There has been plenty written about how rotten this year was and this decade in general. Of course I have a contrary view. Not just philosophically, but personally. I graduated from college in 2003. I was the first person in my family to do so and I paid for my own education. I’ve been fortunate to work for a fast growing privately held company here in Sarasota for five years. I have also married a wonderful woman.
Are there things to complain about? Certainly, but complaining is for losers. I consider myself lucky to live in the most prosperous nation on Earth during the most prosperous time in history. Could things be better? Sure, but things could most certainly be worse. The past years have seen tremendous technological innovations. Just think about a world without high definition television, high speed internet, smart phones, Google, Facebook, blogs, and GPS. I don’t have to think very hard. I remember 1998 very clearly.
Instead of worrying and complaining about our dire situation let’s be thankful. Why do our best days have to be behind us? If the past 100 years have taught us anything it’s that the future will always be brighter than the present.
Nicely put!
I look forward to another year of blog posts by Mr. Nemov. Although I may disagree with much of your political and social ideologies, I have come to recognize we share something much more important….. an appreciation for an educated argument. Don’t get me wrong my friend, I still think you should have voted for Obama and all you conservatives are racist rich people!!!
Happy new year to you and the rest of the daily plunge readers. I also wish the best for your wife’s recovery progress. The importance of family and friends is something that even the most polarized opponents can appreciate. Speaking of opponents, where has club soda been? I couldn’t help but notice he disappeared after his posts seemed to be become more eccentric and resembled more of a Limbaugh rant on subjective personal beliefs than an objective, well thought out argument or position.
P.S. – I am in the beginning phase of starting a blog and hope you will join some of the discussions. I am sure you will find many of the topics to be relevant to your interests. Plus, you can give me a taste of my own medicine!
I can’t wait to read. Club Soda edits my typos but he’s been busy with real life. He should post more in the future.