What did you do today that made you happy? (love, family, kids)

[Chowhound]

I was gonna talk about having some "alone" time with yourself, but I can't do that because that would be inappropriate wouldn't it.

[Colddiamond102]

Good gracious, Chow! You're going to corrupt my virgin eyes....lol

[Tzaphkiel]

get outside in the fresh air, sunshine, cool breeze, today is GORGEOUS
curl up with a good book
fresh-brewed ice tea
prayer
crawl into bed and pull the covers over my head (i have really outstanding soft puffy covers)
have a good cry
wear something pink and soft
think of one of the people dear to me that i love

[shymonkey]

sometimes i have to just feel the sadness

[Jefetio]

I woke up early, exercised first thing, then fixed myself a nice breakfast, then I relaxed at the computer for a short while and had a cup of coffea, and then I had a nice poo.

[smiling_nurse]

Look around at others that have it far worse than I

Silently name 5 things I have to be happy about that outweigh current situation I am unhappy about

Long hot soak in a deep bathtub

Hot rock full body massage at the local spa

Pedicure with foot massage

[TheImportersWife]

Go driving in my truck...to anywhere!

Get showered and dolled up and hit the mall.

MUSIC and LOUD so I can feel the bass through my body.

Go running outdoors, especially in the evening and/or rain.

Get in bed with a glass of wine, play some new age/classical or movie score music and flip through some catalogs and magazines.

Clean and/or purge the house.

[SubaruFiend]

play hooky and then sit in the hot tub, watch my "vices" (stupid reality shows) maybe workout if I'm feelin up for it, do my nails, drive around aimlessly listening to my fav music, buy something special for myself (just one thing)

[Morphous01]

Originally Posted by Colddiamond102

The title of the thread tells all. What things do you do to perk yourself up when you're feeling depressed, or have just had a bad day?

1. When I'm in a relationship I seek out deep sex with my lady...

2. Find the closest bookstore and forget about all my problems for a while

3. Exersise at the gym

4. Take long walks in the woods or some other remote area; alone.

5. Take a mega dose of Greens Plus....lol

[carlitasway]

I volunteered at the kids' school today. It's real fun since I'm becoming good friends with the other mothers that do. We took a break and ate a free chicken biscut at Chickfila this morning. They are comming over for lunch tomorrow at my house. I also ran into a friend I haven't been able to get a hold of. He has cancer. He looked a lot better today than he has in a while. We are supposed to meet up for coffee tomorrow morning and catch up.