h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

You certainly did the right thing by just walking away - sometimes it takes more courage to do that than it does to retaliate. Life's too short to worry about people who bring you down - and worrying about them just gives them a dignity that they don't deserve. Ignoring them though .... that really drives them mad

"how come you dont write about whats going on in your life?"
Mostly because nothing much seems to change I guess - I work at several jobs, none of which I really enjoy, but one has to eat, so I try to ignore them when I'm not there. Not to worry about that though, I am applying for an interesting job with an organisation that I am involved with - if I get it, it will make that part of my life a bit more fulfilling. AT the moment I'm more or less just ambling through life - I gave up on hapiness years ago and now I am satisfied with contentment Years ago we almost lost a much loved and beautiful little niece - she recovered and is even nicer now, but it was a turning point in my life - it made me realise what the important things are - so now, instead of dwelling on what I don't have, I concentrate on the things that I should be grateful for.

Each night before I go to sleep I try to think about all the good things that have happened that day - sometimes it's only good weather, or a pleasant meal, or a hug from someone I love, or being able to make someone smile - but they are all good things to be grateful for ...

I don't know if I have told you before, but a friend of mine has a wonderful philosophy on life that I try to remember - it's a bit "off colour" but it makes me laugh - he says "Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff."

Wow!! What a rant but it might tell you a bit about me ... what else?? Well, I love music, going to the theatre (not movies, live theatre), I love my computer, my family (not in that order), sci-fi books and reading in general, museums and exhibitions and I am open to learning and new ideas in general.

That enough??? It is for now

Stay well, look after yourself and try to be positive - oh, and behave (but not too much)

Feisor

i need to learn how to not think so negatively.... i try some days...but give up on others...and i know that it can be draining on those around me to think that way all the time...im good at helping others but not really myself...anyways i enjoy theatre and music too....although in music i am still a bit stuck in the 80s...i had lost that part of myself that indulged in music all the time when i moved to ottawa..but i am getting into it again...i work with mostly people 10 years my junior at work...and most of them have very different tastes in music so i am learning about what has happened in the past ten years musically from them...not a huge fan of the stuff they bring in...still love the chili peppers though...hating work lately too...mostly because i am tired...physically...i have been working in kitchens and the service industry for over ten years and it can too demanding sometimes standing all day...but i have great legs!! happiness should never be given up...even though in the pursuit of it we are miserable haha contentment does work, but sometimes i think just for the moment... we are seeking fulfillment, either of ourselves, or those around us...we want to make them happy.. i know that i am the type to make those around me happy and forget about myself, then i hate myself...still trying to do things that make me happy...thanks for the dont dwell on the petty stuff....its good advice and i tend to listen to your advise...probably because i dont really talk to many people...and you are a great encourager....thank you for having a heart....im learning to find that too in melast week i was ready to get rid of all people, and my mom told me not to give up on the whole human race for one person....and learn to let people in....so i will give it my best shot..sorry if i drain you too....take care love kerri