Me, being a religious guy, answer truthfully that the Peace I know through Jesus is top of the list. My 4 (so far) kids are close second.
How about you. And are you investing to get what "IT" is?
Posted by William Bass (Member # 4929) on :
Good question, Philip.
My walk with the Lord Jesus is very precious to me as is His acceptance of what I choose to do with myself, but like all those who try to follow Christ, I can and do stray from His purposes, usually for my own and almost meaningless reasons.
Money and possessions, to me, while nice to have and necessary to a point, are nearly worthless from an eternal perspective. We die, and all else eventually perishes.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
If I'm not at a Sign Meet...then a fine shotgun and some competition! (Or any gun, for that matter.)
[ September 29, 2004, 02:10 PM: Message edited by: Si Allen ]
Posted by Artisan Signs (Member # 3146) on :
God, family, hiking. (no material possesions I could think of)
Like John Lennon said,..."You don't take nothing with you but your soul".
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Being alive and all that everyday brings works for me. Making my dreams become reality keeps me pretty happy.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Nothing makes me happy. I am a miserable grump. Perhaps a lobotomy is in order. Love....Jill Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Stevo
Posted by Latigo St.Marie (Member # 5014) on :
Not counting my parents and sister, My wife my work my guitar collection recording my Z car my dirt bikes my X Box
Lat
Posted by greg baker (Member # 3337) on :
Signwriting a wall, down town , over looking the river on a warm spring day, OH and leaving the mobile phone at home. Im too easy to please
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
what makes me happy....waking up in the mornin...what "would" make me happier...a 21 year old hardbodied redhead GAL in a bikini lokkin at me and sayin "come her big boy we gona have some fun."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
I think I am going to take a walk with Philip and William...
Faith, Dana, signs and the "boys and girls"... Not to mention the "Oy Vega"...
What more could I ask for? If I did, I would just be being greedy.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Ok, sorry I was so crabby before. It's been a long day. Actually I am very easy to please. Give me a Milky Way Midnight and a can of Coors Light. That's all it takes. Also I thank God every day for my kids, my dear old Mom, Stevo, my fambly, my health, the roof over my head, my dog, my truck, and my job. Love.....Jill
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
LOL Stephen . . you been hangin' out with Todd?
Gettin' ready for for eternity pleases me about as much as anything I can think of too
In the mean time, While trapped on earth, my most favorite happy-time is for me & Bear to hike a creek all day long.
But then, without bein' philosophical, idealistic and dreamy and all....my NEXT most favorite thing that can make me happy is to conquor the reality of the everyday work of managing the multitude of THINGS THAT HAVE TO BE DONE.
Even the smallest of accomplishments in any one these diverse areas can get me euphoric.
I can not believe I think that way about the mundane responsibilities of life . . . mabey I should restate the thing to say, everyday challenges make me happy...
which could even be condensed further into "bein' alive"... but that would have been the easiest way to say it.. Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Right now I'd be real happy if my grandma would make a turn for the better, got of the ventilator and got out of the hospital.
I'd also like no further hurricanes.
How could I forget the thing that makes me the happiest is my daughter!
[ September 29, 2004, 10:54 PM: Message edited by: Amy Brown ]
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Ditto what william said lol Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
new places, handlettering, tasty food, eaten slowly, walks with my wife... realizing advancement, however that looks, and singing...ha ha we'll see, jonny boy.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
A really good book, a cup of green tea, a fireplace and a comfy couch. Oh, and of course my husband, my kid and my dog.
Posted by Brad Farha (Member # 931) on :
Dark, brooding heavy music makes me happier than anything.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Workwise...A happy customer with a large wallet.
Otherwise...Shirley because she has been able to put up with me for 23 years.
Even otherwise...Being able to take vacations, thanks to the happy customers with the large wallets, sharing them with Shirley, and having the health to be able to enjoy them.
Posted by Mark Perkins (Member # 296) on :
"a 21 year old hardbodied redhead GAL in a bikini"
before OP corrupts her Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
My 2 cuddly furball companions (my dogs, Rocky & Jeebs)
Immersing myself in a hands-on project, like doing all the work on the new shop myself.
Living in a country where I'm not forced to believe in someone else's religious views.
CHEESE! Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
I like salad.
Posted by rene st-pierre (Member # 4116) on :
my bike my music beer my dog (i have 3) paint bike ............ try be happy whit this
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Kimberly read my mind!!
Truly, my husband first. I feel so blessed every night that I crawl into bed beside him, my kids safe in their beds, a warm cozy home that we renovated together with a roof over our heads.
I also love sheets dried on the clothes line, the smell of fresh coffee and the first cup of the day. I love the lake and nature, wood fires, and a great book.
:)Suelynn
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
I have the BEST husband anyone could ever ask for...talented, kind, loving, and fun. I love just being around him. I have 3 boys and a new daughter-in-law who are all wonderful, each in their own way. I have hobbies that I enjoy working on, quilting, watercoloring, and cooking. I have gotten to know some of the nicest, most talented people and had such memorable, fun times though letterhead meets....HOW can I NOT be happy!!?? Posted by Peter Schuttinga (Member # 2821) on :
My wife, for without her I'd be running rampant without direction...
Sitting in the hot tub under the stars in the late evening and having great conversations with my two boys.
Taking five minutes to actually sit in a chair, sun on my face, eyes closed, and do nothing. Ever so peaceful....aaahhhhhhhhh, lets make it 10 minutes then...... Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Top of the list: Jesus and Steve Shortreed. Anybody and everything else come second.
But that's for today, tomorrow it will probably be different.
Life is so good.
Posted by Philip Steffen (Member # 2235) on :
Truth be told, and extended...
I love the fall. Cool breezes and trees changing color.
<slightly imature embarassment> I like a good online shoot-um-up video game. (Don't tell my kids)
And I asked if you are purposefully enjoying the things you enjoy. I encourage you to get away from "WORK WORK WORK" because life is to short not to enjoy it. (OP- I don't recommend your indulgence...for you hearts sake.)
Marks "I like Salad" had me laughing sooo hard.
Posted by William Bass (Member # 4929) on :
I couldn't tell if Mark was serious or not about the salad remark...it was funny either way.
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
I think Mark was commenting on my cheese comment. My name is Chris & I'm a cheese addict. They say step 1 is admitting it.....
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
I'm pretty much right there with Bruce... maybe not so much the oi-vega thing... hey, that's what I got the PT for!!
Cool lil moments would be: knowing I've got a great kid that I don't have to worry about; a purring cat cuddled in my lap; the second when I get home, open the door and I'm mobbed by the boys; the smell of chocolate chip cookies in the oven; the totally unexpected check in the mail that gets you over that financial hump; knowing my folks are just a phone call away; flannel sheets when it's cold... and lots more.
I like cheese.
I like salad... with cheese on it.
And I'm REALLY happy that I'm too old to be that redhead with OP... Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Sex
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Curling... I forgot to say curling.
Bowling, too. I like bowling better than curling but only because I can go bowling and do, too. Often. With Dana, even!
I like to watch curling on TV. Awesome game. Better than watching hockey! For the time being anyways.
I also like salads. And cheese. And salads with cheese. Dana forgot pizza with salad and cheese.
Pizzaman's coming!
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
My comment wasn't directed towards anything/one ... but if it makes you happy Chris, OK
It doesn't take much to make me happy ... as long as I keep telling myself that, things don't suck quite as much.
salad WITH cheese ... oooooo, almost as good as sex while cranking Slayer
Posted by William Bass (Member # 4929) on :
Bruce,
What on earth is curling?
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
LOL WILLIAM . .you know I LOVE defining for ya...
1.Curling: The act of winding ones hair on circular tubes in order to produce a wavy affect.
2. Curling: The act of repeatedly lifting a weight to produce a muscular version of ones existing arm.
[ September 30, 2004, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: Sheila Ferrell ]
Posted by William Bass (Member # 4929) on :
But Bruce called curling a game, and he thinks it's an exciting game.
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
[ September 30, 2004, 07:52 PM: Message edited by: Dana Bowers ]
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
IIIIIIIIIIIIIII like, little baby ducks, oldddddddd pick up trucksssssssss da da da da dummmmmmmmmmmm...... On a serious note I'm with Pierre. You do have to walk a narrow path and believe in a superior being. Sometimes you may trip up but what the heck, you gotta pick yourself up and keep going, in the right direction.
Posted by William Bass (Member # 4929) on :
Okay, so curling is a mix of bowling, horseshoes, and pool. haha.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Watching my daughter grow up has been the most rewarding experience of my life...Most recently she drove my 400 horse power collector car around a local race track in front of several thousand people....and helped me design a t-shirt for the event.
Letterhead meets...especially Wall Dog events!
Painting a large mural on a really hot summer day!
Good Dark Chocolate and rich coffee....and CHEESE, I am from Wisconsin!
And let's see.....reading Sheila's posts
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
Another shelah?? Who is she?? I wanna read her posts too . . .
BTW: Dale sounds like you have a perty cool daughter!! It was very rewarding for me to see my daughter grow up, . . . . . get a job and then get married. I saved SO much more money.
Can't wait 'til Em' fig'ers it out . . .
PS: I love it when she says, "You're MEAN", "When I grow up I'm gonna _________", or: "Can I go/do/have ________?"
'cause I get to reply, "When you start payin' all the bills YOU get more say. . . ." This too, makes me very happy: Keepin' a kid's feet on the ground and in reality.
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Posted by John Stagner (Member # 4091) on :
For me, it's the child I've wanted desperately for 18 years, and now have. While not my natural Daughter, the love I feel for her is indescribable and uconditional.
And Dittos to the following:
My wife, for without her I'd be running rampant without direction... Peter Schuttinga
I love the fall. Cool breezes and trees changing color. Phil Steffen
the smell of fresh coffee and the first cup of the day. I love the lake and nature, wood fires, and a great book. Suelynn Sedor
a purring cat cuddled in my lap....Dana Bowers (does this make me un-manly?)
One last note...Salad?? When Mark was a younger lad, they told him he was thinking 'outside the box', to which Mark replied, "Box?? You mean there's a BOX?!?"
Matyjakowski For President!
Posted by Ken Colwell (Member # 249) on :
Christ Jesus is the answer to a joyful life. It is all about him an his Glory. If buy keeping busy with signs we are kept from idle hands than what a blessing we have. It is all about Christ an all for Christ, this is our purpose in this life my freinds.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
My Family First and Foremost....Being a good and Honest person is what it's all about.. That is what will give you peace.. just being an honest person. And the cup of coffee in the Morning, late nights in the hot tub looking up at the stars, Jamaica, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican and anywhere south.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Pierre mentioning Jesus and Steve in the same sentence? Steve's got to be walking on water, er, I mean air right about now...
Seriously, What makes me happy is:
1.) Knowing that there is a life beyond this brief existence we know....and that through Jesus, (and nothing that I can do in and of myself) I am able to to leave this world at some point and be birthed into a new, perfect existence with God - free from pain, sorrow, and all the evil that exists today. Deep huh?
2.) Being blessed with a great wife and kids - been married 21 years now....and I'm extremely thankful for that in light of seeing the hords of friends and family experience the anguish of broken relationships, and seeing the effect it has on kids involved.
3.) I'm happy that I have enjoyed a good comfortable life...not rich and not poor....but rich beyond my dreams in many ways. Did you know that 2/3 of the world exists on a yearly income of around $300.
Ethiopians: *have a life expectancy of 40 yrs male and 41.75 yrs female.
*Aids afflicts 4.4% of the adult population
*They are predominantly Muslim...imagine that...
Comparitively, we have it great....but our biggest threat against what makes us happy is Islamic extremists/terrorism.
[ October 05, 2004, 01:38 PM: Message edited by: Todd Gill ]
Posted by Leonard Sappington (Member # 4562) on :
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of.... No one ever promised it, just the pursuit of it.. Gang, I turned my life into such a Cluster Fiasco years ago that a solid bowel movement brings a smile to my face these days. It's the little things, making other people happy makes me happy. But not to the point of people pleasing. I'm real good at a few things, and excell in even fewer things. And when I can do these things, and make a diffrence, it makes me happy. I love to take people up for a flight, there is nothing more exciting than taking someone up in the air that has never before flown.. I like doing things like that. Years ago, I worked for a time in an optical lab grinding lenses and fitting glasses.. You should see the look on a young 3 or 4 year old face when they put on a heavy prescription for the first time... Many times I have seen a childs face light up, simply because they have never really seen the world clearly before. I like that, the part that I did not like was the pay... optical lab pay is very small.... Another thing that makes me happy is Vanilla Ice Cream, or any ice cream...GOD I love Ice Cream
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