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frazzled

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14. Pessimists usually get what they expect

Reply to RB TexLa (Original post)

Sun Jan 1, 2012, 11:38 PM

Jan 2012

What an unusual way to start the year, with a great big Debbie Downer post. I don't know about the world's prospects, but I do know that negative attitudes in one's personal life usually don't lead to improvement. I'm not criticizing: I'm hoping you'll find the strength to envision something positive in your future and that by doing so, something positive will happen to you.

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Check in in you don't expect anything to be better in 2012 [View all] RB TexLa Jan 2012 OP

Can I check in if I'm not sure? mahina Jan 2012 #1

'Sup. BlueIris Jan 2012 #2

Computers will continue to get faster, cheaper, and more ubiquitous Electric Monk Jan 2012 #3

To quote the inimitable John Lennon (responding to McCartney): coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #4

Ok, now that's just spooky. After posting (above) I went to pour a drink and started singing Electric Monk Jan 2012 #13

Great minds and all that. At least it wasn't coalition_unwilling Jan 2012 #17

Oh lordy johnnie Jan 2012 #5

Nah.. girl gone mad Jan 2012 #6

I'm not worried johnnie Jan 2012 #9

Everything's cool pintobean Jan 2012 #12

Do you know the story of Chicken Little? johnnie Jan 2012 #20

Checking in. emilyg Jan 2012 #7

Checking in. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #8

continuing to hope for the best while preparing for the worse Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #10

I hate to sound pessimistic, but I don't know where the magic is coming from to suddenly RKP5637 Jan 2012 #11

Pessimists usually get what they expect frazzled Jan 2012 #14

They also get pleasantly surprised much more often than optimists do Electric Monk Jan 2012 #16

It didn't sound as if ... frazzled Jan 2012 #18

Yep, that's a good way of looking at it all. Generally those that expect less are often more RKP5637 Jan 2012 #19

I'm not looking for anything positive, life it what it is. RB TexLa Jan 2012 #24

yes, just THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS!!! Skittles Jan 2012 #26

Thanks for the facile response frazzled Jan 2012 #33

YOU PEOPLE??? Skittles Jan 2012 #40

Yeah, the people in this thread frazzled Jan 2012 #46

Most things will simply stay the same Warpy Jan 2012 #15

I buy when everyone else is selling. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #21

You nailed this ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #23

there was no double dip Skittles Jan 2012 #28

Technically, we did exit the first recession ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #42

The economy grew by 3% last year! rusty fender Jan 2012 #48

pintobean Jan 2012 #30

Worse personally. MedicalAdmin Jan 2012 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author oxymoron Jan 2012 #25

generally, I'm optimistic.... unkachuck Jan 2012 #27

I think you are right Mojorabbit Jan 2012 #38

It's going to be a fantastic year moobu2 Jan 2012 #29

I'm with you! DesertRat Jan 2012 #32

One thing will be better in 2012 - a lot more people will wake up, and that's always a good thing GliderGuider Jan 2012 #31

Cautiously pessemistic Populist_Prole Jan 2012 #34

I Disagree Somewhat Dirty Socialist Jan 2012 #35

It's drip, drip, drip from here on out toddaa Jan 2012 #36

I might end up better off personally SixthSense Jan 2012 #37

When do we hit bottom cyglet Jan 2012 #39

You seem to be suffering from clinical depression. Have you considered seeking professional help? RBInMaine Jan 2012 #41

I am not suffering from any conditions. RB TexLa Jan 2012 #47

You Never Know...end of post.. Stuart G Jan 2012 #43

Sadly, I don't. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #44

More or less the same. Autumn Jan 2012 #45