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What cheers you up?

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petitpois Thu 30-Aug-18 17:22:41

I've had a long, frustrating day of form-filling, misunderstandings and bureaucracy. And walking so my feet are aching. Now I'm at home, planning on running a hot bath, and I've picked up one of those takeaway Thai meals from Waitrose. Planning on snuggling on the sofa and watching a movie. What cheers you up after a long day?

Blinko Sat 01-Sep-18 16:12:07

Washing blowing in the sunshine; unsolicited contact from the ACs; the prospect of three weeks abroad in the sun this Winter; a glass of Malbec; when the scales show my efforts to lose a little weight are working; seeing the GCs.

Legs55 Sat 01-Sep-18 16:55:18

Sun shining

Sitting by the sea having coffee with friends

Hugs & kisses from DGS1, him telling me he loves me

My cat

Phone call from a friends

Nannylovesshopping Sat 01-Sep-18 17:44:43

Family, sunshine and gin?

Telly Sat 01-Sep-18 18:43:27

A visit to the local garden centre ususally does it for me! Flowers in general, thinking about it and of course my garden.

Maimeo Sat 01-Sep-18 19:17:01

Maybe DanniRae prefers the taste of Diet Coke, Sarahellenwhitney, I know I do!
My favourite things at the end of a hard day’s work...... a G & (Slimline) T, dinner on the table cooked by DH, Gransnet to catch up on, Coronation St, a phone call to someone I’ve been meaning to catch up with, photos of our darling GS on the family WhatsApp, getting music ready for return to winter choir practice tomorrow, and lastly, slipping between freshly changed sheets on my bed with a good book. Aaaah!

Menopaws Sat 01-Sep-18 20:39:19

Teetime I totally agree with you

123kitty Sat 01-Sep-18 22:37:17

This fabulous summer

MaudLillian Sun 02-Sep-18 08:53:48

I can always be cheered up with a cup of tea and a good book. A huge boost would be a visit from my son and his little daughter. Watching a feel good film on TV can help too - plus a nice chunk of dark chocolate!

Rufus2 Sun 02-Sep-18 09:37:04

What cheers me up all the time? Watching all the good old comedians of the 20th. century; Max Miller et.al, courtesy of Dr. Google. I don't need a sofa on which to curl up with laughter. grin

Lynne59 Sun 02-Sep-18 15:14:49

Being with my 2 little granddaughters

cuddling with my cat Mr Cooper

going out for dinner somewhere

my job on Fridays...it's a pleasure, not work.

Kim19 Sun 02-Sep-18 18:40:49

Taking any one item off my to do list no matter how big or small and a constantly active diary. Wonderful!

MargaretX Sun 02-Sep-18 21:44:10

Waking up too early and then seeing through the curtains that its getting light. Then I turn over and usually sleep deeply. Contented.

Seeing a really old friend- like ginny said, someone you can trust.