and, all this time I thought it was sexual - you know, legs spread, cunnilingus type action. i prefer my way of thinking.
My wife has thrown the "pessimist" comment my way from time to time when I get down about something. I used to return fire with the concept that I was just being realistic. It was my way of defending the pessimism. It was easier to defend my position than it was to change it and accept a different point of view. When I sat down and was truly honest with myself, I had to admit that she was right. I'm guilty of being down. I even served a 1/2 season tour with the minions but after a while I realized that it just wasn't me. It didn't fit me. As you have noted it has become fashionable to be down on this program. I get the idea of venting frustrations. When you're emotionally invested and YOU don't get what YOU want then you get disappointed. That's a natural human response. BUT ... if all you can do is see the bad in the situation how are you ever going to receive the good? I don't visit or post as often as I may have in the past and it's because of having to sift through all the vitriol and negativity that saturated the board. I had to scroll down screen after screen until I found something that I felt was of value. And as you said, the "sunshine pumpers" get pounced on for being positive. The bottom line is that happiness is a choice. Being optimistic is a choice. We all have the power to choose our response. Some of us exercise that power in positive ways and others in negative ways. It doesn't make one person right or the other wrong. It does make a difference in your own heart, in your own life. So in response to some of the others ... I didn't mean to bitch about the bitching. I was suggesting that there is a lot being missed when you're busy fussing. If you want to see what happens when these programs are the epicenter of your world, come visit me here in Bama. These fans are always waiting for the wheels to come off even while they're winning. They have become so consumed by their team that they talk about how they're going to lose the next game, right after they won the last game. If we don't fix this then MSU is going to beat us. If we don't fix that then Auburn is going to go nuts on us. They can't even take a moment to enjoy winning. The only time they are truly happy is if a NC trophy is hoisted. How can you become so consumed that you take the fun out of winning? I have always been glad that my happiness is not governed by a football team or it's results. I may be disappointed by a result but I receive joy from family, friends, fellowship, the tailgate, the food, the excitement of the game, great plays and great stories. The memories of the entire game experience are indelible, the results of the game wash away in time. Truly I love you all. The creativity, the sarcasm, the coming together as a fan base to discuss and rally around our love of LSU. I just want to encourage others to take a moment to appreciate the positives for a while. Be passionate. But you don't have to be always negative. Ok ... so we missed on a LB or we didn't get the hot name QB. Yep. Got it. This team has whiffed on a few opportunities. Ok ... so what? They landed a fantastic class full of kids who are excited to be part of Tiger Nation and I am excited they are here. Free yourself! Life is awesome!!
Y'all gotta also remember I haven't smoked in a very long time. It's pretty funny that the big sunshine pumper that created this thread has 420 in his name. Coincidence man????? I think I not maaaan, everything is groovy in tiger town bros!!!
Jesus what have I become, I'm defending Donald Trump and poking fun at a fellow head. Curse you job, curse you to hell.
