The simple things in life

United States
September 18, 2012 7:37pm CST
This evening my husband started up the grill and we bar-b-qued hamburgers and sausages. Also, had macaroni and potato salad with chips. It was a nice evening to grill, but the flies were bad, so we tried smoking the flies away and it worked, but you could hardly see any thing! When grilling it's easy maintenance and my husband enjoys grilling. So now I'm just kicking back and relaxing on mylot. Haven't been on here for a while, so now have to catch up. Are there simple things that you enjoy to relax you?
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@violann (436)
• United States
19 Sep 12
I like to sit out back in the morning with my coffee, book & notebook. Sometime I just sit and enjoy being out there in the morning sometimes I read and sometimes I write, that's why I take a book & notebook/pen with me. I usually get my best inspiration in the morning and want to be ready to put it on paper.
• United States
19 Sep 12
I'm getting a little netbook so I can sit on the front porch in the mornings with my coffee and chocolate frosted cake donut and scan my email....I'm too tech oriented to go for paper and pen...lol - also arthritis makes writing difficult unless it's via a keyboard. But early morning is such as nice time to sit outside, isn't it?
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
22 Sep 12
Wow,be careful with the smoke, you don't want to create breathing issues. Shiny surfaces are good for repelling flies. I'd suggest the plastic zip bag filled with water, but that wouldn't be good by the grill. Simple things are definitely the best!
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
20 Sep 12
Reading, and fast easy meals are both great. So is my helpful hubby. I need to appreciate him more for what he does instead of what he does not do. Got a busy week ahead and it takes us both to get stuff done..
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
19 Sep 12
Doing my crafts...that makes me relax and its fun. Instant gratification....and listening to my favorite music while I do it....I can feel the tension leave!
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
I am happy for you my friend. At least, you are happy with your husband and little things like that can already make you so happy. Just like you, just being with my husband watching TV together while in bed and talking about the day's happenings at work, already makes me happy. I think what matters to both of us is our family being together, that's why just being with our husband alone can already make us happy.
20 Sep 12
I was actually pondering reading your post that how doing simple things can be so joyous. I have been out of job about a year, I was not enjoying my job and quit it. But I do not regret and I have been happier now than I was while I was doing the job. I enjoy small things of life, it is just everyday's simple things. Life has more to offer than what we sometimes think of.
@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
19 Sep 12
That's a good evening. Can I have the husband? Know if any looking around? I'm enjoying I guess a simple evening. The Cardinals are playing the Astros and they are winning, plus I'm enjoying an ice cold bottle of water. A great night for me. Now, if I could just get that husband.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
Yes we also do have have those kind of moments together. My family enjoys that kind of fellowship a lot It gives joy and even more fun if you do the cooking and preparation together. Another simple thing we do enjoy together is spending some hour at night in our roof-top veranda. We share old-time stories over cups of hot chocolate with some chips and cookies.Sometimes we also do play some board games. It's really very enjoyable. The cool breeze up there freshens up our spirit while we enjoy the radiance of light from the moon and the stars. There is really nothing like spending sweet and happy moments together at home.
@alicia812 (646)
• Australia
19 Sep 12
Hi jodee. I love weekends when I, my husband and our two kids just spend the whole day in a lazy mode hahaahaha! We watch movies at home and I prepare the food that they like. I truly enjoy moments like that. Family time... These are the moments we create memories that our kids will cherish in their lifetime.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
Surely the grilling part is great way of getting rid of the unwanted cholesterol, lol! Honestly it is really a nice thing to do especially when you're enjoying them. A simple thing to do and yet really enjoyable. For me, I just do a simple walk around with the dog and enjoy the things around.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
19 Sep 12
I do enjoy this life whenever i drink coffee and chat with friend since i am single back..Well, life is hard and we have to find our own way to enjoy it even in a short time. I am happy for you and your family, you guys had such a nice time together.
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
i missed eating grilled food. Hmmm its yummy thinking about it. Me chilling out with my son is simple things to celebrate life.
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
wow that is so sweet of both of you!!! Yeah i like singing and i love to sing with my hubby also. Our theme song is "The gift" by Jim Brickman and i like to sing him on a sunset beach and have a picture as a token of our love to each other.
@comike8 (59)
• Philippines
19 Sep 12
Grilling bar b-que is the best bonding moment of family. Not just best but we also love bar b-que. Enjoy your times with your family, because that was the best moment in life.
• Valdosta, Georgia
19 Sep 12
That sounds nice just grilling and spending time together. My life seems to be too crazy right now to relax. I am Home Schooling my daughter and taking care of my 3 children... It has been quite hectic. I have not even had time to be here as much as I want to be. I am hoping things will settle down soon so we can relax a little more. I need it badly!