If we have a "kick up a stink" thread, then I think we could do worse than a "share a smile" thread, in which to post about things that have made us happy.

This can be a place to share random things that make you feel good; something you did, saw, heard, or just a thought.
I got started on this because the other day I had such a cool, zen day, and I wanted to share it but there was nowhere appropriate. I posted a line in the endless pointless thread about having a cool time in a London cafe, but that isn't really pointless!
So I wanted to tell y'all about my cool day in London. Saturday was the first day I've spent time there for ages. It was so nice being in the buzz of town with nothing pressing to do and just chilling. I LOVE all the little coffee shops and eateries in Soho, like Bar Italia.
I went to the
Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum which rocked. Also enjoyed the autumnal atmosphere around Horseguards, The Mall, Trafalgar Square, Parliament Sqare and along the river.
Anyway, in the afternoon I heard that the Queen would be attending the dedication of the New Zealand War Memorial in Hyde Park, so I sauntered up there not expecting to see much, as I didn't even know what time it was on.
Well stone the crows, I only got a great view at the front of the barriers, and saw the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Charles and Camilla, the Duke of York and the Prime Minister, all pretty close. Then they all drove past really close and the Queen waved back when I gave a massive arm wave! Tony Blair did likewise. I loved it, even more so because it was so unexpected. I heard the Last Post and the National Anthem, and all round it was a really pleasant moment in time. I love it when that happens.

Here's a pic from the
BBC coverage:

I went back to town yesterday and saw Bill Bryson on Regent Street. Can you tell I'm a country girl at heart, dazzled by the city lights?

As I have a few more days off I'm going back tomorrow to watch the procession for the State Opening of Parliament, and to check out some galleries. Then I'm spending a night in Brighton to catch the sea air.
So anyway, what has made you happy lately?