life sucks?

[UrbanPoet]

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=152243&page=2

Looking at this thread, made me realize how many people think life is so ******.
It seems kind of depressing. Does EVERYONE think this way about adulthood?

I personally dont care what life brings onto my table. I have aspirations to do things, but in the end its kind of interesting just to look at the life you lived and reflect on what happened even if you had your bad times. After all... In the end we all go to the same place(according to your own beliefs it may be heaven, hell, or just decomposing in dirt).

[guest10586]

I'd have to say I haven't been that impressed. Life has its moments but for the most part it is pretty much all BS. I was going to post in the other thread...but what's the point?

I dunno, I gotta say...drugs do look like a good alternative. At least you have no idea what is happening while life passes you by.

The news is really bad to watch but I just can't stop...they show it everyday...seriously depressing news.

[radeonboy]

some people don't know how to get up once they've fallen

if you were to lend a hand, it would be appreciated

The answer is only one: Jesus Christ.

[UrbanPoet]

The answer is only one: Jesus Christ.
yeah brotha. I feel ya.


BUt for real. I know alot of people have it bad... student loans, ****** 1br apt in a dump. But no1 here is really starving...
It depends what you make of your life too.
Some people may look to god and that would make them the happiest people in the world.
For me, even something as simple as a game of hacky sack, or beer and wings with some friends would add some meaning to occupy my life.

Is it because most peoples expectations are too high? Because we wont be satisfied unless we are billionaires? Even Millionaires complain about how hard they have to work for it and they dont enjoy their moeny.

[manixc]

We have too high of a expectation of life because of the TV shows we've been watching as a kid.

[StrayB]

If life sucks, you need to lower the bar...

[kingsley]

Life has its moments but for the most part it is pretty much all BS. I was going to post in the other thread...but what's the point?


lol! too funny! :lol:

That statement is the epitome of what the other thread stood for.

[divx]

as a kid I had so much pressure on me, as a teenager my life was easy, now that's i'm 18, life is hell in university but heaven during work term. According to the scale of pay, i make too much :twisted:

[RastaManMax]

My life sucks really badly right now. I left Ottawa when i was in my prime, living at home, had my 'dead end' job that i was happy at because i was working with people i went to school with and everybody else was really laid back, low stress with high school, i knew a lot of people, had my wheels, living with my parents, not a care in the world.

FF

Now i'm living in a rut, sleeping on the ground, working 50hrs a week, studying after work, falling asleep with the lights on, never going out at night anymore, don't know anybody, gotta worry about tuition, finding a place to rent for when i move back to Waterloo (on co-op in London) and i'm not having any fun. Sure i'm making more money, but my job is harder, i'm not working with my buddies that i grew up with and chilled with anymore and there's far more stress at work and then with school, the bills, etc. As well, throw in the bad luck i've been getting with my neck getting cut up badly (long story), parking ticket, etc. and i've got a crappy setup right now.

Shortened version:

More responsability isn't a bad thing, but it's when you loose your friends/family then life starts to suck.

LEMAR

[divx]

same here, my life suck in every single way, the only great thing is that I'm making so so so much money.

[plucky duck]

Money does not necessary bring happiness, but knowing how to control/manage may help you towards happier days.

Waking up every day thinking of debts and bills and how to get by making ends meet is no fun. Life should revolve more than just worrying about paycheques, rent, and bills.

I want to worry about where I want to vacation next vs when my next bill is due.

As a child we didn't have these financial worries and all we cared about is when's reccess, when's nap time, and when's school over so we can go out and play and just hang around.

These days it's I don't have time for this or that. Life is on the fast lane partially because some people put themselves in that situation. No time to cook for dinner. No time for exercise. No time to do banking. No time to sit back and do jack and just relax. Less personal responsibility and more pointing the fingers when things go wrong.

Why do grandmas and grandpas drive so slow? Cause they're retired and have little obligation and pressure, no where they need to be quick. They are enjoying life whereas you and I are being run around by those $$$ signs that have taken control over us.

5 min till work, gott run!! ***vrroooommmmm!!** :razz: :lol: j/k

Sometimes simple is best.

[guest10586]

I think simple is best too but look at expectations these days. Get a good job, go get married, raise a kid, get good marks, etc. The pressure is a little excessive. Its so easy to get caught up in it all.

I don't think God solves any real problems...just the ones you think he can solve...

[devious9191]

Is it because most peoples expectations are too high? Because we wont be satisfied unless we are billionaires? Even Millionaires complain about how hard they have to work for it and they dont enjoy their moeny.

I think it's because at one point in your life, and it's usually somewhere around your mid twenties when you've been working a steady job for a couple of years, every day is exactly the same. And eventually everything just kind of blurs together and weeks go by quick, weekends faster, and on the days you sit back and realize this is happening, it's generally too difficult to put the brakes on. Too many bills, too many responsibilities, whatever the case may be. Just draining doing the same thing day in and day out, and never noticeable getting any further ahead.

[webdoctors]

i strongly disagree with these posters, teen years was not fun at all, u have no power. U have to stay in high school and can't do anything. When I got to univ had more responsibilites but could do so much more.

During univ and after it got even better cause i had wheels, job, money and much more freedom. For me it seems life keeps getting better. The best point in your life i think is your mid-20s. Teen years suck cause u gotta live under someone else's roof and listen to other ppl. For my family it was no fun, cause we were dirt broke and i had to go to skule so couldnt help at all.

mid 20's and even 30s is where life is da bomb.

[divx]

Money does not necessary bring happiness


true, but MONEY WILL solve ALL PROBLEMS. If I win a lottery, say 30 millions. I will stay in school but I will not be worried if I will pass or fail, same with everything else, no pressure on the consenquence of failure because 99% of things we do is directly related to money. So with enough money, we can get rid of 99% of our problems. It may not make you that much happier, but it will definally lessen your chance of getting frustrated on paying bills and worry about how much you need to conserve this month.

[divx]

i strongly disagree with these posters, teen years was not fun at all, u have no power. U have to stay in high school and can't do anything. When I got to univ had more responsibilites but could do so much more.

Either you are super smart or went to a crappy uni. I'm going to uni and have to work my a$$ off. Anymore responsibility is a burden, with freedom but no time to express. I got no one else to blame except myself, when I said I either goto one of the best university or not at all. I would agree with you right now and having fun if only I went to a 2nd rate uni instead. I deserve to get shot for making such a stupid decision.

[devious9191]

Either you are super smart or went to a crappy uni. I'm going to uni and have to work my a$$ off. Anymore responsibility is a burden, with freedom but no time to express. I got no one else to blame except myself, when I said I either goto one of the best university or not at all. I would agree with you right now and having fun if only I went to a 2nd rate uni instead. I deserve to get shot for making such a stupid decision.

What are you studying?

[guest10586]

true, but MONEY WILL solve ALL PROBLEMS. If I win a lottery, say 30 millions. I will stay in school but I will not be worried if I will pass or fail, same with everything else, no pressure on the consenquence of failure because 99% of things we do is directly related to money. So with enough money, we can get rid of 99% of our problems. It may not make you that much happier, but it will definally lessen your chance of getting frustrated on paying bills and worry about how much you need to conserve this month.

I agree with divx. Money doesn't bring happyness, but it does shrug off responsibility. Think about it. Not worrying about if you have to pay your bills tomorrow, affording the best medication, a roof over your head all the time, etc. If you are worried about love, go find a hooker... :twisted:

[devious9191]

I agree with divx. Money doesn't bring happyness, but it does shrug off responsibility. Think about it. Not worrying about if you have to pay your bills tomorrow, affording the best medication, a roof over your head all the time, etc. If you are worried about love, go find a hooker... :twisted:

word. give me half of that 30 million and i'll show you a good time :|

[RastaManMax]

I think it's because at one point in your life, and it's usually somewhere around your mid twenties when you've been working a steady job for a couple of years, every day is exactly the same. And eventually everything just kind of blurs together and weeks go by quick, weekends faster, and on the days you sit back and realize this is happening, it's generally too difficult to put the brakes on. Too many bills, too many responsibilities, whatever the case may be. Just draining doing the same thing day in and day out, and never noticeable getting any further ahead.

Well said, when i look back on my co-op term here i had higher expectations, to meet more people, etc. but it's hard starting up in a foreign area because before you know it you're getting killed at work and your DE course is pumpin' its ugly fist, then you look back and realize where'd that 4 months go and bam, finish work April 29th to return for the new semester which starts May 2nd and work report due May 9th. It turns into a viscious cycle.

Money doesn't come close to bringing happiness for me. In fact as i said in an earlier post, i was far happier near minimum wage than i am now, (of course having to pay it all back to landlords, tuition, books and then still having to incur debt because of ******** tuition doesn't help). I suggest everyone thinking about accounting at UW go into math; 1/2 the tuition, same crap, but at the end of the day you don't have to go into debt and in the end you might even have somee money saved up because you'll have paid 1/2 what the arts people have.

LEMAR

[divx]

so what is the meaning/purpose of life? u of w never taught me anything about that, according to some rfders, to live is only to die.

I won't be having fun until after year 2009

[guest10586]

so what is the meaning/purpose of life? u of w never taught me anything about that, according to some rfders, to live is only to die.

I won't be having fun until after year 2009

That's what I think. I know people look down at people who do porn but think about it though. They have sex for money. At least they know what they want. Everyone else tries to get bling for in the hopes of impressing people or the opposite sex.

[EchoAngel911]

i guess you can follow lord buddha,

"Concentration, meditation, mental development. Developing one's mind is the path to wisdom which in turn leads to personal freedom."

[IceQue]

so what is the meaning/purpose of life? u of w never taught me anything about that, according to some rfders, to live is only to die.

I won't be having fun until after year 2009


thats when i'll be having fun too!

[divx]

i guess you can follow lord buddha,

"Concentration, meditation, mental development. Developing one's mind is the path to wisdom which in turn leads to personal freedom."

the problem is I don't believe in buddha, but i would give a try if someone can show me

[Puff]

the problem is I don't believe in buddha, but i would give a try if someone can show me

Buddha isn't really a god, although one can pray for him and all that.
He was a teacher and his thoughts, teachings, and wisdom are guidelines for a more satisfying life...
mostly I think it encourages self-reflection, concentration, and inner peace and this stuff isn't easy. Meditation on a regular basis is hard to do in our busy schedules but 15 mins a day, instead of scouring forums or watching tv, makes a world of difference. It's like taking a 15 minute break or a 15 minute time out from the rest of the world and just to concentrate on yourself...

[MilkyWind]

We have too high of a expectation of life because of the TV shows we've been watching as a kid.

I totally agree.

[Hymac]

I can't believe how many people are whining. Ask a kid from Somalia or Iraq if they'd trade places with you and have the opportunities you have.

Suck it up.

[manixc]

I can't believe how many people are whining. Ask a kid from Somalia or Iraq if they'd trade places with you and have the opportunities you have.

Suck it up.


ding ding ding! we have a winner!!!

Everytime I feel that my life sucks. I just remind myself the starving children in Africa and how lucky I'm that I have clothes, food, shelter, and a bunch of other stuffs that I don't reall need!.

[Roninvancouver]

tomorrow is promised to no one.

[divx]

ding ding ding! we have a winner!!!

Everytime I feel that my life sucks. I just remind myself the starving children in Africa and how lucky I'm that I have clothes, food, shelter, and a bunch of other stuffs that I don't reall need!.

I'd rather compare to people locally. When I feel down due to school, I just think of most of my high school classmate who makes minimum wage or below mine :cheesygri

[radeonboy]

yeah brotha. I feel ya.


BUt for real. I know alot of people have it bad... student loans, ****** 1br apt in a dump. But no1 here is really starving...
It depends what you make of your life too.
Some people may look to god and that would make them the happiest people in the world.
For me, even something as simple as a game of hacky sack, or beer and wings with some friends would add some meaning to occupy my life.

Is it because most peoples expectations are too high? Because we wont be satisfied unless we are billionaires? Even Millionaires complain about how hard they have to work for it and they dont enjoy their moeny.

Some people may say "Meh Jesus didn't help you". I feel that it is wrong. Nobody knows what I had to go through but I know He has helped me throughout the days of pain, etc.

My grandma came from Vancouver to visit us. After al the years that she was hesitant to come to T.O. She said she would come provided we could find her a church to attend. I think it was the first in a few years that she would go back. After she found the church, she went a few times and then suddenly one day had a stroke when I was home with her. Devasted me crazily. Such a great person.

Long story short, my whole family excluding my dad (buddhist) now goes to Church. We feel God used her to help us go to Church. We actually took care of her at home and all I could say it was tiring but it was the right thing to do. God helped me have strength to do all those and more.

I had a surgery a couple of months ago. It wasn't too serious but I did experience unbearable pain. He helped me through that agony.

There's much more. All I can say that when I read the Bible, I feel a sense of belonging. It helps me to know that I have sinned but with God's grace, anybody who believes in Him may live.

Now thats not saying if you believe in Jesus you will be perfect and live a perfect life. No where in the Bible does it say you will never have problems. But it is the hope of changing and knowing that you are a sinner. But there's a lot more to it. :D

[radeonboy]

I don't think God solves any real problems...just the ones you think he can solve...

Oh I wouldn't say that. I've seen and heard many problems (terrible) that have been fixed by God's grace; the Holy Spirit.

The Bible teaches you and in turn helps you know what to do and how to do it.

Some may argue but I ask that you try to understand that God's spirit can convict you to change for the better.

All I can say to people who don't believe yet is just try it. If you never try, you will never test it out to see if it works in your life.

Update edit: Thats all I will say for now before people ramsack me with FLAMES. ;)

[manixc]

Update edit: Thats all I will say for now before people ramsack me with FLAMES. ;)

I so want to start flaming you but I won't.

[divx]

But it is the hope of changing and knowing that you are a sinner. But there's a lot more to it. :D

everyone is a sinner, there is nothing jesus can do unless he kills everyone. otherwise, sin is here to stay

[UrbanPoet]

everyone is a sinner, there is nothing jesus can do unless he kills everyone. otherwise, sin is here to stay

God's point isnt really to solve every single problems in the world. :confused:

[divx]

yes it is, what else is god good for?

[Ohboiya]

The answer is only one: Jesus Christ.

I agree ... this life that I'm living on earth is a simply a short journey before I spend eternity in heaven with my Saviour. Enjoy it while you can!

[Ohboiya]

Lemar .. you're a shomobot.

You know why everyone is griping about their life sucking as$?

PERSPECTIVE.

You guys have none.

I'm not preaching because I'm guilty at times of the same. I make much more than the average salary earned by a dual income family in Toronto but I find myself griping as well.

But back to PERSPECTIVE.

I went to the Dominican Republic for a church mission in 2000 after I failed my CKE for the first time. Heck I had nothing to study for so I figured heck .. I have nothing better to do.

I highly recommend everyone that can, go to an impoverished part of the world for a week or two and see how they live.

I saw people living in what they called 'homes' that were probably as wide and long as two or three cars parked side by side. It would be about 10 feet tall but only half of it was built up with bricks. The upper half would be mud / mortor or whatever else they could get to block the elements. That's because they couldn't afford the $1 US which is the cost of one brick. These are the bricks that you see in our homes ... it's the foundational cement blocks. But these people were the happiest and friendliest people in the world. They're ALWAYS smiling. ALWAYS inviting you into their homes. ALWAYS offering you the best of what they have. I felt bad refusing their drinks and food but I knew I'd not be able to stomach it.

PERSPECTIVE. It's all about perspective.

I'm hoping to go to Kabul, Afghanistan in June with my church. Anyone interested? I have NO idea if you'd able to come but it would be a great experience if our church would permit it. It's expected to cost $3000 which we have to fork out ourselves for the flight, VISAs, food, etc. but I guarantee it'll be a life altering experience.

Ok .. I'm stepping off my soapbox ;)


My life sucks really badly right now. I left Ottawa when i was in my prime, living at home, had my 'dead end' job that i was happy at because i was working with people i went to school with and everybody else was really laid back, low stress with high school, i knew a lot of people, had my wheels, living with my parents, not a care in the world.

FF

Now i'm living in a rut, sleeping on the ground, working 50hrs a week, studying after work, falling asleep with the lights on, never going out at night anymore, don't know anybody, gotta worry about tuition, finding a place to rent for when i move back to Waterloo (on co-op in London) and i'm not having any fun. Sure i'm making more money, but my job is harder, i'm not working with my buddies that i grew up with and chilled with anymore and there's far more stress at work and then with school, the bills, etc. As well, throw in the bad luck i've been getting with my neck getting cut up badly (long story), parking ticket, etc. and i've got a crappy setup right now.

Shortened version:

More responsability isn't a bad thing, but it's when you loose your friends/family then life starts to suck.

LEMAR

[guest10586]

I agree ... this life that I'm living on earth is a simply a short journey before I spend eternity in heaven with my Saviour. Enjoy it while you can!

...

Maybe you should spend your time in a white, empty room. You won't sin there...much...

[junglebass]

mine does now...

when i was younger I wanted to live upper class: a good career, nice place to live, fancy cars...........

so I went into IT,

NOW
can't stand shty tech support or all other bs time wasting jobs
still live in same place
and my license is suspended(no i dont drink and drive)

i dont care about class anymore, dont want money or all that other crap

I want to LIVE FREE, small cabin on the beach, nice music system, veggie garden, few animals and a motorbike in a shed and Ill be happy

can't wait to take off in a month

[radeonboy]

everyone is a sinner, there is nothing jesus can do unless he kills everyone. otherwise, sin is here to stay

I know thats not in the best interest of God's will to do that. That wouldn't be nice.

[Ohboiya]

...

Maybe you should spend your time in a white, empty room. You won't sin there...much...

Where'd that come from and where's that going?

[canrocks]

[EVANGELIST ALERT]
Oh I wouldn't say that. I've seen and heard many problems (terrible) that have been fixed by God's grace; the Holy Spirit.

The Bible teaches you and in turn helps you know what to do and how to do it.

Some may argue but I ask that you try to understand that God's spirit can convict you to change for the better.

All I can say to people who don't believe yet is just try it. If you never try, you will never test it out to see if it works in your life.

Update edit: Thats all I will say for now before people ramsack me with FLAMES. ;)
[/EVANGELIST ALERT]

I don't know exactly what everyone's on about, but I suppose I'll find out soo enough. I'm in grade 12 and life couldn't be better. I think it's just that I don't let much get me down. I don't really have a life (testament being that I'm posting this very message on RFD) but I've got great friends, and no real enemies. I've got responsibilities to keep me occupied, but not so much as to make me crazy.
I suppose I'm sort of at a turning point in my life, being the whole leaving for university, but I don't forsee that being anything but more fun. It'll take me a few years to get accustomed, but I don't mind. One huge switch is going to be the size of the community that I'm a part of. I live in the country outside a town of 3000 and I go to a high school of 700, and in 2 months, I'll be dropped into a university of 15000. I look forward to the challenge.

It may sound stupid, but I try not to think of the big picture much and it really helps. I have my immediate future planned (5 years) and after that it's all gravy.

Oh, and the materialism really helps. RFD is my shrine.

[radeonboy]

Oh this is cool. I tell the truth and now become an evangelist at the age of 17 and I don't consider myself a fully church person yet. LOOL. Life is full of surprises! :D

Man RFD is fun :!:

No but seriously I tell people this: All I can say to people who don't believe yet is just try it. If you never try, you will never test it out to see if it works in your life.

It's true bud. It's like saying how do you know 2+2=4? When you try the simple equation it comes out to 4.

Okay I am going to stop posting in this thread man. I feel that I have offended people and it's not my intention of doing so.


[EVANGELIST ALERT]

[/EVANGELIST ALERT]

I don't know exactly what everyone's on about, but I suppose I'll find out soo enough. I'm in grade 12 and life couldn't be better. I think it's just that I don't let much get me down. I don't really have a life (testament being that I'm posting this very message on RFD) but I've got great friends, and no real enemies. I've got responsibilities to keep me occupied, but not so much as to make me crazy.
I suppose I'm sort of at a turning point in my life, being the whole leaving for university, but I don't forsee that being anything but more fun. It'll take me a few years to get accustomed, but I don't mind. One huge switch is going to be the size of the community that I'm a part of. I live in the country outside a town of 3000 and I go to a high school of 700, and in 2 months, I'll be dropped into a university of 15000. I look forward to the challenge.

It may sound stupid, but I try not to think of the big picture much and it really helps. I have my immediate future planned (5 years) and after that it's all gravy.

Oh, and the materialism really helps. RFD is my shrine.

[guest10586]

mine does now...

when i was younger I wanted to live upper class: a good career, nice place to live, fancy cars...........

so I went into IT,

NOW
can't stand shty tech support or all other bs time wasting jobs
still live in same place
and my license is suspended(no i dont drink and drive)

i dont care about class anymore, dont want money or all that other crap

I want to LIVE FREE, small cabin on the beach, nice music system, veggie garden, few animals and a motorbike in a shed and Ill be happy

can't wait to take off in a month


lol, that is exactly how I feel. I went into computers and now I'm like let me out...

[ephemera]

My life sucks really badly right now. I left Ottawa when i was in my prime, living at home, had my 'dead end' job that i was happy at because i was working with people i went to school with and everybody else was really laid back, low stress with high school, i knew a lot of people, had my wheels, living with my parents, not a care in the world.

FF

Now i'm living in a rut, sleeping on the ground, working 50hrs a week, studying after work, falling asleep with the lights on, never going out at night anymore, don't know anybody, gotta worry about tuition, finding a place to rent for when i move back to Waterloo (on co-op in London) and i'm not having any fun. Sure i'm making more money, but my job is harder, i'm not working with my buddies that i grew up with and chilled with anymore and there's far more stress at work and then with school, the bills, etc. As well, throw in the bad luck i've been getting with my neck getting cut up badly (long story), parking ticket, etc. and i've got a crappy setup right now.

Shortened version:

More responsability isn't a bad thing, but it's when you loose your friends/family then life starts to suck.

LEMAR

Losing your friends is probably the hardest but its true. Friends are just friends. Family is where it is at. Your family will ALWAYS be there for you. Friends are just friends.

Life is not supposed to be all happy and fun. Its hard work. Its hard to keep your head above water sometimes. But that is the way it is. Its all about survival. The people that make it, are those that don't give up no matter what. Just keep working hard each day and things will work out in the end.

[Faeton]

Losing your friends is probably the hardest but its true. Friends are just friends. Family is where it is at. Your family will ALWAYS be there for you. Friends are just friends.

Life is not supposed to be all happy and fun. Its hard work. Its hard to keep your head above water sometimes. But that is the way it is. Its all about survival. The people that make it, are those that don't give up no matter what. Just keep working hard each day and things will work out in the end.

I don't quite subscribe to that theory. You can choose your friends, but you can never choose family. So it's a good/bad thing.

Life is a journey, not a destination (thanks Aerosmith). There's good and bad. And I think ultimately, it's about balance. Money doesn't solve everything. In fact, it doesn't solve a lot at all. Wealth isn't worth jack when you kick the bucket at 35 because you're overworked (happened to a friend) or work for 30 years, retire then die in 5 months of a heart attack. These people at more than enough money, yet for all their saving and such, it didn't do them much good, as they died with many things left to do.

So, back to balance. This is the trickiest part of life. Because if you spend all your time working, you won't get to enjoy it. If you spend all your time relaxing, you won't be making enough to enjoy it. And even if you have all the money in the world and time, no one else does so you can't share your good fortunes (no man is an island).

So, hug your love ones and tell your parents that you appriciate what they've done for you. Call up an old friend you lost touch with and reconnect. Help someone. Volunteer. Life is full of so much possibility, and so much good! TV and corporations tell us otherwise, that we NEED to buy their stuff to have a fulfilling life. Lies, all lies (though they do work on me now and then).

I'm just babbling on, but life.. it's just amazing the amount of beauty in the world, if not just outside your door. Breathe. Know that in the end, it'll all be OK.

And keep a lookout for red hot deals!

[UrbanPoet]

No. You can lose family too...
If you come from astrict racist family and marry a black guy, that happens to be a crack dealer and has his baby will you lose your family? yes you willl....

In the end all you really have is yourself and god watching over you.