Possibilities make me optimistic. We are at a point where there are so many possibilities! We just elected our first african american president! People are worried about whether he’ll be a good president or a terrible one, but either way just the fact that he can become president should inspire us! Anyone can do anything! I don’t have a job right now but there are jobs out there and I’ll find one. How do I know? Because this too shall pass. That’s what my Grandma used to say and I believe it, and until it does pass I will have fun with what I have and be happy that my loved one’s and myself are safe and sound. Besides, I’m in love. What could make you more optimistic than the possibilities you feel when you’re in love?

I’ve always been and always will be an optimist. There’s nothing I detest more than a negative person. The energy that’s wasted being negative could be used for so much more. If you look hard enough, no matter the situation you can find a positive outcome. I wake up in the morning, tell myself it’s gonna be a great day and most of the time it is. I’ve been blessed by being born in the greatest nation in the world and that alone gives me my optimism for each day I live. All I have to do is turn on the news and I am ashamed of myself for any negative or “poor pitiful me” thought I have. I try not to surround myself with negative people, but that’s impossible. When I encounter them, I try to take charge of the situation, not by being a dictator, but by charm. I love living, which was a free gift from God, and don’t understand why others want allow themselves to enjoy it also.

Think about it, really. What can you be grateful for? Sure, there are always things we may not particularly enjoy in life, but there are so many things we have that can’t be bought in this day and age. Can you walk? Can you move your arms? Do you have fingers? Do you have eyes to see the world around you and ears to hear any music you desire? This is something that constantly helps me, even during these days of economic fear. Yes, my hubbie’s boss laid off 3 workers, but not him. Yes, we’re low on extra cash, but do we have a roof over our heads, food to eat, clothes to wear at the moment? Do you have the freedom to choose your TV shows, movies, travel, and worship in any way you please in this country? Thankfully, the answer is yes! Look on the bright side for all that you have - family, children, friends! Have a great time in your life with what you have!

There is so much to be happy about, so many things to look forward to in this world of ours. Seeing my children experience new and exciting things, see their faces light up on Christmas morning. See the smiles on their faces as they see the Christmas lights. There is so much to be happy about and look forward to. I know our economic times are hard right now and that several are struggling, but tomorrow is going to be a brighter day and things have to go up from here.

I have a wife that I love dearly. The five years since we met have been a journey to discovering a self of which I was not really aware. She has given me a beautiful son. In short, I have every reason to want to come home in the evening what ever is happening on Wall Street or at the office.

I am optimistic about many things! First off, I am a mother of two, who has recently gone back to school to pursue my dreams of becoming a teacher. I am very optimistic about the day that I will finish school and be able to work in my dream job. I am also very pleased with the new low gas prices! Anyone who isn’t has to be crazy!

Right now this minute I am happy my son is taking a good nap after spending the morning with his three cousins making ornaments. I am optimistic that though life has recently sent me some horrible curveballs, I am a great batter! There are some people born perpetually sunny, that is NOT me, but I want it to be. I work harder at happy thoughts than any thing else in my life, including a two year old. The attendance shooting up at local churches makes me feel maybe the current climate isn’t so bad after all?!

Right now, in the midst of all the troubling issues facing us here in the US and throughout the world, I am optimistic about our future with President-Elect Obama. I think he is the right man for our times. Besides his obvious intelligence and charm, he is a very clam presence. I fell that I can trust him to do the right thing to improve our qulaity of life. I don’t think he will have an easy task, and I don’t think he will find a quick fix. But, I do believe he will lead us to a better future and improved relationships with the other countries in the world.

I am happy we will have a good new president in 2009!

I am optimistic about things changing in the long run, and the current crisis looming over us blowing over. I have firm faith that whatever economic problems existing in the economy, will blow over and not last long. We are facing severe problems presently, but patience and persistence will help us overcome them, and tide over the problem. Our life has ups and downs, so we should try to be cool and happy during this disturbing times too.