Curious

[opening_the_box]

Is anyone in this town truly happy? Do you like yourself? Why do so many in this town seem to be wrapped up within the dreariness of self loathing?

Comments

[no_quarter_jack]

I'm more than content with my life, at present, and I've always been in favor of my own merits. I would reccommend myself to others.

[opening_the_box]

Do you give yourself a grade A stamp of approval?

[no_quarter_jack]

Oh, definitely. 100% Jack approved with gold stars, smileys, and all that.
As being me goes, I've yet to see another do it better.

[opening_the_box]

Most impressive. And nice to see someone that does feel this way.

[heartsbeattime]

I'm pretty happy. Not shiny-happy-perfect, but realistically so.

I'm still learning to like myself, but I guess I kind of get a fresh start in Middle Area, and I'm glad for it. I get a few chances here I wouldn't have elsewhere.

...uh, that was kind of rambly, sorry. ^^;

[opening_the_box]

Rambley is fine.

I have so many questions, things I don't understand as the subculture here is so different than anywhere else.

[heartsbeattime]

I've noticed that. :/ It seems like a lot of people are really depressed but won't, or can't, find a way out of it.

Maybe, like you said, it's the holidays.

[opening_the_box]

I would like to think that but there's so much going on that I've noticed and many are hiding behind.

Human nature is a hobby of mine.

[echoing_eyes]

I'm a happy person, by nature. I enjoy myself and the world I live in. Life isn't meant to be spent held by negative emotions.

Also, Hello. I'm Grant. I don't think we've met. I was told about the ROMA club and decided to link up to your LiveJournal. I hope that's okay. I wanted to keep up to date with the club.

[opening_the_box]

Greetings and welcome. All are welcome on my lj as well as at ROMA as long as they have an open mind.

[echoing_eyes]

Aha. You will be hard pressed to find an mind more open than mine. This is good! I look forward to meeting you face to face.

[opening_the_box]

The next meeting in this coming week or you can track me down at school.

[i_just_got_back]

I think I'm pretty happy here. I mean, I'm happier here than I was in Sherwood. I don't claim to be totally content-- my life's not perfect. But it could sure be a hell of a lot worse.

People around here have gone through some really tough things lately, so I'm not surprised to hear that everyone's depressed.

I love your icon, by the way. Gorgeous flowers.

[opening_the_box]

Thank you about the icons. I adore the symbolism of them.

For some I don't think it's hard times. That depresses you but it doesn't often make you dislike yourself. I have my theories but I doubt most want to hear it.

[i_just_got_back]

You mean besides the obvious bleeding-heart metaphor, or is there more? Kind of a "love is pain" thing?

Actually, I'd be interested in hearing that. I'm kind of a student of the reasons people do what they do.

[opening_the_box]

A little of both. There is a legend about them and the drops of blood that form them as well but I can't for the life of me remember more than that this minute.

This town seems to be a whirlpool of drama. Much of it is outside influences. The bad that so many talk about, but I admit I haven't experienced. But then there is the inside influences. Such as parents, family, love, self esteem. I suspect much of this town is lacking in positive inner influences.

[theboyaintright]

I don't know.

[opening_the_box]

What do you think is the cause?

[theboyaintright]

heh. i've been over that so many times. it doesnt help

[opening_the_box]

Perhaps you're looking in the wrong place.