365 Days Of Happiness - Time To Rest, Not Roar

Happiness can be the pause that follows a rough day. Yesterday might have left you queasy and wrung out, the car ride with the support worker still lingering in your body. Today, though, you can soften into rest. Let yourself sink into the quiet of your room, no timetable to keep, no pressure to push. A blanket pulled close, a gentle show humming in the background, or even the simple sound of the dog’s paws padding nearby—these little comforts can stitch you back together.

Happiness doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s just giving yourself permission to do nothing after your body has done enough.

Daily Dose Of Such Fun - After Carsickness

Ah, the joy of a day spent entirely in bed. Yesterday may have been all wobbly tummies and carsick mutterings, but today? Today is a duvet kingdom. No guilt, no rush, just you, pillows, and perhaps a biscuit or three that somehow find their way under the covers. You can line up your favourite shows (Thunderbirds or a Bluey marathon, if you fancy), keep a notebook by your side in case a funny thought pops up, and bask in the luxury of not moving unless it’s for tea.

The best part? Staying in bed makes the whole world shrink to a manageable size—just soft sheets, gentle entertainment, and the knowledge that no one is judging you for wearing pyjamas until bedtime again. It’s not laziness, it’s recovery with flair.

Such fun.

3 Word Stories - Fill In The Blanks

'Ello there, 'er ladyship and 'er little girl 'ave set a challenge for you right here on this blog. It's a fill in the blanks game - much like those Nesquik Alphabet activities I see children use these days. Read the story below and then use these ten words to make yer own! Well, speaking of which, 'ere it is:

"I fancy craving some _______________ from Lil's fridge," I said to ________________. "Me too," said my friend, "I think we should watch ___________________ as we eat."

Now choose from each of the ten words below and make up yer own in the comments. 'Ere they are:

1. Chocolate mousse
2. Popcorn
3. Strawberry yogurt
4. Lady Penelope
5. Bluey
6. Lucky
7. Doctor Who (classic episodes)
8. Kipper
9. The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
10. Trumpton & Chigley

Now it's yer turn! What kinds of stories will you make?

Miranda's Daily Dose Of Such Fun - When You're Carsick

Well now. You’ve been out gallivanting with the support worker, all very exciting, all very “ooh look at me, in a moving vehicle, practically a stuntwoman,” and then—WHAM—carsick. Not the glamorous, windswept outing you’d pictured. More… green. Wobbly. Less of a Bond girl, more of a gone girl.

So here’s the plan. First, slippers on. Not fancy ones, mind you—slippers that look like they’ve survived several wars. The floppier the better. Then you position yourself on the sofa in what I call “the nest.” Blanket? Yes. Cushion fortress? Absolutely. Dog Mylo in attendance? Mandatory.

Snack? We’re keeping it gentle. No pickled onions, thank you very much. A nice plain biscuit. Perhaps two, if you’re feeling daring. And a mug of something hot that makes you sigh audibly when you drink it.

Entertainment is simple: nothing spinny, nothing zoomy. We are talking Bluey, Pooh Bear, or a comforting Captain Scarlet rerun—because if anyone can keep you steady after carsickness, it’s a man in an indestructible suit.

And then—best bit—you simply allow yourself to do nothing. Marvel at the sheer genius of your body for saying, “You know what? I’m tired of zooming about. Nest time, please.” Cosy nights in: the true glamour. Such fun.

365 Days Of Happiness - Keep The Balloon On The Ground!

"What lovely balloons, Dinah."

"They make me wish I was going to a party!"

-Tessie Bear and Martha Monkey, Noddy Cheers Up Big Ears

When your mind feels flat, like a balloon without air, don’t push it to fly. Instead, hold it gently. Let it rest on the ground for a while. Happiness doesn’t always look like a spark—it can be the soft pause, the nothingness, the space in between.
Close your eyes. Breathe. Touch something real: a mug of tea, a leaf, a piece of fabric. Feel its texture. That simple act reminds you—you’re alive, you’re here, and that is enough.
Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for your happiness is to allow stillness. Your thoughts will float back when they’re ready, like clouds finding their way across the sky.

Altogether now:

That IS happiness!