Things to be grateful for...

GuanYin

This could well be my first AH thread.

In recent weeks I've noticed a level of negativity on boards that I've never ever seen here. People seem to be very down and I see alot of anxiety and panic everywhere* (look at the type of forum requests as an example).

So I'm going to try and instill some positivity**.

Anytime I am anxious or worried about what the week will bring (and I mean big stuff like will someone die, will I get sued, my job security and injuries) I try and calm myself with a good bottle of wine and some times to reflect on the positive and good things in life. That is... well at least I have this to be grateful for.

So how about this as a thread to focus on the small or big things in life that make a positive difference in your day.

So mine:
1. The aforementioned good wine.
2. Supportive family.
3. Being able to see the turning point ahead.
4. New friends that turn up and make life more interesting.
5. Random compliments from strangers.
6. Egyptian cotton sheets after a long day.
7. Sushi.
8. Remembering the last silver lining.
9. Setting a goal and reaching it.
10.That Amelie moment with a spoon


* I will admit, in many cases, with good reason

** I am, however, a cynic and am posting this in a small part as a bet to myself that people can actually focus on the good things rather than just use it to be mean or take their frustrations out on others....

seanybiker

Me family,
Me motorbike
Me lack
Beer
Cigarettes
Bed
Etc

OldGoat

GuanYin wrote: »

big things in life that make a positive difference in your day.

11. Boards

phasers

Bad Television and Mocha from Aldi

consultech

OldGoat wrote: »

11. Boards

Lulz

I've been battling with a relapse of a long term chronic illness (Crohn's) for almost 12 months, and it looks like it's finally under control, MUCH to my relief. Been a very scary and stressful year, and if I'm being honest I have not been concerned at all about the recession up until the last couple of weeks, as I couldv'e been going under the knife for bowel removal, and lookin at having a "bag" for the rest of my life (I'm 25).

Fingers crossed anyway - That's what keeps me upbeat!!!

Oh, and pron. fap fap fap etc.

jim o doom

1)spending time with le better half
2)shooting the sh*te with yer mates
3)computer games are fun
4)martial arts
5)getting wasted (booze or weed)
6)biking
7)FOOD (but especially sushi)
8)my cats & dog
9)movies
10)lets not forget sleeping in on the weekends. oh yeahhh.

Days getting longer is always nice..

Shiny

Family
Camera
The Internet (Not many used it in the last 2 recessions)
Beer
Coffee
College

I love reading the DOOM & GLOOM threads though.....:o

consultech

Deleted User wrote: »

Days getting longer is always nice..

Yeah walkin out of work at 5:30 on Friday and it being still very-much bright was whopper alright.

Wazdakka

1.) Getting out of Ireland when I did, and only being less than half way through this non Ireland world travelling thing.

2.) Australia

Creamy Goodness

01. parents giving me a loan so i can piss off to chicago for 3 months in the summer.
02. parents for supporting me through 4 years of college and giving me the oppurtunity to get there.
03. sister for two cool nephews with a third nephew/niece on the way.
04. cool friends that actually listen.
05. coffee.
06. south park, anytime i feel low i can stick on absolutely any episode and if i don't laugh i'll slap myself.
07. knowing that although things may be ****e now, they are going to get a whole lot better.
08. music
09. coffee
10. coffee.

i'm well aware coffee is in there 3 times, it's to match the amount of cups i've had today.

Sanjuro

1. My job... more grateful for this than pretty much anything else right now.
2. Health.
3. Family.
4. Friends.
5. A good film. They're rare nowdays.
6. Apples. And all the things they can do.
7. Red Bull. Helps keep the sleeps away during the day.
8. Battlestar Galactica, Lost, Flight of the Conchords and The Office.
9. Losing a stone since New Year.
10. Pencils and paper... they're kinda essential in my career.

Puddleduck

1. Sex
2.Chocolate
3. Sleep
4. Health
5...Im not sure yet..Ill come up with more later

consultech

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

05. coffee.
09. coffee
10. coffee.

i'm well aware coffee is in there 3 times, it's to match the amount of cups i've had today.

"Sure, we may take a little longer to brew a cup, and we may not call it fancy names, but I guess we just care a little more... And that's why Tweek Coffee is still home-brewed from the finest beans we can muster. Yes, Tweek Coffee is a simpler cup, for a simpler America."

Nodin

Roof over the head.
Warm dry bed.
No money worries (I declined the opportunity to get in hock up past my man tits)
Big fvck off PC (quadcore, 12 Gigs Ram)
TV
Relatively healthy (wasn't for a bit).

homerun_homer

Having a kick ass Trip to NYC to look forward to.
Beginning to earn a few extra quid with photography work with a friend.
Having 3 stag nights to go on this year (never been on one before)

MonicaBing

My parents, i'd be 6 ft under without their emotional support over the years.
My Kids..my reason for getting up in the morning.
My guy, even though he's working away till June, he's proved to me that i can trust a man and not be broken after it.
The way its not so dark now in the mornings at 7am when i get up.
The last few days we've had of relative sunshine, makes me feel more positive, even tho' nothings really changed!

tribulus

Family
Girlfriend
Health
Finally getting a non-retail job and one that's relevant to what I studied, even if it is only a short contract.

boards.iemember

My therapist
Anti depressants

Black Swan

Just a few of many that come to mind at this moment...

• Getting wired on the glorious java bean
• The "ahhh ha!" of discovering something new at university
• Hearing barks from my pet Fox
• Catching a wave at The Wedge without wiping out
• Dancing to Jamaican drums
• Listening to grand guitar music about a beach fire
• French kissing and whispering sweet nothings with someone special
• Holding hands and walking the beach at sunset
• Skinny dipping on dark Newport Beach Harbour nights
• The feel and sound of form fitting leathers during winter
• Drinking too much and screaming at USC football games
• Blasting off from the airport to someplace new
• Going for a dip in Hidden Lake after hiking Mt San Jacinto
• Shopping Black Friday at Southcoast Plaza
• Catching a lad by surprise with a quick reverse spin kick
• Sharing a glass of wine, cuddling, and watching a DVD on our love seat
• Seeing my Da's face light up when I get off the plane in Dub someday

Wreck

Copious amounts of readily available free porn.

tribulus

Wreck wrote: »

Copious amounts of readily available free porn.

Lol, thinking outside the box.

longshanks

steak for half price
chicken for half price
veg for half price
special offers on beer
i got a shirt on saturday, half price
albums, films, porn, books, all free

consultech

homerun_homer wrote: »

Having a kick ass Trip to NYC to look forward to.

One of these too, actually. Next week, how did I forget!

Having a job, might not 4 long, but a lot don't. Being able to earn money playing poker online if it does all go Pete is nice.

My girly, probably wouldn't be around/in a job without her, as morbid as that sounds.

Supporting Liverpool. (Not!)

towel401

Recession Stephen.

Really in the long run this is a good thing.

Turd Ferguson

Nothing


/emo

Turd Ferguson

Everything

/drug addict

Terry

longshanks wrote: »

steak for half price
chicken for half price
veg for half price
special offers on beer

Those ^
Xanax
2l bottle of coke
Beer
Porn (I'm single)
My own home.
My family and friends
Xanax are starting to kick in just now.

This thread right here in AH. Thank you, GuanYin, for bringing a ray of light into what has recently become quite a depressing place.

Also, if someone starts a negativity thread in response to this, I will hunt them down and give out to them.

Gummy Panda

lolcats - those furry critters can brighten up a day

Biggins

Signing up to BT seeing as Eircom is going to start blocking sites!
See here.

banshee_bones

• My Health
• A handful of truly amazing friends
• Being Debt Free
• Having money in The bank
• My Camera
• My Family
• Being asked to be a Godparent this year
• Tea! All kinds!
• Music
• Great Food
• My Education