Today is special

[NoJo]

09 MARCH

Today I woke up in a mysteriously "good mood". Maybe it's Spring, I don't know. As soon as I got up I felt like sewing a sampler saying "Today is the first day of the rest of your life", but immediately after, I felt my usual morning "call to stool", and after that the everyday duties and routines of life sort of took over.

But I know that today is special on some way. Maybe it's special for someone else, though, instead of me.

I'm going to bump this thread once every day with a post of today's date. Anyone who wants to post a reason why that day is special for them please do.

I'm not worried if nobody posts; that would confirm my feeling tyhat today's special; it just means that today is the first non-special day since this thread started, and will of course, therefore be special.

 

[Guest]

Yo, Joe. That's one of the best posts ever. Yeah, today is special. I woke up late, but happy. Don't know why, won't question it.

It is March 9 in San Francisco and the sky is very blue and clear, looks like a perfect Spring day to be alive.

I've got worries about special friends but I'm certain today is special for them too.

My bunny seems to love me, at least need me; every morning he hops about when I go in to say Zdrast! (he's Russian, Petya).

Yesterday I was feeling bluish so I went shopping. Got a new handbag (big deal for some gals), new knickers, and a black eye pencil (I'm getting back into gypsy eyes). Maybe that's why I woke up happy. It counts.

I have real affection for you, that makes the day special too.

Perdita

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Today is special because, well just a feeling I have. I got over 6 hours sleep (miracle) and wrote four new pages in the first hour I was up. Yes, today is very special and only looks to get moreso.

*plus I had a very special email in my inbox this morning and I'm still grinnin' like a fool*

Happy March 9th To All!

~lucky

 

[pixiesjuice]

Today is special for me because... I've just written my first poem . I don't think the Charlotte's Web based one i wrote when i was eight counts... but I'm happy

 

[Starblayde]

"'Cos somethimes you feel it'
you know how it is'
Wake up in the morning,'
Everything fits'
I'm still hoping tomorrow
feels like this'
My perfect day"

Feeder - Perfect Day

 

[dirtylover]

It's such a perfect day, I'm glad I spent it with you.

-probably not feeder

 

[wildsweetone]

Albeit that it's the 10th here now, I've woken up with anticipation in my blood.

Finally it's clicked, the coursework I've just begun has clicked!

I'm three pages into a story that sprang to mind as I woke. It's jam packed with emotions and my heart is pounding nineteen to the dozen.

How special!


Great thread dear.

 

[dirtylover]

http://www.mikesfreegifs.com/main3/funny/pig.gif

(lou - our dog's silly too!)

 

[Guest]

http://www.mikesfreegifs.com/main3/funny/pig.gif

(lou - our dog's silly too!)

I love it!

(Which dogs aren't silly? Nutty creatures - love 'em!)

Lou

 

[kellycummings]

Today is special because we are all alive and well. We have a roof over our heads and food on the table. Some of us have our families and others have their friends. We are warm and safe and free.
Some have the little extras that make the day special while others think it's special just because it's a new day.

 

[rgraham666]

There all special if you're still around to see them.

 

[Linbido]

Today is special because Sub Joe started a thread that tuned into a formidable feelgood explosion.

And it's my dad's birthday.

 

[Guest]

I'm gonna give a very personal reason as to why today is special for me...

For the past few weeks my seven year old daughter has been learning how to play the piano at school. She has an electronic keyboard at home, on which she practices, but no actual piano. She'd told her teacher about her keyboard, who then passed this on to the music teacher. She then decided to give Chloe piano lessons, because, get this, no other child at the school can play it! There's over 200 children in her school, ages from 3 - 11.

Chloe picked it up very quickly, and this morning she had her debut on the grand piano, in the hall. During morning assembly she played a solo, and it brought tears to my eyes. I was so proud! All of the kids, and teachers, were cheering and clapping. Bless her heart. She's going to play the music for the hymn every Tuesday morning from now on.

I must add, she gets this talent from her Dad, who can play both the piano and cornet to a very high standard.

My limitations begin and end with the recorder and percussion instruments.

Lou - a sickly proud Mum.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Thanks Lou, my day just became even more special.

~lucky

 

[Guest]

Awww, Lucky, thank YOU!

Lou

 

[lewdandlicentious]

09 MARCH
But I know that today is special on some way. Maybe it's special for someone else, though, instead of me.

I'm going to bump this thread once every day with a post of today's date. Anyone who wants to post a reason why that day is special for them please do.

I'm not worried if nobody posts; that would confirm my feeling that today's special; it just means that today is the first non-special day since this thread started, and will of course, therefore be special.

Joe, what a brilliant thread.

Love it.

Today ain't been particularly special for me. Just another good day.

Long may they always be good!

Katie-Lou, I'm proud for ya!!!

 

[Guest]

Re: Re: Today is special

Joe, what a brilliant thread.

Love it.

Today ain't been particularly special for me. Just another good day.

Long may they always be good!

Katie-Lou, I'm proud for ya!!!

Amen to that!

Thanks, hon.

Katie-Lou

 

[pop_54]

Today is special, because when I read the obituary column in the local paper, and my name wasn't in there, I knew all was well for another day.

I didn't do much today at work, I wasn't in the mood, 'Hell', I thought, 'There's another day tomorrow that hasn't even been opened yet'. Why do something today that you can put off til tomorrow I always say.

When I awoke this morning, I felt like a fresh new man, I couldn't find one, so I suppose you'll have to do again Joe.

 

[Guest]

 

[SlickTony]

Today is special because the weather was so nice, and this evening my son and I were awarded, respectively, our red and blue belts in Taekwondo. (Red for him, blue for me).

 

[NoJo]

10 MARCH

A phone call out of the blue from an old friend who wanted to catch up. A nice long chat about nothing with the girl who cuts my hair.

 

[Wills]

Today I had my first long talk with my Brother in Law. This may sound strange since I have been married for nearly 30 years. For the first 20, he lived in New York, Newark, and despite living and working in US he speaks no English. Apart from occassional brief meetings in Portugal I hardly knew him. For the last ten years he has been living in Portugal whilst I have been in the UK.

Since August last year, when I came to live in Portugal, we have met a few times but always with company and we barely spoke a word other than the usual greetings.

Today we spent most of the day together, just the two of us, had a long lunch and spoke at length for the first time. My Portuguese has improved to the extent that I can now hold a reasonable conversation. It was great to hear stories about the family, about my wife as a child and his life.

Will's

 

[pixiesjuice]

Today is special for me because... the poem i wrote the other day just had a great public comment from a lit reg whose poetry just takes my breath away I wasn't expecting any reaction at all, so i'm over the moon... just a shame i didnt have the confidence to submit it under this name.

 

[NoJo]

11 MARCH

Okay: Final day of shiva for my father-in-law.

 

[damppanties]

I accomplished one little goal I set for myself. I'm feeling good.

ps. what's final day of shiva?