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08-01-2003, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by phinsup' date='Aug 1 2003, 10:27 AM

It's almost a culture thing if you think about it. Americans focusing on what they don't have, to some degree it may be what has helped the country strive, produce and grow, but in the same respect it has stunted our happiness. When previous generations say "Life was simpler then" it isn't all that accurate of a statement. Culture changed, maybe it complicated, but in reality a lot of people have decided "things" are what make them happy, which is the profecy of an unobtainable dream. With each possession you get, there's another to be had, a better one. Everything in excess, but I don't think you'll ever be happy no matter how many or how grand the possesion. There are people half way around the world happy with fewer possesions.

Happiness from possesions is fleeting.

i missed this one and its interesting, because the europeans have a better balance (usually) in that reguard. we were in france for 10 days and nobody asked what my job was, they just dont care. its your job, you're supposed to do it well, but its not who you are, to a point.

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08-01-2003, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 9BASE3' date='Aug 1 2003, 01:13 PM

Goddamn phins... Almost made me cry!

Same here...extremely well said.

I had a big response to this typed out and it didn't go through, so here's the summary:

It's all about the people, and every time you remember that, things will get better. I have the bad habit of acting like an ******* when things get tough with money, cars, school and work, but for some reason my friends let it slide. It's not fair of me to burden them with my issues, but it's a natural reaction, I guess. I have some of the best friends in the world, and they've been pulling overtime lately showing me how true they are. I just hope I can do the same for them when the time comes.

Oh, and if friends don't do it for you, just think about family. There's NOTHING that can bother me after looking at pics like these pics of my sister's kids:

http://www.theoswegocarters.com/upload/gapboys.jpg

http://www.theoswegocarters.com/upload/shaepool.jpg

Being 1000 miles away from them always gives me something to look forward to, and although it's tough, every thought of them makes me smile. I've gotten pretty lucky as far as family goes too, and they always go the extra mile and I do my best to show appreciation. My parents have helped me more than I wanted to ask for, and I pretty much owe my life (besides literally) to them and their constant support.

08-01-2003, 02:04 PM

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Yes, having spent some time in heart of mexico, not your americanized border town I can say that family is number 1, helping them when they are down and being helped by tthem when they are up.

What happens when a family member becomes homeless? You move him in and you start building him a new place. Any person that can sit on the beach with a smile on his face an hour after his house took flight from a hurricane because none of his family was hurt has got my admiration.