40 ways to receive Joy

I'm on a road trip to California for a Conference...It's nice to have a holiday.


Joy is...



01. Falling in love.
02. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
03. A hot shower.
04. No lines at the supermarket
05. A special glance.
06. Getting mail
07. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
08. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
09. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!)
12. A bubble bath.
13. Giggling.
14. A good conversation.
15. The beach
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
17. Laughing at yourself.
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20. Running through sprinklers.
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
23. Laughing at an inside joke.
24. Friends.
25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
29. Playing with a new puppy.
30. Having someone play with your hair.
31. Sweet dreams.
32. Hot chocolate.
33. Road trips with friends.
34. Swinging on swings.
35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
36. Making chocolate chip cookies.
37. Having your friends send you home-made cookies.
38. Holding hands with someone you care about.
39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
40. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
41. Watching the sunrise.
42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
43. Knowing that somebody misses you.
44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

Funnny Phone Messages

What kind of message do you have on your voice mail? Mine is just one of those boring ones that say who we are and to call back. If you could think up something creative, what would you put on your voice mail? Some people had some time on their hands and came up with some funny messages. Enjoy:

1. "Hi. This is John: If you are the phone company, I already sent the money. If you are my parents, please send money. If you are my financial aid institution, you didn't lend me enough money. If you are my friends, you owe me money. If you are a female, don't worry, I have plenty of money."

2. "Hello. Now it's your turn to say something."

3. "Hi. I am probably home, I'm just avoiding someone I don't want to talk to. Leave me a message, and if I don't call back, it's you."

4. "Please leave a message. However, you have the right to remain silent. Everything you say will be recorded and will be used by us."

5. "Hello, you are talking to a machine. I am capable of receiving messages. My owners do not need siding, windows, or a hot tub, and their carpets are clean. They give to charity through their office and do not need their picture taken. If you're still with me, leave your name and number and they will get back to you."

6. "Hi! John's answering machine is broken. This is his refrigerator. Please speak very slowly, and I'll stick your message to myself with one of these magnets."

7. "Hi, I'm not home right now but my answering machine is, so you can talk to it instead. Wait for the beep."

8. "Hello. I am David's answering machine. What are you?"

9. "If you are a burglar, then we're probably at home cleaning our weapons right now and can't come to the phone. Otherwise, we probably aren't home and it's safe to leave us a message."