Comments on: Optimist or Pessimist?

By: Jean

Jean — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:17:11 +0000

Cathy,
You never have to answer the question. It’s just put there to stimulate thoughts. I agree with bikehikebabe, good for you for getting exercise. It’s one of the best mood enhancers there is.

By: bikehikebabe

bikehikebabe — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:37:27 +0000

Hooray for you, Cathy in NZ! Getting exercise is so important.

By: cathy in NZ

cathy in NZ — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:19:56 +0000

Last year was pretty darn good in some areas of my life including managing to pass all my papers (other years, failed at least one)
Right now, life is interesting…I am learning to live errr work with the ‘fridges’ no more surprises but it has meant having to alter some of my fuel intake styles!
It’s still quite quiet but that hasn’t meant that the days have been longer…I now go out somewhere, walking every days. Yesterday I went to the ‘dairy’ (small sort of corner store that sells milk products, tins of food, other small things that you have forgotten at the regular bigger store)…I went there for an ice cream! Took me 30mins to get there!! And approx 20mins back (more downhill)
Probaby try for Titirangi Village tomorrow approx 45mins away, in different direction to the dairy (uphill most of the way there, easier back!) – I went possibly 1/2way today as a test of my endurance. At the Village is a small supermarket and a variety of eateries so that will be the goal…maybe lunch up there + collect a few food supplies!

oops that’s not answered whether the year will be better or worse…I hope it will be about right especially as I have been thinking about doing/getting certain things i.e. disability issues solved!
cathy in NZ´s last blog ..one full week completed

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:12:04 +0000

Rummuser,
That’s for sure! I, of course, am more proactive than you and will continue developing the art of “affecting the quality of the day”. It’s a great hobby.

By: Rummuser

Rummuser — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:49:47 +0000

Different.
Rummuser´s last blog ..My Secretary.

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:35:21 +0000

gaelikaa,
I agree. when someone is ready to pass on we may miss them but also be happy for them when it’s over. I felt that way about my mother.

By: gaelikaa

gaelikaa — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:49:21 +0000

‘Twixt optimist and pessimist the difference is droll
The optimist sees the doughnut
The pessimist sees the hole.

I don’t know who owns that quote. But it’s good. The first day of the new year a close relative passed away. But it was the start of a new life for him. I don’t see anything bad in that.

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:58:44 +0000

Mike,
My 2009 was good too, so the same would be great. I’ve noticed your unusually cold weather. Ours has been strange. We had a record low recently but also some very pleasant weather. As I recall another cold snap is due.

I thought your post about people buying old books for fuel was sad.

Evan,
Unfortunately I agree with you about the planetary stuff. It’s hard to believe mankind isn’t in for a rough ride. But we can’t control that so no sense letting it ruin our lives.

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:45:15 +0000

As to personal stuff: better

As to planetary stuff: continuing to worsen

By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:20:16 +0000

Better in some ways and no change in others,but, since personally, 2009 was a good year, areas with no change will be generally good, too. (Warmer would be good.)
Mike Goad´s last blog ..Cold weather and book burning