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colouredin -> Its not that bad (10/15/2008 2:53:04 PM)
I have been a bit down recently, during my social work course i have learned some pretty distressing things that my idealistic little mind doesnt cope well with. And so for light relief I found myself at the mercy of the cm forums, I came into the off topic section and what to i see, more of the same, depression over politicians and talks of murder and questions of faith, I want to ask something really important of you all, just to see how well it works. Do you have anything positive to say about your life at the moment? About where you live? About the state of the human race? I could really do with some feel good stories so I can regain some hope in humanity.

detoxxx -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 2:57:48 PM)
I had a brilliant orgasm this morning? does that count

bestbabync -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:02:26 PM)
colouredin i want to say i am very happy with my life now. i have a secure job, a nice home, good health and 2 daughters in college both honor students. i hope you get lots of positive responses on this thread. love to all!

tweedydaddy -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:02:41 PM)
I am insanely in love and have been for thirty years. My kids wake up smiling every day. I have a brand new car. My dogs make me smile I am at home both with my sexuality and the personality that defines me. But more than anything, there is CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!

LadyEllen -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:03:07 PM)
You have to ask whether, if humanity was not comprised of a cess pool and those standing at its edge, your fine work as a social worker would be required at all? Its every one for themselves I'm afraid - do it to them before they do it to you - and the only relief in this awful scenario are the good friends we have and those who (like you) make it their business to make it otherwise E

subtee -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:03:14 PM)
It's ridiculously gorgeous here right now, yes, in Iowa. Peak leaves and all. Stunning. Smile, doll. If you can fake it long enough, it starts to be true. [;)]

AnaisTwoCrows -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:03:15 PM)
Yes, although this is a vanilla story. A couple of days ago, at My job, a woman was in line with her little girl, and they didn't have quite enough money for the last item, a bottle of laundry soap, so she handed it back, they paid and went out. Another woman was in line behind her, with her own child. She looked at me and said, "Did they not have enough?" I smiled and affirmed this. So she says here, let ME pay for that, which I did, and she handed the soap to her daughter and told her, run baby, go find that lady and give her that, which the child did. It's odd, the simple kindnesses of stranger for stranger that you still find extant in the world, even now. I was high for the rest of the day on it.

kiwisub12 -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:13:13 PM)
That is so cool!!!!! my story - i got home from work - the parrots were all calling for me, wanting attention, Sir looked at me, smiled and called me "Pisspot", and hugged and kissed me. I feel very loved. [:D] Look at the small things - comfortable chairs, the full moon this morning (as i drove to work in the dark), airconditioning, a good book, the squirrel that comes onto the patio to get the pellets that the parrots won't eat - there are any number of things that make me happy in a quiet way. Happiness isn't always the big things - sometimes its the little things that make me the happiest - like sewing pieces together and having them match where they are supposed to. No-one else would get a high from it, but i do. Look at what makes you happy, or at least content. Sometimes content is excellent. huggs - kiwi

pahunkboy -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:39:23 PM)
Gosh- I did not think ANYONE went for social work any more. Lemme clue you in a some stuff. It is a thankless job. Many of the desparate do not want to help themself. Some con to get booze,drugs or folly. On the otherhand. These folks are 1st to help a neighbor in need. I served in Americore, and worked in group homes. I must tell you that to survive you need to detach yourself from the job. Burn out rates are high, pay is low. most are an edge if the grant will be renewed another term. The system is icky. And there is a huge variation from state to state. Work your contacts. You will need them. As to good news. No complaints here. :-)

PanthersMom -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:42:46 PM)
maybe we need a running forum "i am happy because....." to read every day. i am happy for another day with my family. i am happy because cub is the love of my life and i am his. i am happy because my kids are healthy today, my kitten loved me up this afternoon while i did paperwork and her brother slept beside my keyboard. little things, but little things can mean alot when you lump them together. PM

colouredin -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:43:57 PM)
I have been working as a carer for almost a year now so im well clued in on thankless jobs. My issue isnt with the individuals I have my own view on how people get into certain situations and im not going to change that, its more the system which I am having issue with.. To everyone else, thankyou for your stories so far. Some threads, the controverial ones get pages and pages of rows and i do find it interesting though not surprising that this one isnt taking off as well. I have to say though that Anais you totally made my day, thankyou.

OneMoreWaste -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 3:52:04 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: colouredinDo you have anything positive to say about your life at the moment? About where you live? About the state of the human race? I could really do with some feel good stories so I can regain some hope in humanity. About where I live, yes. If I walk outside right now, later this evening, tomorrow morning, tomorrow at noon, whenever- I will not see another human being. And, consequently, it becomes something good about the human race- however fucked up they are (which is pretty epic), they're not here, so I can escape from them.

bound4more -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 4:01:19 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: AnaisTwoCrows Yes, although this is a vanilla story. A couple of days ago, at My job, a woman was in line with her little girl, and they didn't have quite enough money for the last item, a bottle of laundry soap, so she handed it back, they paid and went out. Another woman was in line behind her, with her own child. She looked at me and said, "Did they not have enough?" I smiled and affirmed this. So she says here, let ME pay for that, which I did, and she handed the soap to her daughter and told her, run baby, go find that lady and give her that, which the child did. It's odd, the simple kindnesses of stranger for stranger that you still find extant in the world, even now. I was high for the rest of the day on it. How beautiful. Yes - this is the very essence of life.

GreedyTop -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 4:32:36 PM)
Good things.... I have a job I enjoy, even if the pay sucks. I have a place to live, a vehicle to drive. The Cats love me. I am blessed with more friends than any one person has any right to expect. I have a wonderful relationship with my Mom. There is a man I've been talking to who has my interest (and is interested in me), so I'm cautiously optimistic. Aside from financial stuff... I'm happy :) I like where I live (usually).. the weather is finally cooling down, so I've been able to sleep with the windows open the past few nights :)

Lucylastic -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 4:55:10 PM)
I spoke to two of my nephews today, and one of my sisters (I havent seen them in nearly two years) so that made me smile. Im off to see my pet in december so thats keeping me very happy every day The weather is gorgeously sunny and warm but with that delicious fresh breeze that wakes you up and makes you feel like you have a spring in your step. Work could be better, but Im adding over a thousand new products and its dragggin, I cant wait for it to be finished. Canada just had an election and Im not happy that the tories are back in, but they arent a majority govmt so I get some perverse pleasure from that. My kids are just fine, happy and healthy and I still love the old man after 23 years together. Things could be a lot worse, in many ways, but the important stuff is good Lucy[:D]

hizgeorgiapeach -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 5:02:38 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: colouredin I want to ask something really important of you all, just to see how well it works. Do you have anything positive to say about your life at the moment? About where you live? About the state of the human race? I could really do with some feel good stories so I can regain some hope in humanity. Personally, my life is going better right now than it has in more than a decade. I got the new hot tub installed yesterday. (Gods it was GOOD to go sit in the 102 water with the jets on high while the temp here was only in the 50s today!) I've got several shows coming up that are all looking like they're going to be good sales opportunities (something that's been a bit on the lacking side until recently.) I've gotten back in touch with old friends over the weekend whom I hadn't seen in 11 years, and was pleasantly surprised to find out that they'd missed me and were glad I was back with the group they're part of. Hell, even managed to find a couple of amusing 20something boy toys to amuse myself with when the whim hits me. As for where I live - Oklahoma is still mostly warm and the truely ugly weather probably won't hit for at least another 2 months, the people are hospitable as they've always been, and it's cheaper to live in this state than any of the others that I've spent any time in. (Which I'll grant you isn't many, but I've heard sufficient tales of the high cost of living elsewhere!) Yer outta luck on my opinions about the general state of the rest of the human race though. I lost MY faith in the rest of humanity a long time ago, and never have relocated it.

Irishknight -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 5:07:55 PM)
Good things ... I am hung like a bull (a very small bull). I am about to get paid for having the timber cut from my pasture so that it can be replanted with grass and fruit trees. My faire got its first merchant signed up for next year. Best of all, my horse's hoof is almost healed up enough that we can get back to training and trail riding.

missturbation -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 5:42:16 PM)
Everything about my life is good at the moment. I got rid of the shit, kept the good. Life will always kick us in the privates at times coloured. I was in a similar situation a few years ago myself. I worked with special needs kids and i learnt that my ideal world was basically fantasy. I did help lots of those kids though and i hope they went on to do great things. Just think of the effect, the people you can help when you decide what you want to do with that social work course. It may be hard now but eventually the satisfaction yougain from helping people will be worth it.

fearghus -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 5:56:10 PM)
I am working, I don't hate my job. Living my lofe, enjoying a little peace and quite from time to time and a little kink from time to time. Finally got those damn student loans paid off (and now they can't repo my brains because I own it!). Still hate my cat though.

DarkSteven -> RE: Its not that bad (10/15/2008 6:13:58 PM)
I've got an interesting job. My finances are in good shape. I have a subbie who is moving in.

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