Why are you happy today?

Because I got good news from various sides and can sleep just that much more soundly now.

It's Friday, I have homemade sausage rolls at my flat waiting for someone's birthday bash in a biergarten, the sun is shining, my desk is clear and clean, the ABs play the Aussies tomorrow (either way the Kiwi wins), I have 2 weeks of leave that I forgot to take, but still can and the future is looking hugely wonderful and very smiley.

Not a bad haul indeed.

Cool, Katrina, cool.
I'm happy because Ruthie's Toby is here for two weeks and he's one hell of a cool dude, so he is!

Excellent - you'll enjoy that! Someone dissed my sausage rolls and so I was railroaded into proving them wrong.
Saying "Do not take the name of my sausage rolls in vain!" was kinda bizarre tho

Why are we happy today? Because today is Friday !!! And i'm happy for not waking up to late ,to meet a new friend.

Cos i took a pretty lady out for lunch and am only hours away from what should be a superb party wearing a silver hat.

I'm SO happy to be back in Munich ...
Its such a great place ...

had a fun night out with some TTers, got a new laptop, had a rewarding day at work, and I just feel great... isn't that worth something?

instead of being at home getting ready for stuff tomorrow (what i should've been doing ) I went out with a friend I haven't seen for a few months. I thought he was just back for a visit, but turns out he's moved back! he had beer and wings and hung out with some of his fraternity buddies. Despite a few awkward moments it was a nice time and i haven't been out like that in ages! Don't remember the last time I just hung out like that and could just be goofy and whatnot.

I am happy because
1- I have AAA (American Automobile Association)
2- i have unlimited cellphone minutes
3- my dog was great

1 and 2 were handy together when on the way back from Illinois my car decided to have a flat tire and i decided to be lazy and not want to change it myself while cars rushed past on I-94. AAA sent some guy to help and while I waited I aimless called people to pass the time.

Brennan was great since today was our first agility trial (competition). In all four events he Qed (qualified), took first in all four events for his height at our level. Unfortunately one run we faulted, but we still Qed, took first, and had 3 clean runs!

Thank fuck for that.

Cos I got to rip through Munich driving a red Mercedes SLK cabrio last night. Fecking fast maschine.
_{And I was only half pissed}

Back from a fantastic week away (yep, brought the sun back again), and still have two more weeks of holiday ahead of me. And it looks like it'll be a long hot summer.

Cos i'm about to have Heinz treacle sponge pudding with Bird's custard for dessert.

Because my beautiful Greyhound/ Whippet cross dog is finally home from the vets after suffering the most horrific accident on Tuesday. He's not right yet, and won't be for a while, but at least I think he'll make it. Thanks Sarabyrd for your kind and comforting words.

i'm not sick anymore! AND, sarabyrd gave me a great art set and easel, and i am finally able to get some creativity out!

I am happy because after a long time I played Cricket with my friends and enjoyed my weekend!!
In general I am always happy and in search of no reason to be happy!! :-)

Because my carnival band had their launch on Saturday, and soon I'll be able to sign up for my costume for next year! Carnival rocks!!!

Plus I'm still on a high from seeing Afrika! Afrika! last night. Not even smelly dog lady can get me down today!

I entered the DB Euro 08 tippspeil game & even though I only entered scores for about 4 games (and all were wrong!) I won a free one way ticket from DB, I never win anything so I am quite chuffed

congratulations Leky - are they trying to tell you something with the one-way ticket???

Because I am wearing a pink shirt and have been asked to go Dirndl shopping with a young lady friend. And yes I have a Dirndl already, thanks


_{Dunno if this belongs in here or the "Am I as queer as a 9 bob note" thread!}

there´s nought so queer as folk Sea-King!!!

Fixed it for you.

Cos i've had 3 job proposals already today for Germany.

Downside is none were for Munich.

naughty-naughty BD!!!!
- though the idea of the King in a Dirndl does rather make the eyes boggle!!!!

Because I have the keys to my apartment and can now start going back home.

Do i smell a house warming?

happy cos both basshunter and scooter cds have now arrived

Call 112
Remain calm
Save any endangered persons

... oh, now I get you.
Damn: Benchwarming, housewarming, Wiesnwarming. Busy season around here for sure.

It didn't make me happy, but it made me laugh out loud in the office

Colleague (questioning proofed work for the 3rd time): Are you sure about being able to say "can boast of"? Leo says that means we are showing off, isn't that too much?

Me:Well, we normally don't use Leo for translation, but if you check around the net in context you'll see that it works in this context for other people as well. (Then I add as an explanation) Maybe it's like the "sch" word - used casually in German but still really not socially acceptable in English.

Colleague :-) ach ja stimmt
das bleibt mir bis heute ein Rätsel warum f**k so schlimm ist im Englischen:) für mich klingt das völllig normal

Translation: :-) oh, that's right
to this day I still can't figure out why f**k is so bad in English:) It sounds like something totally normal to me.

Why is that? Because it's used so often in films? I used to have a special lesson in my business English courses about what not to say, and f**k was at the top of the list. Most of my students were surprised that they shouldn't even say that word at a casual after-work business dinner.

Anyway, I'm happy today because mini-Cinzia is three years old! Proof that small children are hardier than houseplants, at least in my house.

Happy birthday, mini-C!

I am happy because I bought an external memory card reader and could finally download the pictures from the Wake.

I am back from a day out with the bosses to Salzburg to see the Dress Rehearsal of Othello, was a nice day out and nice train ride back.
They even bought us Sacher Torte at the Sacher Hotel in Salzburg.

A long hot day with good food, good exercise, storms, fireworks, rugby, and very good company. I'm exhausted. And in need of another shower (that'll be 4 today...). Then I'll fall into bed with a great big smile on my face.

Because I got an invitation for an internship I only just applied for on Friday.

Well done kid

I'm happy cos i've finally decided i will resign from a meaningless job on thursday and declare myself unemployed.

It ain't all about money my friends.

Oops, I just realized I missed a few words. I got an invitation to an interview for an internship I applied for on Friday. Haha, that other sentence made it sound like I already got the internship.
Bed time for me.

My washing machine got fixed!
I'm seriously stoked about that one. La la la la la la. No more scary people in the late-night laundromat. Seriously hot repairman too (not just due to weather).

And I also had some great cheese. OK, so cheese makes me happy, I'm easily pleased. And then some.

Today my Vati optimistically talked to me about how I can go to Germany for college. I'm stoked!

...because the new flat's fabulous :-))) Got nice fridge for it now, will get gorgeous dinner table tonight...roof terrace west-facing, beautiful sunsets over Munich's roofs....looking forward to staining the shelves, then all we need are a few lamp shades and it's perfect *dances little happy-dance*

been dreading making a phone call all week, made it and the guy was as understanding as i could have hoped. have prevented burning my bridges somewhere and get a chance to do something fucking amazing! happy days again!!!

The IRS sent me a letter and I have been stimulated.

Obama is down in the poles. Real Hope for America!!!

Cos i've just done the dirty deed and handed my cards in, feels like a weight off my shoulders.

Good for you Dave! Congrats.
So you got something to celebrate this weekend, eh!
Guess I better have some Aspirin at hand for Mat's return...

Yeah, we got twice stimulated.

Because Tampopo is now out on DVD and I sat down with my sons and had a dads&lads cultured movie night. Perfect stress reliever. Just need to wait for Kurosawa's Dreams to come out in October now...

Obama is in the North pole

Because today is the first day of 3 weeks holiday for me, my daughter came home from school with a report improved in every subject compared to last year, plus the results of a special English exam she did earlier in the year run by Cambridge University, in which she got top marks in every category, the best result from the whole school. Made her old Dad proud she has!

Because I've been offered more than twice what I'm asking for my Eckbank set. I didn't tell the store that it was a special offer when I bought it

P. S. @ Allershausen - Good work, girlie!