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roboshark · 10-11-2004, 01:42 AM

The concept is great, Coach Alan. I'd have to disagree about the percentage though. To say that 99% of life is wonderful is a bit too optimistic. Mostly, life is not wonderful, it's just average. Occasionally, one has a moment of serenity on a beautiful autumn day. I agree, one should cherish and enjoy those moments to the fullest. But these moments are special exactly because that's what they are: moments. If everyday was a beautiful autumn day, then the magic will be gone sooner or later.

It's very hard to try and base your life on or around these moments: for most people, that's just not sufficient.

What I'm trying to say is: the fact that I had a perfect run of green lights on the way home yesterday just does not make me happier sitting through all the reds on my way home today.

But then of course, that's probably because I'm on the "glass is half-empty" team.

10-11-2004, 01:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
roboshark Crazy	The concept is great, Coach Alan. I'd have to disagree about the percentage though. To say that 99% of life is wonderful is a bit too optimistic. Mostly, life is not wonderful, it's just average. Occasionally, one has a moment of serenity on a beautiful autumn day. I agree, one should cherish and enjoy those moments to the fullest. But these moments are special exactly because that's what they are: moments. If everyday was a beautiful autumn day, then the magic will be gone sooner or later. It's very hard to try and base your life on or around these moments: for most people, that's just not sufficient. What I'm trying to say is: the fact that I had a perfect run of green lights on the way home yesterday just does not make me happier sitting through all the reds on my way home today. But then of course, that's probably because I'm on the "glass is half-empty" team. __________________ I want no escape. Last edited by roboshark; 10-11-2004 at 01:47 AM..