When was the Last Time You Enjoyed Life?

@mjmlagat (3170)
Philippines
June 1, 2008 2:38am CST
Maybe all of us are busy almost all the time in our lives..work, work, work! When going home, chores here and there..bills to attend to, and sooo many other concerns. But have we ever given the thought that even for just a short moment in life, we need to pause, give ourselves a break--- enjoy life for a bit? It's so easy to say it but almost everyone finds it very difficult to find time to relax..our works make us stiff and closed-minded. It's just sad that most of the time we are taken over by our determination to find money. We forget that life needs to be enjoyed. When was the last time you've enjoyed life? In what way? I'm enjoying life now, having picnic and swimming with my family.
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14 responses
• Romania
3 Jun 08
Right now I have to finish my college, and I have my last paper due in a couple of weeks, which I've been writing for, for the last couple of months, and I am quite stressed because of the little time I have left. So... I can't say I'm enjoying life that much right now. On the other hand, my work is not exactly work. I am a photographer and I enjoy this. I get to travel, meet lots of interesting people, and I even earn money off of it. So for me it's fun. I never did want to do things I didn't enjoy doing, even though sometimes it is hard to avoid them. For me, life is beautiful, and I'm enjoying it as much as I can, cause after, you never know what you'll find.
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@redkey65 (221)
• China
3 Jun 08
i enjoy my life once a week, and often on weekends. i prefer reading books, seeing movies, sleeping without a alarm clock, paiting and so on. i love enjoying life from time to time.
• Philippines
2 Jun 08
hmm..this reminds me of myself before of how stupid I've been. Back then I just go work, go home sleep and then go to work again. I almost forgot that I have other people beside me and I even forgot myself of how should I really enjoy my youth. Right now I don't require any big preparations to pamper myself like going to beach or treating myself to mall. For me just reading book and visiting different parks is enough to enjoy my day. Just observing people and enjoying nature.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
2 Jun 08
I have been retired for 2 years and have found that having the time to do all sorts of things has been very relaxing. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and I love it. 2 of my grandsons like to come over when they wake up just to be with Nana and I love it that they want to be here. Twice in the last 2 days my 17 month old granddaughter has cried because she wants to go with Nana when she leaves her house. It doesn't get much better than this!!
• China
2 Jun 08
the last time i enjoyed my life maybe is that holiday.i go out traveling with my friends together in the city now I'm living in .we really had a great time.how I miss them now!oh,god I love the feeling to stay with my friends.
@jczvrse (169)
• United States
2 Jun 08
I have always lived by the motto family first, all too many people these days are concerned with making that buck, I understand the need to make money as economy is so high but is it so high that you should ignore the pleasures of life, miss your children growing up let the babysitter share that. No the dollar is not more important, stress = poor health, relaxation = good health .. you choose.
• Philippines
2 Jun 08
he last time i enjoyed my life was with my family last summer...we went to the beach for 3 days. We celebrated my birthday and wedding anniversary at the beach and it i really enjoyed it.
@roxanne271 (2034)
• Trinidad And Tobago
1 Jun 08
This is a nice question, Friday gone was a holiday in our country so my grandparents (who came for vacation) took me to a beach that I haven't been to for a long time. We had to drive up roads on the side a mountain and the view was spectacular! There was also a lookout where you could stop and take pictures! The beach itself was nice but the water was getting rougher in the day so the lifeguards had to blow their whistle and signal for everyone to come closer to the shore. But I had such a lovely time and my grandpa really treasured spending time with me (they left yesterday and had came for 2 weeks) Then yesterday I went out with my boyfriend and we played some arcade games in the mall and walked around, looked at clothing, etc. Talked, laughed, had a good time. I had a job last year that I absolutely hated. The boss was mean and it was only work work work, even overtime work without extra pay (usually about half hour a day) I had to work on Saturdays too and if I made any plans after work they would sometimes get squashed because she would keep us back late at times. I am glad I left that job now but I really started to get frustrated and depressed working there.
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
2 Jun 08
I try to enjoy life everyday, when I wake up in the morning to when I go to bed at night. Life's too short not to enjoy yourself once in awhile. I say that because I've spent most of my life with alot of health problems, since I was a kid, I've had 2 open heart surgeries, numerous infections that have affected my lungs, brain and heart. When I was a kid I was never allowed to go out for recess, because the teachers treated me like egg shells, they didn't want me to get hurt. I never got to participate in sports in school. I never got to do much when I was a child, all the way up to my teen years. But the last 7 yrs. now, after my last heart surgery, I've been doing real good, been feeling good and I actually got married 5 yrs ago. I told my husband this is the first time in all my life when I didn't have to worry about my health, that I have felt so good, and I'm getting to enjoy life everyday. I just turned 37 yrs. old, there was a time, when I couldn't even imagine getting to be this old. I'm enjoying everyday, with my hubby, family, friends and doing the things I like to do.
@Mrchikeh (53)
1 Jun 08
Well I don't know what to say.But for one to enjoy life you still need money,or don't you?. If I had had any enjoyment perhaps it will be when I was a baby,something I can't tell.Life is so difficult that you need to work almost everyday to keep-up.Anyway,I do not fault the idea that we need some rest,and as a matter of fact,a time for enjoyment.Well I hope lady luck smiles on me soon,so I can find time to enjoy.
@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
1 Jun 08
I always make sure I enjoy every moment that I do. as far as Im concerned, complains may get hindrance to enjoying what we do and will make me unhappy. Life is too short to be unhappy, we are not only born to work, to achive success and earn money. The most reason why we are born, is to praise GOD, to be thankful of life we have, to be Happy , to love and be loved. At the end of the day, all our perseverance to earn money will be wasted if we are not happy. Enjoy every minute!, Cherish every moment of your life! loved your family, even the most simple things you can do can make you happy if you would like too.. That's the best we can do to live life well. One life to live for Christ my Lord one life to do my part one life in which to give my all with fervency of heart - By Brandt
• India
1 Jun 08
It is really tough to believe, But it's true. That is "I am enjoying with my routine activities.". It's true. Every day i am spending my time on useful ways only. There is no force at me to do anything.., I can do anything I like..Si, I am enjoying my life all the day..all the nights too..I think i am gifted for that life...Thank god! Thanks....Have a nice and enjoyable day!!!
• Malaysia
2 Jun 08
Good for you :) What's life without some fun for ourselves! I had great time the last trip to Egypt last year with my close friends and then boomed back to work non stop. After awhile I told myself I am getting too comfortable and flow of things are getting too stagnant and predictable so I decided to quit. That was about 2 months ago and now I am still enjoying myself to the wonderful break - vacation, doing things at my own pace and especially on what I like. I feel good, more energized and even my friends have commented that I look much younger and more relaxed. I owe this to myself and infact on my next career I would do the same thing again.
• Philippines
2 Jun 08
i always thank everyday that happens to my life . every struggles in life all the happiness that happens to me i make sure i always sayit to god and thank all of it. because it makes me stronger everyday, everytime.