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In spite of my lack of money this xmas...

Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
edited December 2007 in All Encompassing Trip
I am somewhat content for the very first time in 8 months...

feels good. anyone else feeling optimistic this christmas?
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
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  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    me too! I think its because we are spending Christmas with my family and its been a few years. This year has gone well for me. I'm excited to start 2008 on a good note.
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    I've got no money either...

    But yeah, the future's bright! Cheers!
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    I've got no money either...

    But yeah, the future's bright! Cheers!
    I didn't expect you to join me in this thread but I'm glad you did :)

    good stuff.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    optimistic about what?
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    I didn't expect you to join me in this thread but I'm glad you did :)

    good stuff.

    I dunno, just occasionally, perspective shines..
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    optimistic about what?
    life in general. tired of dwelling on that which cannot be changed when I should be thinking about what can be :) I have my health, friends and family. can't (or rather shouldn't) complain about anything really.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    I dunno, just occasionally, perspective shines..
    :) absolutely
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    I deliberately didn't book any gigs or sets between the 20th of December and 8th January, thinking I'd enjoy the break. Already, I'm bored shitless ....
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:
    I deliberately didn't book any gigs or sets between the 20th of December and 8th January, thinking I'd enjoy the break. Already, I'm bored shitless ....

    Come and join my thread! I've been home alone for as long as I can remember but my threads make it all worthwhile..
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    life in general. tired of dwelling on that which cannot be changed when I should be thinking about what can be :) I have my health, friends and family. can't (or rather shouldn't) complain about anything really.

    Well, I think that's being content, not optimistic.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    Well, I think that's being content, not optimistic.
    alright cynic ;) quit raining on my parade.

    you want more self-pitying threads huh? next bad thing happens to me, you're getting a PM.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • GreenTeaDiseaseGreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    alright cynic ;) quit raining on my parade.

    you want more self-pitying threads huh? next bad thing happens to me, you're getting a PM.

    I'm not raining on anyone's parade. I'm just saying, that I think optimism has to do with feeling that something that can go either way will go well. Saying that you'll be happy to live with the way things are seems more like it's "contentment" to me. I mean just an issue of vocabulary, I'm not saying it's a bad thing.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    I'm not raining on anyone's parade. I'm just saying, that I think optimism has to do with feeling that something that can go either way will go well. Saying that you'll be happy to live with the way things are seems more like it's "contentment" to me. I mean just an issue of vocabulary, I'm not saying it's a bad thing.
    well, my life, much like anyone else's, could go well or badly next year. I am HOPEFUL that it will go well :) Optimism is also defined as looking for the most positive aspects of the status quo, if we're talking semantics ;)
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • MattCameronKicksButtMattCameronKicksButt Posts: 4,317
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    well, my life, much like anyone else's, could go well or badly next year. I am HOPEFUL that it will go well :) Optimism is also defined as looking for the most positive aspects of the status quo, if we're talking semantic ;)

    Exactly. We all go through hard times but no one else can stop you from being happy. Life is what you make it.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    MattCameronKicksButt wrote:
    Exactly. We all go through hard times but no one else can stop you from being happy. Life is what you make it.
    indeed :) btw, just noticed your location. where IS Dunk?!
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • SoonForgotten2SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    Not this year, I'm afraid.
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