Are you happy?

[david bowie]

Yeah, I am. I've really mellowed out with age, and thank god for it. Most days I'd say I average around an 8, some days higher.

Today was probably a 9. I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a good and stable job, live in an awesome city, and have a good social life. I've been single for a long time and I get lonely and crave human intimacy which brings me down some days, but maybe... just maybe... there might be someone out there for me. And maybe... just maybe... he's already in my life and maybe... we both know we'll end up together. I think. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted.

Anyway I saw him today, hence the boost in mood.

 

[cannedcommunism]

it's hard to say these days. I'm certainly not happy but I'm not miserable either. even if things in my life seem awful, I'm always able to find little things that I enjoy, and those things make a huge difference in how I see my life.

 

[World Citizen]

I've learnt in the past couple of years I'm a glass half full generally very happy person. I used to think otherwise (not in a depressive way but more a pessamistic way), but after a couple of close losses in the family and seeing how I've been able to deal with it compared to some others I've learnt that I actually have quite a bright outlook on life. Also Covid put a spanner in the works for a lot of my plans this year (and it was going to be a big year) but I just accepted the situation for what it is and know I can go back to that when the world has healed, even if that's a few years off.

It's interesting to me that it took some hardships to show me I'm actually a very happy person and I'm so grateful to have my rosey outlook on life.

 

[tumut]

5. I'm pretty neutral.

Always stressed cuz work/school/money but I'm not depressed or anything and still function/can enjoy things. I just don't often have the time to enjoy the things I like. Either way I know my struggle will pay off in the long run and I'm working toward long term goals.

 

[MapleSilver]

Not really but I'm far better than I was during summer. Guess I'd be around a 4 right now.

 

[Tao]

Probably a 4.

Generally everything lately has been going very well. New house, about 75% finished with furnishing. Getting along exceedingly well with my partner. Getting stuff done with music and art again, generally being super productive.

But also my grandad passed away a few weeks ago from a surprise diagnosis of cancer. He (and my grandmother) had a huge impact on me growing up and did far more for me than my parents ever will...Plus I've never dealt with death before. All this covid crap has put a downer on things in general anyway, but it made this even harder to go through, especially the disgusting way nobody was allowed to see him in hospital until they knew he wasn't waking back up. What a way to live your last week on earth, with none of your loved ones around you.

 

[Lightspring]

I’m currently at a 7, near an 8. There will always be some shortcomings in life but right now I am very content. I still have things that need to be worked on but overall, it’s been pretty good.

 

[Mr_Persona]

4
Hate waking up early in the mornings......very tired

 

[Neb]

I’m at a five today. Not great, but not bad either. For most of the day I felt slightly dumpy from not taking my antidepressants. I also ran into daily hurdles like loneliness and isolation. At the same time I did have some fun watching “The Good Place” and playing Pokémon.

 

[eko]

maybe a 2-3...? i mean i just ordered a gaming pc and got to play animal crossing all day so i SHOULD feel happy?? but instead i feel suffocated with stress, guilt and worthlessness

 

[Mimi Cheems]

I'd say about a 5 or 6 today! I got to crochet and got a lot done with it! I'm currently playing Animal Crossing and listening to music, so life is going good, I'd say! Hopefully tomorrow is even better!

 

[Neb]

Today is a six. I got a nice hike in and spent some time with my mom. The score would be higher if I didn’t have a stomachache.

 

[kusariyaro]

hmmm id say a 7! im pretty chill, nothing new or exciting im just relaxed bc i finished my projects which used to have me very stressed but now i can just play stsrdew valley or animal crossing with friends on a discord call without worrying about deadlines ajsksjajdjsjf

 

[Mr_Persona]

Yesterday l was a 6 because l did a boss fight/rampage quest on my own for Hunter rank 7 in mhr. I was going to play online but l was like why not offline because l been playing the whole game offline on every each profile. But l'm a little disappointed in myself for not playing it constantly or in general because l got bored of the game or l was busy with my hobbies in summer. I would've been hr 100+ by then.

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Today is a six. I got a nice hike in and spent some time with my mom. The score would be higher if I didn’t have a stomachache.

l know how that feels. I used to get those pretty often and it would always come to me when l'm at store or other public places.

 

[EmmaFrost]

I voted a 2. I'm severely depressed as a result of life circumstances, trauma and chronic health issues

 

[piichinu]

im severely depressed but i would still say im at a 10 for happiness

 

[Croconaw]

I’d say I’m a seven. I’m not overly happy but I’m okay.

 

[Mr_Keroppi]

A 10 for me. I am just going to write a little Actually alot more than I thought about things that I am happy about and why I am happy.

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Spoiler: This is SO long I literally wrote an essay but I think you'll love it if you read it :)

First I have an amazing home. I have great parents that take care of me and love me. I have an older brother who even though he may make me feel sad, he truly loves me in his heart. Over time I think I have started to understand that he has grown out of a lot of things. He no longer wants to play outside with me, bake with me, or play board games. But I am happy for him. He is enjoying everyday and has tons of friends and I am happy for him. He has fun everyday hanging out with them and I am so grateful for his smiles. My mother has an amazing job where she can work at home and make enough so that we can live in this huge house. She even lets us buy things from time to time and always wants to spend time with me and my brother. My father does not have a job but taking care of me and my brother is more than a job. He helps us all the time and also with my schoolwork and is always there to comfort me when I need it most. My Nanna and PoPo are still in great health. My PoPo lived through the bad times of Covid always having to stay home. She was very sad because she could no longer see us. For the past 8 years we have always seen her every Sunday. She no longer got to see us, her best friend moved out of the senior apartment so they no longer got to see each other everyday and they lived right by each other. She couldn't go to church and had to get her groceries delivered. She did all of this because she did not have the best health and we could not risk her getting the virus. But now she is so much better. She powered through and now she can finally do all the things she loves again and it will only be a little bit longer until everything goes back to normal. Now we see her every weekend again and she makes us the best homemade Chinese food every time. My Nanna used to live near us but sadly she moved away to live far away. I was sad at first thinking she did not care about me but then I learned that I should be happy for her. Its been her dream to live where she is now for the last few decades. She is finally there and is so happy. I was scared she would forget me but she hasn't. She calls me every week and loves to catch up. She got a job there and tells me so much every chat. I know she is now truly happy because I can feel her happiness. Every time it brings me such great joy to speak with her. I love being with my family. I have a great school life too. I have so many things to look forward to. I have been in an online school for 2 years and all of my friends slowly forgot me. They eventually went back to school and forgot me. I cried because my best friends did not even text me for my birthday. Not a letter, text, call, or even something for 2 months after. I realized then that they are not true friends. Alot more drama went on with them but I learned that if the people around you do not treasure your friendship like you do that its not meant to be. I did everything imaginable to be the best friend ever to them and never once did anything to hurt them but the signs were popping up everywhere and I stopped all of it. Now I do not have friends but I am happier now. "Never settle for less then you deserve." I have all these kind people on TBT that bring me joy enough. The online school I go to now may be challenging but I still love it. I am learning so much and these experiences will teach me so that in the future I know. Learning many things and not just staying in your cube is what makes life fun. Next year I go back to in person school and I know I will make new friends. No matter what I will stay the happy positive excited person I am. I wont let anyone tell me otherwise. These are just a few things that bring me joy. I may have not listed a lot of important things but I hope this essay will atleast try and make you understand that everything in life has a purpose and that you should always try to see the light in everything. Every day is already a blessing just being able to wake up but when you think of the great things in the world all of your worries melt away.