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[threemonkeys]

Well that was a non-week. Work & sleep with just enough time to get depressed by the news and the weather. Certainly no time or energy for reading or any social outings. The highlight was when I pulled a sodden* envelope from my mailbox. It contained a dividend cheque from some shares I'd forgotten I had - I didn't actually think I owned shares in anything as I sold what few others I had a year ago. It was a cheque for nine dollars and eleven cents. I have to declare it on my taxes and as the tax people I use charge by the item, I actually think I lose money on the deal.

When I get unexpected chunks of cash I tend to use them for treats. Its not like you can get much for nine dollars and eleven cents though. I was thinking coffee and some rich cake. Then I had a better idea and added it to my bushfire relief donation. But it did get me thinking about small personal indulgences. What is the best way to elevate your mood with a small treat? I'm open to new ideas.

*(When we heard that we were going to get the tail end of the extreme weather from Aussie, we were expecting southern heat - not Queensland rain)

Comments

Mood elevating treats....

[mundens.livejournal.com]

I get a Wendy's Mega-Choc Shake. :)

Re: Mood elevating treats....

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmmm.

I'm betting chocolate is a pretty common theme in the treat stakes.

Re: Mood elevating treats....

[mundens.livejournal.com]

Yep, I suspect you're right about the chocolate.

I find some drinks to be very comforting too, like warm sweet teas, and liqueurs (Baileys is a favourite of mine), but only in small glasses to savour the taste. Getting drunk, at least in my experience, doesn't help!

Re: Mood elevating treats....

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

Yeah, can't go wrong with Baileys. Perhaps not this early in the day though.

[battblush.livejournal.com]

My definite mood lifter is pouring a glass of Elements Late Harvest, running a hot bath with bubbles and opening a good book. This is best accompanied by the absence of children.

If it is a morning need however I substitute the wine with a cup of freshly brewed cup of coffee made with Gloria Jeans Hazelnut coffee grounds.

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

ha - I was in the local mall this morning, mulling over the options for this post and passed a Gloria Jeans and immediately thought of you. We must have had a conversation along these lines before.

[littenz.livejournal.com]

A pastis and almond cake?

[threemonkeys.livejournal.com]

I can see that working as a flavour combination although I'm not going to rush out to try it.