Only Post Positively About 2009

[testifyoncruises]

I guess I don't see this thread as "bragging" either - just a nice way to post about the positive things in life as opposed to the negative..

And the real "kicker"?? None of it has anything to do with money.. I guess that old saying is true: "Money can't buy happiness.."

If you read Chapter One of the Success Principles it talks about not blaming anyone but yourself for your lot in life and pull yourself up and take charge. It is up to each of us to move ahead.

Thread after thread after thread on the DIS seems to only post the negative news. It was high time for a positive thread about 2009 and the success yet to come.

Apparently schadenfreude is alive and well in people who have no other life than to delight in other's miseries instead of celebrating their successes. I do hope others find 2010 to be as positive as I found 2009 to be.

 

[AKL_Megs]

2009 was the BEST year of my life thus far.

It was my first full year in my dream career, and I couldn't be happier.

In April, after saving for YEARS, I bought my very first brand new car! An '09 Chevy Malibu.

In June, I married my high school sweetheart!

In July, we had a PERFECT WDW honeymoon!

In October, we bought our first house!

 

[C.Ann]

2009 was the BEST year of my life thus far.

It was my first full year in my dream career, and I couldn't be happier.

In April, after saving for YEARS, I bought my very first brand new car! An '09 Chevy Malibu.

In June, I married my high school sweetheart!

In July, we had a PERFECT WDW honeymoon!

In October, we bought our first house!

Great to hear you had such a wonderful year..

Isn't it nice to look back and think about all of the positives - rather than the negatives?

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

2009 was good here too!

My husband got a raise and just celebrated his 18th year with the same company he started working for when he was 18.

I got a raise and a big bonus and many accolades and incredible perks.

Went to Disney twice, attended some great weddings and did some volunteer work for planned parenthood that was very satisfying.

It has been so dang depressing on these boards - everyone is quick to respond when you are down- but have something good happen and people want to accuse you of bragging.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Great to hear you had such a wonderful year..

Isn't it nice to look back and think about all of the positives - rather than the negatives?

Yep, I worked hard for everything that happened, and I am not ashamed to reflect!

 

[C.Ann]

2009 was good here too!

My husband got a raise and just celebrated his 18th year with the same company he started working for when he was 18.

I got a raise and a big bonus and many accolades and incredible perks.

Went to Disney twice, attended some great weddings and did some volunteer work for planned parenthood that was very satisfying.

It has been so dang depressing on these boards - everyone is quick to respond when you are down- but have something good happen and people want to accuse you of bragging.

Sounds like you had a pretty great year as well.. Good for you!

 

[suzanna1066@comcast.]

If you read Chapter One of the Success Principles it talks about not blaming anyone but yourself for your lot in life and pull yourself up and take charge. It is up to each of us to move ahead.

Thread after thread after thread on the DIS seems to only post the negative news. It was high time for a positive thread about 2009 and the success yet to come.

Apparently schadenfreude is alive and well in people who have no other life than to delight in other's miseries instead of celebrating their successes. I do hope others find 2010 to be as positive as I found 2009 to be.

That implies that people deserve the hand they are dealt. Sorry---bad things happen to good people. 2009 was a horrible year for me----my story is similar to most----husband laid off, my Grandmother is dying, etc. These are simple facts, not wallowing in misery. I am not bitter, blaming the world or being "negative" by saying so. I still look at the many positives and I know, as long as I have my family, we will get through it together and come out stronger.

I don't see how saying 2009 was a tough year for a lot of people is Schadenfreude. I certainly take no pleasure in the misfortunes of others.

So glad you had a great 2009----but do not imply that I or others "deserve" this or are just being negative.

 

[lizzyb]

I gave birth to a healthy, beautiful, baby boy

 

[C.Ann]

I gave birth to a healthy, beautiful, baby boy

Doesn't get much better than that, does it? Congrats!!!!

 

[cabanafrau]

Feeling grateful for a healthy family & continued employment. Unfortunately we know far too many people who aren't quite as fortunate in either area -- or both.

 

[testifyoncruises]

That implies that people deserve the hand they are dealt. Sorry---bad things happen to good people. 2009 was a horrible year for me----my story is similar to most----husband laid off, my Grandmother is dying, etc. These are simple facts, not wallowing in misery. I am not bitter, blaming the world or being "negative" by saying so. I still look at the many positives and I know, as long as I have my family, we will get through it together and come out stronger.

I don't see how saying 2009 was a tough year for a lot of people is Schadenfreude. I certainly take no pleasure in the misfortunes of others.

So glad you had a great 2009----but do not imply that I or others "deserve" this or are just being negative.

No implication of the sort. No one has said you deserve it. However, there are plenty of threads to post on how horrible 2009 was. Why must a positive thread have to be balanced with a negative post.

Posting about having a great year is not bragging, it is just stating fact. It is not taking pleasure in the misfortune of others, but it sure seems that those who have had good fortune are wished they would not share their fortune with others.

It also doesn't mean those of us who have been blessed this year wish misfortune on others or do not have compassion either. However, it is only right and fair to look at 2009 in a positive light by those of us who had great gains and made great awesome strides in 2009 and to ask others who have been fortunate and blessed to show others what can happen.

 

[Bluestars]

Bragging about personal finances on a message board is tacky. But I think you knew that.

 

[testifyoncruises]

Bragging about personal finances on a message board is tacky. But I think you knew that.

How is it any different than posting about a job loss, weeks of unemployment or reduction in working hours. And yes all of those have been posted about 2009 on the DIS. No bragging whatsoever, just nothing but positive energy!

 

[Bluestars]

I thought you used all of your positive energy in giving your 6 yr old alcohol every day. I'm sure that puts her in a good mood.

Darn, why weren't my parents more like you? I had to drink milk. Oh sorry, I am off topic. I could post about the amount of money I make, the house I live in, or how my investments are doing, but that would be t-a-c-k-y.

 

[diznygirl]

I can't quite put my finger on it, but something just doesn't smell right. Maybe it's the Schadenfreude - I probably got a bad batch.

C.Ann is right - it's not about the money. We've worked hard to make ourselves happy. We don't have a lot of money in the bank, people are sick, employment is iffy - but gosh darn we're trying. And a lot of other people are as well. I hope 2010 is kinder to all of us regular folks.

 

[testifyoncruises]

I thought you used all of your positive energy in giving your 6 yr old alcohol every day. I'm sure that puts her in a good mood.

Some people cannot stand that I and my DP offer our six year old daughter an ounce of red wine with dinner every night. But what that has to do with a positive post about 2009 is beyond me?

Like I said or meant it is Schadenfreude in reverse. People cannot support a thread which is nothing but positive energy of how great 2009 was for someone. I hope others do join in and share how great this past year was to help show others that 2009 was just not bad for everyone. What is wrong with saying although 2009 wasn't good for everyone, it was great for me and hoping others will join in this positive thread.

 

[testifyoncruises]

I hope 2010 is kinder to all of us regular folks.

If the first two weeks of 2010 are any indication, this year is going to be an outstanding year for us!!!

 

[Bluestars]

Some people cannot stand that I and my DP offer our six year old daughter an ounce of red wine with dinner every night. But what that has to do with a positive post about 2009 is beyond me?

Like I said or meant it is Schadenfreude in reverse. People cannot support a thread which is nothing but positive energy of how great 2009 was for someone. I hope others do join in and share how great this past year was to help show others that 2009 was just not bad for everyone. What is wrong with saying although 2009 wasn't good for everyone, it was great for me and hoping others will join in this positive thread.

That's not true. If you had posted that your wife had a baby, I would have said congratulations. If you had posted that you had your first grandchild, I would have said that was great. If you had posted that you just got your degree, again . But you bragged about the amount of money you made. So, I don't think it's the same thing. I know you know the difference.

 

[testifyoncruises]

But you bragged about the amount of money you made. So, I don't think it's the same thing. I know you know the difference.

Nope never once bragged about how much money I made. Never once was a dollar figure posted. This is a positive only thread about how great 2009 was so I am not going to waste anymore of my time arguing with you.

 

[CowboyCO]

Wow- Post #1 kind let's the helium out of my balloon.

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