Doesn't matter to me what the reason/motivation is but dang if this place doesn't need some positivity shared with the other posts... the name of the game here is a word that seems to have fallen out of favor but it's spelled "H-O-P-E". Four letters, simple word, used to be a big part of local communities.
Like I said It doesn't matter to me what is shared whether it be-
(1) Child/Grandchild achieved some success in scholastic or athletic pursuits.
(2) Maybe you got a new toy that you're excited about.
(3) Maybe you're pursuing a project/effort that will yield positive results after you finish.
(4) Perhaps you found a new dish/flavor/style of cooking that has been fun.
(5) Maybe you've seen something new in your life that you either always wanted to or were swept away with surprise/emotion when you first saw it.
I don't personally care, all suggestions/comments are welcome in this thread. But keep in mind- if you don't have anything positive to share- you're likely going to rob hope from the 'other guy' that might be seeing a positive change in their life.
As for me- 2024 has been mostly good to me after over a decade of preparing for a major life change. My interests have changed, where I put my finances have changed, how I've interacted with old friends even is different. 2024 has been a major lift from over the past 10 years I've lived. Just within the past month I've tried several dishes I never knew existed or ever would have ordered, spent more time with family than I had in years, I've re-established old friendships and more.
So all that to say- I have hope that things will continue to be better moving forward. I feel like my best life is still ahead of me and that I passed a precipice from over a decade of preparations and struggles and am coming out on the other side to better days ahead. Current events and national politics don't have a say in my current happiness or momentum.
Does anyone else have hope here anymore?
-LD
Like I said It doesn't matter to me what is shared whether it be-
(1) Child/Grandchild achieved some success in scholastic or athletic pursuits.
(2) Maybe you got a new toy that you're excited about.
(3) Maybe you're pursuing a project/effort that will yield positive results after you finish.
(4) Perhaps you found a new dish/flavor/style of cooking that has been fun.
(5) Maybe you've seen something new in your life that you either always wanted to or were swept away with surprise/emotion when you first saw it.
I don't personally care, all suggestions/comments are welcome in this thread. But keep in mind- if you don't have anything positive to share- you're likely going to rob hope from the 'other guy' that might be seeing a positive change in their life.
As for me- 2024 has been mostly good to me after over a decade of preparing for a major life change. My interests have changed, where I put my finances have changed, how I've interacted with old friends even is different. 2024 has been a major lift from over the past 10 years I've lived. Just within the past month I've tried several dishes I never knew existed or ever would have ordered, spent more time with family than I had in years, I've re-established old friendships and more.
So all that to say- I have hope that things will continue to be better moving forward. I feel like my best life is still ahead of me and that I passed a precipice from over a decade of preparations and struggles and am coming out on the other side to better days ahead. Current events and national politics don't have a say in my current happiness or momentum.
Does anyone else have hope here anymore?
-LD
