Your current life state, positives & negatives

Wow... I feel bad... I didn't realize so many people here had serious problems (health or otherwise). Really make you see how some of the negatives seem so inconsequential.
 
Good
+ Im not sick
+ I'm doing well financially
+ I'm getting back in shape
+ I'm two months from graduating

Bad
- I have a cold sore
- my girlfriend continuously pisses me off, but guilts me out of breaking up with her
- my computer stops booting for awhile after I reset it
- I graduate in two months
 
What is with a lot of you guys and your bowel movements? o_O My kids do that on a daily basis sometimes twice and it doesn't make anyone happy.
 
Here we go

On the positive side
-I'm about to Graduate in May with a BA in English with Honors
-I only have 1k in debt from school
-Have about 15k in Investments
-about 4k in savings
-Just got a fair amount of life insurance
-Pretty healthy
-College is fun
-English degree is pretty marketable
-I pay about $250 a month in rent as fraternity adviser
-Someone else cooks for me
-Decent job at school $11 an hr for tech support, and I get to write video game reviews for the paper, something I love doing and hope to make a career out of
-Been with the same girl 2 1/2 years getting married in August (she's hella cool)
-Have a ps3, a few games, and don't have that much stuff
-An older reliable car, 1999 Cavalier with only 112k miles
-Have family and friends who care about me
-Have a nice kitty

THE BAD
-Getting married in a few months, it costs a lot of money, worried about the future
-Could be healthier, need to exercise more, eat better
-Alcohol tolerance sucks, I get a decent buzz after one pitcher, hard alcohol makes me vomit
-Leaving school in May, no job (need one bad!), worried about that, at least I know where I'm headed to live
-Wish I had a nicer/newer car
-Can't cook worth shit
-Want to work in a library or the video game industry, may be difficult to do this
-Been in college 6 years, cost about 77k, 1st degree was in History semi-worthless, want to do grad school but I'm too burnt out
-Leaving the fraternity in a rut (Been a strong leader for the last 5 years, I really care about the organization and the guys)
-A lot of my friends are still at school
-Wedding/honeymoon expenses
-Going to miss college lifestyle, a few classes, working about 25-30 hrs a week not doing much, hanging out/drinking with my friends
-I don't have much stuff, and I'm selfish

Except for finding a job, my bads aren't that bad
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin']Ditto. Also, that was an awesome Vonnegut quote. I really should pick up some more stuff by him, all I've read is Slaughterhouse Five.[/quote]


Kurts work is just amazing. His nonfiction is just as good too. He was an amazing person and was saddened when he passed.

anyhoo
+Have an amazing wife
+Only 3 months left in the Navy
+Working on my Degree
+My dog rocks


negative
-soon to be unemployeed
-trying to get into a field that I've never worked in
-uncertain future, soon to find out if either I succeed in life or become homeless
 
Hmmm let's see...

Pros
I like my job
I'm finally doing well in college
I have good friends
I have a loving family
I'm in good physical health
I make enough money to support myself comfortably at the moment
I'll be getting a raise and possibly a promotion at work

Cons
College has been hell thus far, I constantly question myself and my intelligence at times
I got diagnosed with anxiety disorder this semester after a year and a half of counseling
I have bad joints and random back problems
I have a bad problem of talking to people that I don't know, or making new friends
I have an extremely bad temper and can sometimes get in the way things
My terrible attention span causes me to put stuff off until the last minute
My parents want to quit my job in lieu of finding a higher paying one
I worry about where and what I'm going to do after college since that time is ticking away
 
Good :
+Going to UCSD
+Got a car
+Good Health
+Great friends
+Prom coming up
Bad:
-Psyrioris (sp)?
-No relationship with a female
-Prom coming up ^^^
- No driver's license yet..
 
+Just got out of the Marines after 5 years(thank you Jesus!) and moved back to Texas
+Recently developed a semi FWB with a rocking body
+Finally found an aviation job with a similar skill set that pays really well
+Just got a pretty sweet convertible
+I'm living for free with the rents for now

-My best friend has been ignoring me since I got out of the military
-The hot FWB has a crazy ex-husband and she wants way more out of our relationship than I do
-My job is far away and the hours suck(1300-2200)
-I'm horny All the time. Even with this chick I see, I can't help but choke the sheriff till the posse comes. A lot.
-I couldn't wait to get the hell out of California and come back home, but now that I've been home for a few months, I miss it. I feel like I have a "grass is greener" complex or something.
-The only woman I've ever loved ripped my heart out when I went to boot camp and I think that I'll never be as happy as the first time she kissed me:(
-My mom and sister fight all the time and I feel like an emotional whipping post. I also heard my sis and her boyfriend fooling around and it pretty much scarred me for life... so I need to get the hell out of here asap!

ok enough wallowing, great post OP!
[quote name='Maklershed']Good:
+I gave TFN two STDs

Bad:
+ I havent been able to spy on TFN while he poops since last monday.
this is the funniest thing ever
 
Pros :D

+ Great GF of almost 1 year
+ Going to Japan in May with GF
+ GTA4 will be out soon
+ Last semester until I start working towards my major
+ Awesome newish HDTV
+ I'm healthy
+ Turned 21 last month

Cons :cry:

- Not rich beyond my wildest dreams
- Miss close friends from HS
- Live in Clovis (want to move SOON)
- George Bush is pres.
- Biology paper due Thursday and English paper soon after

It could be a lot worse, life is good right now.
 
Pros:
I have a wife and two beautiful children.
I make enough money to live in a nice subdivison and my wife doesn't have to work
I can get off night shift in may.
Cons:
90% of the peope at work annoy the hell out of me.
I could end up doing this job for the next 20-30 years.
The only time I get to play games is an hour or two after the toddler has gone to bed on my days off.
Said toddler is showing some autism signs. Said toddler broke some of my laptop keys and I have to use the on-screen keyboard to type any l's or j's

all in all it's really not that bad. would like to be making more money with less hours and have a more fullfilling job, but who wouldn't?
 
+ Doing well in college with minimal effort.
+ Attentive boyfriend.
+ Supportive friends.
+ Best MST3K collection humanly possible.
+ House plant is alive and well.

- Scratched my glasses.
- Rarely get to see my friends.
- Easily alarmed and overwhelmed.
- Get the hiccups when I laugh too hard.
- Coasting by with little direction.
 
Good
I'm graduating (from college) in less than a month
I have $0 debt

Not-so-good
I don't have a job yet
I can't decide if I want to stay in this area

Yeah, I really don't have much to either side of mine. My life is great...but school and jobs are the only thing on my mind right now.
 
good
+ Great supportive parents
+ No worries of money
+ Great friends and teammates
+ Fit body
+ I eat whatever I want whenever and my body handles it fine
+ I have no doubt about my abilities and smarts
+ Great girlfriend of 2+ years
+ Still young (18)

Bad
+ Eat fast food every day
+ Unmotivated in school
+ I like to mind my own business more than being outgoing and hanging out with friends
+ I fell on my knee during a basketball game and it's badly sprained
+ Uncertain future
+ I like to play too much
+ a little spoiled
 
[quote name='SL4IN']I got diagnosed with anxiety disorder this semester after a year and a half of counseling[/QUOTE]I might have it too, but meh, I'm not going to bother getting counseling. ;)

[quote name='Dokstarr']Wow... I feel bad... I didn't realize so many people here had serious problems (health or otherwise). Really make you see how some of the negatives seem so inconsequential.[/QUOTE]Well, I already know I have pretty high blood pressure, just haven't had it re-checked in a while. It's not just that, I really don't eat right, but some of it has to do with me just being cheap and a picky eater (which could lead to poor health). I also have some eye sight problems, but I kind of fear what will happen if I get them checked, so I just avoid it. :)

[quote name='Liquid 2']
+I'm not TMK
[/QUOTE]Nothing really wrong about being me. Some things in my life suck, but there's many positives that more than make up for it. :)

[quote name='hero101']Great Manaknight topic...

Positive:
+ Have a job with decent pay
+ Have a healthy appetite
+ Not really in debt
+ Not really depressed most of the time
+ Have a driver's license
+ Normal Looking
+ Have lots of games
+ honest and trustworthy
+ Not as shy as Manaknight
+ Suddenly have so many gay friends (I'm not gay of course)
-> lawyer & tax accountant
+ Open minded
+ Enjoy walking for relieving stress
+ Have a couple of really good friends
+ Have a good sense of humor
+ Not addicted to any drugs
+ Studying for the GMAT

Negatives:
- Have only one really girl which is an actual friend
- Can't afford a car + Insurance
- Face turns red when I drink alcohol. Favorite drink that I could drink is Cranberry Vodka. Had a Cranberry Vodka + Hennessy w/ coke and I was buzzed near 3 AM.
- Entire body turns red after a couple of more drinks.
- Never had a hangover
- Worth more monetary dead rather alive (401K + life insurance + Roth + IRA)
- Buy a lot of games (mostly impulsively) and just stack them up on a shelf. I hope to one day stack them up to reach the ceiling
- Live with parents (I'm currently search for a place to move out) Need something with roommates like $600 - $700 per month
- Have no car
- Need to get laid more often
- Feel depressed when spending too much money
- Feel depressed if my bank account is too low (not sure what this is)
- Never got past the first couple of date with women and each time I do another I'm so pessimistic to try again sometimes. Mostly I feel that no matter how hard I try it never work out. I give everything I have and it comes out as hot air. It's so frustrating. I figure that I would never understand women.
- I'm too lazy
- Get taken advantage off too often since I'm nice
- I hate my boring job, same crap every day
- Need a reason to approach women in person....Any reason, most time I'm can't think of any. Though I don't really approach woman where I'm work
- I'm too skinny
- Late to work everyday (15 - 30 minutes)
- Girls that I like sometimes become my friend. It is so frustrating. Then they stop talking to me altogether.
- Think that I only way I'm getting married is if I get a woman pregnant or something. Of course, I'm not doing this.[/QUOTE]Thanks a lot. :)

I bolded all the similar stuff to me. Yeah, there are many people who LOVE taking advantage of me in real life (sometimes online), because I'm really nice and will rarely say "no" to anything. I'm just concerned about being friends with almost everyone, so I try to please everyone. :) I understand also about not having many friends which are girls, because I don't. The main reason is stuff I'm into, girls aren't, and my major has next to no girls. And yeah, girls think I'm too nice, so they don't want to be in a relationship with me.

Do you really think you're not as shy as me? ;)
 
Good
+Good family
+Good friends
+Relatively good health
+About to graduate from college
+Good credit
+A good amount of money in the bank

Bad:
-Going bald
-Losing money on stocks
-Not sure if I want to do my PhD or not
-Need a better job
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I might have it too, but meh, I'm not going to bother getting counseling. ;)
Do you really think you're not as shy as me? ;)[/quote]

Well, yeah I go drinking and stuff. I more social in small groups however. Large groups seems like it just a crowd of people with not much organization. I got pretty good at reading women that if I feel that they not interested then I not going to bother trying. I'm just going to move on to the next girl.
 
Pros:
+ Engaged a month ago.
+ Graduating + Moving in with Fiancee in 2 weeks.
+ Have a job lined up after college, and have a relaxed job for the summer.
+ Got lots of games to play, and movies to watch.
+ Can pretty much do whatever I want for the summer
+ In a really cool field (Film)
+ Have good friends, supportive family.
+ Good health.
+ Free "vacation" (working a bit there at a conference) to Vegas this summer, all-expenses paid.

Cons:
- Rejected from my top 2 choices for grad school
- Work at 6 AM about 5 days a week, exhausted during the week
- Out of shape, need to get back to running/gym/working out (a symptom of said exhaustion).
- Moving cross-country (either to the south or left coast), need to leave a lot of stuff at my parent's house (ie: DVDs) because it's too expensive otherwise. Also, moving in August, but not sure where.
- Lack of motivation for anything outside the house.
- Cost of Living in Boston.
 
[quote name='Rig']Good
I'm graduating (from college) in less than a month
I have $0 debt

Not-so-good
I don't have a job yet
I can't decide if I want to stay in this area

Yeah, I really don't have much to either side of mine. My life is great...but school and jobs are the only thing on my mind right now.[/QUOTE]

Stay in Bloomington-Normal? Eegads, man. You must be outta your mind.
 
Everything is going pretty well right now.
Pros:
Great family and friends
Great long term relationship that will likely turn into a marriage later this year
Equities/Futures trading business doing exceptionally well this year after record profits last year. Ag, Coal and Solar FTW!
No debt
Still pretty young

Cons:
House worth about 20% less than 2 years ago but its paid off and still worth more than I paid for it. We are planning to stay in it for at least 5 more years so I'm not worried about.

Had a massive tax bill to pay yesterday.

Been having a problem with electronics lately. Had a TV die last week, a receiver a few days ago and a 360 yesterday.

Been having back/neck pains in recent weeks.

I'm not overweight but I'm not as fit as I would like to be. Need to force myself to go to the gym more often.

Was supposed to have a GTR in a few months, after putting a deposit down over a year ago, but the dealer is now asking $10k over MSRP and there is no way I'm paying over MSRP for a Nissan. Probably going to be another year before I can get one at an attractive price (MSRP) unless Nissan increases supply to the US.
 
Pros
+ Very happily engaged to a gorgeous woman who loves video games
+ Have my law degree and am licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois
+ Decently financially secure
+ Healthy and active
+ Have both a great family and a great family I am marrying into
+ Have an AWESOME collection of music

Cons
- Fiancee contracted Lyme Disease shortly after engagement and has been forced to put off finishing law school or getting married for over a year due to intensive treatments
- Fiancee and all my family live hundreds of miles away
- All my local friends have flaked out on me, meaning that I rarely interact with people outside of work.
- Despise my current job
- Am having a difficult time finding a new job, and am getting tired of rejection letters
 
[quote name='lordwow']That sucks about your fiancee Strum, hopefully things will get better in the next year for ya![/QUOTE]

Thanks. I'm pretty optimistic about that aspect, actually. I saw her a couple of weeks ago for the first time since February, and she looked and acted a ton better. She's going to the doctor next week, and we are expecting him to cut down her medication significantly. I'm hoping she will be well enough to come to Florida with me and my family next month, which would be awesome. She has amazing job offers lined up for as soon as she finishes law school, so I'm hoping she can take advantage of them.
 
[quote name='Chacrana']Stay in Bloomington-Normal? Eegads, man. You must be outta your mind.[/quote]

:lol:

Maybe I should have said state instead of area. I'm thinking about leaving Illinois altogether.

Of course, before Normal, I had lived in a town with a population of 550...so I don't know of this Chicago (and its surrounding areas) everyone talks so highly about. ;)
 
[quote name='Rig']:lol:

Maybe I should have said state instead of area. I'm thinking about leaving Illinois altogether.

Of course, before Normal, I had lived in a town with a population of 550...so I don't know of this Chicago (and its surrounding areas) everyone talks so highly about. ;)[/QUOTE]I actually almost moved there when my Dad got transferred back in 1995. In all honesty, I badly wanted to move there since I wanted to start a whole new life, plus I LOVE the state of Illinois (much more than the state of Indiana).
 
I actually had a pretty similar conversation about this the other night (except we only talked about our negatives or "weaknesses")

Pros
+Graduated College (Bachelor's and Master's)
+Debt Free
+Girlfriend of almost 2 years
+Somewhat attractive (both personality & looks)
 
+
I have a car
I make good money on Ebay
I have a job with good hours
Lots of nice friends
3rd largest Sonic collection in the world
my mother

-
I hate my uncle very much
I look awful
I never had a girl & doubt I ever will (because of said awfulness). I am learning to deal with it though.
I just lost both of my grandmothers.
I only make $130 per week after taxes, and have to give $100 to my mom.
Gas is taking all my money
 
[quote name='Rig']:lol:

Maybe I should have said state instead of area. I'm thinking about leaving Illinois altogether.

Of course, before Normal, I had lived in a town with a population of 550...so I don't know of this Chicago (and its surrounding areas) everyone talks so highly about. ;)[/QUOTE]

Yeah, man, it's fuckin' crazy up in that Chicago area. They talk about homies gettin' shot rather than cows being neglected.
 
We should all become myspace friends!

Good:
-Have good family.
-Have good girlfriend.
-Have good friends.
-Sick gaming, dvd, anime collection.
-Have a decent car.
-Saved up 15k in last 2 years.


Bad:
-Gas costs too much.
-Saving up and buying a home.
-Need gaming friends.
-I think girlfriend wants more than I can commit to.
-I hate Kobe Bryant.
-Need new job, more free time.


Kudos to all y'all putting up w/ the bad in your lives.
 
[quote name='Maklershed']I demand you give that collection to me immediately.[/quote]

Fat chance! My MST is like my baby. Over 10 years of tape trading and shady conventions to get me an A++ complete collection.

[quote name='Segasonic01']+
I have a car
I make good money on Ebay
I have a job with good hours
Lots of nice friends
3rd largest Sonic collection in the world
my mother

-
I hate my uncle very much
I look awful
I never had a girl & doubt I ever will (because of said awfulness). I am learning to deal with it though.
I just lost both of my grandmothers.
I only make $130 per week after taxes, and have to give $100 to my mom.
Gas is taking all my money[/quote]

You sound an awful lot like my best friend. I may be a bit naive, but I don't believe anyone is too ugly to find love. Don't be so hard on yourself, it will happen.

...also, post pics of your awesome sonic collection.
 
[quote name='squid']Fat chance! My MST is like my baby. Over 10 years of tape trading and shady conventions to get me an A++ complete collection.



You sound an awful lot like my best friend. I may be a bit naive, but I don't believe anyone is too ugly to find love. Don't be so hard on yourself, it will happen.

...also, post pics of your awesome sonic collection.[/quote]
It won't happen. In fact, I don't want it to. I just dont want a girl to have to be with me. Society frowns on women who are with people that look like me and I dont want a girl to have to deal with that. I'll deal with it.

Anyways, i'll do better than show you a pic of the collection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJzfkmlGZk
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin']Ditto. Also, that was an awesome Vonnegut quote. I really should pick up some more stuff by him, all I've read is Slaughterhouse Five.[/QUOTE]

Can't go wrong with Breakfast of Champions or Timequake. Very few books can make me laugh like those can.
 
Interesting topic. I'll play along, more as a personal reminder of where I am in life than anything else.

Good:
+ Wonderful wife and family
+ We make enough money to live well
+ Games galore
+ I have 2 jobs, both of which I enjoy immensely
+ Currently looking into changing my career path for the better
+ In good health


Bad:
- Stupid wife's ex-husband has somehow gotten us to pay for his debt.
- Might be having to pick up and move to Hawaii in order to change my career path
- having 2 jobs (stressful as hell, no matter how much I enjoy them).
- Having a hard time balancing work + family + games
- Debt that is in the $150-200k range.
- Father in-law keeps having heart problems.
- Grandmother has brain cancer
- Mother is in rehab for her leg after destroying it in a motorcycle accident
 
[quote name='squid']You sound an awful lot like my best friend. I may be a bit naive, but I don't believe anyone is too ugly to find love. Don't be so hard on yourself, it will happen.[/quote]

Google Image Search for 'Brian Peppers'.

[quote name='Segasonic01']It won't happen. In fact, I don't want it to. I just dont want a girl to have to be with me. Society frowns on women who are with people that look like me and I dont want a girl to have to deal with that. I'll deal with it.[/quote]

Fcuk society. You're not doing anything noble by preventing yourself from enjoying your life. It's one life - your life. Forget reincarnation; forget going go to any particular religion's heaven or hell; forget escaping the wheel of samsara. As long as your enjoyment doesn't inflict physical/mental abuse or infringe on another human being, I don't see why you should limit your experiences in this life. You only get one chance at enjoying it so live it up! And unless you can surpass Brian Peppers as a litmus test of physique grotesque, there's nothing holding you back from making yourself physically attractive except your own mental insecurities. Work out, eat right, clean yourself up. That's stuff anyone can do.
 
[quote name='jaykrue']Google Image Search for 'Brian Peppers'.



Fcuk society. You're not doing anything noble by preventing yourself from enjoying your life. It's one life - your life. Forget reincarnation; forget going go to any particular religion's heaven or hell; forget escaping the wheel of samsara. As long as your enjoyment doesn't inflict physical/mental abuse or infringe on another human being, I don't see why you should limit your experiences in this life. You only get one chance at enjoying it so live it up! And unless you can surpass Brian Peppers as a litmus test of physique grotesque, there's nothing holding you back from making yourself physically attractive except your own mental insecurities. Work out, eat right, clean yourself up. That's stuff anyone can do.[/quote]
Thanks.

Just wondering, though. What is the wheel of samsara?
 
[quote name='Segasonic01']It won't happen. In fact, I don't want it to. I just dont want a girl to have to be with me. Society frowns on women who are with people that look like me and I dont want a girl to have to deal with that. I'll deal with it.

Anyways, i'll do better than show you a pic of the collection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJzfkmlGZk[/QUOTE]I understand since I sometimes feel I'm too ugly and crappy looking to get a girl; however, girls don't really go for looks I hear.
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']however, girls don't really go for looks I hear.[/quote]
Be careful not to step in the bullshit.

Edit: At least someone understands, though. Everyone else always gives me the "skin deep" bs or something like that. It's OK, though, because like I said before, I've learned/am learning to deal with it.
 
[quote name='jaykrue']Google Image Search for 'Brian Peppers'.[/quote]

*Psshhh* What'rya talkin' about? Brian Peppers has found love! Remember?


He's a sex offender...
 
Come now, gentlemen. Looks are a factor, but its really about two things -- confidence and style. You need to accept yourself and define who you are before you can ask anyone else to accept you and to relate to them in a way where your identity is not tied up in theirs. Carefully construct a wardrobe that suits you, take care of yourself, and realize that you are becoming who you want to be -- and you'll find that social interaction becomes far less difficult. =)

POSITIVE:
- An awesome super-hot girlfriend who is more into gaming than I am.
- A small circle of friends I really care about.
- A slightly larger circle of generally cool aquaintences
- A job
- A new car
- More games than I can play (thanks to CAG)
- School is almost done!
- Beginning to find some true passions in academia.
- Just moved in on campus and therefore can devote more time to my studies.

NEGATIVE:
- GPA is in the shitter.
- GF lives far away and I only see her once every week or two.
- Work has been slowing down lately, so there's far less cash on hand than I'm used to.
- Lots of family problems - grandparents ill, parents unsupportive of just about everything
- In debt up to my ears from car and school.
- ZERO TIME. I need to work out and stuff, but I haven't bene to the gym in months.
- Due to illness, dozens of hours wasted in college bureaucracy, and various other factors I am way behind on my papers.

Speaking of which, I need to tackle that now. Remember, its all a balance.
 
Plus
My Parents are doing well
Car
Job
Money on the side from Amazon :whistle2:D
Some good friends
Grades are pretty good

Neg
No GF/Want one but lacking the cajones to ask
Bout 20 Pounds overweight and out of shape
fucking Research paper
 
Pros:
+ I only have 1 year of High School Left
+ I have a good group of friends
+ I have access to most cool things I could want
+ No Major Health Problems

Cons:
- I don't like where I live
- I am overweight and have Acne
- My family is kinda struggling money wise
- My Family drives me insane
 
To the guys who say they're "too ugly" confidence does go along way. Think about it, how many hot chicks have you seen with sub-par looking guys. I could count for days the guys who have "batted outta their league" and I've noticed it's usually the guys who have confidence (I realize some of you are thinking, ah they're rich...but yeah where I'm from there aren't that many rich guys). So guess what, you keep saying you're ugly and you're never gonna get a girl...then chances are you're not. I say pull it together, get a hair cut (or wash it), put on some flattering clothes (something that doesn't scream geek/nerd/female repellent), make smell nice, and get up the nerve to talk to a girl. And when you do it...don't act all awkward just b/c it's a girl...pretend like you're talking to one of your friends...and get some confidence. Also, make eye contact. Sure you may not pull supermodel type ladies, but start small. You can do it...and you will.
 
+Have the perfect girlfriend
+moving in together later in the year.
+Have a secure job
+can afford most of the material things I want
+Excellent fam and friendage


-keep procrastinating finishing school
-job I have supports me very well currently, but probably isnt enough to support a family (which
I plan on having in about 2 years hopefully)
-I want a new car oh so badly, and again can't afford it
-I owed the gov money when i filed taxes this year.
 
I'll get the negative out of the way first:

- very little disposable income since I just moved into my own apartment
- I really need to expand my cooking repertoire
- may have to accept the fact that I won't get into the career I really want, since I can't afford to take a lower-paying position at this point
- barely any time for gaming
- girl I'm the most interested in poses a number of... logistical problems, if I were to really pursue her. complicated inter-friend drama, that sort of thing.

...on to the good stuff!

+ Despite the cost, moving out of my parents' house is like the most awesome thing ever. They are loving parents, but they could get a little obsessive/controlling, and the stress of it all had been coming to a critical point.
+ I've got awesome friends that I see regularly. Combine that with the new apartment, and life is really starting to feel like college again.
+ I'm in a local pro-wrestling promotion, working shows about once per month. I am honestly getting to live out my childhood dreams and it's amazing!
+ Involved in a great church that has a lot of people my age.
+ I am a fine-looking gentleman, and (thanks to the aforementioned pro-wrestling) I'm in the best shape of my life. At the age of 26, I'm more fit than I was in high school!
+ When I do have the time to play them, I've got a hefty game collection and a sweet gaming setup.
+ Enjoying a convenient "friends-with-benefits" arrangement with a hottie who lives like four minutes away from my place
+ Though far from what I would consider a "dream job," the office gig I've got now definitely has its moments. Hard to complain when I can goof off online and post on CAG all day :p
 
[quote name='specialk']To the guys who say they're "too ugly" confidence does go along way. Think about it, how many hot chicks have you seen with sub-par looking guys. I could count for days the guys who have "batted outta their league" and I've noticed it's usually the guys who have confidence (I realize some of you are thinking, ah they're rich...but yeah where I'm from there aren't that many rich guys). So guess what, you keep saying you're ugly and you're never gonna get a girl...then chances are you're not. I say pull it together, get a hair cut (or wash it), put on some flattering clothes (something that doesn't scream geek/nerd/female repellent), make smell nice, and get up the nerve to talk to a girl. And when you do it...don't act all awkward just b/c it's a girl...pretend like you're talking to one of your friends...and get some confidence. Also, make eye contact. Sure you may not pull supermodel type ladies, but start small. You can do it...and you will.[/QUOTE]

Cal: Look at me: looks are not important. *Really* look at me. I am ugly as fuck by traditional standards, but, I get with women. Aren't you curious as to how that's possible?
Andy Stitzer: I am not ugly as fuck.
Cal: I didn't say you were ugly as fuck.
Andy Stitzer: Well, you implied it.
Cal: Okay, okay, it doesn't matter if you're ugly as fuck, or you're ugly as shit. It's about *talking* to women, and I know how to do that because I observe, because I am a novelist.
Andy Stitzer: What? You never told me that before.
Cal: That's because I'm not an arrogant prick, Andy.
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Didn't any of you guys ever watch 40 Year Old Virgin? It contains great life lessons, such as what specialk posted.
 
Pros:

+Graduating with my BA this Summer.
+Have over $30,000 in savings at age 22.
+Hear at least once a week that I resemble Jake Gyllenhaal, I think it's a good thing.
+In great shape, just need to work on my abs a little and I'm golden.
+Due to above factors, I am pretty confident.
+Could not ask for better parents (although they are divorced, they have always been amazing to me) and family.
+Great group of close and diverse friends (I just wish some of them would make better decisions though).
+Often am complimented on my sense of humor, intelligence, and common sense.
+Have every console and lots of material goods.
+Recently took up golf and have become very good in a short period of time.
+Always have been athletically gifted.
+In fantastic health. I've only had a single cold in the past two years.

Cons:

-This is the biggest one: My girlfriend (who I adored) left me for no real reason a while ago, and I'm still depressed about it. I'd be fine if it just stopped popping into my mind. Now I'm sorta disinterested in dating at the moment because of it.
-My job is annoying on occasion, low paying, and dead-end; but it's just a college job and not permanent.
-Not exactly sure what I want to do after I graduate (either another BA or Grad School).
-Need a new car (this could actually be a pro, but I just hate spending that kind of money).
-Could be a little more outgoing, but I'm an introvert by nature, so no use really fretting over it.

Not to be mean or condescending, but reading through some of this thread made me realize that I really have things pretty good and I have a lot to be thankful for.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']Didn't any of you guys ever watch 40 Year Old Virgin? It contains great life lessons, such as what specialk posted.[/QUOTE]I'm kind of afraid to watch that movie, since I don't want to be like that person.
[quote name='specialk']To the guys who say they're "too ugly" confidence does go along way. Think about it, how many hot chicks have you seen with sub-par looking guys. I could count for days the guys who have "batted outta their league" and I've noticed it's usually the guys who have confidence (I realize some of you are thinking, ah they're rich...but yeah where I'm from there aren't that many rich guys). So guess what, you keep saying you're ugly and you're never gonna get a girl...then chances are you're not. I say pull it together, get a hair cut (or wash it), put on some flattering clothes (something that doesn't scream geek/nerd/female repellent), make smell nice, and get up the nerve to talk to a girl. And when you do it...don't act all awkward just b/c it's a girl...pretend like you're talking to one of your friends...and get some confidence. Also, make eye contact. Sure you may not pull supermodel type ladies, but start small. You can do it...and you will.[/QUOTE]You actually listed many reasons I probably could not get a girl (like hair not being too great, possibly not dressing fine, lacking confidence, usually don't wear cologne, etc.).
 
[quote name='The Mana Knight']I'm kind of afraid to watch that movie, since I don't want to be like that person.
You actually listed many reasons I probably could not get a girl (like hair not being too great, possibly not dressing fine, lacking confidence, usually don't wear cologne, etc.).[/QUOTE]

And you my friend listed all things that can be fixed.
Hair not that great? Cut it short.
Not dressing fine? That really can be remedied easy. You can probably throw something together with what you have. I could go on, let me know if you want me to.
Don't wear cologne? Then do.

Seriously, alot of times it's decisions we make that keep us from being confident (in this case with girls). And these decisions are cyclical...I don't have a girl b/c of above reasons, and because I don't have a girl, I feel no reason to clean up or attempt. Let's break this.

*edit - lol tmk, I just looked at your pic in the family album...how can you have bad hair, looks like you keep it buzzed.
 
I'll play. Seems thereapuetic.

The Good:
+ Engaged to be married to the girl of my dreams
+ Probably going to be getting a job soon making alot more than I am now.
+ I'm a smart ass.
+ I have great hobbies: games, fishtankin, politickin, scuba, dirtbikes, motorcycles, reading
+ I'm in good health
+ I'm not broke and never have to worry about eating or paying the rent
+ I have a good job
+ I get to have sex a lot
+ I partake in (extremely high quality) herbal refreshments whenever I want.
+ Extensive network of freinds (online and off you dorks!) and family. Lots of love and support
+ Every day above ground is a good day.
+ Life is a holiday!

The Bad:
- Planning a wedding (which I beleive is a waste of money) sucks
- My job is only for 1 year, so I'll need to find a better one soon, which is a pain.
- My grandparents are getting VERY old.
- My grandmother is on her deathbed, and has been for months.
- I'm not rich
- My car is nearing the end of its life.
- I have to commute 2hrs every day.
- I have a family history riddled with alcoholism and heart disease.
- I'm a smart ass (
 
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