In your own mindset, are you living the perfect life?

nbar12

Do you think you're living the perfect life?

Me personally I am because I;m livin it up in amsterdam in my first job out of college and there's literally 5 coffee shops on my door step because I really like coffee.

If you do think so? - Why?
If you don't think so? - Why?

Arthur Beesley

I don't drink tea or coffee. Never have, never will.

stefan idiot jones

Arthur Beesley wrote: »

I don't drink tea or coffee. Never have, never will.

Snap.

Nor do I smoke ganga in the 'Dam.

sawdoubters

say no to drugs

Pixie69

nbar12 wrote: »

Do you think you're living the perfect life?

Me personally I am because I;m livin it up in amsterdam in my first job out of college and there's literally 5 coffee shops on my door step because I really like coffee.

If you do think so? - Why?
If you don't think so? - Why?

Riiiight coffee

Plates

nbar12 wrote: »

Do you think you're living the perfect life?

Me personally I am because I;m livin it up in amsterdam in my first job out of college and there's literally 5 coffee shops on my door step because I really like coffee.

If you do think so? - Why?
If you don't think so? - Why?

If that's the extent of your aspirations you'll go a long way.

kneemos

Coffee will steal your ambitions dude.

Stavros Murphy

kneemos wrote: »

Coffee will steal your ambitions dude.

Coffee is the reason I get up in the morning. And the reason I earn money - to buy more coffee.


Weed, now that stuff will steal your ambitions. "Cancer of the Will", as some people call it.

Mint Aero

Loads of coffee shops where I work too but it's a waste of money. Instead there's a kettle in the office with a jar of coffee so yeah technically free coffee, I've made it ma

gramar

nbar12 wrote: »

Do you think you're living the perfect life?

Me personally I am because I;m livin it up in amsterdam in my first job out of college and there's literally 5 coffee shops on my door step because I really like coffee.

If you do think so? - Why?
If you don't think so? - Why?

5 Coffee shops 'literally' on your door step must be a nuisance. I hate people
that hang around doorways blocking the way.

kneemos

The stoners aren't up yet op,give it a few hours and everyone will agree with you.

Turtyturd

gramar wrote: »

5 Coffee shops 'literally' on your door step must be a nuisance. I hate people
that hang around doorways blocking the way.

You're taking his use of the word literally too literally.

J_E

I'm not living it yet but maybe in 5-6 years I'll have it.

There's not too much in life I need. A middle-line apartment, enough money to not freak out about bills and dine out every so often, a big comfy bed, and I will be a very content person indeed.

Sunnyisland

No

I voted yes but suppose life is never going to be perfect in every way, I am at the happiest time in my life that I can remember and everything is going very well for me in every way,so it's never going to be perfect but it's a lot better than it was, for me anyway.

Gongoozler

It's nice that you're able to take pleasure in the little things OP, I think most people want to feel they've achieved big things, and wouldn't be happy unless they do. Like me for example, I could look at my life and say great, I've a great boyfriend, I'm reasonably comfortable with a full time permanent public sector job, I'm healthy, and have nephews and a niece that are great. Or I could (and do) look at my life and see misery from my constant anxiety, extreme self esteem issues, my lack of direction in ambition, and the fact that it's only Tuesday, and say Jesus I'm not sure about things at all.

Good for you OP, good that you can look at things that simple and enjoy.

No

I am, I have a great life as far as I am concerned, but to some people it would not be much at all that's the thing, it about how you perceive it, some people will never be happy and the worst thing is they don't seem to realise how negative they are despite having lots of good things in their life they cant be thankful for some reason.

Even when I had very little I was happy I was born like that and have always been a happy upbeat type of person, so maybe it is a question of temperament.

Duggy747

I don't have a monkey.

Therefore, no.

No

I am living the life that makes me happy. There are aspects to it that annoy - offend - or are belittled by others who feel theirs is somehow better or more moral or full of quality.

At the end of the day however the only person who has to enjoy my life is me - and I doubt I could be much happier than I am.

lufties

what is the perfect life? I am starting a good job, done well career wise, single, no ties, family in good health,have seen a lot of the world, been told im a decent skin and good looking...But also suffer from depression/anxiety..not bad but not the perfect life i'd say.

lazeedaisy

I suppose one day i will look back and this will be "the good bit".

Its not what i planned, too many external decisions have changed my life to the extent that its not what i hoped,

but i do have a job, a comfy bed, money coming in, I suppose i just want the icing on the cake - but then I will find out I am a diabetic - murphy's law

them's the breaks - to each their own,

if you are happy and know it - enjoy it,

Dravokivich

I wouldn't be one to claim perfection, nor strive for it. I'm doing good enough I suppose.

Green Giant

No

The best family I could wish for
Some very close friends in the truest sense of the word
Several friends with whom I can share great times
A job I enjoy and I'm good at
Not loaded but comfortable financially (no great expenses, no debts)
I'm a flawed person for sure but I know my positive character traits

All in all, very content with my lot

Sir Arthur Daley

I have a coffee machine so can make coffee 24 hours a day, have a cow in the back garden for milk so living the dream.

Alf Veedersane

If I'd another room in my house, with a power rack in it and all the necessary equipment, I could die fulfilled.

As it is, I'm pretty happy.

Maximus Alexander

When I was in my first job out of college I thought I was living the perfect life too. That all changes pretty rapidly when the monotony, and the realization that this could well be how you spend the next 40 years, sets in.

lufties

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

When I was in my first job out of college I thought I was living the perfect life too. That all changes pretty rapidly when the monotony, and the realization that this could well be how you spend the next 40 years, sets in.

dont knock it, i'm the opposite. have tried to settle down but hasn't worked yet.

mickstupp

My life involves commuting, so no. I'd also like a dog.

The rest is pretty good though. I don't have any money, but I'm far happier than when I had more money than sense.

Maximus Alexander

lufties wrote: »

dont knock it, i'm the opposite. have tried to settle down but hasn't worked yet.

You're right in that there's definitely an element of grass is always greener. But let's just say that the whole 9-5 (9-630 in reality), commuting and living for the weekend isn't really how I imagined my life would be up until I got out of college.

BillyMitchel

It's ain't perfect but it's what I want. Sense of freedom waking up and doing what I want to be doing.

denhaagenite

No

Thanks OP, this is a lovely thread

My life, while not perfect, is perfect for me and I love having a little think each day about how lucky I am.... SMUUUUUG

The Diabolical Monocle

Duggy747 wrote: »

I don't have a monkey.

Therefore, no.

I do have a monkey, unfortunately he refuses to smoke, unlike OP.

tin79

I voted no, life can never be perfect.
Relationship issues, flu, car wont start, short on money this week, itchy balls.. there will always be something.
Sure I have all of the above and its only Tuesday.

tin79

tin79 wrote: »

I voted no, life can never be perfect.
Relationship issues, flu, car wont start, short on money this week, itchy balls.. there will always be something.
Sure I have all of the above and its only Tuesday.

Last one on the list sorted now.

stefan idiot jones

The Diabolical Monocle wrote: »

I do have a monkey, unfortunately he refuses to smoke, unlike OP.

Get yourself a Beagle. They love Benson & Hedges

lukesmom

Impossible question but i am exactly where I am supposed to be, always and everybody is.

maguic24

The grass is always greener on the other side is the story of my life. I'll be happy when I do 'X', I'm not. I'll be happy when I change 'Y', still not happy. I'll be satisfied if go there......and so on.

Wrecks my head. I've decided to take each day as it comes instead of wishing my life away. I am a lot happier nowadays then I was when I was younger but I always yearn for something more. :P

Ihatecuddles

No

In the next 2 months ill be married, mortgage free in a 3 bedroom house, with a lovely pug, lovely son and perfect husband.

I need to realise how lucky I am, I'm more depressed than usual lately and I definitely shouldn't be. I have nothing to complain about yet spend all my time crying, lying in bed, worrying people around me etc.

Greenmachine

Chronic pain sufferer here who doesn't exercise half as much as I used to. Making me a no.

Aglomerado

nbar12 wrote: »

Do you think you're living the perfect life?

Me personally I am because I;m livin it up in amsterdam in my first job out of college and there's literally 5 coffee shops on my door step because I really like coffee.

If you do think so? - Why?
If you don't think so? - Why?

Who drinks coffee in a coffeeshop? :pac:

keeponhurling

nice job, nice wife. So that's good.
And I'm pretty healthy.

Neither entirely compatible with coffee shops in the Dam unfortunately

orangesoda

No as i have anxiety problems, etc, i have a great body though, apart from my quads

To be honest i feel terribly oppressed, i am painfully middle class. I sometimes stand at the bus stop with my friends when a group of guys pull up in a car and hurl abuse at me.

Sometimes when crossing the road i have to check myself, cover up what i am wearing and i hate myself for that.

I have one of those friends who is loud, you all know what i mean, we would be sitting in a train and he is just over the top, and i am saying to myself just tone it down. And i hate myself for that also.

I pick up the newspaper every day and read the articles, i listen to the panels on television and the talk shows, With people who dont know what its like to be me, making decisions for us telling us things are not right.

You see i am a Man Utd fan.

mauzo!

mauzo! wrote: »

In the next 2 months ill be married, mortgage free in a 3 bedroom house, with a lovely pug, lovely son and perfect husband.

I need to realise how lucky I am, I'm more depressed than usual lately and I definitely shouldn't be. I have nothing to complain about yet spend all my time crying, lying in bed, worrying people around me etc.

Depression isn't about being ungrateful for what you have. It's the thief of happiness though, so I hope you have help.

Feel better Mauzo.

Cydoniac

Cydoniac wrote: »

There's not too much in life I need. A middle-line apartment, enough money to not freak out about bills and dine out every so often, a big comfy bed, and I will be a very content person indeed.

"All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, with one enormous chair. Ahh, wouldn't it be loverly?"



I'm not living the perfect life, but I'm living a pretty good one. I'm contented, and lasting happiness is within my reach. I'm getting there.

lukesmom

mauzo! wrote: »

In the next 2 months ill be married, mortgage free in a 3 bedroom house, with a lovely pug, lovely son and perfect husband.

I need to realise how lucky I am, I'm more depressed than usual lately and I definitely shouldn't be. I have nothing to complain about yet spend all my time crying, lying in bed, worrying people around me etc.

Hey would you consider going to see your gp for a chat to explain how you feel? It doesn't matter how good your life may seem financially or anything else, if your depressed it clouds over everything else. I suffer it too like you and a mix of medication with psychology sessions have really helped me enormously. You don't have to suffer on, you deserve to be emotionally content, we all do.

Here are some helpful websites with information and help for mental health issues.

www.aware.ie
www.samaritans.org
www.mymind.org

And join us over on these boards pages, we are all in the same boat and talking about it can help a lot

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/post/88955367

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/post/88937249

You can pm me anytime x

Lawrence1895

No.

Next question, please

Femme_Fatale

Cydoniac wrote: »

There's not too much in life I need. A middle-line apartment, enough money to not freak out about bills and dine out every so often, a big comfy bed, and I will be a very content person indeed.

That's me. 'S all right indeed.

roro1990

Well, yes and no. My passion is travelling, and in my definition the perfect life is being able to travel all the time. But as travelling isn't exactly the cheapest thing you can do, the way I have chosen to live life is to to compromise and take mini "retirements" every time I build up enough funds to travel for at least 5 months. Was most recently in SE Asia after college. Next up, Australia after my 9 month work contract is up

Arthur Beesley

[Deleted User] wrote: »

To be honest i feel terribly oppressed, i am painfully middle class. I sometimes stand at the bus stop with my friends when a group of guys pull up in a car and hurl abuse at me.

Sometimes when crossing the road i have to check myself, cover up what i am wearing and i hate myself for that.

I have one of those friends who is loud, you all know what i mean, we would be sitting in a train and he is just over the top, and i am saying to myself just tone it down. And i hate myself for that also.

I pick up the newspaper every day and read the articles, i listen to the panels on television and the talk shows, With people who dont know what its like to be me, making decisions for us telling us things are not right.

You see i am a Man Utd fan.

Are you one of those full kit wa***rs?

Legs.Eleven

I'm content. My life is not perfect by any means. Without sounding like a cliched smug-head, I really get pleasure from the simple stuff like walking, eating, acting the eejit...even reading on my commute to work. I genuinely feel a sense of gratitude to have a job, my health and people in my life who love me. I don't take any of these things for granted ever. I'm very happy to be alive. I'm also very grateful for my mental health, particularly when I read about other people's lives on here. I really feel very lucky.

orangesoda

Arthur Beesley wrote: »

Are you one of those full kit wa***rs?

Some are more tolerable than others,

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