-Catching fireflies
-Building forts out of bed sheets with my husband
-Singing and dancing in the mirror pretending I'm super glamorous and famous!!!
www.unfamiliarceiling.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Melanie said...
My boyfriend makes me happy. I only see him a few months out of the year right now because we go to different schools, and he's taking summer classes so I see him even less now.
That's why when we do spend time together, it makes me extra happy!
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- laynemarie said...
Well, your funny pictures ALWAYS put a smile on my face. And here's some other things that have made me smile today...
- Solo singalongs while driving in my car, especially to and from work
- The kelly green, lemon yellow, deep turquoise, gray & grape gum purple, blue, and magenta walls in our apartment. My colors ALWAYS make me smile! :D
- Art! I love looking at it and putting it all around my home.
- The ducks and ducklings in my neighborhood. Especially when they are waddling or running down the sidewalk!!
And you know what? Today is super stressful, and until you made me think about it, I hadn't realized how much I've already smiled this morning. Today doesn't seem so bad now. Thanks Katie! =)
hello [at] laynemarie.net - June 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Jesi said...
Me in a Keri Smith disguise posing as Color Me Katie!
http://littlemusephotography.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/a-breath-of-blissful-6/dsc08406/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Amelia said...
My Oliver Cat when he was a kitten in the sink!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ameliabeth/2587324925/in/set-72157605664420466/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- sophia tangerine said...
balloons on the NYC subway...or riding the subway with the lights out in the cart! :)
- June 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- Unknown said...
silly art projects always make me happy
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:42 AM
This blog!! :D It's my favorite!
OK that's cheating. :P but true. I knew I was going to have more than one photo to link to, so I just made a blog post like this one over here - http://k8et.com/2010/06/18/a-few-things-that-make-me-happy/
Sorry you had a rough week - mine was bumpy too! But happy Friday!!! - June 18, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- thehatshop said...
It made me smile to read all these happy things from everyone! Thanks for starting such a nice game.
And it makes me happy when my little bird friend decides to come visit me at my office window. He is fascinated with the three-hole-punch that I set on the window sill and stops by a few times a day to check it out. :) - June 18, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Stephanie said...
this photo makes me smile! http://www.flickr.com/photos/25221954@N04/4330491407/in/faves-45009254@N08/
my blog, http://lemonadeandlimedrops.blogspot.com/ - June 18, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- Blayne Macauley said...
I am so happy to have found your blog! You are so talented! Your pictures here are so happy. The thing that makes me happy is when I get home and my dog gets so excited she rolls on her back and wiggles until I scratch her.
I am holding a photography contest on my blog and I think you would make a perfect entry. Please consider it :)
www.thisphotographerslife.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- 3 squares said...
fresh strawberries, still warm from the sun. :) and of course, the thought of all the things i will make with them. strawberry shortcake, strawberry waffles, strawberry muffins...
- June 18, 2010 at 10:48 AM
- Unknown said...
Honestly, reading your blog makes me happy! It is so fresh and colorful and optimistic. Some other things that make me happy: taking photos, laughing with friends, hugging my fiance. :)
http://purple-hippie.blogspot.com - June 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- look a little closer said...
YOUR blog, happiness, and wonderfulness makes me smile! seriously. :)
here's a post just for you and i hope my friends will pass the happiness on.
have a wonderful weekend! - June 18, 2010 at 10:52 AM
- Daan said...
Today my little boys made me smile: little boy with icecream
and my other little boy with his first kindergarden girlfirend.
You can find the photo's on my midsummerblogpost
http://maandagdaandag.blogspot.com/2010/06/sint-jan-midsummer.html - June 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- CHRISTINE / LA LOUVE said...
One of my pet rats diving to reach some frozen peas is one of the things that makes me smile the most. That is so beautiful when he dives and so funny when he's getting out of the water... There's some pictures.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rPXvYvcTHwc/TBuEFdIkeTI/AAAAAAAABO4/JOFm-enRD4w/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG - June 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Sareberry said...
Well, your 360 camera showed up in my dream last night. That made me smile when I woke up, because for the longest time I was trying to remember where my brain had come up with such a silly thing.
And then, you know, anything else on my blog. - June 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Sara said...
Hmm...things that make me smile...
-Waking up to the sun coming through my windows in summer!
-Laughing with my friends until we fall over and can't breathe
-Singing and dancing in the car with all the windows down while driving to the beach!
-Getting cute little random texts from my boyfriend
-Building over complicated forts with my male college friends in my dorm and sleeping in them!
-Tickle fights!
-Performing in shows and looking in the audience and seeing that your jokes and songs and dance make them happy!
-Reading what makes everyone happy makes me happy. I love seeing other people smile!
=D - June 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Erin said...
Singing along to Abba while dancing on the chairs of my kitchen with my best friend while baking pumpkin pancakes...all on a sunny morning :)
- June 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Melissa Hope said...
Well, let me just say that I love your blog. So your blog post make me smile! :-)
I also love riding my bike, being in the sun, cuddling with my fiance', and doing random dances (I even name them). - June 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Lisa Gutierrez said...
-rainbow cupcakes
-my sons
-my sons sharing rainbow cupcakes, as seen in this photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarnattacks/4630700397/
lisa@ goodknits.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:02 AM
- RUBIA ARGYI said...
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- June 18, 2010 at 11:03 AM
- Sue said...
Allways make me happy:
- chidren laughing
- dogs playing together
- teenagers flirting
- eating spanish omelette
- a nice compliment
- singing
love your blog! - June 18, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Doing nice things for people when they don't expect it. You never know when someone is having a really bad day (or week...or year) and one tiny kindness can give them a small grain of hope that not only does someone care about them but that the world might just be an okay place. It leaves me feeling hopeful and happy as well.
- June 18, 2010 at 11:05 AM
- Lauren said...
My fiance looking up to my window before he gets in his car to leave so we can wave goodbye one more time and blow kisses to each other!
Friends from far away who hide birthday presents in your apartment when they visit you so they can call you on your birthday, tell you to look in a drawer they know you never use, and surprise you with a present right there in front of you! =)
legreene "at" ucdavis.edu - June 18, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- just me said...
Waking up with a cold nose pressed against mine, and opening my eyes to see my kitty, purring and waiting for me to wake up.
- June 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Lauren said...
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- June 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Agata said...
I love to watch this clip - MIKA "We are golden". It makes me smile and full of energy every morning. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEhutIEUq8k - June 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM
- juliane2004 said...
-my baby's nap time
-emails from real people, not spam
-warm bedsheets straight from the dryer
-a clean house, without me having to clean it - June 18, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- Niko said...
life is short so i am learning the importance of continually adding to what makes me smile, but here's a shortened list:
1. the way my boyfriend looks at me.
2. long aimless walks through nyc
3. realizing that my turtles have separate personalities.
4. embracing my creativity
5. color color color
6. my nieces perfect, adorable laugh
7. waking up
8. paper cranes
9. popcorn
10. my life
http://chocolatesushihandmade.blogspot.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:15 AM
The Mighty Boosh always make me happy!
(keriefb at att.net) - June 18, 2010 at 11:16 AM
- Kristin said...
Doing crazy things with my newly-cut hair! :)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs575.snc3/31373_924496908672_5127386_51076485_3558745_n.jpg - June 18, 2010 at 11:18 AM
What makes me smile/happy:
My boyfriend's kisses in the morning (while I'm half-asleep!) before he goes to work.
My cat Chichi lying in the window sunbathing!
Just lying in the bed doing absolutely nothing :)
Good food good conversations!
Random act of kindness.
Just want to share this photo of my cat's yawning but caught a shot halfway through his yawn. It looks as if he's smiling!! We all find it really funny :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4711407667_780bf2b715.jpg - June 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- kara lynn said...
always make me happy. that's easy.
-fresh bread out of an oven
-rain--pouring rain
-warm bubble baths
-knowing my sister is coming for a visit
xo - June 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- liso. said...
puppy pawprints dried into the concrete sidewalk...!
- June 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- C'est La Vie said...
who doesn't love mail OR presents!? THAT MAKES ME HAPPY :)
the smell of rain makes me SO happy :)
and your blog posts make my days!
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Oana said...
walking bare-foot through the grass after a heavy rain makes me feel all warm inside.
So does discovering 3 little kittens a random stray cat gave birth to behind my house ^^ - June 18, 2010 at 11:27 AM
- Margot said...
Fairy doors hidden in Ann Arbor:
My indoor sweet basil plant:
And the hilarious sketch "Boys Will Be Girls" by Harvard Sailing Team: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gspaoaecNAg
Hope these make you smile as much as your blog makes me smile! - June 18, 2010 at 11:28 AM
- team cowan said...
What a fun game!
Here's my recent happy list:
The smell of sunscreen on my two little knuckleheaded boys.
This adorable kitty:
Sassy Gay Friend:
AND www.cakewrecks.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Things that make me smile:
Giving horse's kisses:
My sister's smile:
-Opening a big bag of Old Dutch Dill Pickle chips and taking that first yummy wiff.
-Seeing my nieces (one 6 mos the other 8 yrs and another 7 yrs) especially when they laugh or smile right back at me. - June 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Venn said...
-waking up to hearing the sound of rain and feeling the cool breeze in the mornings
-seeing any animal makes me smile
-children randomly giving me a hug
-bumping into an old friend on the way home
P.S:Reading your blog always cheers me up! - June 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- siniann said...
the idea of hugging my family in few weeks,I will travel 3000km to see them ! It makes a huuuge smile on my face.
- June 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM
your positivity makes everybody smille I think, so I'm not an exсeption;)
smell of hot summer in the morning, it's always the same everytime and everywhere in the world.
good relationships and kind openminded people.
привет from Russia!;) - June 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM
- Sherri said...
My children make me Happy and Smile!!!
You do have a fantastic blog..thanks for all the joy you send out!
We plan to use many of your ideas..and to link them all back to you!
pettiskirtsandmudpies.blogspot.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Bubble-Blower said...
This video makes me smile! Any my dog's tail does too! He wags it in a circle when I'm around, but everyone else gets the "normal" wag.
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:40 AM
- sam said...
thunderstorms at night make me smile :)
- June 18, 2010 at 11:42 AM
- Tiffany said...
This street concert makes me smile from ear to ear and dance. http://mstiffanysuniverse.blogspot.com/
California Poppies also make me gleeful. - June 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM
- Mellissa said...
Love your blog! Your joy is infectious. :)
The things that are making me smile today are:
- My kids giggling together while they play
- Letters from friends
- New music to listen to
- Fresh art supplies
- and this photograph, which is what happens when we try to get family pictures taken: http://bit.ly/a8ZxWb - June 18, 2010 at 11:44 AM
- Allegra said...
Things that make me smile:
--My beautiful boy
--My handsome and hilarious husband
--The fabulous customers who visit me in my shop regularly
--Random acts of kindness
--Mike Myers
--Not-so-random acts of kindness
--Packages in the mail
--Presents (of course)
OK. I could go on, but those are the highlights. If you'd like to see pictures of my beautiful boy, you can visit www.peanut-cookie.blogspot.com. And if you'd like to see a bit of my shop (that I own with my awesome Mom), you can visit www.jolihomeandevents.com.
Allegra - June 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM
- Unknown said...
e eu do lado de cá do mundo acabei sorrindo junto com você.
beijos... - June 18, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- Unknown said...
What a great post idea!
- people watching
- animals doing funny/cute things
- anything chocolate
- unexpected compliments
- your blog!
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 11:51 AM
- Josie Grogan said...
-hummingbirds swarming the feeders on our front porch
-cutting out paper garlands and hanging them around my room
-roasting smores and lighting sparklers with my younger cousins at the mtn house
-spending all a.m. cutting out hearts and hanging them from the ceiling for my family
-stepping out on the Brooklyn bridge for the first time this May
-my dog, when she inserts herself into my shots like she's the queen
-following your twitter updates
all these things make me happy - June 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- Bri said...
Balloons put the biggest smile on my face. http://designismine.blogspot.com/2010/06/ten-images-of-inspiration-balloons.html
Not to mention other happy nonsense, like garden gnomes, shiny toy robots, and Alice in Wonderland :) - June 18, 2010 at 11:53 AM
- Zoë said...
the thing putting the biggest smile on my face today is getting mail from wonderful friends living far away :)
- June 18, 2010 at 11:56 AM
- Chelsea said...
This guy makes me smile. This is a side view, but from the front you would see that he has on sweet shades and a necktie. He greets me every night when I pull in the driveway. Big smile!!
Have a great weekend, hope it isn't too stressful!! - June 18, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- Little Garcon said...
I love your posts they are definitely one of the things that make me smile on bad days.
I also love watching my crazed bunny Ernest, terrorize my house and eat candy for dinner. - June 18, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- M. said...
Wrapping presents
- Colorful highlighters and post-its
- Flintstones vitamins!
- Randomly dancing in the middle of the streets.
- Spontaneous vacations
- Collecting postcards
- Balloons
- Themed weddings!
Going around New York 'riding' in a taxi cab: http://i46.tinypic.com/16lhc3a.jpg - June 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM
- kimberly said...
Your blog makes me smile!
Other things worth smiling over:
1) my Siamese kitties make me smile!
2) a gigantic glass of chocolate milk
3) 3-day weekends
4) the cardboard cut-out of Chris Pine as Captain Kirk - standing in my living room with a feather boa around his neck
5) a cool breeze on a hot day
And so much more!
- Kimberly
kimberweeme at gmail dot com - June 18, 2010 at 12:02 PM
- rachel thurston said...
Random stranger giving me a bear hug in the bookstore last night..telling me that when the time is right I already have everything in me to be a great mother. Bonding with total strangers!!!! There may be nothing I love more.
- June 18, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- ningalingaling said...
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- June 18, 2010 at 12:04 PM
- Unknown said...
I have definitely been having a pretty bad couple of weeks as well. The one thing that keeps me going and makes me laugh every day is my crazy puppy. Without her, I would be in a dark place I'm sure.
- June 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- Krizia said...
She makes me smile every day. she does a silent meow that is the cuttest thing ever.
Also butterflies flying and people celebrating things
firstname.lastname@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- Gina said...
I had to search my blog archives for this number: http://workingmomofliam.blogspot.com/2007/08/dont-laugh-your-big-heed-off.html
If this doesn't make you laugh (and smile), I don't know what will.
Enjoy! - June 18, 2010 at 12:08 PM
hi! :D
I just started reading your blog, because a friend of mine told me about it. And I love it! <3
you ask what makes me happy; reading your blog! (specially about Moo ^^)
just wantet to tell you ^^
other things that makes me happy is:
- midnightsun <3
- funny cat pictures on the internett ^^
- the smell of coffie in the morning
- compliments
- music
offcourse there is a lot more, but thats what came to mind at this moment ^^
(I don't have a blog at the moment, but you can mail me at email@example.com) - June 18, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- wishful nals said...
i love your blog. it just makes me so happy! i am getting a puppy tomorrow. my first ever puppy. i couldn't be happier. xo!
- June 18, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- beisa~ said...
I had smiled for hours while i was in "Toy Museum" in İstanbul yesterday. There was a giant giraffe at the door welcoming us! Space toys, cars, ships, soldiers, barbies, puzzles from 1900s were really amazing and I just dreamed myself playing with them :)
I'm sure you would love it Katie :)
check it out fromhttp://www.istanbuloyuncakmuzesi.com/eng/default.asp - June 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Megan said...
I always enjoy these lists, Katie! Hope your weekend isn't too stressful. Animals with human teeth make me smile, like these sharks: http://www.monster-munch.com/images/SharkWithHumanTeeth.jpg I don't know why, they just look so funny to me!
- June 18, 2010 at 12:10 PM
- Lubna said...
I hate the stormy weather and monsoons have commenced in Mumbai, India (three months of rain). But well, I can take thunder and lighting in my stride, if the sky can look as pretty as this.
I snapped this while waiting for the traffic lights to change, using my blackberry camera. I love the sky, looking at the sky always makes me smile.
Oh, and I love Moo, he always makes me smile. - June 18, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- Michaela Lynch said...
Can I bend the rules and choose a series of photos (more like...thousands!)? How about a stop motion animation that never fails to cheer me up. Like this one:
Magic. - June 18, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- ningalingaling said...
I saw this little girl when I was in Australia and I cant help but smile.
Hope this sweet little girl will make u smile too!
Ying Ning
email@example.com - June 18, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- Sara said...
Hi Katie! I have a whole blog devoted to only things that make me happy!! http://sarashappiness.blogspot.com/
Check it out! =) - June 18, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- maggie grace said...
I love Spring tulips: http://bit.ly/aNC6eR
And watching my funny dog roll in the grass: http://bit.ly/disovv
<3 - June 18, 2010 at 12:12 PM


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When we think of industry in Michigan, the auto companies certainly come to mind. And with that so do the unions. And yet, Michigan could soon have a law on the books that critics see as an attack on labor. Michigan is on path to become the next so-called right to work state. The legislature there started voting on measures yesterday, just hours after the state's Republican governor endorsed the idea. Demonstrations erupted at the state capitol in Lansing and protestors remained there for much of the day. Here's more from Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta.
UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: Union busting is disgusting. Union busting is disgusting...
RICK PLUTA, BYLINE: There were some arrests as protesters tried to rush the state senate chamber. Michigan's capitol was closed for several hours to keep out demonstrators, until a judge ordered the doors re-opened because the legislature was meeting and the public had a right to be there.
GREENE: The pushback was furious as it became evident the legislation is on a fast track to become law. That would make Michigan the 24th state to say workers cannot be forced to pay union dues even if they work for a business or government employer with union representation.
UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: Kill the bill. Kill the bill.
PLUTA: Conservatives call it right to work or freedom to work. Liberals and Democrats call it right to work for less. No matter what you call it, this kind of legislation seemed almost unthinkable in Michigan even as neighboring Wisconsin and Indiana approved versions of the laws.
Governor Rick Snyder was considered a Republican moderate who disdained the political warfare with unions embraced by other Republican governors. When asked over the last couple of years, Snyder would simply say right to work was not on his agenda, too controversial when there was other work to get done. All that changed yesterday morning, when Snyder appeared with Republican leaders to announce he would sign a right to work measure.
GOVERNOR RICK SNYDER: It is a divisive issue. It's an issue where you can see what's going on outside, that people have strong feelings on this topic, but we've come to the point over the last few weeks and the last month or two where that issue was on the table whether I want it to be there or not.
PLUTA: His decision was to allow Michigan to become a right-to-work state. If things go as planned, it could all be wrapped up as soon as next week. Ford worker and United Auto Workers member Terry Bowman says he'd welcome the law and hopes unions will compete for the right to represent him.
TERRY BOWMAN: It's like having a restaurant where you have no competition. Will that restaurant have good service, great food at a great price? No. If there's no competition, it doesn't work that way. It's the same thing with unions in Michigan right now.
PLUTA: Unions and Democrats say so-called right-to-work laws are actually designed to shrink or even eliminate unions. They say it effectively encourages employees to not pay dues for the services provided by a union.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE WOODROW STANLEY: What we have today is a declaration of war.
PLUTA: Democratic state Representative Woodrow Stanley argued against the legislation when it came up for a vote in the state House.
STANLEY: War on labor unions. That's what it is.
PLUTA: Stanley comes from Flint, where sit-down strikes in the 1930s that launched the UAW as a bargaining force are still celebrated and helped launch Michigan as the cradle of the labor movement. The 76th anniversary of the Flint sit-down strikes comes at the end of this month.
For NPR News, I'm Rick Pluta in Lansing, Michigan. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Kentucky Severe Storms and Flooding Victims May Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
Indianapolis — Victims of recent severe storms flooding in Kentucky may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
Following severe storms, flooding and straight-line winds on Aug. 4, 2009, the President declared Jefferson county a federal disaster area qualifying for individual assistance.
As a result, the IRS is postponing until Oct. 5, 2009, certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. The postponement applies to return filing, tax payment and certain other time-sensitive acts otherwise due between Aug. 4, 2009, and Oct. 5, 2009.
In addition, the IRS will waive the failure to deposit penalties for employment and excise deposits due on or after Aug. 4, 2009, and on or before Aug. 19, 2009, as long as the deposits were made by Aug. 19, 2009.
If an affected taxpayer receives a penalty notice from the IRS, the taxpayer should call the telephone number on the notice to have the IRS abate any interest and any late filing or late payment penalties that would otherwise apply. Penalties or interest will be abated only for taxpayers who have an original or extended filing, payment or deposit due date, including an extended filing or payment due date, that falls within the Postponement Period.
IRS computer systems automatically identify taxpayers located in the covered disaster area and apply automatic filing and payment relief. Affected taxpayers who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area must call the IRS disaster hotline at 1-866-562-5227 to request tax relief.
Covered Disaster Area
The counties listed above constitutes a covered disaster area for purposes of Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(d)(2) and are entitled to the relief detailed below.
Affected Taxpayers
Taxpayers considered to be affected taxpayers eligible for the postponement of time to file returns, pay taxes and perform other time-sensitive acts are those taxpayers listed in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(d)(1), and include individuals who live, and businesses whose principal place of business is located, in the covered disaster area. Taxpayers not in the covered disaster area, but whose records necessary to meet a deadline listed in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c) are in the covered disaster area, are also entitled to relief. In addition, all relief workers affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization assisting in the relief activities in the covered disaster area and any individual visiting the covered disaster area who was killed or injured as a result of the disaster are entitled to relief.
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Under section 7508A, the IRS gives affected taxpayers until Oct. 5, 2009, to file most tax returns (including individual, corporate, and estate and trust income tax returns; partnership returns, S corporation returns, and trust returns; estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns; and employment and certain excise tax returns), or to make tax payments, including estimated tax payments, that have either an original or extended due date occurring on or after Aug. 4, 2009, and on or before Oct. 5, 2009.
The IRS also gives affected taxpayers until Oct. 5, 2009, to perform other time-sensitive actions described in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c)(1) and Rev. Proc. 2007-56, 2007-34 I.R.B. 388 (August 20, 2007), that are due to be performed on or after Aug. 4, 2009, and on or before Oct. 5, 2009.
This relief also includes the filing of Form 5500 series returns, in the manner described in section 8 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56. The relief described in section 17 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56, pertaining to like-kind exchanges of property, also applies to certain taxpayers who are not otherwise affected taxpayers and may include acts required to be performed before or after the period above.
The postponement of time to file and pay does not apply to information returns in the W-2, 1098, 1099 series, or to Forms 1042-S or 8027. Penalties for failure to timely file information returns can be waived under existing procedures for reasonable cause. Likewise, the postponement does not apply to employment and excise tax deposits. The IRS, however, will abate penalties for failure to make timely employment and excise deposits due on or after Aug. 4, 2009, and on or before Aug. 19, 2009, provided the taxpayer made these deposits by Aug. 19, 2009.
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In 2008, a change was made to the tax law that provides relief to individual taxpayers whose personal-use property was damaged or destroyed by a casualty in a federally declared disaster area. Under prior law, individuals who suffered casualty losses as a result of a federally declared disaster were required to reduce the loss from each casualty event by $100 and reduce the total of their casualty losses for the tax year by 10 percent of their adjusted gross income. In addition, these individuals were required to claim their casualty losses as an itemized deduction.
In 2009, as a result of the new law, individuals who suffer a casualty loss as a result of a federally declared disaster are required to reduce the loss from each casualty event by $500. The new law removes the 10 percent of adjusted gross income limitation for net disaster losses and allows individuals to claim the net disaster losses even if they do not itemize their deductions. Affected taxpayers in a federally declared disaster area have the option of claiming disaster-related casualty losses on their federal income tax return for either this year or last year.
Claiming the loss on an original or amended return for last year will get the taxpayer an earlier refund, but waiting to claim the loss on this year's return could result in a greater tax saving, depending on other income factors.
Individuals may deduct personal property losses that are not covered by insurance or other reimbursements. For details, see Form 4684 and its instructions.
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- Unfold sticker and flatten creases.
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- Carefully remove the back of the sticker.
- Align arrows and carefully stick the top (top 1-2 inches) of the sticker to wall, make sure you hold the bottom portion away from the wall.
- Use a credit card or dull flat surface to slowly adhere the sticker, pressing against the paper backing, removing any air bubbles that may arise, remember to keep the bottom part of the sticker off the wall as you work your way down, out and towards the edges until the end.
- Very slowly peel off the paper from the wall, making sure that the (fine edges) are stuck to the wall. If any of the stickers peel up with the paper, simply put back against the wall and press firmly with a credit card until sticker adheres to the wall.
- Drill a hole in the spaces marked X and insert the wall plug, provided. Insert the screws provided to approximately ¾ of the way and place light onto screws.
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Warning! – Sticker removal should be done by an adult only.
- Please remove the screws from the wall prior to removing the crack sticker.
- Using a standard hair dryer set the heat to the highest setting.
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- Once you have heated the entire sticker, start to remove the sticker from the top slowly pulling it off the wall in a downward motion.
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- For best results please do not rush this process. Take your time and remove the sticker slowly.
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I have been in tennis for 42 years, and not observer, but actor, and I must say that I do not understand this paragraph.It is very general, more like politician talking than tennis coach.
To me tennis is very difficult sport to teach, to learn, to perform.It may seem to tennis uneducated people that is simple when they watch it on TV, but one who knows something about tennis is aware how much quality work is behind these players on TV.How then can be simple?
Truly gifted coach who understands the essence of tennis (if is so simple why are there more of quality coaches?)can make it less difficult by applying right mechanics and proper order, but this does not mean that tennis is less difficult.
Very rarely the best trained players reach their peak performance, and how can one who learns tennis right away reach peak performance?
When one plays instictively means that he learned certain stroke mechanics, but I do not know how one could learn to play tennis instictively.Does it mean that he/she plays as she/he wishes?If so, this is very close to what my countryman says,"Coach duty is to throw balls, and a child will learn himself if he is talented?".Pretty awful.
I am very perplexed and confused with this content, and persistence to present it as the very best.
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It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning, I'm David Greene.
And I'm Steve Inskeep.
Next week, Mitt Romney's campaign seeks to introduce Paul Ryan again. Even before the selection of the Republican vice presidential choice, President Obama's campaign had been working to define Ryan as extreme on issues from Medicare to abortion. What happens next week is that Romney and Ryan take the stage at the Republican National Convention, one of several things that will happen there.
Cokie Roberts is here to talk about that and more. Cokie, good morning.
COKIE ROBERTS, BYLINE: Hi, Steve.
INSKEEP: She joins us most Mondays. Now these conventions sometimes showcase divisions within the parties, but nobody seems to expect that this time around.
ROBERTS: No, that's right. And, you know, I started covering Republican platform hearings back in 1980 when they could be very contentious on all kinds of issues. But the parties have become much more unified and polarized. So that back then - when the platform was, you know, getting people upset on issues like abortion and then following that on taxes - you had 42 percent of Republicans identifying themselves as conservatives. Now, 63 percent say that they are conservatives.
So it's much more conservative party and a much more unified party. And, by the way, on the Democratic side, similar kinds of numbers. Back then 21 percent called themselves liberals. Now it's 38 percent. And back then, a bunch of Democrats, a third, said they were conservatives - no more.
INSKEEP: Well, Democrats were demonstrably divided on the issue of gay marriage just a few years ago. But it appears they're going to adopt a party platform that includes endorsing the legalization of gay marriage this time around.
ROBERTS: And I think that they have decided, partly, that that is a way to energize people in their base, which includes not only gay people, but young people who are very liberal on the subject of gay marriage. But it's also true that the Democrats feel that any downside on this issue is already attached to them; that they, you know, anybody who's going to vote on the issue of gay marriage is going to vote against the Democrats anyway.
But it is interesting, because they don't think that independents are as important as one would think that they would think they are, given the fact that more and more voters identify themselves as independents. And then, now, it's the plurality of voters in some polls. And the president has a big independent problem but that doesn't seem to be focus of these campaigns.
INSKEEP: Don't seem to be a lot of independent voters out there, undecided voters anyway.
ROBERTS: I know and pollsters keep trying to explain to me why, with the huge number of independents we have, the undecided vote is so low. And one of the answers they say is, well, look. At any given moment when you ask the question: Who are you voting for, for president, people will decide an answer. But those people can be swayed. And they can be swayed, both by events and by what happens in a political campaign.
Take for instance what happened yesterday in the Missouri Senate race. There, the Democratic incumbent, Claire McCaskill, has been running behind her Republican challenger, Todd Akin. But he said yesterday in an interview, when asked about his views on abortion, that victims of, quote, "legitimate rape rarely get pregnant," that the female body, quote, "has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."
Well, as you can imagine, McCaskill has jumped all over that. Romney and Ryan have distanced themselves from that. But those kinds of comments can make a tremendous difference in the campaign. I wouldn't expect that kind of thing at the presidential level, but we'll watch and see.
INSKEEP: Yeah, Akin has said he misspoke but a lot of prognosticators are saying the damage is done there.
Cokie, thanks very much.
ROBERTS: Mm-hmm.
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Former Pennsylvania Gov. George M. Leader, who rose from his parents' chicken farm to become governor in 1955, has died. He was 95.
Hoover Funeral Homes and Crematory said Leader died Thursday.
The Democrat led a staff bent on ridding government of patronage jobs and improving social services. His administration overhauled the state's mental health system and made special education a requirement in Pennsylvania schools.
He was the first governor to appoint a black cabinet officer. Leader worked in later life as a private citizen on prison reform.
Just 37 when he took office in 1955, he is still the second-youngest person to serve as governor. Before that, he was in the state Senate from 1951-1954.
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Meatloaf Muffins
Meatloaf with mashed potatoes is one of the ultimate comfort food meals. I've seen quite a few recipes for meatloaf muffins and I've been anxious to try them because not only do I really like meatloaf but I love anything that comes in "mini" or individual sizes. That's also helpful for portion control! This recipe from Cooking Light (I only made a minor modification) was absolutely delicious. The ingredients blended together perfectly and the two-muffin serving size was very filling, especially served with green beans and mashed potatoes. Mmm. I felt literally comforted by this meal, and it was perfect on a cold winter night, so I definitely recommend it!
Meatloaf Muffins
Yield: 6 (2 muffin) servings
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (I used a food processor)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (I used a food processor)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup, divided
- 1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef, raw
- 24 finely crushed fat-free saltine crackers
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Pre-heat the oven to 350.
- Bring the olive oil to a medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the chopped onion, carrot, oregano and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ½ c of the ketchup, the ground beef, the crushed saltines, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, eggs and onion mixture and mix well.
- Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray and spoon meatloaf mixture evenly into the 12 cups. Spoon 2 teaspoons of ketchup over the top of each muffin. Bake for 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes and enjoy!
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Green: 7 SmartPoints/ Blue: 7 SmartPoints/ Purple: 7 SmartPoints
Weight Watchers Points Plus:
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305 calories, 27 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 10 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 28 g protein, 1 g fiber (from myfitnesspal.com)
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The base year for the calculation is 2023 and 2019 to 2023 will be historical period. The year 2024 will be estimated one while the forecasted data will be from year 2025 to 2031. When we deliver the report that time we updated report data till the purchase date.
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Our study will explain complete manufacturing process along with major raw materials required to manufacture end-product. This report helps to make effective decisions determining product position and will assist you to understand opportunities and threats around the globe.
The Asia Pacific Insurance Claims Management Solution Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.
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300 grm of flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
3 tbsp of sesame seeds
5 tbsp of cold butter
1 egg
100 ml coconut milk
For sugar coating:
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1. Sift flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Beat the egg and mix in the coconut milk. Mix well and set it aside.
2. Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the sesame seeds. Stir in the egg mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Knead until it forms into smooth dough.
3. Rest the dough for half an hour. Roll out the dough thinly as thinly as possible (about 1/8") Cut into 2" x 1 ½" rectangle and use the tip of the knife and cut a slit in the middle of the rectangle. Insert one end of the dough into the slit and pull slightly so the dough curls slightly.
4. Heat up some vegetable oil for deep frying. Fry the dough until golden brown. Remove and drain the oil.
5. Remove all the oil from the frying pan. In the same pan, add in the water and sugar. Bring it up to a boil and let the syrup reduce by half. Add in the fried dough and mix well into the syrup to coat and the syrup dried up.
6. Remove the fried dough into a line baking sheet and leave it to cool.
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Bop LS T Shirt Navy
Alternate version of our Dice graphic. The Bop tee features a left chest and sleeve hits for the win! On deck in sizes Small to 4x!
What to expect from this 8&9 Tee
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8&9 Clothing Co.
9002 NW 105th Way
Miami, FL 33178
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Text Support: 305.482.1126
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I picked up a bunch of zucchini on the weekend and I was thinking about making a raw zucchini salad. I have used zucchini in salads before though mostly thinly sliced and I was thinking that grating it would also be nice. With the Taste of the Danforth Greek food event coming up this weekend here in Toronto I have been thinking about Greek flavours a lot and a Greek style zucchini salad was sounding good. Some of the first things that come to mind when I think about Greek food are extra virgin olive oil, feta, lemons, dill and mint so I added all of them to the salad along with some garlic and a green onion to round things out. This salad was really easy to make and it came together in almost no time. The key to this salad though is letting it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours to over night to let the flavours come out and mingle so you will want to plan on making it ahead of time. Once the flavours have had a chance to come out this salad is really amazing! The salty feta, tart lemon and herbs really come together to make this salad nice and bright and vibrant and light and fresh and good. This salad is nice and refreshing when served still chilled from the fridge on warm summer days.
Greek Style Zucchini Salad
- 1/2 pound zucchini (grated)
- 1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta (crumbled)
- 1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Mix the zucchini, mint, dill,green onions and feta in a large bowl.
- Mix the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad and the dressing.
- Chill in the fridge for several hours to overnight before serving.
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