I went to my happy place yesterday.

By joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
Philippines
April 22, 2023 9:01am CST
I went to the hardware store. I wandered around for a bit after finding what I really needed to buy and I saw a lot of things that inspired me to start a new 'something' soon. I took a photo when we were on our way out.   I realized while writing this that hardware stores have become my Disneyland in the last few years. Growing up on a farm, my favorite place to be was in the field. Then there were bookstores, because I was a huge stationery fan in high school and all that bookstore stuff. I grew out of it, went to college, and the library quickly became my wonderland. And then it shifted into grocery stores cause I graduated at this point and was adulting and all that. Anyway, what are you or what were you doing today? It's 10pm here and it's raining. Thank goodness, what a relief. We hit 90°F earlier today and I saw on the news that some parts of the country were even hotter. Stay hydrated(or dry). Have a very nice day!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
22 Apr 23
I think I had too much fun earlier today... I cleaned in the kitchen and did some laundry. I hope you're having a good night.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
Haha cleaning is indeed fun. I had a good night. I'm hoping it rains again tonight.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
True that. Our kitchen in fact is due for another deep cleaning. I hope the rain comes sooner than expected. It shows 37°C at the moment.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
23 Apr 23
@MGjhaud Cleaning isn't fun... It IS necessary, though. I hope it rains again for you, too. The forecast here is for rain to start Monday and to continue through the end of the week. But it's cold here, too.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Apr 23
I am so glad you love the hardware stores. In that case you would love the Home Depot stores here..they are so big Joy. You would never be bored. Here it snowed over night and is still snowing. I will cook today later.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
If it weren't for my bad leg, I'd stay in it all day. I'm sure I'd enjoy Home Depot. The Philippines need snow. Oh my goodness! lol I hope dinner was great.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
24 Apr 23
I injured my right one years ago. It's healed now but I can't do heavy lifting anymore or run or put too much weight on it.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Apr 23
@MGjhaud I am sorry its so hot..oh you have a bad leg?
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
22 Apr 23
It is nice to experience and change into something better. That`s the wonder of life
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
I agree. I'm grateful I was able to enjoy, went to places, and try different things. I certainly can't now that my circumstances have changed.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
23 Apr 23
@MGjhaud That`s good
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Sandy
@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
23 Apr 23
We are so much a like. I am my dad's oldest child so I grew up a tom boy. I learned mechanics and how to work with tools. I love it.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
I'd probably be a carpenter in another life. At one point, I considered learning woodworking but realized I wouldn't be able to lift the heavy wood and stuff. haha
solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
22 Apr 23
Lol is this CitiHardware?
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
24 Apr 23
Comparable, quality wise. Citi is just larger.
joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
Yaas! Was it the 'red concept everywhere' that gave it away? haha I planned to go to Ace as well but Citi had all I needed and I was already tired.
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solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
23 Apr 23
@MGjhaud haven’t been to Ace. Is it good?
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317063)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Apr 23
I could get lost in a bookstore and be completely happy. I'm glad you went to your happy place today.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
25 Apr 23
Perfect sanctuary for you as a writer. Thanks.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317063)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Apr 23
@MGjhaud Yes, it is. Barnes and Noble even have couches, so if I got locked in, I could still get a good night's sleep. I doubt that would ever happen though.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (92724)
• United States
24 Apr 23
Bookstores used to be my Disneyland too. One of best friends could live in a hardware store though, and she’d be perfectly happy!
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
25 Apr 23
It's great to know you used to enjoy bookstores as well. I wish there was one near me.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180723)
• United States
24 Apr 23
Didn'do much today just did my steps and out for lunch Other than that just hanging around the house really
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
24 Apr 23
Monday here. A bit busy. Have a good night.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (139717)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Apr
It was 72F here today with clear skies which makes for a nice day.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
20 Apr
That's nice. It was 91F here yesterday around noon time.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
25 Apr 23
My happy place is a bookstore or a library. When I was a kid, I loved toy stores. Saturday was a rainy day so no fun. Saturday was my best friend's birthday. I couldn't celebrate with her, but I did give the cats treats to celebrate.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
27 Apr 23
Aw sorry you couldn't celebrate with your friend. I remember it being a sunny day here last Saturday. I stayed in bed all day cause I was still tired from my hardware trip the day before. I hope your week's going well.
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Neil
@Neil43 (3314)
•
19 Apr
What are you really planning to create?
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
20 Apr
Oh, I don't remember what I was thinking of doing at the time. This was a year ago. This was when we were renovating our house, which is now finished.