Monday, 30 March 2015

What is "Happy"?

March 31,2015
What is Happy


I was just walking down our street the other evening and was suddenly aware of a different kind of feeling.  Firstly, I was able to walk on bare pavement ( street- not sidewalks yet) secondly there was a temperature variance.... not yet warm, but definitely less cold.  I guess one could call this "feeling" as an anticipatory happiness.  For the first time in many months there was the realization that maybe a new season was upon us. For me that will most assuredly be classified as "Happy".
If there were photographs of what I saw, words like "depressing", "muddy", "grungy" would be attributable. In order to save you that experience I am instead pulling a few shots of another year that would better illustrate the  emotion that I felt and perhaps you might feel the same.

These are shots of a few of the times and places that elicit the feeling of "happy" for me. What is it that makes you happy?



Tulips and spring are synonymous and the gorgeous color can't help but make one feel good.
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Hiking on the ruggedly beautiful Fundy Coast is not only breath taking, it is also the antithesis of the day to day life in a fast paced work environment that most of us encounter.  " Happy" would qualify here, don't you agree?
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This glorious spring sunset was a back drop for the lone person in a canoe soaking up the quiet and solitude of a day's end.
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I am  very fortunate to live in a city with two expansive  parks. I try to spend as  much time as I can at both of them. This view is just one of many that is accessed either by foot paths through the woods or by a road. Of the many times I have walked it never once did I leave it and not feel "happy"!

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Extreme camping with my sisters always elicits an abundance of "happy".

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35 comments:

  1. Amila30 March 2015 at 18:35

    All these captures are beautiful and nice to see nature's beauty is everywhere.
    I love that bunch of Tulips.They are gorgeous.
    Amila@leisureandme.com

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:45

      Thank you, Amila. I enjoy being in nature as well.

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  2. abrianna30 March 2015 at 20:26

    Beautiful photos. I have orange tulips this week that are blooming and I need to take pictures of them. Camping looks like fun!

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:46

      Abrianna, I go camping every year with my sisters... no hubbys or kids... very relaxing! Thanks for dropping by.

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  3. DisneyBride200831 March 2015 at 02:03

    I love tulips too - they always make me smile!

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  4. Dominique Goh31 March 2015 at 02:22

    Love the picture of the jars of cucumber infused water. Spring time is really here.

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:50

      I keep hoping Spring will arrive and stay, Dominique, Glad you stopped by.

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  5. MrsTee31 March 2015 at 05:00

    Tulips always make me happy...so pretty!

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  6. Monica31 March 2015 at 07:36

    Love these photos, they all make me feel very happy! There is nothing quite like walking a beautiful trail, gazing at water or camping with your sisters to make you feel happy. I am smiling right now, just thinking about it.

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:56

      I must admit, Monica, this harsh winter has made all these rise higher on my "must do" list.

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  7. Diana Mancuso31 March 2015 at 08:27

    That first photo of the tulips makes me happy. So pretty! Chocolate also makes me happy. :)

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:57

      Haha, You are funny, Diana. Chocolate and wine both make me happy as well. Wish I had taken a picture of them. LOL

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  8. stevebethere31 March 2015 at 08:33

    Beautiful photos nice and clear too :-)

    Have an eastertastic week :-)

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:58

      Thanks, Steve, Hope you and yours have a great Easter Week-end

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  9. Susan Cook31 March 2015 at 09:59

    beautiful pictures

    I love spring flowers too

    thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:59

      Thank you Susan, loved your blog.... and I too, like all flowers especially Spring ones!

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  10. Anonymous31 March 2015 at 11:18

    Such lovely photos. Makes me happy too when Im looking at them =)

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 17:00

      Thank you Marlinda, you also have great photos. Glad you dropped by.

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  11. Karren Haller31 March 2015 at 12:05

    I love the tulips, they are wonderful and make me smile!!!

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 17:01

      Ah, Karren, that is nice to hear. Love it when someone smiles. Happy Easter.

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  12. Mystery Case31 March 2015 at 14:00

    Gorgeous photos. I love tulips but can't seem to find them at the moment here in Perth.

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 17:02

      They are generally around here in Spring but are imported from Holland as they would never survive in this climate in March. Thanks for stopping in.

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  13. Kristin Aquariann31 March 2015 at 14:03

    Pretty flowers! I can't wait for my town's local tulip festival in mid-April.

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 17:04

      Thanks, Kristin. Our tulips are imported from Holland this time of year. We need the boost!

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  14. Unknown31 March 2015 at 15:59

    Glad I stopped by to have a read. A great way to start the day, thinking of happy moments! I agree with all of yours. Australian native flowers are my happy flowers. To it I add cooking, my husband's smile, the ocean, and mountains :)

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 17:07

      How nice to hear from you, Neda. I also like cooking, definitely the ocean but only have rolling mountains in this area. Would love to see "real" mountains some time.

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  15. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:36

    What breathtaking views of the ocean. I love tulips they always remind me of Spring in Washington state. Wishing you a fabulous week and a very Happy Easter.

    Much love,
    Lysa xx
    Welcome to My Circus

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    1. Unknown31 March 2015 at 17:09

      Thank you so much, Lysa. I wish for you and your loved ones a wonderful Easter as well. So happy you stopped by.

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  16. Unknown31 March 2015 at 16:48

    Thanks, Patrick, hope you have a great week.

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  17. betty-NZ31 March 2015 at 19:26

    That's an interesting question you post title asks. Like you, I find nature quite invigorating and producing 'happy' for me! Your photos are just awesome.

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 10:39

      That is very kind of you, bettyl-NZ. I don't know what I'd so if I could not access water or forests...your term is exactly what I should have used. "Invigorating" Tks. Happy Easter.

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  18. Molly1 April 2015 at 01:34

    Beautiful sunset image... and tulips are one of my favourite flowers

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Unknown1 April 2015 at 10:40

      Hey, Molly, I appreciate you takiing the time to comment. Hope you enjoy the Easter season.

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