Mine completely changed my weekend. I've been living alone in a hotel in a new city for the past month for work. After working a 60 hour week, I still had to go to the office yesterday (Saturday). It was the most insane, stressful six hours of work I've ever had: nonstop running around, coworkers fucking things up, and things generally unravelling in disaster mode. I was completely exhausted, crabby, and hungry. 

As I left, I remembered my sister's birthday is today. Making guttural noises, I drove over to this giant outdoor mall/town square nearby so I could grab her a birthday gift on my way back to the hotel. (I should add that although I'm a female, me and shopping go together like a cat in a bathtub. Miserable and panicky). 

I couldn't believe what I had found, though. As I walked up to the stores, it became like the scene in Wizard of Oz when Dorothy wanders out of her tornado-destroyed room and into technicolor paradise. There was an ENORMOUS festival happening amongst the shoppers, including a live blues band, tents selling amazing specialty foods (gourmet crepes, barbecue, sushi, Polish sausages), European/Microbrewery beer and cider, and acres of painters/artisans displaying their gorgeous work. I munched on treats and downed Strongbow while people watching, exploring and listening to great music. My mood had completely changed and I was able to get all of my shopping done (and then some) with ease! The Strongbow helped, I'm sure. Now, even if your moments were small or passed quickly, what happy moment or occurrence did you have this weekend?
user
I love shopping and enjoyed a morning spent with my sister. Subtly changed my weekend for the better. What happy moment or occurrence did
assistant
Mine completely changed my weekend. I've been living alone in a hotel in a new city for the past month for work. After working a 60 hour week, I still had to go to the office yesterday (Saturday). It was the most insane, stressful six hours of work I've ever had: nonstop running around, coworkers fucking things up, and things generally unravelling in disaster mode. I was completely exhausted, crabby, and hungry. 

As I left, I remembered my sister's birthday is today. Making guttural noises, I drove over to this giant outdoor mall/town square nearby so I could grab her a birthday gift on my way back to the hotel. (I should add that although I'm a female, me and shopping go together like a cat in a bathtub. Miserable and panicky). 

I couldn't believe what I had found, though. As I walked up to the stores, it became like the scene in Wizard of Oz when Dorothy wanders out of her tornado-destroyed room and into technicolor paradise. There was an ENORMOUS festival happening amongst the shoppers, including a live blues band, tents selling amazing specialty foods (gourmet crepes, barbecue, sushi, Polish sausages), European/Microbrewery beer and cider, and acres of painters/artisans displaying their gorgeous work. I munched on treats and downed Strongbow while people watching, exploring and listening to great music. My mood had completely changed and I was able to get all of my shopping done (and then some) with ease! The Strongbow helped, I'm sure. Now, even if your moments were small or passed quickly, what happy moment or occurrence did you have this weekend?
user
Worked 60+ hours. Ended up finding festival and fun shopping near hotel; had great mood and could shop while being entertained & enjoying music.
assistant