Are you happy with your life?

[Beauty]

I don't know why but I've been thinking about this today. I'm reading a book that pertains to being truly happy and I think I have a wonderful life in almost all states. Plus we have a super son!

My marriage is probably my happiest success. I'm married to my soul mate and even after almost 16 years together we still hold hands. He tells me I'm beautiful probably 10 times a day and hes constatnly telling me how much he loves me. I feel so blessed to have him.

We are okay with our bills. We owe no car notes and only one Visa Payment along with our mortgage and other regular utility bills and insurance. John is a manager and makes okay money and his job is secure.

I'm getting more pleased with my body since I've lost weight and can fit in more and more cute clothes.

Now for the unhappy part..........my panic! I sometimes wonder if it will ever end 100%. Will I ever be able to have just ONE day without little tinges of panic! I've been on meds forever and although they usually keep the serious attacks away I still am jittery and panicy on a daily basis and I hate it. I know there are others who know what I'm talking about because they experience it as well. I just wish that I understood why the panic comes or the jitters. I am a religious person and I know God does everything for a reason I just wish I understood the reasons.

Anyway I don't know really what the purpose of this thread was, just to put down some feelings......LOL! If you've read this far your doing goo and thank!

 

[onecoolmama]

Hang in there! Counting your blessings is a great thing. We all have our personality quirks.

 

[wdw4us]

I am a happy person. I always think positive. I have a great marriage and kids. I miss my son a lot haven't seen him since early December and won't see him until we return to Disney in November.

My health is pretty good, my weight is going down and since my kids are grown, we are like honeymooners again. I have a job I like, I'd prefer to stay home and sew but it's not in the cards for now.

Money is the issue - as it usually is and now I am the health insurance provider so that is a big weight on me not to quit my job.

My life is pretty darn great, the winning powerball ticket would help but I'd rather be healthy and happy than rich, richness in life is worth a lot more than cash.

denise

 

[WDWLVR]

I'm pretty happy with life.

I've been married to a wonderful man for almost 14 years now.
We own our home and our cars and can put food on the table every night. Our health is good as is our faith.

My job has gotten better than it was 6 months ago which is good and DH is in a very secure job.

I'm struggling with my weight, but trying hard to get back on track with that.

We can afford at least one big vacation a year and a number of smaller ones. We also own DVC which helps with those vacations.

Last, but by no means least, we have some money put aside for the future.

So yes, all in all, I'm pretty happy with life. It is good.

 

[Deb in IA]

Yes, I am.

I have always been a bit of an optimist and try to have an easy-going temperament.

I have done enough and seen enough in life to realize that things don't always turn out as you planned, and try not to "sweat the small stuff."

I have been blessed with a happy and stable marriage, a rewarding career, a lovely home on an acreage in the beautiful Iowa countryside, and two happy, healthy, good kids.

I am healthy, both physically and mentally.

Yes, I am very happy.

 

[DisMN]

Well..........

I've got MS that keeps me a bit more tired than I like to be.
Hubbys job is yet again in peril, as a strike is eminent and is just a few weeks away.

Menopause is wracking havoc on my sleep patterns.....

But I feel like Deb in that I just don't pet the sweaty stuff........I mean I don't sweat the petty stuff. *snerk*


For me, life and happiness is what I make out of it and yeah, for the most part, I'm pretty happy with my life.

 

[meandtheguys2]

DisMN (HMG) I would have never have guessed that you were dealing with so much! You always seem to be upbeat, etc. I admire folks who are able to go through so much, and not let it overwhelm them on a continual basis. (We all get down on occasion!)

Per the question, I am very happy. I have health issues on occasion, but am blessed with a lovely family whom the world revolves around!

 

[Poohbear123]

Only when I am AT DISNEY, than I am HAPPY!

 

[Poohbear123]

Only when I am AT DISNEY, than I am HAPPY!

 

[JerseyJanice]

Such a nice thread to read!

I am always glad to hear that other people are doing well and are happy. Be they friend or foe, it's just not my style to wish ill on others (karma and all that).

It's kind of a coincidence that I opened this thread now.

When DH got home tonight, he announced he'd be working around the clock for the next week and a half or so. I felt sad initially because DS and I miss him when he's absent so much. Also, when he works this many hours, I feel like a single mom. (I don't know how you real single moms do it! It's so tough!)

But then he had some news that positively thrilled me. He expects to have a few days off after this round of OT because of supplies that need to be shipped before they can go onto the next work phase.

And during the time off, he wants to go to Seaside with DS, me and Max. I found us a place down there that will take Max. We love it so much there! I grew up going to this resort area, and as an adult, I love it just as much or possibly more.

Anyway, sorry this got so long, but I just had to share my good news.

Two years ago, I was depressed all the time about working so much myself and my weight being at an all-time high. Almost everything has completely turned around for me. I got a buy-out that has enabled us to afford so much plus my husband's making more money than he ever has.

I work 15-20 hours a week at a fascinating job that provides a wonderful day camp for my son (as well as some other great perks). My weight is down at least 20 pounds since that high two years back (it's been lower in the time since, but I can work on it).

Between going to the Swim Club and our day trips, DS and I have been having the best summer ever. And now, we get to go to the shore for a few days vacation.

And (the BEST part), we just started planning another trip to WDW. In November 2005, to be precise.

Sometimes, all you need is a little patience to get to the place you want to be in life. If you had told me two years ago how well we'd be doing now, I'd never have believed it.

Yet, it's like most of my dreams have come true.

 

[Rutt and Tuke]

I posted something the other day that I'll paraphrase for this thread as it seems appropriate.

I find that focusing on the things I have to be thankful for, whether great or small, leads to more good things coming to me. A positive attitude works wonders. Sometimes it is a struggle, but that makes the wonderful things all the better.

I highly recommend the book, Simple Abundance. I understand Oprah Winfrey promoted it on her show years ago and it just now found its way into my hands.

 

[iwaseeyore]

i'm not a happy person. to me the glass is half empty. it is why eeyore and i see eye to eye.

i have less tolerance for the inane. i have less tolerance for lemmings and the posses that think they are all that. it is why i speak my mind and tend to be perceived as mean.

i'm sorry if the truth hurts. but you are what you are.

 

[LScot]

Beauty,
I think you may possibly have a day without panic someday. I hope you do!
Having it myself, this is what I tell myself: As much as I hate it, as much as it embarrasses me, as much as I wouldn't want my worst enemy to suffer from Panic disorder, I have it. And through that I can help others who have it. I have helped several kids who suffer and they have blessed me more than I have helped them. It is kinda the concept of getting lemons and making lemonade.

iwaseeyore, Sorry you are so unhappy. I have always wondered why people post the way they do. It has always been pretty obvious who is happy and who isn't, who sees the glass half empty and who sees it half full. Unless you enjoy your unhappiness, you could try to have a different attitude. Really, it is all in the attitude. Hope you find some happiness.

 

[Beauty]

Brenda I can't wait to meet you someday.......you give me such inspiration!

 

[AirForceRocks]

Yes, I'm very happy with my life. I have a great husband and two kids that provide many "ups", a few "downs" and loads of laughter and joy.

I have lots of great friends that are there to knock me down when I need as well as hold me up when I need it.

I'm pretty sure that I'm about to enter a period of my life when I'll need a whole lot of holding up, but with all of the love in my life, both from family and my "bus load" of friends, and a good sense of humor, I know that the next few months will be difficult, but bearable.

 

[DisMN]

Originally posted by iwaseeyore
i'm not a happy person. to me the glass is half empty. it is why eeyore and i see eye to eye.

i have less tolerance for the inane. i have less tolerance for lemmings and the posses that think they are all that. it is why i speak my mind and tend to be perceived as mean.

i'm sorry if the truth hurts. but you are what you are.

Your truth doesn't hurt me, but it seems like it's much fun for you.
I've known a few people who look at life that way and they truly were sad folks.

Maybe a few bounces with Kanga and Roo would help your disposition? Can't hurt. Might help!

 

[jennyanydots]

Sometimes I wonder if people who brag about how happy they are -- realy aren't.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Originally posted by AirForceRocks
I'm pretty sure that I'm about to enter a period of my life when I'll need a whole lot of holding up, but with all of the love in my life, both from family and my "bus load" of friends, and a good sense of humor, I know that the next few months will be difficult, but bearable.

Not sure what this is about, Brenda, but I'm truly hoping that it's not a reference to your health.

Wishing you well whatever it is--and wanting to say this--if it's your retirement, relax! You'll be fine! Trust me, it's a blast!

A month into it and you'll be wondering where you found the time to work.

 

[AirForceRocks]

Thanks, but no, not my health, the health of someone very, very dear to me.

Retirement will be snap, but I've still got quite a few years to go for that one.

 

[DisMN]

Originally posted by jennyanydots
Sometimes I wonder if people who brag about how happy they are -- realy aren't.

Oh goodness, I know personally I have plenty of down times but I really cherish what good I can find even in those depressing moments.

I'm not sure if the word "happy" accurately describes it though.

Maybe a better word is "satisfied"......?? I dunno...