Lost and found, sophistication and cafe society.

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1. Thinking we've lost our office spider, and then realising I'm looking out of the wrong bit of window.

2. Teasing Charlotte, our latest recruit, about working on a publication called Pooley's:
HWSNBN: Clare used to do Pooley's when she first arrived.
Me: Yeah, I remember you doing Pooley's in the corner of the old office.
HWSNBN: We all have to do Pooley's at some point.
Me: At certain times of year, there's piles of Pooley's all over the office.
Etc until we are laughing too much to go on.

3. Drinking hot chocolate in a cafe and writing a list of 50 things that make me happy.

Comments

  1. KatieFriday, October 06, 2006

    Harrow schoolboys carrying moth-eaten straw boaters. How Billy Bunter.

    Christine - congrats!

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  2. abovo99Friday, October 06, 2006

    I really love your blog's title... It sounds so interesting. I love hot chocolate, too...actually, you know what...I want one now...so I'll drop by later.

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  3. InihtarFriday, October 06, 2006

    I love your blog! How can anyone be negative about life if they have to think of three beautiful things everyday!?!?! And I love Tunbridge Wells too!

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  4. AnonymousFriday, October 06, 2006

    What a wonderful, happy blog! And it isn't just your posts that make me smile -- it's their titles, too. :)

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  5. signing asFriday, October 06, 2006

    Only just came across your blog and enjoyed reading the posts, they create wonderful images in your mind, I will pass again...very nice

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  6. OberonFriday, October 06, 2006

    ......dont' get me started.....i'll never stop......never stop......there's way more than 50 things that make me happy......but i'll start with......benny hill.

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  7. Dawn WilsonFriday, October 06, 2006

    This is an awesome blog. Glad I found it! Actually, that brings me to this message: Congrats on being a "blog of note." Count on me revisiting your blog. :)

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  8. AlejandroFriday, October 06, 2006

    Nice Blog
    Tras el Muro de Planck

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  9. JoeinVegasFriday, October 06, 2006

    Oh my, it's hard enough to keep up with three things, you aren't going to turn it into a '50 things' blog now, are you?

    Just too Pooley.

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  10. AnonymousFriday, October 06, 2006

    Those 50 things will help to make you happy consistently. What a great idea!

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  11. AnonymousFriday, October 06, 2006

    What a great blog. Very inspiring and for once, something that must be a pleasure to write and a pleasure to read. Therapeutic too, I must add... Bravo! :)

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  12. bohemianbutterflyFriday, October 06, 2006

    Realizing that no matter how bad today was tomorrow will not be the same.

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  13. BookfoolFriday, October 06, 2006

    I'm so glad your blog became a "blog of note" or I might never have discovered it. You've made my day and really shown how just the little things are worth celebrating. Mind if I add your blog to my links?

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  14. Pop Culture DivaFriday, October 06, 2006

    Positivity. How refreshing.

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  15. AnonymousFriday, October 06, 2006

    Oh My Word!

    I thought I was the only crazy girl who writes lists of things that make her happy.

    Mine reached 492 items at one time.

    I like your blog:-)

    Kina

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  16. ModeratorFriday, October 06, 2006

    You totally stole this idea from my list of the best and worst things that have ever happened to me.

    But I like it anyway.

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  17. AnonymousFriday, October 06, 2006

    we are the THE Pooleys..Mr and Mrs...... spookey first visit should see our name plastered there... thanks for the great welcome

    The Pooleys

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  18. CariFriday, October 06, 2006

    What a great blog! That's something that would make the world better if we focused on the positive. Thanks for sharing your blog!

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  19. AnonymousFriday, October 06, 2006

    Hi!
    Congratulations on being a blog of note! You really deserve it.
    Great idea, great work.

    Keep it up.

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  20. SpitfireSaturday, October 07, 2006

    The natural, simple happiness of the commonplace things is subtle and beautiful, and yet it requires a well-trained eye to appreciate it.
    Those who find in the small details the true reason for being alive are to be praised. The search for sources of authentic smiles is a difficult, but noble and delightful activity.

    Nice site, congratulations!

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  21. yainultokSaturday, October 07, 2006

    I'm an enthusiast of things that make people happy. After reading ur blog, it made me happy too. Great.

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  22. Aparna MudiSaturday, October 07, 2006

    sorry clare.....the comment wasnt meant for u.........it was for another person......i just happened to post both the somments at the same time.....i have just started reading ur blog....forgive me i will comment on urs later.....once i finish reading ur complete entries.....delete the comment,......i dont know how to do that......

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  23. AnonymousSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Clare,
    Where do I start! This blog is fantastic. It makes me happy to read what makes you happy...wierd? Anyway. I think I shale start a journal doing something similar. I am also a third grade teacher and I think my students will get an endless amount of self reflection and growth from doing this as well. Perhaps a journal or maybe a daily poster for all to share. I think I'll try both..hmmm. Thanks for sharing...love it!

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  24. Bonnie BSaturday, October 07, 2006

    What a great idea for a blog!

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  25. Just a girlSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Hey Clare,
    I know a lot of other people have commented on this, but I find your blog really inspiring and I think it is a wonderful idea. I might consider that list of 50 things that make me happy for my blog...clicked through to here from Blogs of Note - I will be coming back!
    x
    Miss Optimistic
    BTW I love hot chocolate too! Actually any kind of chocolate will do...

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  26. Hawaii VixenSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Congrats on blog of note! Cool profile pic

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  27. AnonymousSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Thanks for the wonderful blog. I've realised and learned many things from you and your blog.
    Thankx...

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  28. Apiary Arts Hawai'iSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Lovely! I have linked to you, all the way from Hawaii...

    www.hidcta.blogspot.com
    www.islandartandlife.blogspot.com

    thank you so much!

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  29. Arthur Quiller CouchSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Nice idea for a blog.
    Weird that I should think so even though I'm in a bad mood. Normally, in this frame of mind I'd have thought it's puke-worthy saccharine.
    You must be good.

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  30. Johnny OngSaturday, October 07, 2006

    I would recommend that you change your list to a 100 dreams I would like it to come through. Paste it on your fridge and fight for your DREAMS!

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  31. jeremySaturday, October 07, 2006

    I think that:
    1. The structure of your blog is great. Having a plan or rigid structure can be a great catalyst to writing.
    2. Your posts are very thoughtful - these are things to be happy about, not superficial musings.
    3. Sometimes it's easy to come up with two things you want to say. Three makes you think.

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  32. maRKis_puGaSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Hello!!! I´M spanish but i undestand english. I like your blog very much jeje.
    Bye and can you visit my blog??? thanks.

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  33. Ben MakinenSaturday, October 07, 2006

    A cup of hot chocolate, writing, hmmmm. Only 48 more to go...

    Music! of course...

    Have a listen on me!

    http://www.benmakinen.com/music-7.html

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  34. Binty McShaeSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Nice, but do you ever have any days where the crappiness makes it difficult to keep momentum...? You could always create a companion-piece blog titled 'Three Vented Spleens', or something, just to get stuff off your chest.

    Maybe I'm just a cynical ol' bugger!

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  35. SpoSaturday, October 07, 2006

    good idea and congratualtions on blog of note

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  36. CoriSaturday, October 07, 2006

    Thanks for making me smile on a Saturday morning at work with loads of writing ahead of me. I took a break to check out the "blog of note" and found yours. Thanks for the reminder of all the happy things we have!

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  37. AnonymousSaturday, October 07, 2006

    thanks!

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  38. Pilgrimage to SelfTuesday, October 10, 2006

    Just found your blog and I LOVE it. What a great idea

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