I Have An Amazing Talent!

                                             

      It has taken decades to learn and fine tune this ability. 

Standing at the precipice of Medicare, and about to dive

into the Golden Pond years of fatigue, I can now humbly

demonstrate my proficiency. (Please try not to be jealous.)

                          I’m a negativity expert.

A Sensitive Person is Sensible

    Regarding weather comfort, my body quickly reacts 

when the temperature range is not between my 68 to 71

degree tolerance. (Winter lasted SOO long this year, and

now we’ve jumped right into a hot summer!)

    My emotional radar is able to detect a negative 

comment/inference or demeaning body language from 

a person ten feet away.  Acquaintances do not have to 

spell out their feelings about me or any other interesting

subject: I intuitively prepare my defensive responses before 

they finish talking. Verbal interruptions are effective 

for time-saving or boredom relief.

Life is Half-full

   When there are only healthy foods in my refrigerator, 

my stomach craves ice cream and cookies, or pie.  If out 

on the town with a group of friends, I yearn for quiet

time by myself.  When reading at home in bed, thoughts

of loneliness keep me awake.  My cat would be a good

companion, except for her constant fur-shedding, and

obnoxious ways of getting attention.    

   

    My skill at pessimism is very helpful when making

travel plans. There is wisdom in being prepared for

transportation delays, weather-related disaster,

germs/bedbugs, lack of acceptable food, air-borne

disease, and the many other disturbances that would

ruin a vacation. Making a list of things that can go 

wrong has helped appropriately pack the needed large,

extra suitcases.

   There are philosophies that claim having an optimistic,

count your blessings attitude is preferable for overall health

and life satisfaction.  I’m guessing that theory evolved by

people unable to face reality.

Are you a sensitive, life is half-full person? 

What amazing talents do you own?

If you’d like more examples of pessimism skills, contact me,

and I’ll see if I feel like answering.