Shouldn't things be even more ****ed up?

Trollheart · 09-17-2017, 09:29 AM

Or, as my old boss used to say, "Any day above ground is a good one."

~~MicShazam~~ · 09-17-2017, 09:30 AM

It is thought provoking that you kind of have to look at societies that do fairly well as far as basics like food, clothing, housing goes to find people who are deeply dissatisfied with just being alive.

We're so comfortable and safe, we think ourselves towards unhappiness. The more I've learned to calm down my mind and stop worrying, the happier I've become.

It might sound corny to say that we should learn to appreciate the small things in life and that we should appreciate the here and now, but it's the best advice you could take to heart. At least as far as what I've learned over the years.

I've got shaky health, no money, a crummy apartment and a less than impressive social situation going on, but I'm ok

Trollheart · 09-17-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

It is thought provoking that you kind of have to look at societies that do fairly well as far as basics like food, clothing, housing goes to find people who are deeply dissatisfied with just being alive.

We're so comfortable and safe, we think ourselves towards unhappiness. The more I've learned to calm down my mind and stop worrying, the happier I've become.

It might sound corny to say that we should learn to appreciate the small things in life and that we should appreciate the here and now, but it's the best advice you could take to heart. At least as far as what I've learned over the years.

I've got shaky health, no money, a crummy apartment and a less than impressive social situation going on, but I'm ok

It's the old story, isn't it? There's always someone worse off than you.

Lisnaholic · 09-17-2017, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Or, as my old boss used to say, "Any day above ground is a good one."

^ Hey, that's good, Trollheart, I must remember that. (Specially useful if you happen to be a coalminer on your day off.

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

It is thought provoking that you kind of have to look at societies that do fairly well as far as basics like food, clothing, housing goes to find people who are deeply dissatisfied with just being alive.

We're so comfortable and safe, we think ourselves towards unhappiness. The more I've learned to calm down my mind and stop worrying, the happier I've become.

It might sound corny to say that we should learn to appreciate the small things in life and that we should appreciate the here and now, but it's the best advice you could take to heart. At least as far as what I've learned over the years.

I've got shaky health, no money, a crummy apartment and a less than impressive social situation going on, but I'm ok

^ All very true, MicShazam, as corny things often are. That's how they get to be corny isn't it?

I'm sorry about your last sentence, but let's face it, the bolded bit probably applies to most people who post here regularly. Hang in there, and perhaps tomorrow you'll meet a rich doctor with a spare room in her penthouse just for you.

~~MicShazam~~ · 09-17-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ Hey, that's good, Trollheart, I must remember that. (Specially useful if you happen to be a coalminer on your day off.

)

^ All very true, MicShazam, as corny things often are. That's how they get to be corny isn't it?

I'm sorry about your last sentence, but let's face it, the bolded bit probably applies to most people who post here regularly. Hang in there, and perhaps tomorrow you'll meet a rich doctor with a spare room in her penthouse just for you.

Yeah no girlfriend since 2011. I've got a few really good friends, but I usuall spend 5-6 days every week completely alone. At least I'm fairly good at being alone, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't wish I knew more people.

There's a woman down at the local super market that I really fancy, but no way am I going to ask her out. I'm way too scared of women. I'd rather fight a polar bear than risk rejection

Trollheart · 09-17-2017, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

Yeah no girlfriend since 2011. I've got a few really good friends, but I usuall spend 5-6 days every week completely alone. At least I'm fairly good at being alone, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't wish I knew more people.

There's a woman down at the local super market that I really fancy, but no way am I going to ask her out. I'm way too scared of women. I'd rather fight a polar bear than risk rejection

You could combine both, and ask a polar bear out. Might get a frosty reception though. Sorry, sorry, sorry....

The Batlord · 09-17-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

You could combine both, and ask a polar bear out. Might get a frosty reception though. Sorry, sorry, sorry....

I'm appawled.

Neapolitan · 09-17-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

You could combine both, and ask a polar bear out. Might get a frosty reception though. Sorry, sorry, sorry....

That joke left me cold.

grindy · 09-17-2017, 12:15 PM

Not getting my seal of approval either.

**Frownland** · 09-17-2017, 12:20 PM

Ice.

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~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,636	It is thought provoking that you kind of have to look at societies that do fairly well as far as basics like food, clothing, housing goes to find people who are deeply dissatisfied with just being alive. We're so comfortable and safe, we think ourselves towards unhappiness. The more I've learned to calm down my mind and stop worrying, the happier I've become. It might sound corny to say that we should learn to appreciate the small things in life and that we should appreciate the here and now, but it's the best advice you could take to heart. At least as far as what I've learned over the years. I've got shaky health, no money, a crummy apartment and a less than impressive social situation going on, but I'm ok