Are you an optimist? Do you always look on the bright side of things?
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An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out. – George Jean Nathan
An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day. – Irv Kupcinet
An optimist is a driver who thinks that empty space at the curb won’t have a hydrant beside it. – Jules Renard
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. – Bill Vaughan
Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country. – Jim Ramstad
After watching the news, hearing how bad things are locally, nationally and internationally I just felt the need to remind myself and others that there is always a bright side and that every cloud has a silver lining!
I'm joining Jenny Mattlock for Alphabe-Thursday
Glad y'all dropped by and come on back!
I try to be an optimist, but it's so hard, isn't it? I'm better at counting my blessings ... and counting to 10 when I'm frustrated. =>
ReplyDeleteI am a born optimist and I need to be it too with a pessimist DH, Great O word
ReplyDeleteYes, I am an optimist...most of the time. :)
ReplyDeleteI really try to be a glass half full kind of lady.
ReplyDeleteI certainly try to be an optimist, but some days it's a bit tough.
ReplyDeleteIt is not easy, but I try.
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle over the housefly quote :-)
ReplyDeleteThose were great quotes. I couldn't help but chuckle at some of them. My favorite was the first one about the fly.
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes and such a lovely cheerful post! The news stinks! I like this better! Anne
ReplyDeleteOh, I just LOVE that O is for Optimism!!! And great quotes that remind me to think positive always!!
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Cindy
I think I was an optimist until after my teenage years plus seeing the world that way it really is gets one to rethink everything. but I'm glad there are optimist like you around to remind us, it isn't all bad. thanks & have a sweet day.
ReplyDeleteThose are really uplifiting quotes.. It's hard remaining optimistic at time but it doesn't hurt to try.
ReplyDeleteVery cute - I'm the one who believes that the empty parking space won't have a hydrant beside it!
ReplyDeleteCool and funny O :)
ReplyDeleteAlways!...even when it seems like a hopeless situation,there is little thoughts of "IT'S GOING TO BE OK",I try and think the positive everytime.
ReplyDeleteGreat O word!
~Jo
LazyonLoblolly
Typically I am a glass half full kind of person, except near the end of winter when I get a little down waiting for spring!
ReplyDeleteGreat O word :)
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Hi Annette, I think I am a perpetual optimist. Sometimes I wish I wasn't, but I'm wired that way I suspect.
ReplyDeleteI love these quotes.
What an outstanding link for the letter "O".
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I'm married to an optimist, he keeps us grounded, he also finds the best parking spots at the Mall, even around Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder. Sometimes we just need to count our blessings and refocus on what's really important in life. Worrying about things we have no control over is such a waste of time and energy.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and have a great weekend :-)
~Ron
Thankful that the Lord's promises and blessings are there for us to only believe and receive...as I keep that in the fore front, optimism is inevitable. :o)
ReplyDeletethe fly quote is too cute! :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
...as always...I am catching up on my blog thank yous...thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment!
What a wonderful "O" post! My sister's family really needs a lot of optimism and this post is just full of it. I feel like I have a renewed sense of optimism after reading all those wonderful quotes :)
ReplyDeletewhat uplifting take on o, smiles.
ReplyDeleteyou rock.
love your take, it is a way to live or move forward most of the time...
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