Here Comes The Sun!
The sun came out for a short while today and I could feel my mood lift. This is how I was feeling. 
Here in the greater Chicago area it’s not difficult to feel down and out. The gray clouds and cold temperatures make even the simplest tasks exhausting. This is how I normally feel from November to March, except there’s no ocean.
I’m not sure when I became so sensitive to seasonal changes, it’s not like I’m old, right? …ahem. With warmer temperatures and blue skies around the corner, I know I’ll be in a much more positive mood — It’s not unusual for me to experience little bursts of euphoria, moments when I believe anything is possible. These bursts coincide with the advent of lighter days, spring and summer, and sometimes a full moon. What? I’m just saying. Here I am at the peak of my euphoria running on the water. 
This little clip is from last summer when I was practicing my Olympic dives. I think I have pretty good form, don’t you?
Now that I’ve used up most of the gifs that I was saving, and made this great little post, which will undoubtedly annoy Harper Faulkner, I’ll just float, relaxing with my mystery lover in Lake Michigan. (Just kidding – Lake Michigan is FAH-REEZING! )
This was soooo clever! You are soooo smart to be able to do this and you always blast me to my past! And you know how I love to go there… lol. Love it!
Thanks, my beautiful friend! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and it brought a smile to your face and a memory too!
xoxoxx
Lisa
Now I’m really jealous that I never used these on my own blog. I feel like I need to be showered with credit….tee hee!
Nice post! Its almost like they were all meant to fit together in one post!
I’ll give you all the credit! I just wanted to use that woman on the swing. Her little expression makes me laugh every time. She sort of reminds me of you.
Thanks Lily, for introducing me to the world of Gifs – they’re supes cool.
lol you’re welx. They are supies fun and supies addicting!
Dear Gripping
A truly divine post.
These ‘tinies’ – a name I have now invented for films to short to be ‘shorts’ – are beautiful and as for George… aaaaah.
Yours ever
The Perfumed Dandy
Dear Dandy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed this post. I like the name ‘tinies’ – much better than gifs. I’ll use it from now on.
Enjoy the rest of your evening, my friend.
Gripping
It does feel like years, but I stand firmly with you, and I thank you!
Thanks, my friend. I’m glad I have you to stand with. 🙂
This reminded me of high school. I liked to play the b side of Abbey Road because Here Comes The Sun always lifted my mood.
Oh, Sandy, me too. When the sun came out briefly today I could feel “ice is slowly melting.” This song does it for me every time.
Thank you for getting that song in my head. It is one of my all-time favorites and makes me fill with happy feels! One day I will come and keep you company during the long Chicago winter because, believe it or not, I don’t mind it too much 😉
Thanks, Em. Your presence would warm me right up! 😉 I have yet to meet the person who doesn’t love that song.
Never look a gif post in the mouth or something something.
hahaha! Nothing could be truer. Luckily, this gif post has no mouth, so I think were all in luck.
you’ve got mad skills lady– running on water, olympic diving, you can float and hold hands?
I’m tired of wearing gloves, winter hats and I feel like that face down man on the beach– all washed up.
Haha! It’s so easy. Aren’t thos little clips cool. I just strung them together with a theme. Yeah, you and me both -I’ve been washed up like that all winter. Haha!
you are one very entertaining girl–and what a swimmer, and floater, and euphoric swinger!
Haha! Thanks, LouAnn. I used to cut out pictures from magazines when I was little and then I’d write stories about them. This is sort of the same thing. I really do get euphoric, but it’s usually in the heat of summer, when there’s light and I’m at the beach. Lol!
that does not surprise me creative one
(not the kind that throws their keys in a glass bowl at a “mixer”)
LOLOL!!! You’re so funny! If I were that girl I guess I wouldn’t be blogging. 😉
no, probably not! (lol)
What a great reminder better weather is almost here! How long did it take you to perfect. Tat dive, Missus? 😉
I detect the sound of a spring (rim-shot) in your step…I hope I am right. xoxo
Haha! That dive took me years to perfect. 😉
Lighter warmer days always put me in a better mood no matter what I have going on. Thanks, Addie. I hope you’re doing well and feeling a little spring fever coming on. We both deserve to have a rim shot in our future. Xoxo
Perfect that dive…damn auto correct.
You are quite the diver, Miss. Perfection. Here’s to many sunny days ahead! They’re coming.
haha! Thanks Amy! I really am quite remarkable as you can see.
I hope for beautiful, sunny and joy filled days ahead for both of us. 🙂
So cute this post.. i have no clue about GIFs but love looking at them.. Hold on Ms. Swimmer/Diver/Hand-Holder..spring is right around that corner!!
Here’s hoping the sun peeks through this week for you and it’s a fantastic one!!!
Thanks, Lynne! I’m glad you like it. Putting a gif in your post is exactly like putting a picture in your post. EXACTLY THE SAME. It’s easy, otherwise you know I couldn’t do it.
I’m holding on for brighter, warmer days. It’s amazing how it affects my mood – seriously. A little blue sky goes a long way.
Hope you’re doing well and getting things together! You must be excited?!
I’m late to your fun party this morning, Lisa. That lady on the swing looks a little creepy and I must say you look stunning in your suit and your dives and backstroke are superb. I give you a ten. And a ten for this post. And you — you are a ten. 😀
Oh, Brig! This is why I love you! The party can’t really get off the ground until you arrive, of course you know that. The lady on the swing looks like she just self-medicated with some anti-psychotic drug. It makes me laugh because I’m afraid I can sometimes look like that when I lose all self awareness. Lol!! I have to agree, my dives and backstroke are quite remarkable and took years to perfect.
Thank you for the ten! That means a lot coming from you, Mrs. ELEVEN!! xoxox
This is so much fun – and as my grandma would say, “a tonic for the eyes”! I, like Brigitte, am late to the party, but I’m so glad to be here. Three kisses for our wonderful hostess!
Vickie, you and Brigitte must meet. Her blog is the equivalent of getting cozy on a couch and drinking a delicious cup of tea with your friends. She’s a soft place to land, always kind and validating. She spent her childhood in the south and has retained those southern charms. She’s lovely.
“A tonic for the eyes!” I love that! It was so fun and easy to make. I’m glad everyone is enjoying it. I have to admit, I like it myself – it puts a smile on my face, and who can resist George Harrison?
Like Brigitte, the party is not the same without your presence. 🙂
Have a gorgeous day, my beautiful friend!
xoxoxo
L.
I am sitting down to write you an email right now. xoxox!
I like the way all of these were black and white. Feels so oldschool and classy :D.
Hope you’ve got a lot of sun and ocean for the coming summer!!
Thanks, Astrid! I agree, the fact that they’re all black and white makes it a little more uniform and so maybe classy. 😉
You are missing a serious career opportunity by not following up on that running on water ability!
You are so right. It took me a long time to perfect but once I got the hangof it, it felt pretty natural. Haha!
What a fun post… I am amazed at how you got the videos into it…Diane
Diane, thanks. It’s actually very simple. It’s no different than putting in a picture. Same process. The finished post is fun. Thanks again!
Oh, you are too funny! i don’t know how you can’t be affected by the weather. And thank you for the song – one of my all time faves 🙂
Thanks, Sara! I’m glad you liked it!! That song always makes me happy and it’s perfect for this occasion. 🙂 Looks like another blue sky today! Yeah!
Another good Album/CD/MPEG to listen to is the BEST of Van Morrison , he plays a lot of good rhythms and the lyrics are way up there on the feel good/mood lifting charts!
I’m going to down load those right now. Van Morrison, good call.
“Warm Love” and “Into the Mystic” are two sure fire songs that are guaranteed to relax and recharge your battery! The classic “Here comes the Sun” was written by George Harrison, I think.
I love “Into the Mystic”… I don’t know if I know “Warm Love”? I’ll check it out. Yes, George Harrison wrote “Here Comes the Sun.” One of his best.
Don’t forget “REAL REAL GONE” for that special someone in your life!
Volume 2
Thanks for all the recommends, John! Now I have lots to look up. 🙂
“Amy Amy Amy” another under-rated classic for the ladies out there ! Amy Winehouse RIP
She is one person who I really hope is resting in peace- what a struggle she had. I’ll check it out.
Love the visuals and totally can relate to the yearning for sun! Oh spring, bring it on!
haha! I was just being silly. It was fun to make. I need sun like nobody’s business. Today is sunny but on thursday we’re supposed to have snow! I’m sorry but that is completely unacceptable. This post at least, makes me happy.
Is it just me or does it seem like there hasn’t been a summer in like 3 years?
We’re supposed to have SNOW on thursday. Isn’t that just the worst. I agree. It’s like we’re in a deep freeze. Thanks Al Gore. You certainly are brilliant!
/:-(
Hey. I wrote two “Real” posts but got no comment from you. So I was like, screw it, I’ll do a crazy visual one even if my old pal Harper gets grumpy. So here you are! 😀
Been off line meeting a deadline — not the IRS — but had to meet that, too. Did not see the real posts. I’ll look and comment as appropriate. HF
Deadline Shmeadline. Get your priorities straight, will ya? Just kidding.
Well, all right. I suppose that’s okay then. You’re forgiven.
Lisa
Okay, I like the Ode to the Ocean picture. Nice job! HF
Thank you, Harper. It means a lot to get your stamp of approval. …and I’m serious.
No your not. I’m not. I’m seldom serious. I prefer being light and gay. Ladeeda, ladeeda. HF
Ladeeda yourself. Okay. If that’s the way you want it. Then your stamp of approval is not even worth two cents. It’s worth a penny, an old discarded penny. 😉
Like a real valuable old penny? Like a 1944 steel wheat penny? In that case, thank you. All joy in WRITING! HF
haha! Yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking. You read my mind. I have lots of references for 1944 steel wheat pennys.
Lisa
I’ll bet you have a gif or bif or sif or whatever it is that shows the 1944 steel wheat penny in all its glory. Don’t disappoint me now. I’ll be waiting. HF
LoL! Practicing your Olympic Dives is a good way to get yourself out of the dumps. Unless you were practicing diving into a dumpster — which you clearly weren’t thanks to the explanation which was portrayed in you GIFS!!! LOL!! Now I feel like doing a GIF post just to annoy Harper!!! Ha ha! Who knew the technical age could be so fun!! 😀
As I was writing this I was trying to channel my inner Linda Vernon! I think I fell a little short, but still, it’s fun to be silly. I’m so glad you got a laugh. I like using those gifs, they really can spice up a post. 😀
Harper reprimands me when I use emoticons or when I use these gifs – he can be a little grumpy so I have to get him back anyway I can. teehee
I think you should do one too! Maybe they have a gif of Al Gore eating Funyuns!!!
I just love your Giff posts! They always make me laugh out loud and put me in a good mood! Oh yeah! An Al Gore Giff!! I really want to do one now! Where do you get the gifs from?
To be honest, I get mine from Lily’s Tumbler. There must be a place on the internet where you can find them. When you decide to use one, just insert it like you would a photo. It’s super easy.
Oh that does sounds easy. I could do that!! Oh this is going to be fun Lisa!
I can only imagine if you use them how funny it will be!!
Ah! Thanks Lisa. I hope I can find some good ones! 😀
Geeze, ladies. Read over your replies. Do you think this is Facebook? HF
And, grumpy is in the eye of the beholder! So, take that! HF
hahaha!!! You are so fun to tease. 😀
You’re supposed to be like a psychiatrist or psychologist or something. Didn’t you sign an oath to be nice and give great advice. I’ll bet teasing people is not in the job description. HF
It is in MY job description. You’re forgetting that I’m first and foremost a rule breaker. That’s why people like me, because I can be a little bit of a devil.
Gee, “that’s why people like me.” You’re turning into Lily! Her entire blog is a shrine to all things Lily. HF
Lily is a cool cat. Any comparison to Lily is a compliment. But from now on, I’ll try and be more self-deprecating. I wouldn’t want anyone to think that I believe people like me. Heavens no!!
Was that sarcasm? That sounding like sarcasm? I think that was sarcasm. But, at least no smiley face! HF
Oh I just love the idea of Al Gore eating Funyuns! Hahaha! Those gifs are so much fun. And I always get a kick out of the way you work them into your posts! I googled gifs and so many came up. But I didn’t see any as funny as yours. I think you are the queen of the gifs, Lisa!! Oh won’t HF be happy to hear that! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 (those are in case Harper reads this comment! LOL!!
Thanks Linda! It’s good to be queen of something!
I hope he does read this!!! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 :D! LOL!
Harper, I don’t even have a Facebook. So there!
No wonder you’re so cool, you’re a Chicagoan like moi lol. Sure will be nice when the sun comes back out!
Haha! No wonder we’re both cool cats!! I’m sooo sick of this weather. Ugh. And today it’s flooded everywhere. It’s like biblical torturue. Lol! Will we ever see the sun or warmer weather?
Yea the flooding is a mess. We had to walk on the train tracks to get on the train because the stairs were flooded lol. I think when it gets warm we will all be happy! Stay dry today!
You too! It’s crazy!
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Over here we’ve only just got rid of the snow! Now it’s been replaced with semi-sunny, semi-rainy, extremely windy weather
I feel like I’m in England right now. It’s been raining straight for days. It feels Biblical! Every thing is flooding. It doesn’t look like its going to stop any time soon and now it’s getting colder. I can’t believe you had snow!!!!! What the…? So much for global warming! Haha!
I know, it was like the beginning of April and it was still snowing; every little scutter under the sun had a reason to have a day off of work *tut*!
Also, it’s back to raining here too, where’s the sun 😦
It depresses the hell out of me. Good thing we have each other to lift our spirits.
Hello, Ms Gripping! 😉 George from Beguiling Hollywood here – I’d just like to thank you for your generous comment. Really, ma’am, you are too kind. Your wonderful words made my battered old heart swell and brought a much needed smile to my face.
If it wasn’t too “unmanly” I might admit to blushing with pleasure.
I too read your comments, which are often funny and always revealing of your sweet soul, especially those to the incomparable and beautiful-spirited Vickie.
Thank you again, lovely lady,
George x
Why, hello George. 😉
What do you know… I think we’re both members of the Mutual Admiration Society, and we have the lovely Vickie Lester to thank for that. If I can bring a smile to your face or know that an old heart swelled because of my words – well then, the day is off to a good start!
I’ll be seeing you around, Mr. Charm.
Lisa
What you need is an entire tanning room. Not a tanning bed, but a tanning room. They make those, right?
Yes! That’s exactly what I need. Maybe even a tanning house? They make those, right? (not to be confused with a sweat lodge.) 😉
Dermatologists everywhere just had a minor heart attack.
Hahaha!
It’s the same here in NE Ohio…we go nuts when we actually get a nice day!
We’ve had flooding of Biblical proportions and I’m sick of it. (That may be a slight exaggeration, but not by much.) I can almost physically feel a switch get turned on in my brain, the switch that goes to the happy portion! LOL!
cute lovely photos and gifs 🙂
Thank you!! It was fun to make. 🙂