What has made you happy lately?

[Heaven And Hell]

Taking inspiration from KVR, what has made you happy lately?

I'm finally getting toward a setup that I really like. I now have decent monitors, a decent interface, and a new mic that I'm really digging.

I received Windows 8 Pro from my mom for my birthday, so once TASCAM has their Windows 8 drivers for my interface, I'll be upgrading.

Also, though the reasons aren't that great, my fiance, Mark, too the day off work today, and will probably take tomorrow as well.

[manducator]

My mom moved to an appartment last weekend. Most of the work is behind us and she's settled right now. That makes me happy.

[Heaven And Hell]

Good for her!

I hate moving and everything involved in it. :o

[Heaven And Hell]

Another happy today: I backed up my C drive, double-checked for Win8 compatibility, and went for it.

I had to re-install my interface's drivers, and of course install a program that allows me to use Win7 gadgets on my desktop, but all is running smoothly!

[manducator]

double-checked for Win8 compatibility, and went for it.

Great!! I don't dare to take the leap right now.

[Heaven And Hell]

I wasn't going to, but I heard that there were benefits for music production, so I backed up my Win7 disc and went for it. Now I'm glad I did! Cubase loads in a quarter of the time or less. It's really pretty amazing.

The only thing I don't like so far is that the Windows Aero Glass is gone. :(

[Heaven And Hell]

I ordered one of Mark's presents today.

This part is musical(-related, anyway). His other gift is graphical in nature.

I hope he's happy with his gifts. I believe he will be, but I always worry. He didn't install his last-year's christmas gift until about two months ago when he finally had to upgrade his computer (CorelDRAW X5), although that wasn't the only gift I gave him. I also gave him a power tool which he uses whenever he can, so not all was lost.

[Heaven And Hell]

Also, the domain name that I was selling transferred faster than I thought it would, and they're pushing payment through tomorrow (they said), so I should be able to pay off one of my zZounds orders tomorrow.

Then only one more payment on another order, and three more on the last.

After I pay off the first one I mentioned is when I'm ordering my bass. Well, after the holidays are over.

[aoVI]

It's my Friday.

About to dig into season 4 of Lost while my daughter and I eat rice crackers.

[trimph1]

I had a bundle of fluff on the bed with Audrey and myself this morning...Lady, Sweetpea and Spring all cuddled up together....:love:

[GaryG]

The only thing I don't like so far is that the Windows Aero Glass is gone. :(

Is that the transparency malarky?

Can't say I'll miss it, always thought it looked a little... tacky? And hard to read (old eyes.... )

[Heaven And Hell]

I had a bundle of fluff on the bed with Audrey and myself this morning...Lady, Sweetpea and Spring all cuddled up together....:love:

Awww...how cute!

Willow has started to sleep on our bed, but Kaylee won't even jump up on it anymore. :(

Is that the transparency malarky?

Can't say I'll miss it, always thought it looked a little... tacky? And hard to read (old eyes.... )

See, I always found the WinXP interface a little tacky and stuck with the Win2000-style windows.

Windows 7, on the other hand, I really liked. Yes, that's the transparency, and I loved it, especially as I usually have 8-10 windows open at a time, and I was able to see what's behind the front-most windows.

Win8 is flat. No styling what-so-ever. I'm getting used to it, but I much prefer the Win7 interface.

[S1gnsOfL1fe]

I started brewing my own Kombucha tea a few weeks ago and I am finally beginning to drink the fruits of my labor. :D For those that don't know, Kombucha is a fermented tea created with sweet green or black tea put together in a glass jar with a culture called a SCOBY. It seems pretty sketchy at first...using bacteria and yeast to make a drink...but from what I understand it's not that far off from beer or any other fermented beverage.

My reason for wanting to brew my own was simple...1.) I love Kombucha but it costs $3.50 a bottle and 2.) the health benefits of drinking it are super high.

Oh and speaking of super high...there is a small amount of alcohol in the tea as a result of the fermentation. After you drink a bottle you tend to feel "better." :dance:

[Heaven And Hell]

I'm not really a fan of tea or coffee, and unfortunately, because of my meds, I can't drink any alcohol. Not even a drop. :cry:

But good for you for brewing your own!

[manducator]

I can't drink any alcohol. Not even a drop.

Me neither because of diabetes. But I can live with that although I was a pretty heavy drinker before diabetes was diagnosed. Complete sober now.