So what is REALLY keeping you from enjoying life?

I think I AM really enjoying life. :-)

@Judi great to hear that!

The fact that life is complex and it is not possible for me to enjoy every side of this life and nor is that my ideal.

The lack of a meaningful loving relationship.

@zenvelo , that makes me sad. :-(

If I had the toilet that @Judi has, I’d be enjoying life! :-)

@chyna, now I have 2 of them!!

I’m so jealous.

Fear of what the next 30 years of my life will be like.

@zenvelo Me too!

Nothing.

Nothing. I’m in a Golden Age.

What? I have everything I ever wanted and I love every minute of it. Well, not every minute, especially when my DIL is involved, but for the most part, Living it up is not for me. I love doing practically nothing.

We recently attended a seminar on how to save money traveling, such as two weeks in Europe, or Australia or some other vacation special for half price ($4 – 5 K instead of $10K). It isn’t worth it to me. If I was independently wealthy and could spend several weeks in various places around the world, then sure, but two weeks – no thanks.

Not one thing. I am on vacation this week, and having a ball! Had a dinner party with friends last night in Philadelphia. Saw a wonderful chamber music concert tonigh at Bennington College in Bennington, VT. On the road with old friends of more than 30 years.

^^^ I knew there was a reason for making the weather today and tonight perfect.
Which road are you on? The Taconic Parkway?

We went up the Garden State Pkway to the New York Thruway, and then onto Rte 7 which became rt 9 in Vermont.

Depending on people who have different beliefs than me.

College. Once I get this stupid piece of paper in a year I will be able to go out and explore the world and really enjoy life. Until then, I’m stuck here thinking about what could be.

^^^Still? I thought you had graduated. How much time do you have left?

A year. I got screwed over a lot at my college. There are certain marine bio classes you need to take before any of the upper level marine bio classes. Unfortunately they only offer that one important class once a year and only one class. Because of this it fills very quickly so if you don’t get in it delays you majorly. The really infuriating part to me is knowing that I already know most of the material from the upper level classes yet here I am just waiting around for the ability to even register for them.
Stuff like this happens with a lot of the majors at this school. I think it’s kinda a way for them to force you onto a 5 year plan. It’s near impossible to get out in 4. Quite ridiculous.

I gather that an equivalent course at summer school elsewhere was not an option?

@gailcalled It’s possible but not financially. Especially considering this summer all I did was work. I need to work and save as much as I can so that I can have a life once I do graduate.

Edit I just realized you were talking about that one course in particular. I just took that last semester so I do have it now it’s just annoying how many years it took until I could take said course.

Money, you silly goose.

Nothing at all. I just started my real life a few years ago.

A devasting mental illness, and just when I think a good day is here, the racing thoughts appear and I realise it was just hope.

Fears and ill health. I might have to do tests soon and I am petrified. I always think the worst. Trying to keep positive though!

Nowt.

@Blackberry boo hoo, why am I a silly goose?

Dwelling over someone that I shouldn’t be dwelling over.

Not being independently wealthy. I enjoy it as much as I can within my means and the time constraints from having to earn a living.

Thirty-five hours a week of tedium in the office every week, but all the rest of it is pretty damn good.

I am really depressed with my life. I screwed up in college a few years ago. Now, I am 27 years old and I went back to school part-time to finish my Bachelor’s degree. Even though I am getting straight As, it is too late for me to raise my horrible overall GPA because I have 108 credits. I am planning to graduate from college in the spring of 2014. I feel like I want to kill myself. I will never get a job or get into a Master’s program. My low GPA will haunt me until I die. I wish I could go back in time and fix my mistakes.

Hi @annanyc I’m in my 50’s and not one employer has asked me for my transcripts or about my GPA. You had a lapse in your focus a few years ago, and now you are back on track. You are to be commended and only look forward now, not back. Congrats on the straight A’s!

Hey, @annanyc I am a high school dropout, and never went to college. I live a full and happy life, with great jobs, great kids, and a wonderful husband. At 45 years of age, I’m happier than I’ve ever been. Your GPA matters very little in the big scheme of things. Please try to remember that!