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06/06/2003 01:55:02 AM · #26 |
| Is this sad or what? I mean, I had to admit that upon reading other peoples' problems and misfortune, I feel better. No I'm not cruel, just maybe in comparison, my life dont suck as much. So, should I say thanks? Or does that make me nearer to satan? We always seem to think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, dont we? |
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06/06/2003 02:27:33 AM · #27 |
| If life sucks, death can't be any better. |
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06/06/2003 02:48:08 AM · #28 |
Well my lifes not bad as some but heres my story:
Me and my fiancee decided that we were doing way too much BAD stuff so we moved to Michigan to get away from it all leaving an assistant manager position at a pet store. Its costs us a ton of money to move and when we get there neither of us can find a decent job. I was supposed to go to a really nice photography school there, but there was no way we could afford it. I find a job making $6 bucks an hour part time and its just not paying the bills. So two months later I get my tax return and use the whole thing to move back to California. I get a job again at the same pet store but I get demoted since my position was filled while I was gone. I missed too many payments on my car while I was there so I just had it repo'd and now Im carless. At least Im starting a bunch of photography classes at the local community college in two months.
Phew..thanks for reading.
Brian
Message edited by author 2003-06-06 02:49:44. |
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06/06/2003 02:58:24 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by carolee:
Wow, 15 years? Congratulations! :)
I'm sorry, I'm in a disgustingly optimistic mood at the mo', and that's what I got out of your paragraph. Hope the week continues to improve! |
Thanks. And of course it's not the 15 years, or even the gift or lack thereof. Just one of those discouraging moments. But tonight, I sweet-talked my way into an upgrade! ;-) So, things always get better! |
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06/06/2003 03:05:18 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by shadow:
Is this sad or what? I mean, I had to admit that upon reading other peoples' problems and misfortune, I feel better. No I'm not cruel, just maybe in comparison, my life dont suck as much. So, should I say thanks? Or does that make me nearer to satan? We always seem to think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, dont we? |
Don't worry about it Shadow. It is human nature to take "pleasure" in other people's suffering. I use the word "pleasure", because no other good word comes to mind. What I mean is, we feel better when we hear that other people are worse off than we are. It doesn't make us cruel. It doesn't mean we wouldn't want to help them if we could. It only means we are human. Why do you think people always slow down at the scene of a car accident? Why do you think so many people were glued to their television sets to watch the war in Iraq?
There is no difference between watching people being blown to bits by a bomb, and the Romans going to the Coliseum to watch Christians being fed to the lions. We haven't changed a bit in the last 4000 years, except of course that we've figured out better ways of killing each other off.
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06/06/2003 03:27:25 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Martus:
I use the word "pleasure", because no other good word comes to mind. |
"Solice" or "comfort" might be more what you're looking for. (Though you veered a little at the end there, so I don't know...) ;-)
There's an old saying or proverb: "I was sad I had no shoes, until a met a man who had no feet." It's not a matter of taking joy in others misery, I think, but in just being able to step back from your own problems and realize that 1) you're not alone, and 2) as bad as it might seem, you do still have things to be thankful for.
Brian, Heather, Owen, David, and the rest farther back than I can see in the thread at the moment - I'll keep you all in my prayers. It's worked for me... |
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06/06/2003 03:41:49 AM · #32 |
Thanks Scott. Well put. I do tend to ramble on sometimes, don't I?
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06/06/2003 04:44:41 AM · #33 |
Thanks scottk,
I am still here and physically feel great. Thanks for the prayer.
I still want to make it to the top (3).... |
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06/06/2003 04:47:14 AM · #34 |
| Thanks Scott. Yeah life sucks but it can always get better. Im just grateful to have found such a great site as this with such great people. |
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06/06/2003 05:14:19 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by ScottK:
Originally posted by JasonPR:
just remember that no matter how much life sucks you can't let it suck all the life out of you. |
Good one! I like that. Might have to steal it! ;-) |
steal away!
I just wanted to tell everyone that it was good to see that life does in fact suck but that we're all trying to make the best of it. Reading the thread really helped me put things in perspective (which I had already done, but it was a nice reminder). I've gone through some pretty horrible experiences that I don't care to get into on here, but after reading this thread I'm just glad to be alive and healthy. I'm still young and I hope I have many years of sucking to continue to live through. I would have it no other way! |
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06/06/2003 06:51:23 AM · #36 |
TY ScottK and others who are thinking of those who feel beaten down by life. It feels good not to be the only one problems. I hope we all can get a break soon.
I resent having to go through my life having to fight for the things others take for granted. I hate that it has left me so distrustful and jaded.
But every now and then you get a reality check like this thread that restores your faith in human nature.
Take care,
Owen
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06/06/2003 09:13:53 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by Musicman:
Well, my story isn̢۪t quite as bad as orussell but here it is.
I lost money in the stock market. Larger sum.
I had stones in my bladder so out came my bladder.
While doctors were in there, they found cancer on liver,
So out came part of my liver, they removed the mass of the cancer but
The other part of my liver is pitted with cancer.
I have a skin disorder and have white hair patches on my head.
I will lose my job in Dec. and I never got life insurance outside of work
My wife also has a medical condition and
My kids will be attending a private school next year and I̢۪m buying a
30k vehicle. By the way, my wife doesn̢۪t work. We are out growing our house
I have a little depression problem. I have high blood pressure.
My wife and I neverâ€Â¦.. seems to get along these days.
How does this work, I didn’t drink or smoke and my body/life still fall apartâ€Â¦
So I drink only when I’m too depress to overcome itâ€Â¦.
Luckily, I started my own conditioning program by going to the fitness center again.
Sorry, I just had to let out some words.
I wish all a long healthy life.
From another DPC̢۪er |
Big hugs from me.
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06/06/2003 09:25:10 AM · #38 |
| lets shoot some "happy" photos and cheer outselves up, shall we? :) |
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06/06/2003 09:28:10 AM · #39 |
Nothing to add of my own problems - I do have some negatives going on but I think most people do at certain intervals - but nothing to compare to what some of you are going through.
Just wanted to post to those of you going through a bad time - and I don't simply mean being locked out of work for half an hour ;) - and wish you the very best. I hope things get better somehow sometime soon for all of you.
Kavey
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06/06/2003 09:44:35 AM · #40 |
Although life does sometimes suck, I do have 2 very good reasons for being thankful. With all their mother has been through, the seizures and all the drugs, they are amazingly healthy. Ironically, I'm writing this as Harry Chapins' Cat in the Cradle plays in the background. Just reminds me of the things I should be concentrating on. Cheers.
Owen
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06/06/2003 10:13:49 AM · #41 |
Well since were sharing I would like everyone to keep me in there thoughts on June 19th.
I will have surgery to remove many tumors from my abdominal area. I have been ill for about 2 years now and down to 110 lbs.. I think my last challenge will be the magazine cover then my break will start. My doctor has me on vicodin now so that doesn't help with my picturesâ€Â¦lolâ€Â¦. I am getting so nervous! I will miss dpchallenge while I am recovering & thanks for keeping my mind preoccupied with these challenges guys.
Life doesn̢۪t suck all that bad...
A big hug to you Musicman and as Arnold would say....I will be back :)
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06/06/2003 10:16:45 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by connie:
Well since were sharing I would like everyone to keep me in there thoughts on June 19th.
I will have surgery to remove many tumors from my abdominal area. I have been ill for about 2 years now and down to 110 lbs.. I think my last challenge will be the magazine cover then my break will start. My doctor has me on vicodin now so that doesn't help with my picturesâ€Â¦lolâ€Â¦. I am getting so nervous! I will miss dpchallenge while I am recovering & thanks for keeping my mind preoccupied with these challenges guys.
Life doesn̢۪t suck all that bad...
A big hug to you Musicman and as Arnold would say....I will be back :) |
Good luck and I can't wait to see you back taking pictures. All the best. |
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06/06/2003 10:20:46 AM · #43 |
What I do when im feeling down, is to play Country music backwards...That way---
You always get your house back, your wife still loves you, and dog always comes home :)
wishing everyone the best
Message edited by author 2003-06-06 10:21:12.
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06/06/2003 10:22:46 AM · #44 |
Take care Connie. Hope it all works out for you. :)
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06/06/2003 12:21:58 PM · #45 |
Shadow -- Thanks so much for starting this thread and to everybody else for sharing so much of themselves.
"Life sucks" is one way to put it.
I prefer to think that "Life's a rollercoaster" because it seems like when things are bad, I'm going downhill at 100mph, but when they start getting better, the climb to the top of the next hill is only at 5mph and a real struggle.
But the thing is, sooner or later, that rollercoaster has to start going uphill again.
Hugs to all of you who are on the downhill part of the ride right now.
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06/06/2003 12:27:07 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by shadow:
lets shoot some "happy" photos and cheer outselves up, shall we? :) |
Flowers? Pets? Kids? ;-)
Edit: Whoops! Owen was already ahead of me there! Cute kids. They make it all worth it...
Message edited by author 2003-06-06 12:31:52. |
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06/06/2003 03:35:35 PM · #47 |
| Shadow, don't make friends with depression. If it lingers, get help. There are free clinics everywhere. |
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06/07/2003 02:02:14 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by clues56:
Shadow, don't make friends with depression. If it lingers, get help. There are free clinics everywhere. |
I suppose this is just mild depression. I dont usually seek help unless it gets out of hand, it's costly. Maybe I'll go shave myself bald to remind myself not to let all this suck my life away. |
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06/19/2003 02:18:36 AM · #49 |
| I dig this thread up again because I wanted to reread all the sucky things that happaned to everyone. That calms me yet again. yesterday evening sucks just as much that my eyes almost over-flowed. Damn it! If life's like a role-playing game, then let me restart it all over again. |
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