The Things That Make Us Happy

^^That is awesome.

Here's my thing.

We were up in the Adk this week. Our 14yo asked if she could camp out solo on the other side of our property. Several hundred yards away from mom and dad, alone in the woods. I mean, we've got deer, and I'm sure a coyote or cat or even bear wandering through isn't out of the question.

I was proud of her.

In the morning, she walks back into camp, and somewhat out of nowhere, she says "man I want to go skiing!"
 
Harvey said:
^^That is awesome.

Here's my thing.

We were up in the Adk this week. Our 14yo asked if she could camp out solo on the other side of our property. Several hundred yards away, from mom and dad, alone in the woods. I mean, we've got deer, and I'm sure a coyote or cat or even bear wandering through isn't out of the question.

I was proud of her.

In the morning, she walks back into camp, and somewhat out of nowhere, she says "man I want to go skiing!"
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She should be in luck. As far as I can tell, the barn swallows left overnight, a day or two earlier than normal.
 
I went to the Sempronious tractor pull on Saturday. It's held at my buddies family farm, their dad was born in the farm house. If you like turbo diesels, massive hp and torque, it's the place to be.
 
I'm generally a happy guy. I find contentment fairly easily. Being with my family and being able to play and be athletic on a nice or snow storming day (preferably the latter). Having a few good ones after and eating a tasty meal is pretty much all I need. Preferably doing the above with my girls and/or good buddies but I can be a happy camper doing it solo as well.
 
Marc nice to hear , great place to be because Attitude is Everything !! The critcal element in life .

I am a simple man , an eternal optimistic realist . I love being with family and any and all upbeat people who add zest and sparkle to life and who long ago left ego centric game playing behind .Self deprecating humor is a strength and a sign of a well adjusted person .

Experience at seven plus decades has made me realize that perfection is a Lousy Goal ! its damn near impossible to really achieve . Just give your best , relax enjoy positive people and avoid any and all negative people . They add little to no value and Their IFD syndrome affliction is THE cause of much misery for many .

What's that : IDEALISM or Perfection is a lousy goal because its unattainable which leads to FRUSTRATION because it is unattainable and if you dont resolve it by simply always doing your best.....well it leads to Demoralization ergo IFD .

IFD Ruins many and can Can lead to , destroyed careers , miserable people , divorce ,Alcoholism, Suicide and other shitty outcomes .

Glad to hear that you are that happy camper Marc and i know Camper is a happy dude too.
 
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