#191: Anti Pet Peeves - A Dose of Joy

I know I’ve certainly been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions lately due to the current state of the world .. but this time of crisis has also made me hyper aware and hyper appreciative of when little moments of joy take place, or should I say, anti pet peeves! For example, the best part of my day yesterday was watching an older couple, clearly still very in love, laugh hysterically as they ran away from a gator that had made its way out of the nearby swamp (for context - I'm in Florida).

So, here’s a few anti pet peeves that some community members contributed recently. We've also been posting some anti pet peeve photos on instagram if you are curious: https://www.instagram.com/community_for_change/?igshid=1d61iedfypk86

Let’s keep on spreading the joy! And feel free to send me any of your own anti pet peeves whenever you feel compelled :)

- Amanda

A Dose of Joy

No matter how crisis-ridden and unstable the world is, tulips are determined to bloom. - JC Herz

How it doesn’t take me any effort to motivate my son to go on a run (before corona, it was most difficult to get him off the couch) 😂 - Jorgen van der Sloot

Flying (Strange how quickly that changed). - Matthias Hollwich

My 21 year old sister taught me last night that I can change my Zoom background to any uploaded picture… you can imagine the possibilities. And... Since we’re social distancing, I downloaded a picture of women laughing with wine and had an at home party with some new random friends while on a call with her. - Candice Jones Peelman

Sunset on the island of Hvar in Croatia from a couple of years ago. - Sean Bohan

When the line I’m standing in (for tickets or airport security or anywhere else) moves faster than the NEXT line! - Lan Lakshminarayana 

Obsessively watching seeds grow into plants for springtime! :) - Regina Anderson 

A handwritten note from a friend with a witty thought on the cover. - Jen Salopek 

Going outdoors in the evening, glancing up at the sky, and seeing the moon on a clear night in an unexpected place. - Max Ogelsbee