Friday, January 28, 2011

Little Things


I'm going to join in with Louise and write an occasional post about what makes me happy.  I think most definitely it's the small things that happen during the day that make me smile.  I was happy yesterday evening when I realised that it was still quite light at 5p.m. - the days are getting just that little bit longer.  I was happy today when I woke up and the sun was shining and we were able to go off for our usual walk around Trentham Lake and treat ourselves to a cup of coffee which we sipped whilst  watching the water birds on the lake including some we hadn't seen before and which Paul has featured in his latest post -  link.


I was really happy when we found the heathers above for just 50p a pot in the sale at the garden centre;  there are 12 plants there and they will replace the large, old heather we lost in the bad weather late last year.

The tulips, narcissi  and muscari in the spring garden I made last year have flowered this week.  I brought the pot inside during the bad weather and forgot to put it out again so the flowers are very early but a joy to see.

The photo above is especially for Michela and Louise who commented on my last post that they wanted to see the jars of marmalade we had made .  Well here they are!

This weekend is the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch.  I've pre-registered to do the survey so I'll report on what birds I see later. I've been topping up the bird feeders in readiness - we have lots of sparrows and starlings visiting the garden at the moment but also, rather worryingly, a young male sparrowhawk which we saw sitting on the fence overlooking next door's bird feeders yesterday!  I've also managed to take all the photos needed for January's Photo Scavenger Hunt so I'll be posting those on Sunday.

8 comments:

  1. Some good things to make you happy there! The marmalade looks great. I bought a dress, bolero, bag and fascinator today from Monsoon for daughter's wedding in early April, so that (sort of) made me happy - though it cost a fortune!! (I rarely spend a lot on anything, so when I do I always feel anxious and a bit sick!). I feel comfortable in it though, rather than it being a too smart suit, which is not me. Have a good weekend :)

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  2. You're quite right that it's often the little things that make one happy, a sunny day and a patch of snowdrops and all kinds of other small sights and events. We really ought to do the garden birdwatch as we have a huge variety of birds here. I'll make a note and see if I can still find the RSPB form!

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  3. I will be doing my garden bird watch at some point, can't believe you also have your 12 photos for the scavenger hunt!
    I missed making marmalade this year as my things are still in storage! yours looks yummy!
    love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  4. I thought of doing the birdwatch too, but I'm away in Yorkshire this weekend.

    You are right about it being the little things which make life feel good; though the big things can sometimes help too :)

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  5. I agree with you Rosie, it is the little things that make me happy. That feeling when you realise its getting lighter each evening is one of the best ever! xxx

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  6. I like to find happiness in small things too. Yesterday when I was out walking Inca, we saw two squirrels meet up, have a little chat and then part again ... magical!
    I'm very happy now because my lovely daughter is home for the weekend.
    And, yes, it is getting lighter ... very slowly ... but it is happening!!!!
    xxx

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  7. Know what you mean. I was sooo happy waking this morning to the realisation that it wasn't a work day. Bliss!! Have a great weekend.

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  8. What makes you happy, would make me happy too. Thanks Rosie for joining in. You may be the only one! x

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