Share Something Positive

louielouie2000 · #1 12-23-2009, 01:50 AM

So it seems like I've gotten nothing but bad news for the past couple of years of my life. Bad news from every possible angle. I need to hear some good things going on in other peoples lives.

Tell me about something that's currently making you happy. Something that gives you hope. An accomplishment maybe. Or something you see happening on a larger scale that's good for humanity. I'm damned determined to go into 2010 laughing, and with a big smile on my face. So let's start here. What's making you smile today?

louielouie2000 · #2 12-23-2009, 02:15 AM

I will start out. I was having a tough day yesterday after a neighbor plowed into my car. It's not the fact my car was crunched that upset me... it's simply another straw tossed onto the camel's back. 2008 and 2009 have both been very bad years for me.

Anyway, upon hearing the latest news, my Mom decided to surprise me with a visit... and bring my niece who I haven't seen in nearly 6 months

. Due to my brother's separation with his wife, I haven't been able to see my niece Carlee since this past summer. She's my only niece or nephew, and she's so very special to me. And not the mention, the single coolest, most fun baby I've ever encountered (I am biased

). Getting to see her yesterday sure did help remind me of what's important in life, and to not fret over stupid stuff.

DavidMn · #3 12-23-2009, 02:35 AM

I'll share somthing positive. Ive lost some weight, 25 pounds to be exact although Ive gained some back during the holidays (DAMN XMAS M&MS!

) It was incredible having Lindsey make that comment on how I looked like Id lost weight. Oh and Louie, getting to talk to you and become friends is another highlight for me. Youre such a good guy you really are

sara1998 · #4 12-23-2009, 05:05 AM

2008 and 2009 were kinda crappy for me as well. I always try to be positive about the new year though. It's got to get better at some point.

Here's something positive...
I'm going to get vacation time back next month.
I'm going to get my tax check soon and pay down the car. When the car payment's gone, I'll be debt free.
I was able to spoil the girls rotten for Christmas.
It's not cold enough (right now) for this rain to freeze and make my morning commute hell.
I just found Sara's bag of candy from her school Christmas party... MMMM!!!!

I know these are all little things, but if you don't have the little things, life can look bleak sometimes. Keep your head up, Louie.

GypsySorcerer · #5 12-23-2009, 09:01 AM

Louie, your niece is so adorable! Just precious.

GODDESS6 · #6 12-23-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Louie, your niece is so adorable! Just precious.

she is beautiful louie!!!~

i m blessed because my husband's wrk has really picked up~ the past year w/ the economy was really rough on the company he wrks for~ i was also blessed even tho hours were cut because of lack of wrk, he wasn't one of the many who lost their jobs all together~ but so far, everything is back in swing & i am so very thankful i was able to pick up the slack & keep us afloat~

GoldDustBoy · #7 12-23-2009, 10:14 AM

Louie, your niece is so cute. She looks like an angel.

I have a pretty hard year behind me. My bf and I were separated for 11 months. He was in Australia, and there was a chance he would never come back. I had 2 surgeries, and a terrible fight with my father after 3 years of not speaking. Luckily my bf's back, and we are planning a wedding in spring. I even managed to straighten some things with my father. In January I'll be recording a few new songs of mine, and tomorrow we are visiting my family, and I am really looking forward to that since I haven't spent time with them in months.

gypsy4life · #8 12-26-2009, 12:29 PM

I love this tread!
I too have had a rough 2009, so, this may be cathartic for me as well.

Some positive things going on for me:
1. My mother has given me the opportunity to move in with her for a few months to pay off my debts. This will open the door for me to buy my own house, and stop throwing away rent money every month.

2. I have started a new series of injections called Humira, and they seem to be helping my Rheumatoid Arthritis a bit. This may slow down the growth enough for me to reamin mobile a whole lot longer than originally expected.

3. I am pretty adequate on the piano, and now, I am learning to play Landslide on my new Luna guitar!

4. My book is coming along nicely. I have decided it will be based on my own life.

I'll try to think of more as they come to me.

jaycee · #9 12-27-2009, 08:26 AM

Well, I saw Fleetwood Mac 15 Dec in Brisbane. That wasn't too bad...

(If that isn't the understatement of the decade, what is?

)
The prospect of sending Christine McVie a letter is making me especially happy and optimistic at the moment!

Also, now that Christmas is over, I'll be able to start relaxing a bit more for the next few months before uni starts again, during which time I'll be sure to catch up with friends a lot (even my best friend, who doesn't like FM,

), and read various books that'll keep my brain ticking over (e.g. "The Ancestor's Tale" by Richard Dawkins). I'm already enjoying some of the benefits of having the chance to slow down my life, and am liking it!

chriskisn · #10 12-27-2009, 09:36 AM

Well it has been an interesting year to try to find the positives in, but the positive for me is that my wife and I found out she was pregnant last week. Haven't told the family yet as she is only about 7 weeks...but still very exciting times...

hippilil86 · #11 12-27-2009, 10:23 AM

Congratulations!!

jenniferuk · #12 12-27-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chriskisn

Well it has been an interesting year to try to find the positives in, but the positive for me is that my wife and I found out she was pregnant last week. Haven't told the family yet as she is only about 7 weeks...but still very exciting times...

Congratulations!!

estranged4life · #13 12-27-2009, 11:36 AM

considering how much I have been through since THAT night of October 22nd of 2008, I am still alive, somewhat healthy, debt-free and I am STILL going forward in this crazy game of life.

That is positive in my eyes...

jannieC · #14 12-27-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskisn

Well it has been an interesting year to try to find the positives in, but the positive for me is that my wife and I found out she was pregnant last week. Haven't told the family yet as she is only about 7 weeks...but still very exciting times...

Congratulations!

starshine · #15 12-27-2009, 05:00 PM

This is a great thread....we all need something positive to think about. I don't think I've had it as bad as some of you....but we all have our moments....I'm thankful for my job but it has been stressful this last yr and next yr will be also. The Drs office I work at were going EMR next yr in April...though the whole system will be totally new/appts schedules etc. We all have to learn new ways of doing things so I am concerned about getting used to the new way of doing things esp the Records dept were I'm at. I just hope I can grasp it. I am going to keep a positive attitude that this will all be good in the long run for all of us Dr's to all of us in the office....I've done my job this way or like this for almost 20 some yrs so it will be 'new' but the pulling of charts for like 9 drs is kinda hard/theres alot to do so I am hoping this will help in the physical aspects/esp with my feet issues. I just have to have patience with myself....and take things one day at a time.....God willing it'll all be good. I need to tackle my weight also. Its so easy to gain....but I won't ever stop. I can't ever just give up.....so I"m so happy for all of you in this thread.....lets do this thread again & see how everyone is doing next yr ok.....Lets have the glass half full instead of half empty.....I'm with you all....Best wishes for the New Year and the rest of this one!!!