What Really Makes Life Great? Options

[Poppy]

Yeah, I actually only ever have candy when it's given to me during a holiday or something. Even then, I stretch it out. I'm still going through Christmas candy

Hey! Sokkratez, will you get Easter candy? The longer I am single and childless, the bigger my Easter from my mommy baskets seem to get. Who really eats those peeps? I don't, but my Easter basket better have them. It is fun to stick them in the window of my sister's car. Then we go back and forth placing those stupid little peeps somewhere.

How long does candy last? Now that I am seeing how long momma has been stashing Easter stuff, I am wondering if the candy will be any good. She has been going at it for quite awhile.

[Sokkratez]

Yeah, I still get an Easter basket every year

[Poppy]

Yeah, I still get an Easter basket every year

Rock on!! If anyone gives you grief about that, you just tell them that you know someone who is 35 (soon to be 36) that still gets an Easter basket. Dag! I don't even celebrate Easter. Who said Easter baskets had to stop once you reach a certain age?


Another thing that makes life great:

HOT SHOWERS

They are great no matter what. I love taking a nice, hot shower, and I totally understand Kramer's delimma when he couldn't understand how people can take a shower in ten minutes. I can't do it. Once I get int he shower, I can't get out. A transformation goes on in there. A shower wakes me up, relaxes me before I go night night, feels great after a workout, makes me wanna have sex right after........

Hot Showers rule!!

[iblis.raeb]

I have literally burnt myself in the past from exceedingly hot showers... love em too.

[Poppy]

Awwwww....y'all, the cutest thing happened yesterday while substituting 4th graders. The class had to write a poem about a "special place," and we had a very nice conversation about how a "special place" didn't have to be a specific destination like "New York or The Bahamas." Several of the kids came up with several examples like hanging out on the baseball field or a tennis court or relaxing in a tree or a bookstore.

The best one of them all was a kid that said his "special place" was in his mothers arms. Isn't that the cutest? He said how being in his mother's arms was nice and that she smelled kinda like cinnamon spice.

Apparently, I was really hung up on the kids invoking the senses, especially the sense of smell because all of the kids were coming up with great examples. One girl loved the smell of fresh tennis balls and described the sounds when you open the fresh can.

That is the kind of stuff that makes life great!! It made me want to be a teacher again.

[dismal]

Another thing that makes life great:

HOT SHOWERS

They are great no matter what. I love taking a nice, hot shower, and I totally understand Kramer's delimma when he couldn't understand how people can take a shower in ten minutes. I can't do it. Once I get int he shower, I can't get out. A transformation goes on in there. A shower wakes me up, relaxes me before I go night night, feels great after a workout, makes me wanna have sex right after........

Hot Showers rule!!

If you take your showers seriously, you need to get yourself a Speakman 8 Jet Anystream, and remove the flow restrictor.

http://www.speakmancompany.com/products/detail/S-2251-PVD

[Poppy]

Well, Dismal, that is a great product and quite expensive. I am either going to have to ask my entire family to chip in and buy it for me on my birthday (which is exactly one month from today) or really be good for Santa.

Did y'all ever see that Seinfeld where they installed the low flow shower heads and everyone had awful hair? Kramer ended up buying a shower head from the back of someone's van. It was huge and had the pressure to shower an elephant. Next thing you know, the end of the show, Kramer is in the shower and hanging on to the shower curtain for dear life, and you know he slipped in the shower too!!

Got any good, black market shower heads?

[dismal]

Well, Dismal, that is a great product and quite expensive. I am either going to have to ask my entire family to chip in and buy it for me on my birthday (which is exactly one month from today) or really be good for Santa.

Did y'all ever see that Seinfeld where they installed the low flow shower heads and everyone had awful hair? Kramer ended up buying a shower head from the back of someone's van. It was huge and had the pressure to shower an elephant. Next thing you know, the end of the show, Kramer is in the shower and hanging on to the shower curtain for dear life, and you know he slipped in the shower too!!

Got any good, black market shower heads?

Yes, I remember the episode.

I discovered the Speakman because I travel quite a bit and they have it in a lot of nice hotels. One time I remembered the name and decided to see if I could find it on line.

I don't think I paid that much for mine (maybe $120), but it's definitely been one of the best purchases I ever made.

I also bought a 6 jet for my guest room. I think they're about $60.

But if your'e gonna go for it, go for it, I always say. You shower every day, so it's less than pennies per use. (Ignoring the hot water.)

As for "black market", I think they were talking about the flow restictors. (Our government has decided not to trust us with important decisions like how much flow we want through our shower heads.) The Speakman comes with instructions on how you can remove the flow restrictor "for easy cleaning" *wink* *wink*.

[Poppy]

Jumping on a Jump Castle!!
and
Absolutely gorgeous weather

and

birthday cup cakes

and

coming home to your own place and taking a hot shower and a long ass nap!!

[almasaurus]

ramen noodles.

[Sokkratez]

New slippers.

One of my favorite comic books being saved from cancellation for the second time due to an outcry from the fanbase. Good times.

[Poppy]

Y'all, there is a local place here where you can get your tires and brakes done, and when I returned to my car, there was a single red rose. Granted, they do that for every woman that comes to them and have been doing so for years, but I had forgotten about that little thing until today. After a full day, it brought a smile to my face.

You know what else I had a new appreciation for today? Aloe Vera Gel to put all over my sun burned body.

[dex]

What makes life good? Life is good. If it is only at certain moments you experience the goodness, then your pray should be: Lord, help me to daily enter more fully into real life

Life is good, isn't it? but then you make a bunch of posts spamming adverts in your sig, and get your account deleted... and then it really starts to sucks ass.

[Sokkratez]

He should have entered more fully into the forum.

[dex]

They don't actually care to post, they're paid to spam forums with ads by posting "meaningful" replies. If you read the actual replies they're nothing but one sentence statements vaguely related to the topic.

[Rapier]

Howling at the moon.

[Jocko]

My version is probaby significantly different that what other people think, and that is why I am starting this. Have you ever just lived a moment and realized at that moment "this is what makes life great?" Everyone is going to have a different moment where they think "This is what life is all about" as it happens. Those are the moments that I want--those moments where you were smiling at the time, thinking similar thoughts, and just felt good.

I am in Virginia watching my nephews while my sister is in Cancun with her husband, and things were just put into a different, but wonderful perspective for me. Here are some examples where I caught myself thinking that life is just downright delightful.

1. The five year old nephew is practically in love with me. Everywhere I go, he is there. He has so much love for me and can't quit kissing me. He wakes up and comes directly to me, but he won't wake me. When I am awake, he hugs and kisses and hugs and kisses. This doesn't stop, and he likes to debate with me who loves whom more. Isn't it cute? This has been going on for days now.

2. We were cooking dinner, and the five year old wanted a kiss. So I lean over to kiss him, and then he turns the timer off at the same time. The one time I hear bells ringing when I kiss a boy, it is when I am giving a kiss to a five year old.

3. The little one helped me cook spinach lasagna because it is the older one's favorite. He helped with every step of the recipe. Literally, every step of the recipe. Of course, he is a picky eater and didn't eat it, but explaining a recipe to a five year old felt really good.

4. These boys are on their best behavior. Normally, they beat each other up all day, but they are holding it in for me. You know they can't last that much longer, but how wonderful is it that they are being the best of boys? You look at them, and you just can't help but smile and love the life you are part of.

5. This morning, they were up early, and I was so tired--so very tired. The little one joined me on the couch, and we just laid there for the longest time. I ended up falling asleep, and they let me sleep--no tv, no noise, no beating each other up. Though they did comment that I snored, but they didn't want to wake me. I look at them, and I am just filled with love for them and life.

Those are just a handful of moments that reminded me that life is just great. Could it be attributed to so many things? Oh, I have no doubt. My sister raised some good boys. These boys do not act the same way when she is around. Do I just think everything is wonderful? Again, I have no doubt. Do I have an overly simplistic view of what is good with the world? Puh lease--I am the poster child for it.

All I know is that every now and again, we forget how good things are--even the simple things. This week I have been reminded, and I think making a move to Virginia is a really good thing for me at this time. Getting in the car with two boys where the little one knows directions better than the older one is a different story. Watching Viva La Bam is another different story, but the overall big picture is good.

If any of you comment "Isn't that precious?" although funny in it's original context, I will kick your ass. Right now, I want some of you to just think of time where you caught yourself thinking life really was good or that smile on your face felt bigger and better than other smiles.

Whatever you do, DO NOT MESS WITH MY HAPPY BUBBLE.

Gosh - so many things:

- a perfect day of surfing a left point break
- hanging out and laughing with my son
- a strong cup of coffee and my early morning walk on the beach
- writing a song and then having my band pals put music to it ... and watching it come together
- that first feeling of, "I'm really falling for her"
- taking a BIG family cruise - drinking, laughing, and exploring with everyone at the ports
- a deep, revealing conversation which breaks down barriers
- going to a gig in Hollywood with friends and eating chili dogs at Pinks (crazy-ass dogs) beforehand

This post has been edited by Jocko: May 4 2007, 02:46 PM

[Poppy]

This thing should be topped because I am in a scary great mood.

Things that make life great:

1. A nice cold sweet and juicy canteloupe on a hot summer day.

2. An awesome shower after an awesome bike ride. You know...the kind where you have that sweat that is so great, but it is so great that it doesn't feel too gross. The cool shower after that ride feels even better.

3. Scrubbing my body in the shower in the shower after that bike ride.

4. Those dudes in the geek squad at Best Buy are very good to me.

5. Adding extra RAM to your computer and watching your computer fly!!

6. Chicken Pesto Paninis and a Dr. Pepper from the Atlanta Bread Company

7. Consignment Shops

[echoreflection]

was the geek squad helping you scrub in the shower? or were they just to make you fly with an extra ram?

[Poppy]

was the geek squad helping you scrub in the shower? or were they just to make you fly with an extra ram?

No, but damn that would have been a way to top off the day. I would have been able to have discovered if there were any truth behind black men and penis size too!!

You know what else makes life great?

Shark Week on the fucking discovery channel

[Jocko]

This thing should be topped because I am in a scary great mood.
Things that make life great:

4. Those dudes in the geek squad at Best Buy are very good to me.

I'll give you 25 dollars if you hump one of the geeks from Best Buy. $32.50 for a 69.

[Poppy]

I'll give you 25 dollars if you hump one of the geeks from Best Buy. $32.50 for a 69.

Dude, that doesn't even cover what I spent there. If I am gonna get lucky, I ain't paying for shit. I am gonna get my extra RAM and its service for FREE.

How much extra to watch?

[Google John Foul...]

Being home... yay. No Mice.

[DivisionbyZer0]

Lesbians make life great: http://www.labatidora.net/gallery.php?sec=...met&idi=ing

[Glutamate]

What Really Makes Life Great?

Cuddling, kissing, petting, and various other activities you can do with another person in the context of a meaningful relationship.

[Post]

Hand-holding?

[Glutamate]

Hand-holding?

OH YES

OH FUCK YES

I'M CUMMING RIGHT NOW

[echoreflection]

Cumming?

[Glutamate]

Cumming?

Open your mouth and let me ejaculate in it or shut the fuck up.

This post has been edited by Glutamate: Aug 7 2007, 07:43 PM

[Poppy]

Y'all know what makes life fucking great? Especially when you don't really want to say anything out loud?

Venus Fly Traps

[echoreflection]

Have you been drinking pineapple juice?
How's your rosebud treating you?

[iblis.raeb]

They put pineapple on pizza for the ladies.

[Poppy]

Hmmm...I was pretty sure someone would pick up on the Venus Fly trap thing.

Anyway, you know what else makes life great? Just fucking feeling good. Damn, I went to bed last night, had good dreams, and woke up feeling great and have felt great all day. You wish you could feel this damned good every day, but it ain't never gonna happen. I am in a scary great mood.

And now, just like a little kid, I am going to crash...

That bed of mine, Cherry rice bed, nice clean and cool sheets, I shall giggle, breathe a sigh of relief, be happy to be there, and sleep like a baby.

Days like today should be bottled and sold.

[Jocko]

Finding out the penis pump is REALLY working makes life grand. "It's not mine, baby ... I swear."

[iblis.raeb]

I have always found a vagina to be the best penis pump.

[Google John Foul...]

bah still sick, and stuck in meetings all day. Today is not a day that makes life great. Still better then digging coal, but still icky.

[Thuloid]

Tecmo Super Bowl, attractive women who want to hang out with you, chapter 6 of John, unexpected gifts of variety liquors, Gustaf Wingren and enchiladas.

[Glutamate]

attractive women who want to hang out with you

Quoted for truth.

[Jocko]

I have always found a vagina to be the best penis pump.

True, but as you from down under most likely know, we Americans do NOT engage in coitus unless we're legally married. Outside of marriage, it's all about candles, Barry White, and a well-lubed penis pump.

[iblis.raeb]

True, but as you from down under most likely know, we Americans do NOT engage in coitus unless we're legally married. Outside of marriage, it's all about candles, Barry White, and a well-lubed penis pump.

Well, I did not know that... but we are an ignorant lot down under, and that is the way we like it.

I wonder if penis pumps will change much with the advent of body part cloning.

[echoreflection]

On tecmo super bowl did you ever just go through all these different, random allotments of skill points (bars) when creating characters? Me and a friend had muscle-memory in our fingers as we glanced at the screen until a golden skill point came up. Then we'd cover up an all-pro character (otherwise they wouldn't "grow" as much) and then sim through like 20 seasons to max out their over-all stats.

Loved that game.

(plus it had some of the best football gaming... not too simulated, but still felt like football)

[Poppy]

That first sip of that super cold drink. The first sip is always the best--especially if it is a carbonated beverage on a hot summer day. That first sip of pepsi or Dr. Pepper rocks because it burns to the point where it feels so damned good.

Oh, did I mention Ben and Jerry's Mint Chocolate Cookie?

[iblis.raeb]

Ever tried freshly squeezed chilled juice? - A great deal healthier!

[Poppy]

Eh, I try whatever. Besides, even the drinks are a luxury item.

Another thing that makes life great is falling asleep on the couch and living alone. It is just great.

[Poppy]

Oh, and waking up at three in the morning after you have fallen asleep on the couch only to discover that there is a pint of Ben and Jerry's Mint Chocolate Cookie in the freezer.

Ice Cream is just a creamy dreamy dream come true!

[iblis.raeb]

Though my life also revolves around good food, Poppy... I am sure there are greater things in life - we may both be looking in the wrong place.

[Thuloid]

On tecmo super bowl did you ever just go through all these different, random allotments of skill points (bars) when creating characters? Me and a friend had muscle-memory in our fingers as we glanced at the screen until a golden skill point came up. Then we'd cover up an all-pro character (otherwise they wouldn't "grow" as much) and then sim through like 20 seasons to max out their over-all stats.

Loved that game.

(plus it had some of the best football gaming... not too simulated, but still felt like football)

Which edition was that?

[Poppy]

Though my life also revolves around good food, Poppy... I am sure there are greater things in life - we may both be looking in the wrong place.

Well, my family comes from a long line of Jews. We plan or days around our meals.

There are a ton of greater things in life, but the things that usually make life great for me are the simple things. People always forget the simple things.

[Poppy]

Like....eating a pint of Ben and Jerry's Mint Chocolate Cookie icecream for breakfast.

[Benji]

Life is great when there is happiness. And a happy life, along with individuality, is different for everyone.