Are you happy with your life?

[poohandwendy]

If you're implying that I'm competing,

No, no.. no...I should have been more clear...I meant that I either ignore that sort of negative person (because those who use bragging to hurt others, even with a smile on their face, are negative people), or I embrace them and try to find out what is causing them to be so competitive. Either way, the game never happens. I didn't mean to imply anything about you or how you handle someone like that at all. I totally understood what you meant and agree.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Originally posted by poohandwendy
Thanks JJ...now see, here is an example...act of kindness that made me feel good...happy day

So glad I could help to make feel you good, P&W, truly, but 'twas no act of kindness--just empathy.

I have a doggie too. He's almost still a pup (he'll be 2 years old on 11/9), but he's my baby. I love that darned hound, almost like I gave birth to him myself. (Actually, he's the first real pet I've adopted as an adult.)

I've no doubt in 10 or 15 years (God willing) when Max is ready this Earth, I'll be a basketcase. He's my baby, you know?

Best wishes to you and Grover. And Grover is such a cute name, too! I was such a Sesame Street fan not long ago--before my son outgrew it.

 

[Lisa F]

Okay, I'm a little slow. I should be sleeping but I'm not! Right now I'm happy my lazy kitten decided to wake up and hunt down that annoying bug that was buzzing against the window!

 

[poohandwendy]

Originally posted by JerseyJanice
So glad I could help to make feel you good, P&W, truly, but 'twas no act of kindness--just empathy.

I have a doggie too. He's almost still a pup (he'll be 2 years old on 11/9), but he's my baby. I love that darned hound, almost like I gave birth to him myself. (Actually, he's the first real pet I've adopted as an adult.)

I've no doubt in 10 or 15 years (God willing) when Max is ready this Earth, I'll be a basketcase. He's my baby, you know?

Best wishes to you and Grover. And Grover is such a cute name, too! I was such a Sesame Street fan not long ago--before my son outgrew it.

Yep, I know... they are the 'babies' that never grow up. Grover was named after the Sesame Street character, my eldest DD was only 4 when we got him. He also goes by 'Bobo' because that is the way my son (almost 2 at the time) pronounced it...

my sister just got a weimerener (sp?) puppy and named him Max...he is tearin' up their house something horrible....I keep reminding them that he WILL outgrow this stage...but it takes a while....LOL.....

 

[JerseyJanice]

Weims (sp? Have no idea!) are so beautiful!

Did you ever see the Sesame Street spots where they have them posed in alphabet shapes? So precious! And they have them doing nursery rhymes too.

Love that show!

Our Max is a mutt. His mom is a laborer; his dad a rottie mix. You know, it can be tough to get a good mutt these days. On one hand, it's great that so many people are spaying/neutering. On the other, it's difficult to find a good "Heinz 57" like Max. I don't care what anyone says--they're the healthiest dogs.

However, somewhat back to the original topic, when we first got Max, I felt so bad about taking him from his mother, I held him to my chest so he'd hear my heartbeat whenever he napped for weeks.

My beloved friend Beverly Lynn (who is no longer with us on this Earth) used to tease me that I was trying to breastfeed him.

BL left us last October; and like my cousin Donna, she was a beautiful, wonderful young woman taken too soon.

Yes, life is so precious. And it's so easy to take for granted.

 

[snoopy]

I feel contented most of the time. I feel giddy-happy fairly frequently also. And I feel a lot of existential joy, which can strike me anytime, or on demand if I happen to think of it.

And even though I have suffered my fair share of tragedy, I'm a lucky person, surrounded by people who make me feel that way.

 

[Lynn CC]

I'm very happy, not 100%, but I'm working on it!
I've always felt like I'm just 99% Happy, which is better than most!
After I lost my younger "baby" sister 3 years ago I've been trying to learn to REALLY appreciate the small stuff that I would have just let pass right by and out of my memory before.
DH and I have been married 22 years, DS is 17 (two great guys to live with!) we are all healthy and happy, enjoy one another's company and we financially secure.
I just wish I wouldn't worry so much about change all the time, I have a hard time with change. As DS approaches his last year of HS, knowing he will be off to college before we can blink an eye worries me a lot. So I guess what I'm saying is that I'm a worrywart which keeps me from being 100% happy all the time.

 

[ScarlettO]

Life is good.

6 weeks ago the company both my DH and I worked for most of our lives went bankrupt and I definitely didn't feel that way then.

But then an amazing thing happened.........DH's reputation in his industry caused several out of state companies to contact him, and he found a wonderful place to work & got a few of his former co-workers work with his new company in a satelite office...and I am looking into seriously marketing a line af crafts I have done

My kids Have been on the Dean's List at the University since Day one and both have kept their scholarship money and are fine young men.


Yep...life is good.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Yep, completely happy with life.

 

[caitycaity]

i'm ok with my life. i'm not 100% happy with where i am now, but i'm working to try and get there.

 

[WDWLVR]

Originally posted by Crankyshank
IMHO, the more people brag about how great their life is, the more miserable they truly are.

I would agree with this to a point - I guess the question is what is bragging.

If I ended every post I ever make (or put it in my signature) that my life is so happy, so wonderful, so perfect. Then yes i'd be bragging.

I don't see how answering a post asking "Are you happy with your life?" by saying yes is bragging.

If it makes you feel better to think that because I (or anyone else on this thread) is miserable when we are really saying we are happy then go for it. In my case i know you are wrong in that. Very sad.

 

[WDWLVR]

Originally posted by AirForceRocks
Thanks JJ.

The timers are confusing...we are planning to go to WDW next month to celebrate DH's retirement later this year. I have timers for each of the events (trip and his retirement).

All this time I thought the first one was for you and the second was for your DH. Oppps!

Here's hoping for the best as you face the next couple of months and whatever you are dealing with.

 

[jx3smom]

I really am happy most of the time. I love my DH and we have been together for almost 19 years. I have 3 healthy kids, 2 out of college that I am very proud of. We have a house in a town that I love and we are DVC members so I get to go to WDW twice a year. I do sacrifice to be able to afford it and more money and a better boss would be nice. One problem in my life is that there are too many negative people around me. I have been avoiding my dad (I know I shouldn't) but all he does is complain about EVERYTHING. I do thank God that I have him though. I have had panic attacks for many years and they have become less frequent. Some times I can go for weeks without them. I really have been working on having a positive attitude and I can see a difference.

 

[LScot]

JB, I'm sorry to hear about your company. I'm happy that this are working out for you though. You know, so often we are told when things like that happened that doors are closed and windows are opened. Sounds like this is what happened for you and your DH. Taking something that you are good at and marketig it is how a lot of successful people turn thier lives around when life shoots them a curve!
Just wanted to say that I'm happy to see you are doing well. I bet it has alot to do with your attitude about the situation!

Best wishes!!

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

I hate my life. There are very few ways it could get any worse. A black cloud follows me around everywhere. You should all stay away from me...I don't want it to rub off on you.

Yes, I'm having a bad day...why do you ask?

 

[tkyes]

Yes, I would say overall I'm happy. Life has it's ups and downs but many more ups than downs at the end of the day.

 

[Serena]

I have my ups and downs. I'm mainly a positive person though so my downs don't usually last long.
I am on meds for depression which seems unreal to me, but when I don't take it, I'm a sad mess.

I like to enjoy moments as they come.

I try to remember that my choices in life have brought me here, and right here is where I need to be right now. I've done a lot of growing up in the last few years. Growing up, feeling vulnerable and humble. I'm learning a lot about myself and the people in my life.
I'm very much appreciating people who have cared for me and who have helped me. I couldn't have gotten through this all without them. I hope they know how much I am thankful for them.

Anyway, happy?, yeah, right now I'm happy.

 

[ScarlettO]

Originally posted by LScot
JB, I'm sorry to hear about your company.


Just wanted to say that I'm happy to see you are doing well. I bet it has alot to do with your attitude about the situation!

Best wishes!!

Thanks, Brenda

DH has definitely "moved on", but I (and a lot of the 100plus workers who lost their jobs)am still working on some very bad feeling towards the two top executives of our former company who mis-used company funds .

 

[Trish Bessette]

I'm very happy with my life. And I tell you this only because you asked not because I am bragging.

 

[CyranoJones]

Yes, I'm happy but I'm generally a very upbeat person. I'm not happy because of material things, although we have been blessed with the things we need and even things we just want. But there is always going to be someone who has more, someone who has less so it's not something I dwell upon.

The things that make me happiest are seeing my daughter growing into a beautiful, intelligent woman and to see her in love and being loved in return; being married to my best friend for 23 years; having no major health issues; pretty much feeling at peace with my life and the things that have happened so far. As I like to say, any day I wake up is a day to be appreciated.