tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post6666989645258667156..comments2023-11-05T18:46:32.295+11:00Comments on Baino's Banter: In Pursuit of HappinessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-57046136419401917552008-07-10T00:55:00.000+10:002008-07-10T00:55:00.000+10:00no animations... yetjust the ones i made in film s...no animations... yet<BR/><BR/>just the ones i made in film school, years ago... i no longer have em :(laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-17855366474943729992008-07-09T17:31:00.000+10:002008-07-09T17:31:00.000+10:00Too many things make me happy - I too am really co...Too many things make me happy - I too am really content and generally very easy to please.<BR/><BR/>Here goes on 3:<BR/><BR/>1. Laughing till you wet your pants! Either my kids, my husband or me!<BR/><BR/>2. Tennis with the girls - another laughing fest.<BR/><BR/>3. A great lunch with good friends or family - which seems to include - you guessed it - laughter<BR/><BR/>So I guess as long as there's laughter involved I'm happy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-18705799745565403882008-07-09T10:00:00.000+10:002008-07-09T10:00:00.000+10:00Hi KC . .he's a piece of work alright and a consta...Hi KC . .he's a piece of work alright and a constant worry . . but a good heart I think. <BR/><BR/>I'd forgotten but yes, I'm incredibly proud when my kids feel as comfortable with my peers as they do their own. My daughter even said I'm a better travel companion than some of her friends and took me to a Chemical Brother's concert!<BR/><BR/>Notsoanony: You're a cack! Just don't get a house with stairs (although they fly in the latest Dr Who!)Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-85231689210682123852008-07-09T09:51:00.000+10:002008-07-09T09:51:00.000+10:00Actually no, pure ecstasy will be achieved when I ...Actually no, pure ecstasy will be achieved when I get a life sized Dalek that can cook dinner and vaporise my enemies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-109633679930706802008-07-09T09:45:00.000+10:002008-07-09T09:45:00.000+10:00Popping over from Gledwood's post. Isn't that one...Popping over from Gledwood's post. Isn't that one something?<BR/><BR/>So is yours... This was a great post.. It is really something when we start "thinking about thinking". <BR/><BR/>Read "Happy for No Reason" and it really hit home. It is a true art to be happy in the moment just because, huh?<BR/><BR/>1. A great kiss..with my husband<BR/>2. Staying up late to watch a movie with my 14 year old that doesn't really want to be seen with his parents right now<BR/>3. Coming into a party and seeing folks that I haven't seen in a few years, and feeling those years melt awayK.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02615497013419241907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-32604751991938353642008-07-09T09:23:00.000+10:002008-07-09T09:23:00.000+10:00LW: the poems are . .but no animation?EM: Grandad ...LW: the poems are . .but no animation?<BR/><BR/>EM: Grandad expects me go gloat when it comes to weather so I deliver! It's true thought I speak to an Irishman most mornings via IM and their summer is worse than our WINTER! Now that's saying something and we had a frost this morning! That's enough about hanky panky! Brings an old widda woman like me to tears!<BR/><BR/>Kate: I know you're having a bit of a time of it at the moment so it's good that you can see the things that do make you happy and achieving your goals no matter how small is an admirable step forward!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Anony, and thanks to all the contributors on this one, it's clear that money is not the motivator for happiness even if it does help get some of the 'unhappiness' out of the way. I appreciate your candour!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-78159327144517967522008-07-09T09:00:00.000+10:002008-07-09T09:00:00.000+10:00Would like to point out you have created an excell...Would like to point out you have created an excellent blog Baino :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-51482117932743128832008-07-09T02:07:00.000+10:002008-07-09T02:07:00.000+10:00I think happiness, for me, can be boiled down to t...I think happiness, for me, can be boiled down to the setting of a goal, putting forth appropriate energy and effort, and reaching it. My goals aren't all, or even mostly, materialistic or financial: it's things like seeing my children enjoy their summer, creating a solid piece of knitwear, really reaching and interacting with a client in the emergency room, serving a good meal... nothing grand or lofty, just the simple satisfaction of setting and reaching attainable goals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-82886310548505616452008-07-08T23:50:00.000+10:002008-07-08T23:50:00.000+10:00Oh, and I'm with Steph. You can't beat a good fum...Oh, and I'm with Steph. You can't beat a good fumble. Hee. :lol:English Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445701263951009306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-32767871204956207012008-07-08T23:48:00.000+10:002008-07-08T23:48:00.000+10:00Ahhhh GREAT post Baino. Tell you what made me lau...Ahhhh GREAT post Baino. Tell you what made me laugh out loud today? Your little 'what's an umbrella' quip over at Grandad's. Nearly spilt me tea!! Others include my incoming airborne greyhound as soon as he hears us stir in the morning (to give us a big smelly wash), sunshine and clean sheets. Easily pleased, moi.English Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445701263951009306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-6259546742296971492008-07-08T23:41:00.000+10:002008-07-08T23:41:00.000+10:00no rush, just can't recall if i made the posts vis...no rush, just can't recall if i made the posts visible to all, or members only...laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-64844405751731040072008-07-08T19:13:00.000+10:002008-07-08T19:13:00.000+10:00Thanks LW I'll go for a browse when I have time.An...Thanks LW I'll go for a browse when I have time.<BR/><BR/>Anony: To create . . .excellent! I'd like to be the same but haven't quite worked out what to create other than lovely photos but don't get out and about often enough. Good for your parents! I must admit, trying to pin our retiree clients down is the Devil's own job. Good for them for getting out and about. Helps that they're a couple too!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-74583090973354545632008-07-08T17:43:00.000+10:002008-07-08T17:43:00.000+10:00There are moments of pure happiness but on the who...There are moments of pure happiness but on the whole I'm content. Hmmm, difficult to narrow down to three. 1.To be with those I love 2.To be healthy enough to enjoy life 3.To create<BR/>My parents haven't been busier since retiring but seem a lot more relaxed in the process :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732532158833146797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-68838509275845219002008-07-08T09:44:00.000+10:002008-07-08T09:44:00.000+10:00baino my friend, since it would take forever to fi...baino my friend, since it would take forever to find my stuff buried the archives, go to my 'pals +' list, down toward the bottom is 'wc', that'll take you 'writer's cafe' [betcha thunk twas 'water closet':P] and you can sample some ;) lollaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-4447085842584734312008-07-08T08:44:00.000+10:002008-07-08T08:44:00.000+10:00@ GrannymarI dunno... but if you get offered any, ...@ Grannymar<BR/><BR/>I dunno... but if you get offered any, don't forget to let Baino know if it pushed the right buttons ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-17580229331607433392008-07-08T07:24:00.000+10:002008-07-08T07:24:00.000+10:00Quickroute: Missed you there boy must have slipped...Quickroute: Missed you there boy must have slipped in while I was commenting. You're the epitome of a love for travel and I agree with the bloggy comment . . yours is a real slice of life in Argentina, I love it. I think there's a little of the geek or voyeur in all of us!<BR/><BR/>Grannymar, are all we bloggers insomniacs? Gawd, I tossed and turned last night and now my eyes are all puffy and I feel like going back to bed instead of work!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-87813050033267685442008-07-08T07:11:00.000+10:002008-07-08T07:11:00.000+10:00lol... i do ;)i post what hits me, at the momentlol... i do ;)<BR/><BR/>i post what hits me, at the momentlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-46680355789720250132008-07-08T07:00:00.000+10:002008-07-08T07:00:00.000+10:00Now let me think...1) An unbroken nights sleep.2) ...Now let me think...<BR/><BR/>1) An unbroken nights sleep.<BR/><BR/>2) Being hugged<BR/><BR/>3) Sharing a meal with family or friends.<BR/><BR/>@Steph - What is Sex?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-3888099631186423032008-07-08T06:26:00.000+10:002008-07-08T06:26:00.000+10:00Kath, I knew your happiness would somehow involve ...Kath, I knew your happiness would somehow involve chocolate. Velvety labrador ears for me!<BR/><BR/>Bimbimbie, I'm sure the $ would 'enable' some form of happiness even if wealth doesn't 'cause' it. I think I'm 'content' rather than 'happy' but that's fine. (clever to put an extra three in one sentence!)<BR/><BR/>Thrifty, being independent is high on my list too and I would switch to country life in a heartbeat if I didn't think I might be 'isolated' and good onya for being solution driven. I'm not crash hot at problem solving.<BR/><BR/>Gaye you cheated but good points and feeling appreciated is so important especially in the workplace - rarely happens. Well come over and have a hug then chicka!<BR/><BR/>Hello Lottie, newbies always welcome . . .Oooh I love short breaks in posh hotels, white sheets and service! Clare and I used to do it on the odd weekend and shop in the city and swag around in terry robes!<BR/><BR/>LW ditto the first two . . .you must also love posting! I can't keep up with your site!<BR/><BR/>Not-so-anonymous . . .Just one? But it's a big one! High ambitions but good luck with that! Don't suppose you'd settle for a remote control model?<BR/><BR/>Nick retirement scares me a little because I worry about slipping into being very lazy and not achieving much. I think I'd always work/volunteer or do something useful to keep me busy.<BR/><BR/>Steph, I'm not surprised good health is on the list Financial security is a must because it 'allows' us to do the things that make us happy and relieves the stress of constantly worrying about affording stuff. Sex? Yep . . .interesting that a woman raised that one first! And I'm glad you're feeling better!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-44098440315166267022008-07-08T06:17:00.000+10:002008-07-08T06:17:00.000+10:00Off the top of my head I'd say1.) Travel - Somethi...Off the top of my head I'd say<BR/><BR/>1.) Travel - Something about exploring a new place just gives me tingle and it's the best education.<BR/><BR/>2.) A pint and a good conversation in the local with good friends. <BR/><BR/>3.) Blogging - I used to think blogs were for geeks. Actually I am a techie gadget geek so maybe they are but it's opened up a whole new way of learning about people perspectives and it gives you the chance to air your own.Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-61510756802622233812008-07-08T06:03:00.000+10:002008-07-08T06:03:00.000+10:00The three things that would push my buttons are......The three things that would push my buttons are...<BR/><BR/>To be able to enjoy:<BR/><BR/>1. good health & independence <BR/><BR/>2. the company of those I love<BR/><BR/>3. financial security<BR/><BR/>And if I'm allowed another few it has to be:<BR/><BR/>4. fresh air <BR/><BR/>5. good food & wine<BR/><BR/>6. a pet to stroke <BR/><BR/>And since no one else has mentioned SEX, I will. I reckon I could be happy without it but if it's on offer, YES please! <BR/><BR/>Needless, to add Baino...I'm on the mend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-19949323397298702652008-07-08T02:48:00.000+10:002008-07-08T02:48:00.000+10:00What makes me happy? A really good holiday, going ...What makes me happy? A really good holiday, going somewhere I've never been before and seeing and doing everything I can. A great meal, excellently cooked from perfect ingredients. And an evening of intelligent, humorous conversation with people I know well and can really relax with.<BR/><BR/>I still can't imagine retiring, I enjoy the stimulus and social contact of working. I can't imagine what I'd do with myself if I was at home all day. I suspect I'm one of those who would pop my clogs pretty quickly out of boredom and irrelevance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-18350294492495393732008-07-08T00:44:00.000+10:002008-07-08T00:44:00.000+10:00Happiness will be defined for me when I can afford...Happiness will be defined for me when I can afford a private MiG fighter jet to fly about the gaff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-32976312717576058132008-07-07T23:28:00.000+10:002008-07-07T23:28:00.000+10:00my simple tastes:making good friendsgood food [to ...my simple tastes:<BR/><BR/>making good friends<BR/><BR/>good food [to share with above]<BR/><BR/>creating: animating; writing; etc.laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-32486715782486800452008-07-07T22:49:00.000+10:002008-07-07T22:49:00.000+10:00Making new friends whom I genuinely like.Arriving ...Making new friends whom I genuinely like.<BR/>Arriving in the <B>hotel</B> when away on holidays.<BR/>Coming home to a clean fresh house.<BR/>(and shoes - I know you said only 3 but this just had to be added)Lottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936847898550251079noreply@blogger.com