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Joe, it's so much better to
look out for the good, because when I expect things to go wrong, they do, and not as badly as I envision. Good things tend to happen to positive people. Things go even better when I say 'here God, I can't handle this one, you do it for me.'
posted by
word.smith
on August 27, 2005 at 2:11 PM
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word.smith
I agree with you on trying to maintain a positive attitude. It just makes the day so much easier to deal with.
posted by
Joe_Love
on August 27, 2005 at 10:58 AM
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You betcha, Quirky.
posted by
word.smith
on August 23, 2005 at 8:08 AM
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HG,
My brain tends to do that too.. 
Thing is, I usually have to take a break before my head stops spinning.
posted by
word.smith
on August 23, 2005 at 8:07 AM
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Hem, that's the thing about long meetings,
they don't achieve a lot more than dry throats from all the talking. A lot more would be achieved if these guys would just stick to the matters at hand. Things turned ugly in spite of my wishes that they would have gone smoothly. 
posted by
word.smith
on August 23, 2005 at 8:04 AM
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Word...
They say that happiness is a choice...which means that unhappiness is a choice as well...
posted by
Julia.
on August 22, 2005 at 9:09 PM
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When I'm busier than usual at work, my mind just goes in circles. I don't really have time to stop and look at things one way or the other!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on August 22, 2005 at 4:06 PM
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Wow, word,smith,
I haven't heard "Like it or lump it" since I was a kid in Florida a hundred years ago. I remember long meetings when I worked as a rehabilitation counselor. Most of them were excruciating, and I never felt we accomplished anything to justify the time spent. I salute you for your positive attitude! Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on August 22, 2005 at 3:07 PM
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Original, it makes like a lot more pleasant!
posted by
word.smith
on August 22, 2005 at 11:43 AM
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Ginnie, I'll have time to do that.....
They tend to stop and talk about their weekend golf game or some incident that happened weeks ago that has no bearing on the meeting.
posted by
word.smith
on August 22, 2005 at 11:42 AM
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Betty, it sounds like you have an earth angel on your side....
Your daughter and yourself obviously have a great relationship and make the effort to spend time with each other. It's good to know that you are feeling lots better. It does help a lot to have someone to lean on.
posted by
word.smith
on August 22, 2005 at 11:41 AM
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Excellent suggestion you give us....
looking at things in a positive way can only be better for us! I better try it.
posted by
Original_Influence
on August 22, 2005 at 8:00 AM
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Can you jot down ideas during the meeting word?
Your own writing ideas! That's what I used to do during similar meetings...I hate meetings! Guess I wasn't the best employee! ;)
posted by
ginnieb
on August 22, 2005 at 7:50 AM
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P.S.
We're making some time tonight for some fun - a movie (before school starts and life gets even more hectic).
Enjoy your day too!
posted by
bettyboop1967
on August 22, 2005 at 6:26 AM
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In a funk...
I was really feeling down and depressed this weekend. I hadn't felt that way in a long time, because I finally have a wonderful man in my life, and overall things are pretty good. But with a recent job change (more hours/less money), less time with my loved ones, and school about to begin, panic and stress set in deep. I was an emotional wreck. Thoughts of not having enough time to spend with my daughter who only has two years left at home before she leaves for college became overwhelming. Luckily, I was able to go in to work Sunday at 6pm instead of 2pm. Furthermore, my daughter altered her schedule to finish her volunteer time at 3pm instead of 5pm. This allowed us to share a meal together before I had to go to work. Not seeing her all day really gets me down. My boyfriend was really worried about me and catered to my needs all weekend long. He stepped in and handled some of my taxi duties for my daughter, got some groceries I needed without my asking, and brought me some things to work that I'd forgotten at home. We all get down in the pits sometimes, and I am fortunate to have an angel like him to carry me through.
posted by
bettyboop1967
on August 22, 2005 at 6:25 AM
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