Are you truly happy with the choices you've made?

@dloveli (4366)
United States
May 5, 2008 4:35pm CST
Lately I have been feeling a bit down. I couldnt figure out why. I have been spending alot of time at home trying to figure out what has been bothering me. I began thinking of my life and everything I have overcome and survived. Compared to some, my problems or obstacles seem insignificant. I look at me now and am blessed to have came out of it all virtually unharmed. I have a great life now. I have a good man, two of the best daughters you could have. I have a place to live that isnt half bad. I have my animals. Life is good right now. The only thing right now that may be a problem is my friends. My BF to be exact. I dont think she's really a friend and yet I keep talking to her. I think that is the worst thing in my life right now. Not a major deal. After all of this the verdict is YES, I am very happy! I love my life and mostly everyone in it. What about you are you happy? If not what can u do to get happy?
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@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
5 May 08
Overall, my life is good but right now, I am quite not happy due to the changes that is happening around me which also affects me so much. My BF is leaving for abroad (2 years or so), can't stop him since that is what he want. My work sucks right now, I hate it! So, that is how I feel right now...
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@dloveli (4366)
• United States
6 May 08
It seems like you adjust well to change. THat is a good thing. I dont think we ever truly love our job, but as long as it is tolerable and you're good at it things can only get better. I hope your friend has a safe trip. You can get to know you a little bit better. Without your friend for a while, you may want to do things by yourself to get to know yourself a little bit better. Good Luck. dl
• Philippines
8 May 08
Thank you. I just have to think clearly and set my mind straight so that I can really decide if I still want to continue working in this company or if i will take another job for better opportunity. Have a great day!
@snowy22315 (182193)
• United States
5 May 08
I'm not happy most of the time. I don't like being miserable, but it's hard for me to step out of my comfort zone and do something different. Sometimes even when I do things do not go as planned.
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• United States
6 May 08
I have made many choices in my life that I wish I could change, but that's not going to happen. Am I happy with my life the way it is now? I would have to say yes and no. Yes, because I have a great family, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food to eat. No, because I don't have the money I need to pay my monthly bills, I can't work because of my foot, and I'm always having to tell my kids, "We can't afford it". Once I am able to go back to work things will get better. So, I am holding out for that day.
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
6 May 08
Your story is very similar to mine. There have been times where I was unable to pay a bill because I had to buy food. I have heard all the advice and comments I need to hear. Everyone thinks that welfare and food pantries are the answer. NOT. I have gotten turned away due to the amount of money I made the year before or something else just as stupid. I dont look for help from society any more. Times are tough for everyone. SOme of us more than others. My friends today arent anything special. I dont have a real true best friend. I think peoples idea of friendship is very different from what I am looking for. I cant change the world. I can change myself and my surroundings. That's what I do now. I keep close to home, family, etc. I focus on me an my family. I dont allow people to interfere. I can actually say I am happy because I have taken my life back. I am in control. Try taking your life back. DOnt sweat things you can do nothing about. I know its hard to struggle. In the long run you'll be better off. Pay what you absolutely need. Most importantly dont be so hard on yourself. You're only human. YOU CAN DO IT! If you need to talk, I am just a PM away. dl
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
7 May 08
I am pretty much happy overall with my life, just a little bored thats all. I've started working part time in the weekends which has made a difference. I need to get out there and make more friends so we can hang out and do girly stuff you know? hehe
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
7 May 08
I dont necessarily think friends are the answer. At least for me. I seem to get the most misery from friends. Be careful when choosing who to let in to your circle. Sometimes friends take your kindness to be a weakness. Watch your back my friend. Now that we have children, friends dont seem that important anymore. I just keep every incident clear in my head so when my daughter goes thru something, I can offer her my best advice. Good Luck on your search. dl
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
6 May 08
I work at being happy and keeping my spirits up. There are always going to be obsticles and to me they are just something to overcome. The only alternative would be to get stuck in the mode of dwelling on all the negative and what good does that do for me or anyone around me? When something starts eating at me like your BF is with you, that should be your motivator to do something about it like distance yourself from her so that she isn't negatively infecting your life.
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
6 May 08
You have a great outlook on life. In fact, I wish I was more like you. I havent had a bad life. I just feel like everytime I succeed something takes me back. Maybe thats how it works in life. I guess only God knows for sure. I do try to do the best with what I have. I try to remain positive for my children. I am very happy with the life I have and whom I share it with. I just feel that my expectations of people arent that high and no matter what I keep getting disappointed. In every thing there is a life lesson learned. Good luck dl
@Janyzhu (10)
• China
7 May 08
actually iam very happy about my present life full challenge and chances also a lot of tears but i like this kind of life .i convince that the future is bright .i am not rich i just a student ,but i have dream exactly life goal which can be realised in the near future .my dream is to be a simultaneous interpretor ,i know is a long way to go and i may experience so much hardships and others may not encounter .but i am so excited .my ideal life maybe is just as yours .having a family full a love ,i think this is enough for a girl a woman .have a career of your favorite and have a happy family ....just hope all the people can treat others or themselves with compassion!
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
7 May 08
you know what? As long as you have a dream to strive for your life has meaning. Dont worry about all the little stuff. Keep pursuing your dream as if nothing else matters. I am sorry you had so many tears in your life. Tears have made me stronger. Maybe this will be the same for you. You have a lot to look forward to. THats enough to keep you happy for a while. I hope you get what you wish for. You sound like someone who needs to work with people. Good luck. dl
@subha12 (18441)
• India
6 May 08
I can't say i am totally happy with all choices. but for some i am satisfied. like i decided i want to do engineering. and now i am in MNC. there are something that never materialized due to money. like MBA. its my greatest regret that i could not do MBA.
@paid2write (5201)
6 May 08
I have no regrets. I love life but I don't always feel happy. I don't mind as long as I'm not unhappy. I was a bit down last week, I had the feeling I was not achieving enough. Last night when I went to bed I suddernly felt quite happy again and I knew that was because I was pleased with myself and felt satisfied with something I did yesterday.
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
6 May 08
Keep your head up. Remember that nothing lasts forever. Sometimes I think we are our own worst enemies. You can only do what you are able to. Do not struggle trying to achieve things you know are impossible. Focus on the things you know are within your grasp. I try to set goals that I know I can obtain. That way I lighten the load as far as regret is concerned. Dont be too hard on yourself. Stay strong. dl
• Philippines
6 May 08
I am happy with the choices I made so far. It was risky but I am happy with it. I had been through ups and downs and still remains strong. I believe that happened to my life so far made me what I am now. In my mind, the struggles I am experiencing is there to make me a better person. I know in my heart that I can surpass whatever obstacles that would come my way. I believe I have been living my life to the fullest. As I always say, I don't like living life with what ifs. I don't like to wake up one day and said to my self, "what if I have done that or what if I did this". Life is too short to spend it worrying or regretting any of it.