:stunned: Too much tequila + a bad mood = unhappy mods. Sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zorba
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:stunned: Too much tequila + a bad mood = unhappy mods. Sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zorba
Off course I am.
The logical conclusion of the opposite would mean that I had to commit suicide.
well at the moment i will say no im not pleased because ive made to many mistakes .I know im only 15 but im not happy with my life so far.
Life isn't actually that bad... I dunno what I was so depressed about last week.
Mine is... adequate. But I can think of several people who's lives I wouldn't mind taking...
excellent but could be better --> relaxed, happy, good friend + familly, no illness etc. + many more years to live, only bad thing is gcse results tommorow :embarassed: (although im sure i got what i wanted already)
There's a difference between pleased and content. I am very, very pleased with my life, but of course I continue to strive for better. I mean, with the two ladies pictured here:
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...hwithmommy.jpg
I'd have to be an utter ingrate not to be thankful for the blessings I have each and every day.
Oh yeah, DA, I forgot to tell you... you have no idea how good life can possibly be, but you're about to find out... give it I believe three months now? Sometime in October, right?
At the moment I'm very pleased with my life and I see no reason why that should change any time soon. Friends aren't a problem, family is (overly) supportive, and education wise I'm not in any position to complain either.
Plus living in Holland isn't that bad you know ~;)
:balloon2:
That's why my life rocks so much: It only gets better and better every day. :2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Corleone
Nice picture Don.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Corleone
And you're absolutely right, about how good life can be with love and a family. Here's the girl that makes my life so wonderful:
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...gofgrounds.jpg
Mrs Ghost and I don't have a small Ghost yet, but I sold my business and downshifted recently so that we have the right conditions for bringing one up. My father was away a lot working so I have tried to make sure I had a good basis for a family and lots of my time to devote before we tried for one.
Now I have a wonderful, non-stressful job and small ghost is on the agenda. And ain't it a fun agenda? :2thumbsup:
Ghost. You make re-prioritizing to de-stress a wonderful idea.
I can't even imagine just lowering my ambition enough to accomodate enjoyment of life. Right now I am so overloaded the only way I can inject fun is to drink heavily.
A slow pace... *sigh* It is my ultimate goal. But will I live to see it? I want to enjoy my kids... and one day grandkids....
Your lovely gal and simple life make me wonder at my own priorities.
Well DA, you have to realise I'm at the other end of the curve from you. I'm 44, got my MBA and built my business. I did the long nights, the endless travel, the stress (not really, because stress comes from not having control and being at the whim of others, and I ran my business so it was up to me to solve any problems - no point in stress).Quote:
Originally Posted by Divinus Arma
Now it's time for the much nicer stuff. :smile:
Be careful with that drink thing though.
Oh and another example of my life kicking ass: After my MRI, the Doc said my knee injury is a partially torn MCL but that it is healing just fine all by itself and I don't need surgery! :2thumbsup:
B's Ghost: You aren't too far on the other end of the curve my friend. I consider 44 to be mid-career, and I'm still mid-career myself (even though I am in career change). I cannot imagine slowing it down at 44- that used to seem a long time away. I'll be slaving away until I'm 60. I'll retire from the FD at 55, then I plan on moving up to executive level emergency services management. Maybe state or federal. I'll probably be working until I'm dead.
Maybe I should just retire early and open up a coffee shop. Or a tavern. :2thumbsup:
Nah. I have too much to try and fix in government to stop. But I still envy you in many ways.
Bah, DA. He's European. He thinks he's cruising into early retirement. :laugh4:
All kidding aside, are there any other fiscal conservatives out there that are concerned about the number of late middle age people seeking to retire early (age 50-60)? In light of how much older you might live, I'm 36 and looking at my meager savings (and I put away 10% every year) I'm terrified and plan on working till they boot my ass out. What happens if you planned to live to 75 and retire at 62, then live to 90? You could wipe your kids out (or, as my plan B goes, pull a Hemmingway). Is this a phenomenon in Europe too, or just here in the good ole, 'hard-working' USofA?
At this point in time, not particularly.
I made some rather large decisions lately that I wouldn't make if I had the chance to go again. But, hey ho, you live and learn and make the best of what you have.