Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Now, don't worry, I am not going to attempt to answer that. Nor do I recommend that you apply yourself to such a conundrum. But I do wonder whether, somewhere in your world, you are pondering just as pointlessly. The question is not, how did something happen or whose fault was it? There is no lesson to be learned from history. There is just an opportunity to do something constructive about the future. Don't worry about what you will never know; just trust what you do know.

Well, I mostly did it.  Covered all 30 days with at least 1 happy thing even if it was less than 30 total posts.. and never really repeating!  Life isn't a bucket of sunshine... but I guess it's not that bad either. :)

• Finding a good deal after spending time in research mode.  Yes I can tell you what some of the more major specs on new TVs are. :)
• Sons of Anarchy -- WITH Jax's butt!!  (see... no repeating!)
• Experimenting with food -- I really hope it turns out.
• Family and friends that may as well be family.

• Surprise money!
• Having a budget that makes the month feel liveable plus getting ahead on debt repayment.
• Learning something new.
• Getting a project accomplished.
• Favorite movies and good tea.
• snoozing on the couch and waking up surrounded by snoozing critters (cat curled up next to me and dog on the floor in front of the couch).
• Surprise lunch dates.
• Good finance companies.  Had a GREAT experience refinancing the farm with Farm Credit.
• Fresh farm eggs... gotta love them!!
• Finishing the 5 mile Turkey Trot in 1:08:26 ... a 13:42 per mile pace.  Had a BLAST!
• Good friends who push you to be better without knowing it.
• Jack Daniels Chocolate Pecan Pie with homemade whip Makers Mark infused whipped cream!!  Holy crap that was good!!
• eating my own farm raised turkey.  She was delicious!
• 2nd chances
• COOKIES!!
• Exploring town on a gorgeous day.
• Good rides and good friends
• Re-discovering RuPaul's Drag Race.  I LOVE that show!
• Promising phone calls
• When a Monday is really a Wednesday - yay for short work weeks!
• Catching up with good friends
• FRIDAY!!!!  Not having to get up and come in to work for 2 days is always a Happy Thing.
• Spending time laughing and working with good friends.
• The Ruck - an incredible sandwich at the Dublin Pub
• Talking with someone you care about... and being able to listen when needed
• Seeing people happy about their Thanksgiving Turkeys when they pick them up at the farm
• Breakfast for dinner
• Knowing that friends, neighbors and the local PD have my back when a certain cow gets out of the barn
• Getting good deals!
• Hearing "I'm proud of you"... it ranks right up there with "I love you"
• Flowers
• Finding good deals
• Being talked about in that good way
• Being cozy during a storm
• Blueberry pancakes
• Visits with friends
• Cows who need toys... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJCA9Y9MMiQ
• Feeling like I got something accomplished
• Adventures with someone I care about, complete with happy and smiles and real hugs
• Seeing plans come to fruition
• Big bright beautiful full moons
• The excitement that shows in someone's voice/text when they are looking forward to something good/happy
• This song: http://youtu.be/_eWDZqc7lCc (changing it from the embed to make copying to future days' lists easier)
• Motivation - the "Dumping Debt" lesson at FPU last night was REALLY good.
• Indian Summer
• Lights in my tack room... especially now after the stupid time change.
• Naproxen...works great on sore, well, everything!
• Horses.  Attended the MVH Blessing of the Hounds today and while there were a few "twitchy" moments, the horses made it worth it.  Spot was wonderful for his first time hunting -- the sore muscles will be MORE than worth it.
• Bad movies with good company.  The company kinda makes up for the movie.  LOL
• Driving a big diesel truck.  I've missed it.  Thanks Jen!
• Freshly mowed lawn -- smells good and looks nice
• Chai chocolate
• Sushi
• Reilly playing with his new toy, a stuffed squeaky moose
• Payday - even though paying bills takes most of it
• being able to help
• friends who make you laugh and remind you who you are and love you for it (anyway)
• Deer - when they're not jumping out in front of your car at dusk/dawn
• FPU - I think this is going to be one of those things I will be grateful for a long time to have spent the time/money on
• Sons of Anarchy - even without Jax's butt :)
• Sunshine -- it's absolutely gorgeously sunny outside
• Fall leaves -- what's left is beautiful... especially against the sunny blue sky
• My kindle -- having a hard time following through with my latest book, but I still LOVE my kindle
• my brown boots

Was something of a slacker this weekend as I forgot to log on and post my Happy Things over the weekend.  Oops.  Promise I'll do better this coming holiday weekend.

• FRIDAY!!!!  Not having to get up and come in to work for 2 days is always a Happy Thing.
• Spending time laughing and working with good friends.
• The Ruck - an incredible sandwich at the Dublin Pub
• Talking with someone you care about... and being able to listen when needed
• Seeing people happy about their Thanksgiving Turkeys when they pick them up at the farm

• Breakfast for dinner
• Knowing that friends, neighbors and the local PD have my back when a certain cow gets out of the barn
• Getting good deals!
• Hearing "I'm proud of you"... it ranks right up there with "I love you"
• Flowers
• Finding good deals
• Being talked about in that good way
• Being cozy during a storm
• Blueberry pancakes
• Visits with friends
• Cows who need toys... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJCA9Y9MMiQ
• Feeling like I got something accomplished
• Adventures with someone I care about, complete with happy and smiles and real hugs
• Seeing plans come to fruition
• Big bright beautiful full moons
• The excitement that shows in someone's voice/text when they are looking forward to something good/happy
• This song: http://youtu.be/_eWDZqc7lCc (changing it from the embed to make copying to future days' lists easier)
• Motivation - the "Dumping Debt" lesson at FPU last night was REALLY good.
• Indian Summer
• Lights in my tack room... especially now after the stupid time change.
• Naproxen...works great on sore, well, everything!
• Horses.  Attended the MVH Blessing of the Hounds today and while there were a few "twitchy" moments, the horses made it worth it.  Spot was wonderful for his first time hunting -- the sore muscles will be MORE than worth it.
• Bad movies with good company.  The company kinda makes up for the movie.  LOL
• Driving a big diesel truck.  I've missed it.  Thanks Jen!
• Freshly mowed lawn -- smells good and looks nice
• Chai chocolate
• Sushi
• Reilly playing with his new toy, a stuffed squeaky moose
• Payday - even though paying bills takes most of it
• being able to help
• friends who make you laugh and remind you who you are and love you for it (anyway)
• Deer - when they're not jumping out in front of your car at dusk/dawn
• FPU - I think this is going to be one of those things I will be grateful for a long time to have spent the time/money on
• Sons of Anarchy - even without Jax's butt :)
• Sunshine -- it's absolutely gorgeously sunny outside
• Fall leaves -- what's left is beautiful... especially against the sunny blue sky
• My kindle -- having a hard time following through with my latest book, but I still LOVE my kindle
• my brown boots