tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post3309065735555593390..comments2024-03-16T05:18:03.024-04:00Comments on Chief 187 Chatter: Great JoysChief 187http://www.blogger.com/profile/09485730643132355212noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-89435776016746072242010-11-08T15:54:20.165-05:002010-11-08T15:54:20.165-05:00Woodworking always brought me joy. Making somethin...Woodworking always brought me joy. Making something from nothing always gave me a great sense of satisfaction.grumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343685906689924031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-23406304621741718542010-11-08T09:43:40.322-05:002010-11-08T09:43:40.322-05:00I will admit to being extremely disconnected to li...I will admit to being extremely disconnected to life as a whole. However, there are little things that lift me and I find joy in.<br /><br />When I was teaching the little ones at church, I found great joy when I would get a sweet, small smile and a wave with a wonderful "Hi/Bye Miss Julie!" These were most special when it was out of the classroom. The joy grew exponentially when a hug was included in the greeting. It is always wonderful to continue to get "Hi Miss Julie" several years after having them in class. :) Along with those years of teaching the 2 year old babies are the stories from the parents telling me how excited their child was knowing they were coming to my class. What a blessing those stories are- to me they were God's way of telling me I was doing His work, well.<br /><br />Because I am not big on birthday parties, I've recently started making special cakes for the kids for their birthdays. After watching several seasons of Cake Challenge and Ace of Cakes, I thought to myself, "I can do that!" So I now work with fondant, gum paste, luster dust, and various cake tools to make cakes for my kids. While it stresses me out to no end because of my perfectionist ways, I still love to do it. I find it relaxing and knowing that my kids appreciate and enjoy bragging on my cake is pretty cool.<br /><br />The birth, wedding, or new home of friends and family. I always rejoice in those milestones and enjoy sending a gift to reflect the occasion. I enjoy making gift baskets. My "love language" is gifts, giving and receiving... I take so much joy in shopping for, and putting the baskets together. I've been told numerous times that I should start a business. I know that if I did that, it would become work and I think the joy would fade. Who wants that?!<br /><br />Walking brings me joy. Taking a few hours out, putting on the headphones and walking... ahh! Plus knowing that I am ultimately walking for a cause brings satisfaction and joy that I might be bringing on a change in the lives of many.<br /><br />Apparently I also have a deep seeded need to please people... all of my joy has something to do with bringing joy to others. ;)<br /><br />I also like to decorate. I do a lot of decorating in my head since it takes money to decorate. The sight of a fan deck (the stack of paint chips that interior designers have) makes me happy knowing the possibilities that are bound together within the covers! LOVE IT!<br /><br />Organizing, purging of stuff that clutters the house. There is this lightening and joy that comes to my heart to see the clothes in the closet all facing the same direction. Or the spices in the cabinet in alphabetical order (except the most frequently used ones- they are up front). Having things organized around me, makes me feel more relaxed and able to enjoy those closest to me. (that reminds me...)<br /><br />and finally,<br /><br />Reading of other people's joy and sharing my joys with them.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019562060252268854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-35859513535651887952010-11-08T06:54:24.913-05:002010-11-08T06:54:24.913-05:00My greatest joys are family and friends and anythi...My greatest joys are family and friends and anything I can set out to do and complete. Everything else is just waiting :-)Art Tidescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680781189400367930noreply@blogger.com