Positive or Negative?

[OklahomaMama]

poll coming, hold your britches y'all ;)
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are you basically a positive or a negative person overall??
:) or :(
???????

[angelces]

i find that if you prepare for the worst and hope for the best you'll never be caught off guard or disapointed. either way you can handle it.

so what does that make me?

[dancergirl40ky]

I think most would agree that I am a positive person :)

[come&dancew/me]

i find that if you prepare for the worst and hope for the best you'll never be caught off guard or disapointed. either way you can handle it.

so what does that make me?
Hmmm...how about "cautiously positive"? :o

Ain't nuthin' wrong with that!

[MelissaDMBfan]

Overall I am a pretty positive person. I try to find the best of things in all situations. Unfortunately lately I have been pretty negative. :(

[mmazz72]

i find that if you prepare for the worst and hope for the best you'll never be caught off guard or disapointed. either way you can handle it.

so what does that make me?
that's exactly my line of thinking, too. :thumbsup

so whatever she is, chalk me up there too. :)

[FPrefect61]

Being too positive is just as unhealthy as too negative. The goal is to be accurate.

I could go on and on with this, learned helplessness and explanatory style are my psychological areas of expertise. :)

[dancergirl40ky]

*feels breeze fly over my head* :confused: :lol

[come&dancew/me]

Being too positive is just as unhealthy as too negative. The goal is to be accurate.

I could go on and on with this, learned helplessness and explanatory style are my psychological areas of expertise. :)
Were you like a philosophy major in school or something? :confused: I find your arguments very compelling sometimes. Not that I always agree with you, but I bet you're a great writer and debater type person. (No, I am not being sarcastic.)

[OklahomaMama]

i find that if you prepare for the worst and hope for the best you'll never be caught off guard or disapointed. either way you can handle it.

so what does that make me?pragmatic
:)

[angelces]

so which option is that? :haha

[come&dancew/me]

:) I'm positive in general. It's probably impossible to go through life without ever feeling something negative, but I do consider myself generally a positive person.

Now, if I could only find a way to change my natural expression....which as often been described as "pissed off." I'm totally not aware of it! I can't tell you how many times I'm innocently walking down the street and some stranger (usually an old dude) says something to me like, "Smile, it's not that bad." And I'm like, ":confused: ."

[angelces]

:) I'm positive in general. It's probably impossible to go through life without ever feeling something negative, but I do consider myself generally a positive person.

Now, if I could only find a way to change my natural expression....which as often been described as "pissed off." I'm totally not aware of it! I can't tell you how many times I'm innocently walking down the street and some stranger (usually an old dude) says something to me like, "Smile, it's not that bad." And I'm like, ":confused: ."
:lol I get that too. i think its because when i'm going about my day i don't take the effort to try to smile. leaving me tending to look pissed all the time.

[bron]

Now, if I could only find a way to change my natural expression....which as often been described as "pissed off." I'm totally not aware of it! I can't tell you how many times I'm innocently walking down the street and some stranger (usually an old dude) says something to me like, "Smile, it's not that bad." And I'm like, ":confused: ."
Oh my god, I get that all the time too!! I think my eyebrows naturally go into a "furrow", lol, and I always look pissed. When I meet people and get to know them, I always get "when I first met you, I thought you were such a bitch", or when I show people pictures of me people are like "Geez, would it kill you to smile!?" I hate it, cause I'm generally a positive and really nice person!!

[come&dancew/me]

Oh my god, I get that all the time too!! I think my eyebrows naturally go into a "furrow", lol, and I always look pissed. When I meet people and get to know them, I always get "when I first met you, I thought you were such a bitch", or when I show people pictures of me people are like "Geez, would it kill you to smile!?" I hate it, cause I'm generally a positive and really nice person!!
:lol Wow! It's amazing how common this is! I thought it was just me. I get that thing, too, where people are like "You looked so mad" or "you looked like a bitch." And I'm like "how does one *look* like a bitch??" Go figure. I get just as many compliments on my smile, when I DO smile....

So maybe I'll just keep it this way, and then simply dazzle people with my smile! :D

[OklahomaMama]

i don't think i'm "too" positive... i certainly don't try to be a Pollyanna type person, but i see myself as being upbeat.
case in point: i come home with my new car last week and he immediately began a checklist of everything that was wrong with that particular make & model. see why i just do stuff and tell him later??? :BANG

yes, it IS a miracle i haven't killed him in his sleep yet

[FPrefect61]

Were you like a philosophy major in school or something? :confused: I find your arguments very compelling sometimes. Not that I always agree with you, but I bet you're a great writer and debater type person. (No, I am not being sarcastic.)
I received my B.A. in psychology, and I worked for the creator the learned helplessness theory, explanatory style and Positive Psychology.

Thanks for the compliment. I do try to argue the ideas I believe in. Even if you don't always agree, I appreciate the recognition. :)

[OlivePoet]

Good morning girls!!
It's all rainy in Chicago....I woke up half an hour late for work....traffic was horrible....I forgot to take my vitamins and don't have any back up....

but MAN am I glad this thread is finally here! :D

:hug :hug :hug :hug

[come&dancew/me]

Good morning girls!!
It's all rainy in Chicago....I woke up half an hour late for work....traffic was horrible....I forgot to take my vitamins and don't have any back up....

but MAN am I glad this thread is finally here! :D

:hug :hug :hug :hug
'Mornin'! :hug We've already had quite an interesting discourse!

Rain sucks. That's why I want to live in Arizona!

[OlivePoet]

I know! I'm digging this thread! :D And my day got better....I made Bron's sig with a little anal love. :lol

[OklahomaMama]

YaaaaY!
:bounce
my "pussy posse" is here
:lol

[OlivePoet]

I like that almost everyone voted "positive" so far. :D

[OlivePoet]

YaaaaY!
:bounce
my "pussy posse" is here
:lol
:lol now THAT'S a club name..... ;)

[FPrefect61]

A more important question is, what are your signature strengths? What are the best qualities you have, and how do you go about implimenting them in all aspects of your life. Surprisingly, most people don't even know what their best qualities are.

http://www.authentichappiness.org/perl/Strengths.pl

You've gotta register, but when you do, take this questionnaire, it'll be worth your time, trust me. :D

[OlivePoet]

A more important question is, what are your signature strengths? What are the best qualities you have, and how do you go about implimenting them in all aspects of your life. Surprisingly, most people don't even know what their best qualities are.

http://www.authentichappiness.org/perl/Strengths.pl

You've gotta register, but when you do, take this questionnaire, it'll be worth your time, trust me. :D
ooooooh, i'm excited! i'll be back in a few, and i'll post results. :D

[OklahomaMama]

:lol now THAT'S a club name..... ;):lol
that's what pat calls my kitty kats

but it works in other areas too
:evil

[FPrefect61]

Apparently I'm the only negative person here. :(

But yeah...I am. VERY negative.
There are some professions where it's beneficial to be a negative person. Being negative makes you more critical, more able to spot mistakes. Most lawyers have a negative explanatory style.

[bron]

I know! I'm digging this thread! :D And my day got better....I made Bron's sig with a little anal love. :lol
:D And you should feel really special, cause I've never quoted anyone in my sig before...Ooooh!

[selkiegirl]

I am positive outwardly, in many aspects, but much too negative towards myself.
I try to find the balance. There is so many glorious things in this world to appreciate and I embrace them completely. Those things help me center my own struggles and I try to find a good balance in that "space between".
If we didn't stumble and fall every once in awhile, we might not be able to see and truly appreciate the intricate color of a single fallen leaf in autumn.

That reminds me, I need to rake our lawn.

[FPrefect61]

ooooooh, i'm excited! i'll be back in a few, and i'll post results. :D
How did you do?

[OlivePoet]

:D And you should feel really special, cause I've never quoted anyone in my sig before...Ooooh!
i wish i could hug you now. :hug
i'm glad you appreciate my ass humor :D

[OlivePoet]

My strengths....
Appreciation of beauty and excellence
You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
Capacity to love and be loved
You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you.
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality
Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.
Gratitude
You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks.
Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness
You expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control.

I think I like being me. :D

[katedid81]

There are some professions where it's beneficial to be a negative person. Being negative makes you more critical, more able to spot mistakes. Most lawyers have a negative explanatory style.Being a negative person doesn't necessarily make you more critical and better able to spot mistakes.

[OklahomaMama]

that was a really neat survey, tom! thanks :)
Top Strength

This is a Signature Strength for you.

Date: 10/08/04 11:02 AM



Appreciation of beauty and excellence You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .

100% of all Web site users

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100% of all female respondents

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100% of all 35 to 44 years old

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100% of occupation group MG

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100% of all with some college

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XX% of those in Zip Code 735xx

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Second Strength

This is a Signature Strength for you.

Date: 10/08/04 11:02 AM



Creativity, ingenuity, and originality Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.

On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .

100% of all Web site users

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100% of all female respondents

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100% of all 35 to 44 years old

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100% of occupation group MG

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100% of all with some college

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XX% of those in Zip Code 735xx

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Third Strength

This is a Signature Strength for you.

Date: 10/08/04 11:02 AM



Humor and playfulness You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.

On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .

100% of all Web site users

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100% of all female respondents

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100% of all 35 to 44 years old

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100% of occupation group MG

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100% of all with some college

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XX% of those in Zip Code 735xx

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Fourth Strength

This is a Signature Strength for you.

Date: 10/08/04 11:02 AM



Kindness and generosity You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well.

On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .

100% of all Web site users

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100% of all female respondents

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100% of all 35 to 44 years old

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100% of occupation group MG

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100% of all with some college

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XX% of those in Zip Code 735xx

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Fifth Strength

This is a Signature Strength for you.

Date: 10/08/04 11:02 AM



Gratitude You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks.

On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .

98% of all Web site users

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98% of all female respondents

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98% of all 35 to 44 years old

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98% of occupation group MG

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97% of all with some college

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XX% of those in Zip Code 735xx

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[angelces]

that was a really neat survey, tom! thanks :)
http://www.authentichappiness.org/perl/Strengths.pl
you have to post it you can only get into your own results. not others

[OklahomaMama]

you have to post it you can only get into your own results. not othersooops!:rolleyes:

[OlivePoet]

man, mama, that was a long ass post! :D
and i must say, i'm not surprised that you and i have some common strengths.

but how could they leave out our alcohol tolerance?!? :mad: :lol

[mrottondo]

i always try to be positive about everything, being negative is of no use at all...one becomes negative mostly when one thinks toooooo much about things

[FPrefect61]

Being a negative person doesn't necessarily make you more critical and better able to spot mistakes.
I don't have the study in front of me, but there's data that suggests it is.

I haven't taken this in a while, but here are mine again. :)

Appreciation of beauty and excellence: You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

Humor and playfulness: You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.

Capacity to love and be loved: You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you.

Curiosity and interest in the world: You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

Gratitude: You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks.

:D

[OlivePoet]

the glass really is always half full with me.
and it's usually full of whiskey, so lord knows i'm positive then.

[FPrefect61]

I always wondered why Marty decided to list the top 5, not the top 10. When I worked for him, I was able to see how I scored on all 26 strengths. Usually the difference between #5 and #6 wasn't too high. This is the first time curiosity has shown on my top 5, but it's always been in my top 10. Apprecation of beauty, humor, gratitude, and love have always been in my top 5.

[OlivePoet]

i would love to see how all of them rank. i'm surprised humor isn't higher for me.

[FPrefect61]

You have to have an *in* to get all 26. :lol

I used to have an in, but I don't anymore. :(

[angelces]

geez tom you could warn that it's almost 300 QUESTIONS!!

Top Strength
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.


Second Strength
Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real" person.


Third Strength
Perspective (wisdom) Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself.

Fourth Strength
Social intelligence You are aware of the motives and feelings of other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations, and you know what to do to put others at ease.

Fifth Strength
Bravery and valor You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.

[FPrefect61]

Yeah, sorry about that. First time I took it, it was a paper and pencil questionnaire, so be grateful. :lol

[OlivePoet]

Yeah, sorry about that. First time I took it, it was a paper and pencil questionnaire, so be grateful. :lol
:lol wow, i would have developed a massive case of A.D.D. if i had to do that!

[FPrefect61]

:lol wow, i would have developed a massive case of A.D.D. if i had to do that!
The question asking if you get easily distracted doing work... :lol That's me. :D

[angelces]

The question asking if you get easily distracted doing work... :lol That's me. :D
me too. its funny because I was using that quiz as a means of distraction from work. :lol

[OlivePoet]

The question asking if you get easily distracted doing work... :lol That's me. :D
:lol yeah me too, unless i have a deadline...or something shiney floats by....

[FPrefect61]

Wow, modesty, not many people score high on that, let alone have it their top strength.

[FPrefect61]

:lol yeah me too, unless i have a deadline...or something shiney floats by....
:lol Deadlines.

"I love deadlines, I love the whoosing noise they make as they go flying by" - Douglas Adams.

[come&dancew/me]

Here's mine:
Capacity to love and be loved.
You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you.

Kindness and generosity.
You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well.

Leadership
You excel at the tasks of leadership: encouraging a group to get things done and preserving harmony within the group by making everyone feel included. You do a good job organizing activities and seeing that they happen.

Love of learning.
You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.

Bravery and valor
You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.

[FPrefect61]

Now class, for our next lesson, I'll teach you how to use these strengths in every aspect of your life... :lol

I'm not kidding, I wrote a curriculum for this stuff.

[OlivePoet]

:lol Deadlines.

"I love deadlines, I love the whoosing noise they make as they go flying by" - Douglas Adams.
:lol Tom, you make me happy.

[thing4377]

I just want to say that you guys are great! I haven't been an "Ant" long, but this site is full of the greatest group of people ever!! I am generally pretty positive but here lately I seem to be becoming more negative, so I come here to be cheered up and it works everytime!! I too am like many of you as far as seeming to always "look" pissed off, or just have that natural "bitch" look. I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for being so friendly and making many of my bad days much better!!

[FPrefect61]

:lol Tom, you make me happy.
That's one of my strengths! :lol

[OlivePoet]

Now class, for our next lesson, I'll teach you how to use these strengths in every aspect of your life... :lol

I'm not kidding, I wrote a curriculum for this stuff.
I wanna see. :D

[OlivePoet]

I just want to say that you guys are great! I haven't been an "Ant" long, but this site is full of the greatest group of people ever!! I am generally pretty positive but here lately I seem to be becoming more negative, so I come here to be cheered up and it works everytime!! I too am like many of you as far as seeming to always "look" pissed off, or just have that natural "bitch" look. I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for being so friendly and making many of my bad days much better!!
It's great to have you here! :hug
Don't be a stranger....take off your shoes, grab a soda, hell, you can even fart in front of us if you'd like. We're just here to have a good time.

[bron]

*farts*


:cool: I love it here...

[laron384]

i find that if you prepare for the worst and hope for the best you'll never be caught off guard or disapointed. either way you can handle it.
That's almost exactly what I do all the time. It works. :)

[FPrefect61]

I wanna see. :D
:lol I think I burned my only copy when they sacked me. :(

[OlivePoet]

*farts*


:cool: I love it here...
:lol :lol

[OlivePoet]

:lol I think I burned my only copy when they sacked me. :(
wow, how.....positive ;) :lol

[OlivePoet]

sorry to hear they sacked you though :(
what are you doing now?

[OlivePoet]

is getting "sacked" anything like getting "tea-bagged"?

:D

[FPrefect61]

wow, how.....positive ;) :lol
Yeah, well... :lol

If you are interested in more, my old boss has a book all about this stuff. He didn't sack me, his assistants did. I still admire and respect him, it's the people who worked for him I couldn't stand.

[FPrefect61]

is getting "sacked" anything like getting "tea-bagged"?

:D
You're a riot, you know that? :lol

[mray10]

There are some professions where it's beneficial to be a negative person. Being negative makes you more critical, more able to spot mistakes. Most lawyers have a negative explanatory style.

I was just in an interview yesterday explaining why this is why I didn't want to become a reporter. The very nature of reporting is the search for conflict and so it's (a) all you see and (b) all you want to see. I could barely take 3 years of looking at the world that way, let alone a lifetime.

That's also kind of the problem I have with my job now.

I'll get back to you with my results if I ever finish this survey. :)

[mray10]

Yeah, well... :lol

If you are interested in more, my old boss has a book all about this stuff. He didn't sack me, his assistants did. I still admire and respect him, it's the people who worked for him I couldn't stand.

When did you become British? :lol

[FPrefect61]

When did you become British? :lol
Hey, I'm trying to appear more cultured, don't kill my mojo. :lol

[OlivePoet]

Yeah, well... :lol

If you are interested in more, my old boss has a book all about this stuff. He didn't sack me, his assistants did. I still admire and respect him, it's the people who worked for him I couldn't stand.
actually, i am interested. :D how can i get this?

[OlivePoet]

You're a riot, you know that? :lol
:lol thanks! :D :angel

[FPrefect61]

actually, i am interested. :D how can i get this?
Head to your library and get this book.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743222989/qid=1097251754/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-0551611-7739030?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

:)

[OlivePoet]

Hey, I'm trying to appear more cultured, don't kill my mojo. :lol
:lol i thought it was cute :p

[FPrefect61]

:lol i thought it was cute :p
*sigh*it's always the ones that are taken or married that think I'm cute. :(


:lol

[OlivePoet]

Head to your library and get this book.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743222989/qid=1097251754/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-0551611-7739030?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

:)
i don't like "renting" books anymore than i like "renting" beer. i got paid today, i'll go to borders. :D

[OlivePoet]

*sigh*it's always the ones that are taken or married that think I'm cute. :(


:lol
would it even matter? i'm in chicago anyway. ;)

[FPrefect61]

i don't like "renting" books anymore than i like "renting" beer. i got paid today, i'll go to borders. :D
How does one rent beer? Buy a pint, drink it, then get sick? :lol

[FPrefect61]

would it even matter? i'm in chicago anyway. ;)
True, just noticing a trend. :lol

If you're going to pick up that book, take a look at this one too

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671019112/qid=1097252148/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_2_1/103-0551611-7739030

[OlivePoet]

How does one rent beer? Buy a pint, drink it, then get sick? :lol
kinda!! when i'm drinking beer and break the seal, as most people do, i have to go every 15 minutes.

i refer to that as renting my beer. i obviously don't get to keep it for long. ;)

[come&dancew/me]

It's great to have you here! :hug
Don't be a stranger....take off your shoes, grab a soda, hell, you can even fart in front of us if you'd like. We're just here to have a good time.
:lol You said *fart*. :lol That word will forever make me laugh!

Let's not forget loud belching, picking your butt, and scratching uncouthe places.

[OlivePoet]

True, just noticing a trend. :lol

If you're going to pick up that book, take a look at this one too

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671019112/qid=1097252148/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_2_1/103-0551611-7739030
i was just looking at that book! I was thinking of getting both. :) What section would I find these in? Not self-help I assume. :D Are these psych books?

[mray10]

Top Strenght: Love of learning
2nd: Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness
3rd: Appreciation of beauty and excellence
4th: Capacity to love and be loved
5th: Forgiveness and mercy

[FPrefect61]

i was just looking at that book! I was thinking of getting both. :) What section would I find these in? Not self-help I assume. :D
There's probably a psychology section. They should be there.

Damn, I haven't worked for this guy in a year, and I'm still whoring his stuff. :lol

[come&dancew/me]

I just want to say that you guys are great! I haven't been an "Ant" long, but this site is full of the greatest group of people ever!! I am generally pretty positive but here lately I seem to be becoming more negative, so I come here to be cheered up and it works everytime!! I too am like many of you as far as seeming to always "look" pissed off, or just have that natural "bitch" look. I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for being so friendly and making many of my bad days much better!!
Aw...shucks....:o See? This fits right into two of my strengths! How'zat for seeing this stuff play out, Tom??

[OlivePoet]

:lol You said *fart*. :lol That word will forever make me laugh!

Let's not forget loud belching, picking your butt, and scratching uncouthe places.
:lol uncouthe places!
you're killing me! all of these students are walking past my desk and hearing me laugh at random stuff. good times. :D

[OlivePoet]

There's probably a psychology section. They should be there.

Damn, I haven't worked for this guy in a year, and I'm still whoring his stuff. :lol
that really makes me want to read this even more! dude obviously left an impact. :)
so what are you doing with yourself now? after getting "sacked?" ;)

[FPrefect61]

Aw...shucks....:o See? This fits right into two of my strengths! How'zat for seeing this stuff play out, Tom??
I'm so proud. :lol

[FPrefect61]

that really makes me want to read this even more! dude obviously left an impact. :)
so what are you doing with yourself now? after getting "sacked?" ;)
Since the sacking, I moved back to NY, and I'm working for a uniform company doing IT and database work mostly. I'm hoping to get out of here and move back to PA in the next 6 months.

*translation, I sit on my ass here all day and get paid for it* :lol

[OlivePoet]

Since the sacking, I moved back to NY, and I'm working for a uniform company doing IT and database work mostly. I'm hoping to get out of here and move back to PA in the next 6 months.

*translation, I sit on my ass here all day and get paid for it* :lol
ha, about the same that i'm doing. sitting on my ass that is. :D

i love it out east. my boy and i are probably gonna move out to boston in a year or so....he wants to expand his computer business that way. and i wanna go to culinary school...there's a few good ones out that way.

[OlivePoet]

well guys, fridays are my "leave at 11:30" days. i'm gonna grab some sushi and get laid. i'll be back soon. :D
tom, it's been awesome chatting with ya. i wanna do more! :D

[dobyblue]

I'm positive because it's so less tiring than being negative and I need all the strength I can get these days! :)

[come&dancew/me]

Since the sacking, I moved back to NY, and I'm working for a uniform company doing IT and database work mostly. I'm hoping to get out of here and move back to PA in the next 6 months.

*translation, I sit on my ass here all day and get paid for it* :lol
Hey - we have something in common!! I sit on my ass all day too! (But unemployment pays me. :D )

[FPrefect61]

I'm positive because it's so less tiring than being negative and I need all the strength I can get these days! :)
I've never heard it put that way before. :lol

I hate sitting on my ass and getting paid for it though. I want to actually do something. Hey, that's part of Positive Psychology (that's what we've been going this whole time hehe), finding a job where you can apply your signature strengths creates what's called flow.

[come&dancew/me]

I've never heard it put that way before. :lol

I hate sitting on my ass and getting paid for it though. I want to actually do something. Hey, that's part of Positive Psychology (that's what we've been going this whole time hehe), finding a job where you can apply your signature strengths creates what's called flow.
Hmmmm....my S.O. and I have the *opposite* theory. That it's easier for people to be negative - that's why so many people walk around being miserable fuddy-duddies. That's why all your coworkers can do is bitch about the weather, bitch about the bitch down the hall, bitch about the boss, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch! That's why so many people hate calling their moms, or that "certain" friend, 'cuz it sucks to hear them whining all the time....

But maybe you're right. :rolleyes: It is definitely easier to get "stuck" in a rut, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's easier getting there.

Gawd...now I'm just confusing myself. I think I need nourishment.

BBL, awesome ants. :)

[katedid81]

Interesting q-aire Tom!

I consider myself to be more positive than negative; though there was a time in my life when I was extremely negative.
Me according to the Questionnaire:
Gratitude
Appreciation of beauty and excellence
Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness
Forgiveness and mercy
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality

[FPrefect61]

Did you know:

It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile?

[dobyblue]

Hmmmm....my S.O. and I have the *opposite* theory. That it's easier for people to be negative
ha ha! Yes it may be easier - but at the end of a negative day aren't you absolutely knackered. At the end of a positive day I can sleep better and feel rested. That was my point. Being positive is less tiring. :lol

[mray10]

Did you know:

It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile?

How many muscles does it take to slap you?

[dobyblue]

Did you know:

It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile?
:thumbsup
approx 3.71 times more I think!

[FPrefect61]

How many muscles does it take to slap you?
You'd have to ask any girl I've ever hit on for that answer.

[mray10]

You'd have to ask any girl I've ever hit on for that answer.

I'm e-mailing Jen now ... :lol

Sorry. I'm such an ass to you.

[FPrefect61]

I'm e-mailing Jen now ... :lol

Sorry. I'm such an ass to you.
The day you stop being an ass to me is the day I think you're dying. :lol

[mray10]

The day you stop being an ass to me is the day I think you're dying. :lol

That's quite a legacy to carry around with me.

[FPrefect61]

Anyway, time to share more things of Positive Psychology with y'all.

This may sound a little hokey, but bear with me, there's actual data that suggests these activities work.

Some people don't have gratitude as one of their top five, but it's an incredibly powerful strength to have. Being able to look at things that have happened and things going on now, and being thankful for them will highly increase your subjective well being (psychological term for happiness :lol).

How do you do it? Easy. My boss would have said to keep a gratitude journal, where you list 5 things each day you're thankful for, then keep track of them. I personally think that's a little too much. It's a good idea for an assignment (which we did for the curriculum we wrote), but not for us. I find it's easy to just think of 5 things you're thankful for while you're laying down about to go to sleep. I find it calms me down and helps sleep come easier.

[OklahomaMama]

my thankful entry for today:

1. my son is doing well in school & seems happy
2. the weather is lovely
3. no traffic coming in to work this morning
4. finally got to wash the bug guts and bird poo off my car
5. it's FRIDAY and i don't have to work on monday
:)

[FPrefect61]

my thankful entry for today:

1. my son is doing well in school & seems happy
2. the weather is lovely
3. no traffic coming in to work this morning
4. finally got to wash the bug guts and bird poo off my car
5. it's FRIDAY and i don't have to work on monday
:)
Excellent! You get a gold star, Brenda. :)

Gold Star (http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/graphics/Drusy-Gold-Star-1.gif)

[OklahomaMama]

Excellent! You get a gold star, Brenda. :):bounce yaaaay!

i already have the chest to pin it on :D

[come&dancew/me]

my thankful entry for today:

1. my son is doing well in school & seems happy
2. the weather is lovely
3. no traffic coming in to work this morning
4. finally got to wash the bug guts and bird poo off my car
5. it's FRIDAY and i don't have to work on monday
:)
:lol Nice list. OK, here's mine:

1. even though my cat woke me up this morning at 5am, I feel nice and happy and not even tired today!
2. the trees look pretty
3. i applied for another job
4. i am thankful every day for my honey and my stepson
5. i got to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer while I worked out this morning

[bron]

Mine for today:

1. I'm getting on the train to go home in 3 hours
2. I get to see my doggies tonight!
3. I get to have a huge thanksgiving dinner with my family on Sunday!
4. I have lots of good tabloids to read on the train ride
5. AND I get to have thanksgiving dinner with my friends on Saturday...

I can't wait to get to Toronto!!! Hurry up damn train!

[FPrefect61]

Good, these are all really good. (God, I sound like a teacher... :lol)

You'll find the more you do this, the more you'll find deeper things to be grateful for. Marty told me once doing this stuff is like a muscle. The more you do it, the better you get at it, and the more you'll be able to handle. :)

[OlivePoet]

1. I had a GREAT poop about 10 minutes ago.
2. My kittens have really taken to Giulio (the boy:D)
3. Giulio and I get to have a "date" tonight.
4. I just started paying for health insurance today, and it's less than I expected.
5 The monster zit below my nose finally popped!

[OlivePoet]

Good, these are all really good. (God, I sound like a teacher... :lol)

You'll find the more you do this, the more you'll find deeper things to be grateful for. Marty told me once doing this stuff is like a muscle. The more you do it, the better you get at it, and the more you'll be able to handle. :)
it's kind of like a love muscle.
oh wait, that's something else...

[come&dancew/me]

I think that everyday, this thread is where my first post will go! I will post the 5 things I'm thankful for! What an awesome idea, Tom! I think we should all do this!
:bounce

[OlivePoet]

I think that everyday, this thread is where my first post will go! I will post the 5 things I'm thankful for! What an awesome idea, Tom! I think we should all do this!
:bounce
i agree!! this thread is go much better than i could have expected. :D

[come&dancew/me]

1. I had a GREAT poop about 10 minutes ago.
2. My kittens have really taken to Giulio (the boy:D)
3. Giulio and I get to have a "date" tonight.
4. I just started paying for health insurance today, and it's less than I expected.
5 The monster zit below my nose finally popped!
:lol
You sure do like pooping, Olive!

[OlivePoet]

I may actually start hanging out on here on the weekends! :D

[OlivePoet]

:lol
You sure do like pooping, Olive!
Yeah, honestly, I LOVE pooping. Especially since I've stopped eating meat. I have really strong, solid poops that just work well with me. :D

[FPrefect61]

it's kind of like a love muscle.
oh wait, that's something else...
Someone have a good break after work? :p

I'll see if I still have that curriculum at home, post a few more things. Heh, Marty would be proud.

[bron]

I love pooping...especially when it's a really great one. I always cherish that, because I have pooping issues. :( It sucks. I have to keep a jug of prune juice handy in case of emergency.

[come&dancew/me]

Yeah, honestly, I LOVE pooping. Especially since I've stopped eating meat. I have really strong, solid poops that just work well with me. :D
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
***LAUGHING OUTLOUD AND SLAPPING MY KNEE***

Girl...you fucking rock.

[OlivePoet]

Someone have a good break after work? :p

I'll see if I still have that curriculum at home, post a few more things. Heh, Marty would be proud.
:lol actually, i didn't get laid. but i had some GREAT sushi. we both had errands to run, so he's out and i'm at home now. but i couldn't resist seeing what was going on in this thread! :D

[come&dancew/me]

I love pooping...especially when it's a really great one. I always cherish that, because I have pooping issues. :( It sucks. I have to keep a jug of prune juice handy in case of emergency.
Aw...I'm sorry to hear that. I had a friend with bad colitis once, and she had major pooping issues. I'll tell you what...hang out with someone long enough who has colitis, and you will forever get over any fear you may have of pooping in a public restroom.

[OlivePoet]

I love pooping...especially when it's a really great one. I always cherish that, because I have pooping issues. :( It sucks. I have to keep a jug of prune juice handy in case of emergency.
prune juice makes it.....softer? or am i wrong?

[OlivePoet]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
***LAUGHING OUTLOUD AND SLAPPING MY KNEE***

Girl...you fucking rock.
:lol if only Giulio appreciated my poop talk. he doesn't find if i talk with him about he....we LOVE talking toliet....but it's when i start getting vocal about it in other places :D

[FPrefect61]

I guess even the teacher should post his list, huh? :p

1. I'm grateful that even though I lost my job last year, and I'm working at a job I hate, moving back home has given me an opportunity to reform the bonds with my mom and brother that deteriorated while I was gone.
2. I'm grateful for the little furry bundle that wakes me up every morning with a sandpaper tongue and a calming purr.
3. I'm grateful that my little brother has been able to channel the pain from his friend's death into something positive, and that he can use this to hopefully get into Brown.
4. I'm grateful for the patience my mother has shown since moving back. I know it hasn't been easy, but she's done the best she can.
5. I'm grateful for my family. I didn't realize how much they meant to me until I came back.

[bron]

prune juice makes it.....softer? or am i wrong?
I have constipation issues :lol Prune juice gets it movin'...

[OlivePoet]

I have constipation issues :lol Prune juice gets it movin'...
i did too, until i stopped eating meat! i was so surprised.

[OlivePoet]

I guess even the teacher should post his list, huh? :p

1. I'm grateful that even though I lost my job last year, and I'm working at a job I hate, moving back home has given me an opportunity to reform the bonds with my mom and brother that deteriorated while I was gone.
2. I'm grateful for the little furry bundle that wakes me up every morning with a sandpaper tongue and a calming purr.
3. I'm grateful that my little brother has been able to channel the pain from his friend's death into something positive, and that he can use this to hopefully get into Brown.
4. I'm grateful for the patience my mother has shown since moving back. I know it hasn't been easy, but she's done the best she can.
5. I'm grateful for my family. I didn't realize how much they meant to me until I came back.

now THAT's a list! :D

and you're a cat person?!? god, i love you even more. :p i think i have an internet crush on you!

[come&dancew/me]

I guess even the teacher should post his list, huh? :p

1. I'm grateful that even though I lost my job last year, and I'm working at a job I hate, moving back home has given me an opportunity to reform the bonds with my mom and brother that deteriorated while I was gone.
2. I'm grateful for the little furry bundle that wakes me up every morning with a sandpaper tongue and a calming purr.
3. I'm grateful that my little brother has been able to channel the pain from his friend's death into something positive, and that he can use this to hopefully get into Brown.
4. I'm grateful for the patience my mother has shown since moving back. I know it hasn't been easy, but she's done the best she can.
5. I'm grateful for my family. I didn't realize how much they meant to me until I came back.
Now THIS is a man who isn't afraid to show his sensitive side! The ladies should be pounding down your door!! Where the hell are they?? :mad:

(I wish I could be grateful for my furry little bundle in the morning....but he weighs like 16 lbs and he likes to sleep on my head.) :)

[FPrefect61]

now THAT's a list! :D

and you're a cat person?!? god, i love you even more. :p i think i have an internet crush on you!
:lol I've been doing this for a while.

Yup, I've got a kitty.

http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8161
That's Misty her first day home.

http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=17230
That's her now. :D

[OlivePoet]

Now THIS is a man who isn't afraid to show his sensitive side! The ladies should be pounding down your door!! Where the hell are they?? :mad:

(I wish I could be grateful for my furry little bundle in the morning....but he weighs like 16 lbs and he likes to sleep on my head.) :)
you should love im even more for that!! :P how old is he?

[OlivePoet]

:lol I've been doing this for a while.

Yup, I've got a kitty.

http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8161
That's Misty her first day home.

http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=17230
That's her now. :D
:eek:
my first cat was named misty.

and now i have stella and gracie.....

YOUR misty looks JUST like stella.

let's get married.

[FPrefect61]

Now THIS is a man who isn't afraid to show his sensitive side! The ladies should be pounding down your door!! Where the hell are they?? :mad:

(I wish I could be grateful for my furry little bundle in the morning....but he weighs like 16 lbs and he likes to sleep on my head.) :)
Don't forget, I'm a vengeful bastard too. :lol

[OlivePoet]

come on, we have matching pussies. i think it's fate.

[come&dancew/me]

:lol I've been doing this for a while.

Yup, I've got a kitty.

http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8161
That's Misty her first day home.

http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=17230
That's her now. :D
OH MY GAWD. your little bundle of sweetness is soooooooo cute!!! I must get a pic of my cat on the forum soon!

[FPrefect61]

:eek:
my first cat was named misty.

and now i have stella and gracie.....

YOUR misty looks JUST like stella.

let's get married.
:lol You're in Chicago, remember? :p

[OlivePoet]

OH MY GAWD. your little bundle of sweetness is soooooooo cute!!! I must get a pic of my cat on the forum soon!
i know, me too. i have pics on my phone of them, i can probably e-mail those to myself and post em....

[OlivePoet]

:lol You're in Chicago, remember? :p
it's only like a 10-12 hour drive.

and i'll be in boston soon...THAT'S closer. :p

[FPrefect61]

Yeah, she's cute in pictures... :lol

She gets a little bitchy sometimes...
http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8037
But doing this to her is probably the reason. :D
http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8038

[OlivePoet]

Yeah, she's cute in pictures... :lol

She gets a little bitchy sometimes...
http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8037
But doing this to her is probably the reason. :D
http://antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8038
:eek: :eek: :eek:
is THAT how you're gonna treat our kids??

i want a divorce.

and the house.

[mojo1210]

try and look at things in a good light. goes in stages, but im finally getting myself out of a rut, so....

[OlivePoet]

but we can still fuck.

[FPrefect61]

it's only like a 10-12 hour drive.

and i'll be in boston soon...THAT'S closer. :p
Hmmm.... :evil

[OlivePoet]

try and look at things in a good light. goes in stages, but im finally getting myself out of a rut, so....
it's such a good feeling to know you're getting out of a rut. i just did that a couple months ago.

[FPrefect61]

but we can still fuck.
:lol How you doin'?

[OlivePoet]

Hmmm.... :evil
you're a little late hun, read previous posts....i've already divorced you and taken your property. child abuse.

[FPrefect61]

you're a little late hun, read previous posts....i've already divorced you and taken your property. child abuse.
Just let me keep the cat. :lol

[OlivePoet]

:lol How you doin'?
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
stella was sleeping on my lap, then i laughed really hard at this...
yeah, she jumped a foot! :p

[FPrefect61]

When my mom and first stepdad divorced, she got my brother, he got the cat.

I wanted the cat. :(

[OlivePoet]

I could never take a cat away from someone!

Ok, we'll stay together. For the kids.
































































And the anal sex.

[FPrefect61]

:lol Good to know pussies and filling the balloon knot can keep a family together.

[OlivePoet]

That sounds like love to me! :)

[FPrefect61]

We never talked about this kind of stuff in my Positive Psych class, I can tell you that. :lol

[OlivePoet]

I guess that means I should become a professor one day!

[FPrefect61]

I guess that means I should become a professor one day!
:lol You'd either have the most poopular (spelling mistake? :evil) class at the university, or you'll be kicked out in a week... ;)

[cj4258]

Meh.

It really depends on how many stupid people I've had to deal with at work that day.

[OlivePoet]

:lol You'd either have the most poopular (spelling mistake? :evil) class at the university, or you'll be kicked out in a week... ;)
:lol well, i'd be guaranteed a date evry night of the week if i wanted! :D

[come&dancew/me]

Here's some pics off of my phone of my baby boy kitty...

[OlivePoet]

Meh.

It really depends on how many stupid people I've had to deal with at work that day.
it really is amazing how much work can effect you mood, even after the day or workweek is over.

[OlivePoet]

Here's some pics off of my phone of my baby boy kitty...
OH MY DOG!! go cute! and it looks like my old misty! may she rest well. :angel

[come&dancew/me]

OH MY DOG!! go cute! and it looks like my old misty! may she rest well. :angel
Oh your "DOG"? Are you posing as a cat fan when you're really a dog lover??!!:mad:

[OklahomaMama]

come on, we have matching pussies. i think it's fate.oh... my.... gawd!
i'm sitting with a patient and doing my damnedest not to laugh at this interchange
:lol

[OlivePoet]

i'm gonna do the same....i need to post kitten pics :p i love them too much to not show them off!

[OlivePoet]

Oh your "DOG"? Are you posing as a cat fan when you're really a dog lover??!!:mad:
:lol well, i love cats, but i'm an atheist. i feel dumb saying god!

[OlivePoet]

oh... my.... gawd!
i'm sitting with a patient and doing my damnedest not to laugh at this interchange
:lol
:lol glad we could be of service!!

[come&dancew/me]

:lol well, i love cats, but i'm an atheist. i feel dumb saying god!
Oh, ok. Well that makes sense. that's why I say "gawd." Most people either get offended or get confused about my current "status" of what I do/don't believe.

[FPrefect61]

As much as this pains me to say...

People who are very devoted to their faith have higher levels of happiness than others. The more fundamentalist you are, the happier you are.

That really annoys me.

[OklahomaMama]

http://www.worldscutestkitty.com/mykitties.php

i don't think my Pussy Posse has seen my pussy pics yet
:evil

[OlivePoet]

Oh, ok. Well that makes sense. that's why I say "gawd." Most people either get offended or get confused about my current "status" of what I do/don't believe.
confused i can deal with. offended? now come on! to each their own, right?

[come&dancew/me]

As much as this pains me to say...

People who are very devoted to their faith have higher levels of happiness than others. The more fundamentalist you are, the happier you are.

That really annoys me.
I don't know about that...I know some pretty cranky frikkin' bible thumpers!

Can't help it that I don't belive, you know what I'm saying? I still have the attitude that religion is like an organized form of brainwashing. I DO have spirituality. So I'm a spiritual person, I just don't have religion.

[FPrefect61]

Yeah, that particular topic got pretty heated.

I remember one of the girls in my class got really pissed about it, and started screaming at the professor. :lol

[OlivePoet]

OK.....I know you all have been waiting to see....
MY Pussies

[OlivePoet]

and 2 more :)

[OlivePoet]

man, i definately did NOT wanna start a religious debate in HERE of all places!! thank god it's only the positive people discussing it. ;)

[bron]

and 2 more :)
I love that first one...

[cj4258]

it really is amazing how much work can effect you mood, even after the day or workweek is over.
:thumbsup I'm just glad I don't carry the emotions and frustrations of work back home with me as much as I did before... It used to be that I blamed work for some waking nightmares of mine. :freak

[FPrefect61]

You sure our cats aren't related? :lol

We're shutting down the network here, so I must say goodbye for now. I'll try to dig up some more stuff for you all for Monday (or the weekend if you're around.) Have a good one, get laid, get anal if you can.

[OlivePoet]

I love that first one...
with stella? yeah, that's my baby girl :D

[come&dancew/me]

OK.....I know you all have been waiting to see....


MY Pussies
I like the "don't fuck with me" pic. They're so cute!:p

[OlivePoet]

:thumbsup I'm just glad I don't carry the emotions and frustrations of work back home with me as much as I did before... It used to be that I blamed work for some waking nightmares of mine. :freak
separation is key! :D

[OlivePoet]

You sure our cats aren't related? :lol

We're shutting down the network here, so I must say goodbye for now. I'll try to dig up some more stuff for you all for Monday (or the weekend if you're around.) Have a good one, get laid, get anal if you can.

:lol that's just a great post all around.

[OlivePoet]

I like the "don't fuck with me" pic. They're so cute!:p
thanks!! giulio had a long night at work and i wanted to send him a sweet picture of his favorite cat (yeah, yeah, i know, he picked a favorite...he's gonna be a horrible dad!) but gracie gave me that look when i shot it! :p

[OlivePoet]

ok, i'm gonna go shop a bit. i'm gonna make my daddy a german chocolate cake for his birthday :p

[OklahomaMama]

:thumbsup I'm just glad I don't carry the emotions and frustrations of work back home with me as much as I did before... It used to be that I blamed work for some waking nightmares of mine. :freaki used to brood all night long about crap @ work... i had the "choking a bitch" nightmares too :rolleyes:

i've found that either a long walk or drive if the weather is crappy in between work and home does wonders for my mood
:)

[OlivePoet]

I'm sure I'll be posting later...unless I'm getting laid.

If you don't see me around, know that I'm gettin rammed like that whore that I am (but I'm only one man's whore, so it ain't THAT bad!)

:::waves:::

bye!!!!


{{{{{hugs}}}}}

[come&dancew/me]

ok, i'm gonna go shop a bit. i'm gonna make my daddy a german chocolate cake for his birthday :p
Aw..well aren't you such a good daughter!

I'm off to the store to track down some sate sauce! It's chicken sate, grilled pinapple, and grilled veggies 2nite! Mmmm....

[come&dancew/me]

I'm sure I'll be posting later...unless I'm getting laid.

If you don't see me around, know that I'm gettin rammed like that whore that I am (but I'm only one man's whore, so it ain't THAT bad!)

:::waves:::

bye!!!!


{{{{{hugs}}}}}
I can't say that stuff anymore, but I hope that I'll be doing the same thing! :D

I won't be making an appearence tomorrow, 'cuz I'll be pressing grapes for our homemade wine!! Yippee!

[bron]

If you don't see me around, know that I'm gettin rammed like that whore that I am
You're really coming out with some sig worthy quotes these days...someone put that in!!

[Martial14]

I'm generally a cynical pessimistic realist....yeah....

[OlivePoet]

You're really coming out with some sig worthy quotes these days...someone put that in!!
:lol i love you

[OlivePoet]

I can't say that stuff anymore, but I hope that I'll be doing the same thing! :D

I won't be making an appearence tomorrow, 'cuz I'll be pressing grapes for our homemade wine!! Yippee!
I would LOVE to learn how to do that!!!
Have fun! :D

[FPrefect61]

Okay, lemme see if I can find those lesson plans... :)

[Ccronks]

I'm positive you are all nevative, people, and that makes me the only positive person.

[cj4258]

i used to brood all night long about crap @ work... i had the "choking a bitch" nightmares too :rolleyes:

i've found that either a long walk or drive if the weather is crappy in between work and home does wonders for my mood
:)
Sounds like a good idea, I usually listen to Everyday (the song) to cheer me up.. works wonders..

...cept someone is borrowing my Everyday CD right now.. :violent

[KCoozino]

definatley positive

i'm always in a good mood and an all around positive person

[TripPin BilLie]

im kinda eh both..i can be really like upbeat happy at times..which pisses my unhappy friends off cause apparently i have this snooty kinda of sigh but ah well :D other times i can just be a bitch

[watchtower86]

im incredibly sarcastic and am rather cynical about many things in my life, therefore im negative. doesnt really bother me. im more of a realist than cynical

[OlivePoet]

I'm positive you are all nevative, people, and that makes me the only positive person.
:ugh: huh? i'm confused. :p

[OlivePoet]

Where are my bitches??

Here are your raisins.

[come&dancew/me]

Where are my bitches??

Here are your raisins.
:bounce HERE I AM!!!!!!

[come&dancew/me]

I'm positive you are all nevative, people, and that makes me the only positive person.
:ugh: Huh? I second your "huh?", Olivepoet.

[OklahomaMama]

i third that "huh" and call a quorum
:p

[Trainer2375]

i'm pretty positive :D

[come&dancew/me]

i third that "huh" and call a quorum
:p
:lol

Mornin' mama and all my other FIPPC bitches! Here's my list of things I'm thankful for today:

1. I'm thankful for hummus. Chick peas rock.
2. I'm thankful that my dad is well enough to go back to work today after being off for 6 weeks.
3. I'm thankful that the dreams I had last night were only dreams....cuz they were awful.
4. I'm thankful for my honey (he makes the list every day. :) )
5. I'm thankful for OlivePoet and OklahomaMama cuz they make me laugh ALL DAY. :hug

[OlivePoet]

:ugh: Huh? I second your "huh?", Olivepoet.
:lol i'm glad you did...i thought i was just going nuts.

[OlivePoet]

i third that "huh" and call a quorum
:p
:lol
:::looks up the word "quorum":::
:lol :lol now it's even funnier ;)

[come&dancew/me]

:lol
:::looks up the word "quorum":::
:lol :lol now it's even funnier ;)
:D A quorum it will be....PM on the way ladies....

[OlivePoet]

:lol

Mornin' mama and all my other FIPPC bitches! Here's my list of things I'm thankful for today:

1. I'm thankful for hummus. Chick peas rock.
2. I'm thankful that my dad is well enough to go back to work today after being off for 6 weeks.
3. I'm thankful that the dreams I had last night were only dreams....cuz they were awful.
4. I'm thankful for my honey (he makes the list every day. :) )
5. I'm thankful for OlivePoet and OklahomaMama cuz they make me laugh ALL DAY. :hug
:bounce :bounce :bounce
you inspire me to be funny! :D i'm glad i can make you smile! :D

[OlivePoet]

where's tom?? i need someone to flirt with.

[FPrefect61]

Morning shining happy people, ready for some new lessons? :lol

[OlivePoet]

Morning shining happy people, ready for some new lessons? :lol
:lol
read the post before this... ;)

[OlivePoet]

and i'm sad i missed your IM this weekend. :( i was hanging with my lil sis at college.

[come&dancew/me]

:lol
read the post before this... ;)
Wow, you two are clearly made for each other. I thought you two got a divorce and you sued him for all he's got???!!! :D

Hi Tom!! Teach us some new stuff today!

[OlivePoet]

Wow, you two are clearly made for each other. I thought you two got a divorce and you sued him for all he's got???!!! :D

Hi Tom!! Teach us some new stuff today!
:lol yeah, but the sex was really good. and he wanted the cat, which i wasn't ready to give up.
we're gonna work things out i think.
how's THAT for positive? this thread has already seen a marriage, a break-up, and the rekindling of love. :D

[FPrefect61]

You're a nut. :lol I like nuts.

I've got a bit of work to do (imagine that, doing work at work...), I'll be back in a bit.

[OlivePoet]

You're a nut. :lol I like nuts.

I've got a bit of work to do (imagine that, doing work at work...), I'll be back in a bit.
:ugh: WHATEVER. we're SO breaking up again.

[OlivePoet]

....and by the way, i like nuts too.

THAT should keep ya around for a few more posts. ;)

[come&dancew/me]

:ugh: WHATEVER. we're SO breaking up again.
I think you and Tom need some counseling. :lol

[come&dancew/me]

:lol Brenda's about to get her "positive ass" to the thread.

We all have positive asses, I suppose. How does that happen?? I mean, the "crack" COULD potentially look like a mouth...but you'd have to draw eyes and a nose on one butt cheek too. Mama, how did you get your positive ass?

[OklahomaMama]

heater likes toms nuts :lol

good morning, darlings....
Mama's been a little nuts herself this morning but that's what i get for putting off chores all weekend cuz i knew i had today off :rolleyes:

[OklahomaMama]

today's list of five things that i'm thankful for:

1. all the wild & crazy folks i've met on Ants (hope to meet y'all in person some day)
2. my crock pot
3. Christopher Columbus for letting me have the day off work
4. UPS tracking
5. nothing hurts today! :bounce

[OklahomaMama]

:lol Brenda's about to get her "positive ass" to the thread.

We all have positive asses, I suppose. How does that happen?? I mean, the "crack" COULD potentially look like a mouth...but you'd have to draw eyes and a nose on one butt cheek too. Mama, how did you get your positive ass?:lol
it's attached to my positive body, i reckon!

[OlivePoet]

I think you and Tom need some counseling. :lol
we can totally get our counseling here! :p

[OklahomaMama]

we can totally get our counseling here! :psure!
i charge $100 an hour








told ya i was a whore!
:lol

[come&dancew/me]

sure!
i charge $100 an hour


told ya i was a whore!
:lol
Damn, you're still cheaper than most therapists I'VE ever been to! So what does that make them?

[OlivePoet]

:lol Brenda's about to get her "positive ass" to the thread.

We all have positive asses, I suppose. How does that happen?? I mean, the "crack" COULD potentially look like a mouth...but you'd have to draw eyes and a nose on one butt cheek too. Mama, how did you get your positive ass?
:lol i'm gonna get eyes tattooed on my cheek! :lol
or, i can get one on each cheek, bend over, and have a face like this: :eek:

[OlivePoet]

today's list of five things that i'm thankful for:

1. all the wild & crazy folks i've met on Ants (hope to meet y'all in person some day)
2. my crock pot
3. Christopher Columbus for letting me have the day off work
4. UPS tracking
5. nothing hurts today! :bounce

christopher columbus did shit for me today!

[OklahomaMama]

Damn, you're still cheaper than most therapists I'VE ever been to! So what does that make them?expensive call girls???
:lol

[OlivePoet]

sure!
i charge $100 an hour

told ya i was a whore!
:lol
:lol but you're worth it :p

[OklahomaMama]

:lol i'm gonna get eyes tattooed on my cheek! :lol
or, i can get one on each cheek, bend over, and have a face like this: :eek:sweeeeet!
THAT'S a positive way to think of your sphincter
:lol

[OklahomaMama]

christopher columbus did shit for me today!hey, now! that's being negative...
not allowed!
:twak

i sowwy... did i hurt your wittle head???
:p

[DMBfan41]

A more important question is, what are your signature strengths? What are the best qualities you have, and how do you go