Today’s Ten on Tuesday topic is 10 Things I’m Happy about Right Now:

1. The orchids my uncle sent me the birthday before he died are still alive. One has three flowers and fresh growth, and a second has buds that ought to reveal themselves before my birthday next month.
2. I checked around before I hopped on the Southwest fare my mother let me know about. I found a flight that leaves from the airport five miles from my house (rather than an hour away) for less money.
3. I’m heading to see my folks for a long weekend in a couple weeks.
4. I figured out a new-to-me stitch (with help from commentary from my fellow test-knitters) without having to bug the designer.
5. We took the Christmas tree out last night and they were picked up for recycling by the city today.
6. My hair is long enough to wear in two pigtails.
7. My knees don’t feel 40 while I’m playing volleyball and don’t start until after I’m home. (They still feel fine now, but I know they’ll remind me of their age tomorrow.)
8. Rudi made crepes for dinner.
9. My tank top is soft and sparkly.
10. The last few days’ weather has been pleasantly warm. I sat out in the sunshine yesterday at a cafe, reading and knitting, and today when I ran out for a sandwich, I didn’t bother with a coat.

How about you? What’s making you happy right now?