May 2010
3 posts
Sloths are Happy-Making →
The Happy Book-Mail Around is still going strong. Right now there are books in Oregon, Minnesota, Florida and Massachusetts. Check out the books’ travels, and then watch that baby sloth video. Such big eyes they have.
Hello! Long time, no see. You’ll notice that we freshened up the blog, and we’ll be posting a mix of happy thoughts, links and news. Drop us a line if you have any suggestions at: thehappybook@gmail.com.
February 2010
2 posts
Mom gave me a Target gift card for Christmas, and boy did I have a good time using it up this weekend even though most of it went to household things like tupperware and toilet bowl cleaner and under-the-bed-shoe-bins. Magic gift card!
Listening to Gossip while cleaning my apartment and singing loud enough for the neighbors to hear.
Getting new glasses. This weekend I went and picked out new frames. The eye doctor is so stress free—no blood work, no disrobing required.
January 2010
35 posts
Talking to my mom on the phone.
Getting ahead at work after months of feeling behind.
My niece read a book to me. She’s 5. The book is terrible. But hearing her sound out the words and succeed was amazing.
Keeping the Christmas lights up and running in my apartment way past Christmas.
Making new friends when you’re 35 is just as exhilarating as it was in kindergarten.
The Magicians by Lev Grossman made me fantastically happy. I read it slow, slow, slow because I didn’t want it to end.
Free tote bags thrill me.
Twizzler Nibs are surprisingly delicious.
My niece (she’s 5) gave me a manicure, a mix of bright apple green and hot pink polish all covered in sparkles. I had a really important meeting the next day, but you better believe I kept that polish on for it. :)
Putting away the last bit of folded laundry and knowing you can wear any outfit you want the next morning.
Michael is coming to visit NYC! I like it when friends visit.
Someday it will be spring again.
My niece likes to speak Spanish with me on the phone. She is my hero.
Ordering books I really wanted—three cool ones headed my way: Lips Touch, A Brief History of Montmaray, Going Bovine.
There’s something about slicing up potatoes that I find very relaxing.
I started collecting squirrel art. Squirrel pictures and paintings and puzzles. My plan is to fill my bedroom wall with squirrels by 2011. That’s a resolution I can stick with.
I’ve always wanted an enamel cast-iron pot. I got one for Christmas, and now I’m using it to make beef stew. Comfort food in a bright yellow pot on a sunny day.
I bought a pair of flowered Doc Martens. I’m so excited to wear Docs again. They remind me of being 21.
Burrowing under the covers.
Planning a trip to Buenos Aires. Travel does a soul good.
Chipotle Barbacoa Bowl. I’m obsessed. It is hitting the spot lately.
Project Runway, back in New York!
It is SO satisfying when you have a good game of Bejeweled Blitz.
Godiva mint chocolate medallion. I really needed a quick dark choc fix.
Decorating a Munny from KidRobot is super fun. Especially when you buy the deluxe Sharpie set. Indulgence!
Beth Orton playing in Brooklyn!
The sight of little kids shredding open presents on Christmas morning. Sheer glee.
Wearing purple tights.
Sun warming up my office on a cold January day.
My 2 1/2 year old nephew likes to pull chapped skin off his lip, then says, “My wip! My wittle wip! Pretty cool!” He’s such a great little weirdo.
Being nervous but excited about a date.
Catching up at work and getting my work muscles moving again.
Clementine oranges. They’re good this year, not like last year.
We’re podcasty! http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/creative-living-with-jamie-rachel-kempster-meg-leder Yay, Jamie!
December 2009
47 posts
Sneaking candy and soda into the movie theater.
Kicking your socks off in the middle of the night when it gets too warm.
Naps on cold days.
I seriously love my cats. Even when they wake me up at 3am for an early breakfast, they’re just outstanding little creatures.
Turning on the indoor holiday lights in the morning before leaving for work.
Being one of the first 500 people in and getting a cool gift bag (thanks, Bust Craftacular!).
The Pogue’s “Fairytale of New York” is surly and spirited and it never fails to make me smile.
Tinsel garland. I keep green and purple sparkle garland up all year long, but I put up even more for Christmas.
Watching your friends eat cookies that you baked just for them.
It was so cold today, I had three cups of cocoa!