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What Are You Happy About Today?

It's been a hot minute since I've checked Bell Tree proper, glad to see lots of happy reports. <3

My happy feeling isn't specific to today, but just a build up/lately in general kind of happy. I started a little project this year for a very personal reason to help cope with it (worried about the health of my senior cat) that I have been sticking too really well. But less about me keeping up, it's more that others have been enjoying it too. I've gotten comments about how they look forward to my posts everyday, and some even saying they share it with their friend/partner daily and it gives me such a warm and fuzzy feeling that something I am doing can add something positive to people's days. I've done a couple commissions this year that were an anniversary gift to their partner because I was the artist doing behind these posts and just ajhdvjasvfj, wanting me specifically to be a part of their celebration is just so wild to me. Like, even if I was just drawing these for myself, I'd still keep on going, but there is just this fluffy feeling about how I able to share it with others too.

On that note too, my baby girl (said cat from above) is still hanging in there. In no way is she getting healthier and still has her problems, but It feels like she still has time left. She has become pretty big maintenance and expensive but she is a cherished part of my life and I'm grateful for her. 🥰

And I guess one other much more personal/silly happy, I've been doodling my OCs a lot lately in between the Oshawott art and work and they just bring me joy.
 
Today I'm happy because:

- I got to sleep at a fairly decent time last night.
- I went into the office today and got to meet several of my coworkers in person for the first time.
- I gave out recognitions to the coworkers who covered for me while I was out last week.
- I'm starting to get caught up on my work again. Today was an easy day which gave me a chance to clear out a bunch of emails.
- In honor of Pride Month, I made a donation to a local charity that lobbies for pro-LGBTQ+ legislation and school policies in my state. 🏳️‍🌈
- I had a good massage therapy session. I was starting to feel a lot of tension in my back again this week, but today's session helped a lot.
- I'm over halfway through the work week. Only 2 more days until a long weekend.
 
- Got up early and was productive at work, and also had fun. 📊

- Played some more Honkai: Star Rail and worked on Silver Wolf's traces. 🎮

- I've started learning how to cook more foods, which is good for my continued health. 🍽️

- The Texas Rangers just beat the LA Angels 6-3, ending their 3 game losing streak. We really needed that one! ⚾ 🔥

- Pippi, my kitty, is in my room with me now and receiving loving pats and kisses. :giggle:
 
➣ I haven’t posted anything about this, but for the past week and half I’ve been slowly recovering from a collapsed lung. My mom had one many years ago and she was hospitalized for five days. I’m glad mine was nowhere near that severe. I was told minor cases usually resolve on their own in time, and I’m feeling 95% better, I’d say. My favorite person comforted me through the whole thing. I’m not sure I would’ve handled it so well without her. I can’t wait to hug her tomorrow, lol.
➣ I battled last night with a friend on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I always enjoy playing with her.
➣ I worked at both of my jobs today so that’s nice for the paychecks. It was very slow and not much was going on the whole day at either job. What a nice paycheck for how little work I had to do today. I also received my paycheck today thanks to the holiday pay!
 
Happy today for a lot of reasons, so I’ll name a few.

I believe I finally found a username that I’m content with and managed to change everything else to the same thing. So now I’m using the same username on all of my different stuff I use, like YouTube and my Pokémon Trainer Club account. I like this one because I’ve always loved kitties, plus Mew is one of my favorite mythical legendary Pokémon, and finally my favorite villager and best friend on AC is Mitzi and her main catchphrase is “mew” too. So it fits with me. ^-^

After reading a few entries to the event happening now, I’m inspired to be myself even more and stop trying to do things that other people do. I should be happy with whatever I like currently and not change things so much. So expect more of me being myself for now on. 😀

Finally, I’ve now officially begun growing my bangs out and they are coming along nicely. I even started doing some self care for myself with some other things. I’m gonna keep working hard till I finally can get cleaned up all the way and this time I’m staying clean and gonna take good care of myself. 😌
 
☾ My bronze limited edition copy of Jack Jeanne arrived today, and the official release date isn't even until tomorrow?? So anyway I started playing (because it's not every day I get to say I played a game pre-release ahahaha) and it's already drawn me in, I am super invested and I cannot wait to play more ;w; Also I don't normally like to check out artbooks until I'm through with or at least very far into a game but I'm so tempted??
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☾ My family and I watched some Youtube videos together and we got to see GeminiTay's latest episode of New Life!
☾ Also squeezed in a little bit of Stardew Valley and was able to complete the missing bundle!!
 
another middle of the night post for me 🫡

*⁀➷ i finished my celebrating diversity entry!! 😊🌈 i hadn’t drawn anything since the christmas event, so i had no idea how it would turn out, but i’m kinda proud of it! i tried a new technique out, and i think it turned out kinda nicely for my first time! it’s a bit more simple than what i was hoping to do, but i’m still happy with it! i also really appreciate all the love and kind words i’ve gotten for it; i’m always a little self-conscious when sharing my art, so it truly means a lot 🥹

*⁀➷ i received my marks back on a couple of more assignments i completed a while ago, and i got nearly full marks on both!! 🥳

*⁀➷ i went out with my mom this afternoon! we mostly went out since she wanted to get her hair cut, but i was still able to pick up a few things i wanted! the weather was also pretty nice today; gloomy, but breezy and cool. i had a nice time; it was nice to get out for a bit ☺️

*⁀➷ i discovered a new favourite song!! it came on in the car while i was waiting for my mom to get her hair cut, so that was definitely a bonus to going out haha

*⁀➷ did my daily self-care!

Croconaw said:
➣ I haven’t posted anything about this, but for the past week and half I’ve been slowly recovering from a collapsed lung. My mom had one many years ago and she was hospitalized for five days. I’m glad mine was nowhere near that severe. I was told minor cases usually resolve on their own in time, and I’m feeling 95% better, I’d say. My favorite person comforted me through the whole thing. I’m not sure I would’ve handled it so well without her. I can’t wait to hug her tomorrow, lol.
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oh yikes that’s scary, i’m sorry that happened. i’m glad you’re okay though, and that you had support during it. i hope you’re back to feeling 100% soon 💙
 
yesterday's happies because i feel like getting back into this now 💌:

🌿 went on a four mile walk with my dad on our rest day and, though our talks, came to a big realization about what i want from my life

🛒 went to the wholesale store and bought a giant bag of popsicles. i am now... unstoppable

🥗 got lunch from a new restaurant with my parents

🎁 found a random place that's hiring downtown. i'm looking for a job while i study for the MCAT, so i'm going to apply to as many places as i can find!

👖 went to the mall with my mom and bought tons of clothes for our family overseas + three pairs of shorts for myself + frozen yogurt to share!

🕹 ordered 3ds copies of majora's mask and style savvy: trendsetters because, despite the 1000+ hours logged on my switch, the 3ds will always be the king of my heart

🧸 laughed a lot with my partner over weird plushies we found on amazon

🌙 went to sleep super early

🔔🌳 and last but not least, i'm grateful to this place for existing, and for y'all for keeping it cozy and safe. i hope everyone has a great day!
 
Merielle said:
☾ My bronze limited edition copy of Jack Jeanne arrived today, and the official release date isn't even until tomorrow?? So anyway I started playing (because it's not every day I get to say I played a game pre-release ahahaha) and it's already drawn me in, I am super invested and I cannot wait to play more ;w; Also I don't normally like to check out artbooks until I'm through with or at least very far into a game but I'm so tempted??
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☾ My family and I watched some Youtube videos together and we got to see GeminiTay's latest episode of New Life!
☾ Also squeezed in a little bit of Stardew Valley and was able to complete the missing bundle!!
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I received my LE copy today as well! It really is a gorgeous release. I'm happy that it was waiting for me when I got home from work today. :)

Also happy about the fact that it didn't rain today during our field trip. It was cloudy most of the time, but no precipitation. :)
 
➣ I fully recovered from the collapsed lung I’ve been dealing with. My breathing is back to normal and there’s no chest pain at all. I was questioning whether or not it would resolve on its own like I was told, but it did. I was worried because they immediately hospitalized my mom.
➣ My favorite person was being very sweet and let me love on her today, as usual.
➣ I finally tossed some excess trash I had laying around the living room.
 
daily happies 💌:

☕️ my dad made me black coffee this morning!

☎️ chatted on the phone to one of my friends.

📑 applied for two jobs, and helped my partner update their cover letter!

🥗 had an UNBELIEVABLY bomb salad for lunch. arugula, you win everything.

🍜 made dinner for my mom and i, and overall had a nice evening with my parents.

📺 excited to watch the new season of black mirror with my dad!

🕹️ the 3ds games i ordered are gonna be delivered tomorrow, and i’m super hyped to play my first style savvy game. it’s making me feel like it’s 2013 and i’m waiting for my copy of tomodachi life to arrive 😭

🎟️ my partner booked tickets to come visit me next week!

🍑 the peaches are finally ripe, hallelujah!

🔔🌳 thanks to y’all for keeping this dream alive. i hope you’re having a wonderful day, whatever time it is!
 
Milleram said:
I received my LE copy today as well! It really is a gorgeous release. I'm happy that it was waiting for me when I got home from work today. :)
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Oh sweet! And I know right?? Shame there were no character cards with it though </3 I hope you enjoy it/are enjoying it!! (*´･∀･)
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☾ I got Adaman's friendship level up to 40 in Pokemon Masters EX and unlocked his second photo!! I'll probably keep at this for a while just to see if there's any more dialogue later on, but I'm really happy to have gotten all of his photos and stories. ^^
☾ Played Jack Jeanne some more today!! I'm not super familiar with rhythm games so I was kinda apprehensive about that aspect of it, but thankfully the normal difficulty seems really doable for me and it's pretty fun too! Also continually impressed by the incredible artwork and work put into this game, like omg.
☾ I watched some Youtube videos with my family, including Grian's latest episode of Hermitcraft! I'm looking forward to whatever shenanigans await next episode ahahah.
 
I’m on my way to visit someone right now who I haven’t been able to see for a couple weeks due to exams!

Also almost done with my Celebrating Diversity entry! I was able to experiment a bit, and it’s been a lot of fun to draw. I should be able to post it when I get home later tonight 😊
 
Today I'm happy because:

- I was able to take a walk outside on my morning break.
- It was supposed to rain this afternoon but it didn't. It only got dark and cloudy for a few hours.
- I got a surprise promotion!!! My boss called me into her office and told me this morning. I'll still basically be doing the same job but getting paid more. She said the position had opened up and it involves extra tasks that I've already been doing like coaching and mentoring, facilitating meetings, and coordinating across departments. She said despite me not having seniority, I was easily the most qualified person on the team so she recommended me for the role. My senior leader (my boss's manager) also stopped by to congratulate me and told me that I deserved it. 😊

Croconaw said:
➣ I fully recovered from the collapsed lung I’ve been dealing with. My breathing is back to normal and there’s no chest pain at all. I was questioning whether or not it would resolve on its own like I was told, but it did. I was worried because they immediately hospitalized my mom.
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I'm glad you're feeling better. That sounds really scary. Take care of yourself. 💙
 
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it’s so crazy to still be tempted to drop out when i’m literally 5 days away from my last day of classes LOL, but i had a good day today and i’ll get to have a life again soon enough 💜💜

*⁀➷ i completed the second last part of my last culminating assignment! i spent all day working on it and i’m so so drained, but i’m so proud of myself for getting it done! i just gotta finish the final part and i’ll be free 😭 i also had a little buddy help me work (and by that i mean she slept the entire time) 🖤
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*⁀➷ i received my mark back on another assignment i did a while ago, and while i was nervous about it, i got nearly full marks!! i actually got to include bonk in the assignment, and this is the feedback my teacher gave me
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*⁀➷ my celebrating diversity entry was accepted!! 😊 i’m very excited about getting to commemorate my grad with a shiny blue star frag 💙

*⁀➷ i had an okay counselling session today! i pulled an all-nighter last night working on stuff, so guess who fell asleep and didn’t wake up until 5 minutes after my session was supposed to start⁉️ very silly of me, but thankfully my counsellor was very understanding and nice about it haha. my counsellor also sent me the report from my psych re-evaluation, so now i can send it to my doctor and talk to her about going back on anxiety medication :’)

*⁀➷ i finally got to pick a username on discord. i wish they had kept the 4-digit discriminators (xara was taken 😔), but i like the username i chose!

*⁀➷ i had mcdonalds for dinner! obviously not the healthiest meal, but i was starving and it hit the spot!

*⁀➷ i did my daily self-care!

*⁀➷ tidied up my room 🫶
 
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