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Posted by kid47 on April 12, 2004, at 10:54:34
Monday! It is my new favorite day of the week......didn't used to be though. I usually would dread the start of the work week. Now I look at it as a whole new beginning. A whole week to figure stuff out and meet new challenges. About now you're probably saying "what a shame. he has gone over the hedge again." Not so. This is the NEW improved me. I am dedicated to the proposition that there is something great to be found in just about everything. When it's 20 below outside, with 18 inches of snow on the ground, and my snow blower is not even considering starting, I would be thinking "this sucks. I have to clear the @!%*#^ driveway with a *$#@* shovel. The NEW me will be thankful for the opportunity to enjoy the crackly crisp morning air and be allowed to spend extra time communing with nature: not to mention getting some terrific exercise. Picking up the dog poop in the back yard? I now enjoy this task so much I am considering putting my dogs on a high fiber diet just so I'll have more to do. (not really)
It was recently made clear to me, by a very wise old soul, that attitude is everything! That looking for the best parts of people and situations can result in finding out the great things about ourselves. I am aware that occasionally my errant brain chemistry might make this difficult to do. But whenever possible I will do my darndest to put a positive spin on things. Don't get me wrong. This is not Pollyanna talking. There are serious situations and circumstances that defy these principles. I will still try to stay upbeat and work through these as best I can. But there are tons of little things that occur every minute of every day where I will have a choice of responding in a more positive way. I will be more proactive with my interactions with others. I will smile and say hello to strangers. I have all ready seen good result s from doing this. Like you, I have heard these suggestions a million times. But I am actually trying to make this an automatic part of my lifestyle. For me. it seems to be working. I predict this year will be an improvement over last for us all. Those who are feeling bad, will feel better. Those of us who are feeling a little better, will feel great!! I have vowed to do what I can, when I can to make the people around me more hopeful and optomistic. And if that dark and gloomy part of me ever shows up, just ignore him. He won't be around for very long. Have a STUPENDOUS week.
Peace, Love, and happiness
kid
Posted by pegasus on April 12, 2004, at 13:17:52
In reply to I absolutely love........, posted by kid47 on April 12, 2004, at 10:54:34
Holy smokes, kid!!! Congratulations . . . or something. Are you ok? I mean, you sounds great, but it's hard to tell if you're being serious in the main.
If so, go kid!
pegasus
Posted by karen_kay on April 12, 2004, at 13:35:20
In reply to I absolutely love........, posted by kid47 on April 12, 2004, at 10:54:34
Monday!!! my basement flooded. i went to check on laundry (at 3 am, i might add) and the washer wasn't spinning. so, i had to wring my clothes out by hand. (good, now i can go to the laundry mat for a while. you can meet some interesting folks there anyway) while doing so, my nail broke. on my thumb. taking my real nail with it. (more reason to get my nails done sooner anyway) did i swear, you ask? yes, of course i did. did i mean it? no, of course not. so, i had to wake up early, forgot to work on an english paper that was due, because i was working on the law paper. ZERO, ZERO, ZEROOOOO. it's ok, i have a high A anyway, with plenty of back up points.
i did receive some alarming news today though. i have yet another relative who died mysteriously this last weekend. again, another young death in my family, at the age of 42. i guess the positive is that they will finally work to determine what is causing all the young deaths. and i will finally stop worrying that i'm going to die when i hit 40.
i also found out in my english class that i'm best suited for social work from some personality and career test. oh, and that i'm easily distracted. oh, like i didn't know that.
i still can't stand mondays. kid, can you teach me to put a positive spin on things? and will you clean up the dog poop in my yard?
Posted by Bobby on April 12, 2004, at 14:31:21
In reply to I absolutely love........, posted by kid47 on April 12, 2004, at 10:54:34
Posted by All Done on April 12, 2004, at 15:58:52
In reply to I absolutely love........, posted by kid47 on April 12, 2004, at 10:54:34
Assuming you haven’t gone off the deep end, kid, I must tell you, you inspire me. I don’t believe I’m quite where you are, yet, as starting the work week makes me nervous and fills me with anxiety. But...I like what you say about having choices in responding to all the little things in a more positive way. It’s not always the easiest thing to do, so I must keep reminding myself (or letting others, like you, remind me :))
So, here’s my positive spin on this particular Monday. While I’m exhausted and at yet another stress filled day at work (here comes the positive part), I get a lunch hour, which I probably would not allow myself if I were at home with my son. So today, during said lunch hour, I visited a bookstore and purchased "The Stranger" by Albert Camus upon endorsement from our favorite, KK. Can’t wait to read it. Oh, and I also purchased Clifford, Winnie the Pooh (who my son calls "Poop") and Barney books. Can’t wait to read those either :). All good stuff, I believe.
Thanks for encouraging me to look on the bright side and I’m glad you’re feeling good. You have a magnificent week, too!
Take care,
All Done
Posted by karen_kay on April 12, 2004, at 17:57:54
In reply to Re: I absolutely love.........kid (sorry KK) » kid47, posted by All Done on April 12, 2004, at 15:58:52
to add insult to injury, on top of my horrible day, all done proclaims her love for kid.. for all of babble to see. MOMMA!!!! tell my sister to keep her hands off. kid, put the positive spin on this.... from my point of view... (and don't give me that 'sisters sharing everything' line either)
Posted by tabitha on April 12, 2004, at 22:20:47
In reply to Please do not snort the Prozac..:) (nm), posted by Bobby on April 12, 2004, at 14:31:21
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