What Made You Smile Today?

What made me smile this morning was the thought that I am getting better at communicating without going in to every detail which has taken many attempts to control and is still ongoing.

Today? Nothing made me smile, really.

Spending time with my boyfriend watching ghost adventures

This subreddit is a good place to start.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/

I was out getting lunch after work, and the cashier asked how I was doing. I said I was fine and just got off work. He then teased me by saying that I gave him a reality check of his shift not ending for hours and that he felt depressed. When I went up to get my food after waiting, it was the same guy and he greeted me by calling me "the reality check." While I was eating a little while later, the same guy came around my table cleaning up and asking people if they are doing okay. He came up to me and not only asked how I was doing but also apologized if he sounded rude. I assured him that I was fine and was not offended at all. It just warmed my heart that he genuinely reflected on his behavior towards me (I knew he was just joking around btw).

finding a bottle of Goose in my freezer, to wash down these lorazepam

Nothing

Unfortunately, for the past few days I have found nothing to smile about. But I am trying, and have no doubt that once I manage to push through dark clouds I will see all the little things around me that have always brought a smile - however fleeting. Watching a seagull soar and swoop through the skies...the song the little bird in the tree outside my window sings.....little children playing the the park beside my apartment building....feeling the sun on my face....remembering my mum ( she passed away Sept TH of last year and I had been her caregiver for 3 years )...and engaging with my friends/family of choice here on 7 Cups. I have to make a conscious effort to remember that although I can't "feel" a reason to smile at the moment - everything that has made me smile is still there. I just have to push through the dark clouds ( again ) to see them.

Unfortunately, for the past few days I have found nothing to smile about. But I am trying, and have no doubt that once I manage to push through dark clouds I will see all the little things around me that have always brought a smile - however fleeting. Watching a seagull soar and swoop through the skies...the song the little bird in the tree outside my window sings.....little children playing the the park beside my apartment building....feeling the sun on my face....remembering my mum ( she passed away Sept TH of last year and I had been her caregiver for 3 years )...and engaging with my friends/family of choice here on 7 Cups. I have to make a conscious effort to remember that although I can't "feel" a reason to smile at the moment - everything that has made me smile is still there. I just have to push through the dark clouds ( again ) to see them.

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I hit my goals and I don't feel obligated to all my troubles.