Looking on the bright side
I've always been a complainer. I have the tendency to veer quickly to the negative side of things. People that have known me for a long time (particularly my family) know this about me. Others... may not realize it (I hope). Because I try to hide it. I complain or be negative about things at home or in various online outlets for frustration. But all this negativity is just silly. Yes, my natural tendency is to be pessimistic. Yes, things really do suck sometimes. But it's all in how you deal with a situation. I've used my blogs in the past to vent or rant or generally record events. Most of those blogs have been private or friends-locked, because who wants to read that crap? So this is my first true open blog. I'm giving up the negativity, at least in this small Internet space, and embracing optimism. There's too much in life to be thankful for and rejoice in to not share it. Will anyone read this? Doubtful. But it's time for me to put some good feelings out int...