[The A Team]

thanks for the reality check, Lynn :thumbsup:

I've always been that person that has a great life. I have never ever been jealous of anyone that had more than me, etc. Recently I have been hammered with so much ....."stuff" that I almost lost that. Shame on me. Just this morning I was talking with a friend and told her I am "letting go" of all this fustration and getting back to having fun. What a coincidence you bring this up just now.

I have always told people that your life is what you make it - and it's true. You don't have to have much to be happy. I've got my health, my dogs and live in my perfect little dream home. I have lots of friends and I love them all dearly. It's PERFECT!! And I can't stand it when people always say "why me.." for anything that happens. Now I feel a little guilty for feeling sorry for myself recently. :blush: :smilie_tischkante:

I lost a husband (divorce) and raised a child by myself. And after 30 years with one company, i was laid off.....there's a couple of biggies for ya - it's rough, but after the initial shock, you figure out things and life is good again.

Just look at the bright side of things, there are always two sides. Yes, it is all attitude. Sometimes I believe it's in your genes, and I am thankful for my genes :chili:

 

[The A Team]

Yes, I agree everyone has problems and skeletons to deal with....I never mind sharing mine with who ever will listen...:blush:. But for some unknown reason, I have always bounced back very quickly and have a hard time staying blue for long. So even though it is attitude, I truly believe it must have something to do with genes too as I've said before.

At the moment I have Stan and all his health problems and I worry about him...about possibly losing my house some day, and my mom, she doesn't even know who I am, I have a live-in aide taking care of her...and my sister who has a terrible cronic disease...and my daughter who continually makes bad choices..ugggg.....but it just hit me yesterday...what the heck am I worried about? i can't change any of this, so instead of worrying myself sick...I'm going to a fund raiser tomorrow night with co-workers. I Can't wait!!!!! :chili: and in a couple of weeks I'm going to Atlanta with Ava!!! And it's spring, almost time to plant my beloved flowers.....

As for people who only "look" happy, I don't worry about them....they're only fooling themselves. True happiness is inside you, and it has nothing to do with what other people see.

So...give someone a big smile.... it's contagious