What is your 'happy ever after'?

Finding your prince charming? Happy? - What is your happy ever after ending?
@bounce58 (17385)
Canada
March 14, 2010 8:31pm CST
Running on the same theme as my last discussion, what would you consider as a 'happy ever after' ending for you? I guess for me, when I see my kids already stable in life, not only financially, but also seeing them as responsible adults. And maybe me having enough resources not to worry about tomorrow. Just enough wits to think where I should be travelling next. And what sights and places I need to experience. How about you? Is it finding your prince charming? And riding off to the sunset?
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@jewels49 (1776)
• United States
15 Mar 10
It would be easy to turn this into a hockey related wish, but I'm sure that's not what you meant..but to ask this question at this point in the season? For me it's also getting the kids grown up and making adult choices that will allow them to live good and productive lives. Beyond that it would be to retire to a quiet few acres where I could plant flowers until there was no space left to put them, during the rest of the year I would love to spend that time traveling around with my husband and taking back some of the time together we have given up living the way we do.
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
15 Mar 10
Yes, why not make it into a hockey related wish?! Of course for an organization such as the wings, it would be hard-er to understand if the canucks just want to win the cup this season. In fact, win their first ever. And then be regarded as one of the elite clubs like the red wings! And maybe then, I could retire from being such a fanatic, as I travel around not worrying about the kids and the hockey club!
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
15 Mar 10
oh bounce thats so easy,my happy ever after would be for my son to get a really really good job, accumulate some money, move me out of this retirement home into an apartment, and get all our stuff out of storage. thats what would be my most happy ever after, and am hoping some of this comes true this year.last year was a wash so this has to be a good year, long story, he was the breadwinner in our little family of two, I was elderly and handicapped, he got laid off, we ran outof money, were evicted and homeless, he found this place for me, its paid out of my social security check and SSI check,and he was helped by American family housing into an apt. with three other guys, they are all still looking for work.we a re not homeless exactly, we just do not have a home yet. s o my happy ever after.
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• United States
15 Mar 10
Oh yeah my happy ever after would be for my three children to get jobs or marry someone with lots of money. I don't mind doing things for them or my grandchildren but I would love some me time. If they had enough money of their own I could have more to go places with my husband. Now that would be happy ever after. P.S. I would love to win the lottery. Talk about being happy for the rest of my life, if I could buy something just because I could that would be great.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
16 Mar 10
Hello Hatley. I hope that this year will bring you all your wishes to make your 'happy ever after' come true. It is great that you've managed to survive in this terrible economy. But good people shouldn't have to suffer, or get separated because of this. I hope your son finds the job he wants, and that you two are back together.
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
16 Mar 10
Hello Tootles1023. Thanks for the response. I hope you buy your own lottery ticket, because as you know, the first step to winning, is having a ticket! Welcome to myLot!
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• United States
15 Mar 10
I'm living my happy ever after. I'm healthy , happy and in love. What I like to see is for me to have more money to Remain happy and healthy.
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
16 Mar 10
Happy for you that you're living your happy ever after. In terms of the money, well, you and me both.
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@weasel81 (2496)
• Australia
15 Mar 10
hmmm, that would be to be comfortable in life. not have to worry about some things. have a good loving relationship with your partner, kids and other family. i'm working on my happy ever after and i think getting there very slowly.
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
17 Mar 10
Hello weasel81. I'm happy to know that you're already working your way towards your happy ever after. No matter how slow, it is still good to see a target, and know all your efforts are towards achieving this. Goodluck to you!
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
16 Mar 10
curses my response just went to la la land... I'd like to see my kids stable in life too, Dearra getting past her anxiety problem and becoming more confident, Cary overcoming his autism enough to become independent, Naomi growing up strong and beautiful and smart. I'd like to be with somebody who makes me happy, or alone if I don't find the right person. I'd like to be financially set so that I can do what I want, travel, etc. And I want my health to be good enough that I can do it.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
18 Mar 10
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
Like all the comments I've tried to add on all the responses in this discussion, I would like to send out the positive vibes to you dawnald! I'm sure there is light at the end of the tunnel. And that all your dreams would soon come true. Not only for you, but also for your kids. Just keep the faith! And a little bit of luck, which I wish for you. Thanks.
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• Malaysia
15 Mar 10
For me, my happily ever after is when I found myself a permanent wife, having at least 2 children, having a stable life, a house of my dream and a job that I enjoy doing it. Yes I love the idea of travelling around the world, meet new people and cultures, and gain some more knowledge about the world itself. I would like to raise my kid to become a useful and responsible adult in the future, teach them how to use their money responsibly. And last but not least, a loving wife that will accompany me to the day I die is what I wish for.
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
15 Mar 10
Hello Greentearoxxd. The way you describe what you want for an orchestra, it sounds like you don't want a 'last-song' for a movie. It sounds more like you need a long playing CD to realize all your dreams. Whatever the case, I hope you start realizing all of these soon. Thanks for the response. And welcome to myLot!
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
15 Mar 10
Now, I got this mixed up with my other discussion... sorry about that! Just the same, your happy ever after sounds more like a ...happy ever after and after and after... just like a long playing CD!
• Malaysia
17 Mar 10
I know, because I am only 16. This is my dream, a premature one, therefore it is a happy ever after and after and after...
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
15 Mar 10
well our daughters are 13 and 16 and i think that to see them as productive adults with a happy marriage and kids of their own, that will make me happy!
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
Hello cher913. I think you are closer to your happy ever after than you think. In a few years, you might start seeing this dream coming true. Goodluck. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
A happy ever after for me is when I finally be contented with my career, when I reached the heights of it, when I finally found my prince charming and build a wonderful family with him, and we'll go around the world.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
17 Mar 10
Hello autumndreamer. WIthout looking at your profile, I assume that you are young. I wish that you get to achieve all your dreams and begin your happy ever after. But if not, I hope you don't let life get you down, and you still continue towards your dreams. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
16 Mar 10
my ideal story would be like me and my husband is still together despite old age and i'm picturing ourselves travelling together to places we haven't been to, and just enjoying each other's company, catching up the time we lost to make our family stable financially. just pure happiness and contentment, just like in fairy tales. how i wish life is not so harsh and i can experience the peacefulness of fairy tale endings. :)
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
Hello yushen1008! Don't worry about it. I'm sure it will all come true. If you work hard it, I'm sure it'll soom be a reality. Thanks for the response.
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
My happily ever after would be when my brother has finally graduated from college and become a dentist, and when I have provided my mom her dream house. When these two things happen, I guess I can happily ride off in the sunset with my prince charming (also yet to come). :-p
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
Hello arystine. I hope that this weekend brings you a step closer to your happy ever after. I'm sure sooner or later, doors would be opening up for you. I wish you the best! And goodluck!
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
15 Mar 10
After my visit to US. This was my longest dream as i was never out of my country India. I wanted to visit US atleast once to beautiful places in florida, los vegas and others. I got oppurtunity via work, but due to some unlucky reasons, i was not able to .. wish to see it atleast once i would be happy ever after!
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
Hello besthope44. DOn't give up! I'm sure there are other opportunities down the road. If you just be the best at what you do, I'm sure you'll get there. If not now, then maybe soon. Goodluck to you! And thanks for responding.
@mackiejp (374)
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
I can consider as a "Happy ever after" ending when one day, when all our kids left home for a new beginning of a life of their own, and my husband and I would still sit together at each others side with hairs all gray, and wrinkles on our faces having coffee and laughing until we cry, then talking about all the wonderful things happened in the past... An ending that you know you've done great in your life in raising children and made their lives better, when you know that you are still beside the person you loved and still loving for so long.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
You are very correct mackiejp! That is something we do look forward to. Thanks for your response. Welcome to myLot!
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
There are many happy moments happen to me, but my happiest moment ever is when my son is born.I cannot explain the happiness that I encounter in that time.I think mostly of the fathers encounter this feeling.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
18 Mar 10
Hello Chris. Congratulations on your son. Thanks for responding. Welcome to myLot!