Are you satisfied...

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:40 am

... with your life?

From today's New York Post:

August 15, 2007 -- A surprising 94 percent of Americans say they are satisfied with their lives - although far fewer in New York and other Eastern states think they're better off than they were five years ago, according to a new survey.

The Harris Poll of more than 1,000 people reported the overall "satisfaction" level, defined as people who said they were either very or somewhat satisfied with their lot, was up 4 percentage points, from 90 percent two years ago.

But only 42 percent of people in the Eastern U.S. said things had improved since 2002. By contrast, 60 percent of Southerners and 62 percent of Westerners said their lives had improved.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:12 am

Aw, no one is answering. Okay, I will first.

Had I been polled, I must admit that I would have told them that I was indeed "either very or somewhat satisfied" with my life.

Better off than 5 years ago? Heck, yes!!!

rushlight · Post by **rushlight** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:05 pm

I'm satisfied with mine now.

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:18 pm

Just the opposite with me. I am miserable at work and at home. I'm better off financially than I was 5 years ago, but that's about it. People who have known me for awhile say that I seem different now, less happy, restless, drink and smoke too much, etc. It all stems from the pressure I'm under at work and the fact that I have very little outlet/vent for these frustrations.

Still, it makes me a funnier person, as I must use humor to cover the sadness. I'm gettin' good at it

Don't feel bad for me. I am in the process of changing the things that are keeping me down, and when I do my "old self" will return.

I am glad I didn't get "polled", though

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:30 pm

Big Blue Owl wrote:
Don't feel bad for me.

Too late, man. Don't like hearing that someone I care about is unhappy.

However, I've heard a little about your plan for change and I'm quite excited for you.

Hey, wait, you're in an eastern state, aren't you?

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:39 pm

75% Satisfied with my life. Perhaps I'll use the rest of it
to attempt to reach 100%. Gearing up for the fight.

Hey BBO, feel free to let some of your sadness go.

I think the rest of the board will agree:
Vent on us, while you're in the process of changing the
things that keep you down.

I too, cover sadness with humor,but we must learn
not to bear all the sadness by ourselves. Let it out.
Just the act of unburdening your mind to willing
listeners will help and lighten the load.

My ears are open.

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:48 pm

Ah, see...it's people like you two and all my other By-tor sisters and brothers that make the rough patches less...rough.

For once I can't think of a funny thing to say

Thanks.

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:03 pm

Big Blue Owl wrote:
For once I can't think of a funny thing to say

How about "bucka bucka", or "woozil wazil"? Something funny like that...

(my apologies to those who have no idea what I was just quoting)

KaelMwithascrubbrush · Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:26 pm

[quote="ElfDude"]
How about "bucka bucka", or "woozil wazil"? Something funny like that...quote]

Elf...don't quit your day job.

BBO, I hear ya. Last four years of my life have been rather crazy. It's good to hear you're being honest with yourself...that whole "just keep smiling" hogwash is stupid. Dealing with life's manure begins with honesty...from there you can start identifying the good things in life, which makes it easier to deal with the crap.

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:38 pm

If my tuition did not constantly rise wuthout (at a minimum) my government loans rising with it I would be satisfied not to the soul basis for my need of a loan is my fathers income as if he has spare change to throw me

Mr. Potatoe Head · Post by **Mr. Potatoe Head** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:06 pm

My body and spirit being subject to many pleasures... yet I am not able to savour them as the heaviness of countless heart-griefs has made the wine of my life bitter. Life is full of pleasure and pain being like twins, for there is never the one without the other. My pleasure has become like water under a hot burning sun, it evaporates swiftly.

Soup4Rush · Post by **Soup4Rush** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:28 pm

i just had sex so bring on the poll

seriously, BBO you are a pretty deep dude and you make me laugh just about everytime I see one of your posts... I can't imagine you being sad..

I hope things are looking up for you brother

and Elf you are a riot anyway...

Middle Kingdom · Post by **Middle Kingdom** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:01 pm

ElfDude wrote:
Big Blue Owl wrote:
For once I can't think of a funny thing to say
How about "bucka bucka", or "woozil wazil"? quote]

"woozil wazil? That's what passes for comedy these days?"

ElfDude · Post by **ElfDude** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:38 pm

Middle Kingdom wrote:
ElfDude wrote:
Big Blue Owl wrote:
For once I can't think of a funny thing to say
How about "bucka bucka", or "woozil wazil"? quote]

"woozil wazil? That's what passes for comedy these days?"

Yay, MK!!!

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:43 pm

Mr. Potatoe Head wrote: My pleasure has become like water under a hot burning sun, it evaporates swiftly.

If your water evaporates swiftly from the pot you'll burn the potatoes!