There will always be those in your life who make you feel optimistic and those who just like to rain on your parade. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have anything to balance out the latter. I find myself so frustrated with people who can't respond to any good news without first reminding me of all the negative aspects of any given subject, a whole host of downsides to consider just in case I hadn't thought of them myself. These people always think they're doing me a favor and looking out for me, but what they're really doing is just bringing me down. Can't they find a more positive way to introduce alternative ideas or to encourage caution, or whatever is the objective of this negative input? Clearly, I'm venting here.
Posted by Maria at June 4, 2008 03:05 PM | TrackBackAhhh yes, I heard it just yesterday, they said, "ask my friends I care more about the people and the environment than I should" and I am asking myself why I'm supposed to be ashamed of being optimistic or idealistic? I say people who can't deal with idealism can go watch their horror movies like "Saw" and they never criticize the negativism of our society...the "tree huggers" are to blame for all our problems, not the oil tycoons. In response I got a huge lecture about how even though I was ususally right no one would listen to me because of my attitude!
Posted by: Ana at July 1, 2008 10:59 PM