Here’s the thing, My glass is half empty, but it will be alright. I already bought a second bottle of wine. I also have on hand the kind that you drink and lemonade if you’re a teetotaler. Some people would say that the person who sees the glass has half empty is a pessimist. I see it as a way to plan ahead.
When NBF told me that I was being too negative I really took it hard. I thought I’d been working hard to make sure that everybody had everything they needed. I was nearly killing myself keeping up with the hectic schedules. How dare he be so ungrateful?
Then, I listened to a similar perspective from some great friends, my best friend and a good friend, and I realized I may be a bit more of a realist than some of the people around me. I plan for everything. I get panicky if I walk in to a situation that is unfamiliar. I really don’t like to not be in control. I do like to be the go to person for answers.
So, I may over anlyze what needs to happen. And, I may doubt that everyone
Champagne glass (Photo credit: Adam Mulligan)
else will come prepared to the picnic. But, I’ve learned to enjoy all of the extra preparation that I put in to everything. You may say my glass is half empty, but I say there’s just room for more wine. And I’ve got it breathing on the counter already.
So, which are you, half empty or half full?
I, too, am a glass-half-empty kind of girl. I’d like to think I’ve made improvements but, try as I may, I have a hard time seeing the best in things. I don’t know if it’s a defense mechanism (can’t be disappointed if you don’t ever expect anything good to happen) or the way I was raised… I hope it’s not *too* noticeable to others, but I know it affects the relationships I have.. and especially the ones I used to have (oops). Love it or leave it, it’s part of who I am. Sorry to hear you’ve been having a hard time lately… have a glass (or bottle) of wine for me! xoox