Appreciateing what you have - GoFuckYourself.com

08-20-2010, 08:14 AM

Ever taken a minute out, sat back and thought about exactly what you have in life? All the good things, the friends, the luxuries etc.

I took a few mins out earlier, never really thought about it before, but damn i've come far!

charlie g · 08-20-2010, 08:17 AM

Ya, it is easy to concentrate on how shitty things are to appreciate the things we have. Human nature maybe?

Gerco · 08-20-2010, 08:20 AM

Agreed, life is sweet.

House paid for, cars paid for. 2 great kids, a third on the way. Been able to enjoy life for some time. Spend a lot of the day just doing my own thing, working on one of my disco's going out and doing nature photography etc.

No complaints here.

Serge Litehead · 08-20-2010, 08:20 AM

"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it"

CaptainHowdy · 08-20-2010, 08:24 AM

Life is bleak...

08-20-2010, 08:25 AM

see its pretty sweet when we open our eyes and see where we really are.
most of us are self-employed doing the things we love like gerco mentioned above, theres not many people who can say that, ask a mate how works been and generally it will eb the same old "crap, boss is a wanker" talk.

We have some pretty good luxuries in life and i agree... "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it"

Amputate Your Head · 08-20-2010, 08:32 AM

Things are just things. If you define yourself by the things you have collected, you don't have much. Case in point:

I was at the BMW Dealer the other week picking up the wife's car from routine service, and had to wait because they were busy, and so while I was waiting, I couldn't help overhearing this dude talking to the service manager, trying to squeeze as much as he could out of what was left of his warranty and eliminate the costly repairs he was facing somehow. The service manager asked him, "Why did you buy a luxury car if you can't afford the maintenance on it?" and the dude said, "Would you believe just two years ago I was making $300k per year? Now I can't afford the tow truck to get it here!"

Lesson: You can work your ass off for years, spend your time & money acquiring expensive things, and lose it all in the blink of an eye. If you define yourself by your things, what then when you lose those things?

ottopottomouse · 08-20-2010, 08:36 AM

Nothing a jobless scrounger couldn't have if they played the system right.

Chosen · 08-20-2010, 09:09 AM

I've always appreciated what I have...

08-20-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chosen

I've always appreciated what I have...

thats sweet as!

when we take a while out to appreciate we also see how far we have come, we see how we have progressed and grown over the years.

progress.
growth.

WebairGerard · 08-20-2010, 07:35 PM

appreciate life. take some time each day to just be. not have, not want, not worry, just be. takes just a few minutes and feels so good to quiet the mind.

Rochard · 08-20-2010, 11:44 PM

My wife and I decided to go out for a nice lunch today. She mentioned she was at the mall the day before and she saw a small group of kids with Downs. We both commented on how lucky we are that our child is unusually healthy. Then we started talking about how lucky we are compared to most of our friends - nice house, decent cars, live well.

Life is good.

cosis · 08-20-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerco

Agreed, life is sweet.

House paid for, cars paid for. 2 great kids, a third on the way. Been able to enjoy life for some time. Spend a lot of the day just doing my own thing, working on one of my disco's going out and doing nature photography etc.

No complaints here.

My kid's take my mind off of the stresses of work. Without them I would not be as thankful right now.

08-21-2010, 07:25 AM

some good vibes in here!

Scott McD · 08-21-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ottopottomouse

Nothing a jobless scrounger couldn't have if they played the system right.

True.

I need to take tips of some of these folks in the UK that seem to have a bigger house and bigger tv than i do, yet haven't worked a day in their life...

Sweet Smile · 08-21-2010, 07:40 AM

yeah, and i am very thankful and happy on what i have right now, working for the good of the family is worthy

08-21-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

True.

I need to take tips of some of these folks in the UK that seem to have a bigger house and bigger tv than i do, yet haven't worked a day in their life...

yeah thats true, one of the latest topics i heard of was you can make more money claiming unemployment benefits than actually being employeed. ..

Raf1 · 08-21-2010, 10:11 AM

I've been working too hard lately to notice how much has changed over the past two or three years. Things are looking pretty good, even though adult has become a smaller part of the income

08-21-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Raf1

I've been working too hard lately to notice how much has changed over the past two or three years. Things are looking pretty good, even though adult has become a smaller part of the income

what else you branched into to increase your income?

BlackCrayon · 08-21-2010, 10:23 AM

hmm...no house, car isn't paid for, credit card bills that never go away..but yeah family and friends are good.

Agent 488 · 08-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Nothing exists; even if something exists, nothing can be known about it; and even if something can be known about it, knowledge about it can't be communicated to others.

damnage · 08-21-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

My wife and I decided to go out for a nice lunch today. She mentioned she was at the mall the day before and she saw a small group of kids with Downs. We both commented on how lucky we are that our child is unusually healthy. Then we started talking about how lucky we are compared to most of our friends - nice house, decent cars, live well.

Life is good.

Why the need for comparisons? Why not just be happy with your stuff without having to measure your dick size with your neighbours?

Amputate Your Head · 08-21-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by damnage

Why the need for comparisons? Why not just be happy with your stuff without having to measure your dick size with your neighbours?

It is an accepted measurement of contentment that appeals to the middle class on up. The poor tend not to care about material shit so much. This measurement dictates that we, as individuals and as a society, cannot know if we are "fortunate" or not until we measure up against those around us. For example, you might have a 6 bedroom starter mansion and think you're doing okay, but if 6 bd homes are the lowest level of housing, and everyone else is living large in full 30 room mansions.... then obviously you suck and need to apply yourself more. But you'd never know that until you measure up to those around you.

Ignorance is not bliss.... it's just ignorant.

This is the "Keeping Up With The Jones'" rule. And to play, you must measure. It defines your very being.

08-21-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

It is an accepted measurement of contentment that appeals to the middle class on up. The poor tend not to care about material shit so much. This measurement dictates that we, as individuals and as a society, cannot know if we are "fortunate" or not until we measure up against those around us. For example, you might have a 6 bedroom starter mansion and think you're doing okay, but if 6 bd homes are the lowest level of housing, and everyone else is living large in full 30 room mansions.... then obviously you suck and need to apply yourself more. But you'd never know that until you measure up to those around you.

Ignorance is not bliss.... it's just ignorant.

This is the "Keeping Up With The Jones'" rule. And to play, you must measure. It defines your very being.

Hit the nail on the head there.

My type of appreciation dosen't necessary come form comparing myself to others, but comparing myself to how i was in the past, that way i can see how I have grown and progressed

candyflip · 08-21-2010, 11:57 AM

See sig.

ottopottomouse · 08-21-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Altwebdesign

My type of appreciation dosen't necessary come form comparing myself to others, but comparing myself to how i was in the past, that way i can see how I have grown and progressed

If I do that I look back at 15 years ago and wonder where it all went wrong.

CurrentlySober · 08-21-2010, 12:24 PM

I often take a few moments out of the day, to sit back, look down and appreciate the magnitude of my 14 and a half penis...

gmr324 · 08-21-2010, 01:07 PM

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"Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get." - Dale Carnegie

I like that. We all work so hard that we sometimes forget to take time to count the real blessings like health, good family. All the rest of the trappings come and go.

V_RocKs · 08-21-2010, 01:25 PM

I wake up sometimes at about 5:30am and put a chair out on the lawn and wave to my neighbors while reading the newspaper as they go to work... Around 8:40am I wave to their wives and ask them if they "need anything" as they come back from dropping the kids off at school. Sux to be me!

Axzar · 08-21-2010, 08:49 PM

Every Fucking Day!

ArsewithClass · 08-21-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Altwebdesign

yeah thats true, one of the latest topics i heard of was you can make more money claiming unemployment benefits than actually being employeed. ..

It depends if your happy with what you have or happy that your making it to where you want to go....

Sorry to put a dampener on things but.... Are you really happy????

If you are, fantastic. If you want more & to go further.... Now your on the road to happiness!

There is not problem having a dream that is catchable....

Unemployment benefit & the thieves are buggers.... Earn your way to the top! The guys that are on unemployment benefit can never make it to the billion, so they have no aim.
It doesnt matter if you dont make it, but at least try!

HandballJim · 08-22-2010, 12:06 AM

I rarely think about it since I feel unsettled at the moment and always trying to work hard...looking for a 3rd job now. Trying to purchase property and then want to have kids.

The only time I appreciate things is if I see someone really struggling financially or physically.

08-22-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HandballJim

I rarely think about it since I feel unsettled at the moment and always trying to work hard...looking for a 3rd job now. Trying to purchase property and then want to have kids.

The only time I appreciate things is if I see someone really struggling financially or physically.

then, in a few years you'll be sat in your property with your kids thinknig, god damn it was all worth it!!

I guess your just on the road to it at the moment!

Mr. Cool Ice · 08-22-2010, 06:19 AM

I don't think anyone reflects enough on this.

Buzz · 08-22-2010, 10:25 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Like wise you don't have to have luxuries and things to be happy. Happiness is in your head, all you need is drive your mind the right path.

Yet that doesn't stop me from trying to earn all the money in the world.

Shit, I'm full of contradictions!

The Porn Nerd · 08-22-2010, 10:33 AM

I agree with Amp (big surprise) since i don't spend my money on "things" nor do I compare my success to others. I don't have that keeping up with the Jones thing (thank GAWD). What makes me happy are not things but accomplishments; sometimes I can't believe that I, a guy with ZERO computer skills or knowledge pre-2006, could "make it" and do well for himself. So when I finish a website or do something creative that's when i get excited. LOL

I love V Rocks lifestyle, too - tho getting up that early SUX. LOL

Slutboat · 08-22-2010, 11:09 AM

nice one Alt Web! I remember when you were a virgin now you got pussy coming out your ears you should be stoked!

CaptainHowdy · 08-22-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Life is bleak...

... and it gets bleaker on Sundays.

08-23-2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Slutboat

nice one Alt Web! I remember when you were a virgin now you got pussy coming out your ears you should be stoked!

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life is good!

Paul Markham · 08-23-2010, 06:46 AM

I'm very happy with what I have. Great wife and daughter, surrounded by love, live in a country I love, house paid for, car paid for, money in the bank, money coming in and no real worries. My health could be a bit better, but I'm a survivor.

I may come across here as a griper but that's only because of the way this industry was/is heading. Over all I'm a very happy bunny.

OMG Jim · 08-23-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent 488

Nothing exists; even if something exists, nothing can be known about it; and even if something can be known about it, knowledge about it can't be communicated to others.

Spot On Agent 488.

To attempt to communicate an experience results in countless variations and interpretations. Therefore to actually know, one must experience.

Each individual experience exists only in the minds of those that were a part of that experience. The existence of that experience will only be known in those minds and no one else's. Therefore what really exists are only the individual "memories" that each of us possess.

Life = Experiences

That is all any of us really own... and I appreciate every one of mine

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2MuchMark · 08-23-2010, 02:05 PM

Yes. Despite the roller coaster things are still fun and sweet. Take time out and hug your significant other.

Semi-Retired-Dave · 08-23-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Altwebdesign

Ever taken a minute out, sat back and thought about exactly what you have in life? All the good things, the friends, the luxuries etc.

I took a few mins out earlier, never really thought about it before, but damn i've come far!

Great thread,
With everyone so worried about what they don't have, you don't hear people enjoying what they do have.

Especially good friends and close family.

Great post, love the positive threads...which we don't see around here to often.

08-20-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
Altwebdesign Guest Posts: n/a	Appreciateing what you have Ever taken a minute out, sat back and thought about exactly what you have in life? All the good things, the friends, the luxuries etc. I took a few mins out earlier, never really thought about it before, but damn i've come far!

08-20-2010, 08:17 AM	#2
charlie g Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Center of the Universe Posts: 2,759	Ya, it is easy to concentrate on how shitty things are to appreciate the things we have. Human nature maybe? __________________ AlanAgus1 at gmail dot com -------------------------------

08-20-2010, 08:20 AM	#3
Gerco Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,052	Agreed, life is sweet. House paid for, cars paid for. 2 great kids, a third on the way. Been able to enjoy life for some time. Spend a lot of the day just doing my own thing, working on one of my disco's going out and doing nature photography etc. No complaints here. __________________ Http://www.extremehole.com ** CLOSED ** 400 HOURS of exclusive custom extreme content, already on external HD in Raw DV ready to encode. over 150,000 exclusive images and more.

08-20-2010, 08:20 AM	#4
Serge Litehead Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind the scenes Posts: 5,190	"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it" __________________ SilverCrocodile.com Adult web design since '05

08-20-2010, 08:24 AM	#5
CaptainHowdy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Happy in the dark. Posts: 93,401	Life is bleak... __________________ "Tjeezers.cam wishes you a nice day”

08-20-2010, 08:25 AM	#6
Altwebdesign Guest Posts: n/a	see its pretty sweet when we open our eyes and see where we really are. most of us are self-employed doing the things we love like gerco mentioned above, theres not many people who can say that, ask a mate how works been and generally it will eb the same old "crap, boss is a wanker" talk. We have some pretty good luxuries in life and i agree... "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it"

08-20-2010, 08:32 AM	#7
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	Things are just things. If you define yourself by the things you have collected, you don't have much. Case in point: I was at the BMW Dealer the other week picking up the wife's car from routine service, and had to wait because they were busy, and so while I was waiting, I couldn't help overhearing this dude talking to the service manager, trying to squeeze as much as he could out of what was left of his warranty and eliminate the costly repairs he was facing somehow. The service manager asked him, "Why did you buy a luxury car if you can't afford the maintenance on it?" and the dude said, "Would you believe just two years ago I was making $300k per year? Now I can't afford the tow truck to get it here!" Lesson: You can work your ass off for years, spend your time & money acquiring expensive things, and lose it all in the blink of an eye. If you define yourself by your things, what then when you lose those things? __________________ SIG TOO BIG

08-20-2010, 08:36 AM	#8
ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	Nothing a jobless scrounger couldn't have if they played the system right. __________________ ↑ see post ↑ 13101

08-20-2010, 09:09 AM	#9
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	I've always appreciated what I have...

08-20-2010, 07:35 PM	#11
WebairGerard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,113	appreciate life. take some time each day to just be. not have, not want, not worry, just be. takes just a few minutes and feels so good to quiet the mind. __________________

08-20-2010, 11:44 PM	#12
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,625	My wife and I decided to go out for a nice lunch today. She mentioned she was at the mall the day before and she saw a small group of kids with Downs. We both commented on how lucky we are that our child is unusually healthy. Then we started talking about how lucky we are compared to most of our friends - nice house, decent cars, live well. Life is good. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

08-21-2010, 07:25 AM	#14
Altwebdesign Guest Posts: n/a	some good vibes in here!

08-21-2010, 07:40 AM	#16
Sweet Smile Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 455	yeah, and i am very thankful and happy on what i have right now, working for the good of the family is worthy __________________ ICQ: 306-812-749

08-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#18
Raf1 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Writer for hire :) Gallery descriptions, articles, blog posts etc. ICQ: 209 356 106 Posts: 12,117	I've been working too hard lately to notice how much has changed over the past two or three years. Things are looking pretty good, even though adult has become a smaller part of the income __________________ 80% Revshare or 30$ PPS on $1 trials: 200 Niches = Vidz.com Galleries / FLVs / Embeds 3 & 5mins FLVs \| RSS & Tube Feeds \| Matching Thumbs \| FLV Browser & Exporter \| No Prechecked Xsales >> Mobile Redirection Script: mobile.vidz.com also paying 80% net Lifetime << ICQ: 198-394-557

08-21-2010, 10:23 AM	#20
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	hmm...no house, car isn't paid for, credit card bills that never go away..but yeah family and friends are good. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

08-21-2010, 10:24 AM	#21
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08-21-2010, 01:25 PM	#29
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	I wake up sometimes at about 5:30am and put a chair out on the lawn and wave to my neighbors while reading the newspaper as they go to work... Around 8:40am I wave to their wives and ask them if they "need anything" as they come back from dropping the kids off at school. Sux to be me!

08-21-2010, 08:49 PM	#30
Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	Every Fucking Day!

08-22-2010, 12:06 AM	#32
HandballJim Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 4,024	I rarely think about it since I feel unsettled at the moment and always trying to work hard...looking for a 3rd job now. Trying to purchase property and then want to have kids. The only time I appreciate things is if I see someone really struggling financially or physically. __________________ HOW I MAKE LOTS OF $$$

08-22-2010, 06:19 AM	#34
Mr. Cool Ice Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,289	I don't think anyone reflects enough on this. __________________ One Love NUR COOL UND GEIL

08-22-2010, 10:25 AM	#35
Buzz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,908	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Like wise you don't have to have luxuries and things to be happy. Happiness is in your head, all you need is drive your mind the right path. Yet that doesn't stop me from trying to earn all the money in the world. Shit, I'm full of contradictions!

08-22-2010, 10:33 AM	#36
The Porn Nerd Living The Dream Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Inside a Monitor Posts: 19,568	I agree with Amp (big surprise) since i don't spend my money on "things" nor do I compare my success to others. I don't have that keeping up with the Jones thing (thank GAWD). What makes me happy are not things but accomplishments; sometimes I can't believe that I, a guy with ZERO computer skills or knowledge pre-2006, could "make it" and do well for himself. So when I finish a website or do something creative that's when i get excited. LOL I love V Rocks lifestyle, too - tho getting up that early SUX. LOL __________________ My Affiliate Programs: Porn Nerd Cash \| Porn Showcase \| Aggressive Gold Over 90 paysites to promote! Now on Teams: peabodymedia

08-22-2010, 11:09 AM	#37
Slutboat Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,388	nice one Alt Web! I remember when you were a virgin now you got pussy coming out your ears you should be stoked! __________________ The Slut Boat soon will be making another run The Slut Boat promises something for everyone

08-23-2010, 06:46 AM	#40
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	I'm very happy with what I have. Great wife and daughter, surrounded by love, live in a country I love, house paid for, car paid for, money in the bank, money coming in and no real worries. My health could be a bit better, but I'm a survivor. I may come across here as a griper but that's only because of the way this industry was/is heading. Over all I'm a very happy bunny. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

08-23-2010, 02:05 PM	#42
2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 49,032	Yes. Despite the roller coaster things are still fun and sweet. Take time out and hug your significant other. __________________ Custom Coding \| Videochat Solutions \| Age Verification \| IT Help & Support www.2Much.net