Good News

[ysabetwordsmith]

Good news includes all the things which make us happy or otherwise feel good. It can be personal or public. We never know when something wonderful will happen, and when it does, most people want to share it with someone. It's disappointing when nobody is there to appreciate it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our joys and pat each other on the back.

What good news have you had recently? Are you anticipating any more? Have you found a cute picture or a video that makes you smile? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your life a little happier?

Comments

[arthur_p_dent]

Heading out in a few for a little overnight getaway. =]

[fuzzyred]

Have fun!

[arlie]

This is not so much good news as something difficult I recently accomplished, but the results are good.

I have replaced my desk, desk chair, our kitchen table, and four dining room chairs (used in kitchen and dining room). In the process of doing this, we also got rid of several other unwanted objects, some very large, making space for farther sorting and rearrangement.

The new chair is comfortable and very adjustable. The new desk is an electronic sit-stand model, and considerably smaller than its pre-computer era predecessor. The combination is much much better ergonomically; I'm hoping this will banish, or at least sharply reduce, my tendency to episodes of backache. (I already feel better - woke up non-stiff this morning - but the current episode was already on its way out, so this doesn't prove anything.)

The dining room chairs are sturdy and aesthetically pleasing, and the old ones were overdue for replacement (= falling apart), as was the old kitchen table.

Now I just need to find something with drawers to store some of the paraphernalia that was in the drawers of the old desk, and it'll be all improvement, with no down side. (As it is, playing "hunt the stapler" and similar has already gotten old. Large plastic tubs aren't remotely convenient for this use, even though I made sure to put the frequently used items on top.)

Try this ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

If you want something that will match-ish the desk style, shop at a large office store or catalog in the modular furniture section. There are modern desks made with nothing underneath so you can slide in whatever you want. I've got a file cabinet under one end of mine, but drawer units are also available. The same locale will have drawer-insert and desktop organizers if you like those.

If that doesn't work, try a large craft store, as these typically have a huge supply of organizers for all purposes. You may well be stuck with plastic in that case, but at least you won't be hunting your stuff.

In any case, take very careful measurements of where you want things to fit. Include a little wiggle room for fault tolerance, because manufacturer standards are often slovenly nowadays.

[arthur_p_dent]

Thanks! =]

[see_also_friend]

Anxiety seems to be abating (for now), and I might have figured out something relatedly useful. Knock wood! (Plus I now have enough spoons to hang out here and chat.) ^.^

Also, a difficult relationship just managed the one step forward part of "two steps forward and one step back"...I think. I hope, anyway. Slow progress is frustrating.

Re: Try this ...

[arlie]

Excellent idea. Thank you.

I implemented it this afternoon; the resulting set of 4 stackable 3 drawer plastic units should be delivered on Friday. I may upgrade to something more esthetically pleasing eventually - not to mention less fragile - but these will do the job for now. And the drawers are clear plastic, so I'll be able to easily see what's where.

[pronker]

46 days until November 15, end of 60 days notice for 8 tenants to find a new place! After tonight's scream fest between 50something mother and 30something daughter, I am sooooooo ready.