Posted by AuntieMel on August 2, 2004, at 14:55:54
In reply to Re: Care-free comfort » AuntieMel, posted by B2chica on August 2, 2004, at 12:25:37
I was writing a nice response, but it got lost.
There were things I said that apply to both of you, so I shouldna clicked a name. Oh, well...
I think you *are* interpreting it wrong, but you don't know how nice if feels to get your support.
Longer explanation.....
My "in many ways I was happier when struggling to get ahead." was more of a reply to Rod's "happiest people seem to be able to navigate strife and turmoil" and your "the happiest people are those that have met extreme obstacles." We are by no means wealthy, but we're at a nice comfy "if I lose my job I can survive" state.
And, I *am* less happy now than I was then. With struggle comes hope. Without hope why bother to struggle. So, 15 years ago, if someone asked what I wanted out of life I would point to something exactly like I have today.
It's kind of like Neil Armstrong - what do you do for an encore? It would be nice to toss it all away (meaning sell the house and just bum around) and start over.
And just because I'm not "happy" doesn't really translate to being miserable. I even do most of the things on you list. I love being nice to everyone at stores. They are usually smiling when they leave. The one I reaally, really like to do is return to give back cash if they give me too much. Floors them every time...
Checked out the smileys....laaughed and laughed. Until it took over my computer and had to reboot....
Have you seen the opera baby? It's been around for a while, but it still cracks me up.
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