stupid little happy things

tips on how to cope: dealing with your feelings, dealing with the consequences of self-harm in your life. share your ideas and maybe pick up some new skills, too. you don't have to want to stop to learn something new here.

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Post by GLaDOS » Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:53 pm

-phonecalls from friends
-chocolate
-my stupid cat :bcatsmile:
-more chocolate
-apple sauce


Hmm... Yes, I do like sweets. :tongue:

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Post by plantt » Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:05 pm

--furry creatures waking up & noticing when you come home
--coffee
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Post by jaded melody » Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:04 pm

Making plans with friends that probably wont happen but that are super-fun to dream about (like going to paris for a weekend and visiting disneyland!)
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Post by sassy koala » Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:20 pm

my doggie's tail that almost wags off her little but when she sees me.
warm snuggly blankets.
getting ahug from my hubby.
getting a good nights sleep.

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Post by plantt » Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:37 pm

--kitties
--coffee
--flowers
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Post by nirvana » Thu Feb 10, 2005 8:09 pm

-text message from the one person you love and trust a lot, saying he misses you and loves you.
-warm sweatshirts when you're sick
i thought i was a fool for no one, but baby i'm a fool for you.

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Post by plantt » Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:57 pm

--believing that you can get through things
--noticing changes that you rather like
--getting things done
--furry creatures
--coffee
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Post by Laura » Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:41 pm

I'm noticing a pattern here, Plantt :morning:
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Post by balletomane » Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:17 am

* Getting messages from random, yet really sweet, people
* fruit snack or other kiddie food
* talking to old friends
* the stars on a really clear, winter night
* waking up and realizing that I have more time to sleep
* little kids in stores who smile and wave at me

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Post by elfmaid » Tue Feb 15, 2005 4:28 am

kitties batting wagging puppy tails
the smell of brand new crayons
lots of hugs! :)

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Post by plantt » Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:17 am

Laura wrote:I'm noticing a pattern here, Plantt :morning:
i decided the same things may count so long as they're happy things each day :tongue: i add things once in awhile even... just not always :roll:

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Post by plantt » Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:57 pm

--being nearly done with a quarter of school & knowing you stuck with it
--having people say nice things & being able to almost believe them. or at least not automatically dismiss them as untrue
--having a shower cuz you stink... even though you really really didn't want to make the effort
*now to continue with pattern :tongue:*
--kitties
--coffee
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Post by BsbOwnsYourMom » Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:48 am

:grnstar: feeling cared for
:grnstar: a friend who'll laugh untill they pee their pants with me..lol
:grnstar: helping other people
:grnstar: my puppy
:grnstar: just being able to talk to people

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Post by plantt » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:45 am

--flavored oatmeal
--music
--therapist finally calling back & replying helpfully
--taking pictures of kitties
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Post by IntoDarkness » Mon May 02, 2005 2:10 am

:star: When my dad moves his head to look at me
:star: When my dad opens his eyes
:star: Watching a really good movie
:star: Sleeping in and feeling the sun on your face in the morning
:star: Talking to a friend you havent talked to in a while
:star: Listening to a cd/song you love and havent heard in forever
:star: Painting my nails
:star: Sleeping with my kitty
:star: Being told that your weird (For me at least)
:star: Eating a favorite food
:star: Laying in the rain
:star: Splashing in puddles
:star: Helping my parents
:star: Listening to Nirvana
:star: Listening to the rain fall down on the roof


Thats all right now... maybe I'll add more when I can think of some...
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Post by kate_ » Tue May 03, 2005 8:13 am

blankets..soo comfy
:lblstar: don't go hiding in the shade. :lblstar:


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Post by ThanksALatte » Tue May 03, 2005 3:43 pm

I like this thread :frog: Here's my list:

:1soothe: hugs from someone who knows you so well you don't have to ask

:shocked!: coffee...Starbucks in specific

:1couch: sitting on a chair in a cold room with a fleece blanket

:deb: random emoticons :)

:wavey: seeing someone or hearing from someone who you haven't seen in a while.
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Post by balletomane » Tue May 03, 2005 5:26 pm

:bluestar: Random, crazy IMs from J, J, A, C, or T
:lpurpstar: talking to D online
:star: Playing in Place
:redstar: My favorite songs playing on the radio
:cystar: Funny commercials
:pinkstar: Remembering CTY/Cornell craziness

just thought I'd add some more

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Post by pretty » Tue May 03, 2005 7:50 pm

The froth on top of coffee.
Sunshine on skin.
Good food.
Good chocolate.
Cooking.
Going on holiday.
My favourite mug.
Sleeping when you're really tired.
Walking home.
Fresh air.
Books.
Shopping.
Shoes.
Music.
Learning cool stuff.
People who aren't what you expect.
Glasses.
Silly rats.
Early mornings.
'this is what she says gets her through it,
"if I don't let myself be happy now, then when?"' - jimmy eat world

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Post by marylou » Wed May 04, 2005 9:21 am

:star: Last night's dream about my dad hugging me
:star: Wearing flipflops, love bare feet!
:star: Good rice, thanks for the recipe ML
:star: Him saying he misses me
:star: Dancing with R at salsa
:star: Totally losing my inhibitions at salsa/with ML
:star: Waking up after a really good sleep
"You loosen my chains and just ask me to trust you. But it's so much easier this way, even though I know that I am bound."

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