How happy are you?

dulcemariamar1

How happy are you overall with your life?

If you have to rate your happiness between 1 to 10, with 1 being I dont want to get out of bed in the morning and 10 being puppies and rainbows how would you rate the level of your happiness?

I am going with a 8.

MrsBini10

Last night, a zero. Absolutely horrible. Right now, a 4 maybe. 

allibally

6-7. Better then yesterday that's for sure. DH and I talked for two hours tonight and got on the same page about things.

kelly321

I'd say a 7. I'm anticipating an 8-9 or maybe even 10 when DH goes on paternity leave next summer.

dulcemariamar1

Mrs. Bini: Vibes that you have a great weekend!!!

aMrsin09

4 or a 5, depends on the day.  H is the only reason it's not a 0-1. 

Although H is also the reason it went from a 9 to the 4/5 range (location, location, location).  Hmm there's a double edged sword.

Mrs SC

I'd go with 7 or 8, love our lifetsyle and living here, and H is incredible. But I was just offered a position to become localized here (which although great as we really want to stay! still going to be a huge lifestyle change as all of our ex-pat priveleges will go away!)

Mrs SC

oh and I am really down about my weight right now and looking forward to seeing all our friends and family a good 15 pounds heavier than when they last saw me. But it's a resolution for next year and once the weight is gone, I know I will feel so much better about myself and that will put me at a solid 8

mrshooi

Probably an 8, there is always room for improvement but overall life is pretty sweet.  If anyone could tell me how to stop a toddler whinging high pitched at the top of his lungs constantly it would probably go right up to a 10!

Bananas0827

About a 4 or a 5 on a daily basis. It's all due to the weather and our location. If we were living in a sunnier climate, it'd be closer to an 8 every day.

Coffee&Cream

I would say an 8 or a 9, as pp said there is always room for improvement.  But my life is pretty good.  I have an amazing DH, great job, opportunities to travel, life is good.  If I get pregnant, life will be a 10!  At least for a few days :-)

EnidFalcor

I'd say an 8. Living in Japan is a bit harder than I'd hoped, but I really love life in general right now.

chelbel7

I have to say an 8 or 9. I have a lot to be thankful and things could be far worse...sometimes my job gives me a lot of perspective.  I wish we were closer to friends and family, but I'm happy knowing they are there for me and that they are all healthy and happy.  

I have a great DH, a baby coming any day now, a close family, and good friends. We're all healthy and well and get to enjoy moments and make memories together. 

MintChocoChip

About a 7.  I'm doing really well considering my life had changed so much since June.  Somedays are harder than others but overall I'm happy and now that things will get better and better.  Counseling has helped a lot.  My family and friends are a great support system and I'm finally doing what I want.  Kind of hate my job though.  Oh well that will change soon

PittPurple

I'm struggling right now honestly. I have a fantastic life, but the last few months have been really hard. Much harder than I was expecting. I was injured during the surgery for my miscarriage so have been in physical therapy for a couple months. That was just the icing on the crappy cake honestly. So I'm having a hard time, but I'm trying! So I guess a 6-7 today, but am right there with Coffee&Cream - if I can get pregnant soon, and stay pregnant, I'll be inching up!

Sorry you're having a hard time Bini :-(

 

frlcb

I'd say a 9 right now. We had a tough Fall with dh's accident and dd's surgery but everyone is healthy now and that makes me happy!

bigfatgreekwedd

I would say an 8 or 9. Life is really good, the kids are a joy (and sleeping MUCH better!), DH is as great as always. The work-life balance is pretty good too, although there are days when I feel overwhelmed and I could definitely use a bit more time for myself (reading, yoga etc)

MrsBini10

dulcemariamar1:

Mrs. Bini: Vibes that you have a great weekend!!!

Thanks. If we can hurry up and get our second car life will I hope improve quite a bit. Between sleep deprivation, having no money, trying to share a car and take care of a baby, and it being dark and cold all the frigging time, plus the stress of going back to work this week, life blows right now but I'm trying to be optimistic. 

brainie

I think about a 6 or 7 now. Beth is awesome, I like my job okay, and things with DH are getting better - slowly but surely.

I could do without my 4 hours of commuting per day though.

Shekels831

I am a 7 or 8 daily.  I have so much to be thankful for, my H is an absolute darling 95% of the time and I have a healthy baby I'll be meeting very soon. 

rpic81

MrsBini - Things will imprve once you find your rythm again. Hang in there.

Brainie - 4 hours! Holy hell. 

I'd say I'm at a 9 right now. Work is very low stress and coming to an end, I have a baby on the way, H has a new job he's excited about, we're both thrilled about 2012 will bring and my family and friends are great. I have a lot to be grateful for. 

titicole

I would say an 8 or 9.  I am so thankful for DH, DS and a really smooth pregnancy and this christmas season has been really fun with DS.

ukyankee

I have to say a 9-1/2.  I have a good life that I am utterly thankful for.  I have an amazing and loving husband who makes me laugh and keeps me grounded.  I have the coolest neurotic dog in town.  I love my house and am in a sweet multi-cultural neighborhood.  And I'm healthy.  I think getting pregant would push me into a 10 (at least until the sleep deprivation or nausea).  While there are good days and bad days, there are things that I'd love to have that I don't (like a flat tummy)...this won't take away from the amazing life that I have right now.  And at almost 43, I think that this is pretty cool.

little red buttons

I'm so sorry Pitt, I've been thinking about you.

I honestly don't know.  If you would have asked me last week, I'd have said a 7-8, but I received some terrible news about my grandfather a few days ago and it's weighing heavily on my mind.  A 4?  5?  I don't know.

PittPurple

little red buttons:

I'm so sorry Pitt, I've been thinking about you.

I honestly don't know.  If you would have asked me last week, I'd have said a 7-8, but I received some terrible news about my grandfather a few days ago and it's weighing heavily on my mind.  A 4?  5?  I don't know.

I'm sorry LittleRed, what's going on? I really miss your blog by the way :-( I'll need to get some M pictures sometime to catch up!

I think I'm starting to get a bit better and starting to TTC again is helping, but it's just kind of overwhelming how sad I still am. I guess I thought I'd just bounce back quicker.

little red buttons

PittPurple:

little red buttons:

I'm so sorry Pitt, I've been thinking about you.

I honestly don't know.  If you would have asked me last week, I'd have said a 7-8, but I received some terrible news about my grandfather a few days ago and it's weighing heavily on my mind.  A 4?  5?  I don't know.

I'm sorry LittleRed, what's going on? I really miss your blog by the way :-( I'll need to get some M pictures sometime to catch up!

I think I'm starting to get a bit better and starting to TTC again is helping, but it's just kind of overwhelming how sad I still am. I guess I thought I'd just bounce back quicker.

He's fallen 4 times in the last two weeks, the last of which resulted in a cracked rib.  He also had some tests done and his transplant liver is failing him.  It's not, I don't know, shocking, since transplanted livers are apparently only meant to last 7-10 years and he's going on 17, but the doctor gave him 2-6 months left to live.  I am just sitting here, feeling selfish, and wondering what we're doing still living here when this kind of thing is only going to keep on happening, you know?  And thinking I should probably take Milo back to the US for a month or so asap, so we can see him again before it's too late.  It's all just....well sh!t, really.

I'm sorry you're feeling so blue, but imagine it's totally normal {huge hugs!} I'm going to send you a PM when I figure out how to do it

Edit : well that was easy, you've got a PM

frlcb

little red buttons:

PittPurple:

little red buttons:

I'm so sorry Pitt, I've been thinking about you.

I honestly don't know.  If you would have asked me last week, I'd have said a 7-8, but I received some terrible news about my grandfather a few days ago and it's weighing heavily on my mind.  A 4?  5?  I don't know.

I'm sorry LittleRed, what's going on? I really miss your blog by the way :-( I'll need to get some M pictures sometime to catch up!

I think I'm starting to get a bit better and starting to TTC again is helping, but it's just kind of overwhelming how sad I still am. I guess I thought I'd just bounce back quicker.

He's fallen 4 times in the last two weeks, the last of which resulted in a cracked rib.  He also had some tests done and his transplant liver is failing him.  It's not, I don't know, shocking, since transplanted livers are apparently only meant to last 7-10 years and he's going on 17, but the doctor gave him 2-6 months left to live.  I am just sitting here, feeling selfish, and wondering what we're doing still living here when this kind of thing is only going to keep on happening, you know?  And thinking I should probably take Milo back to the US for a month or so asap, so we can see him again before it's too late.  It's all just....well sh!t, really.

I'm sorry you're feeling so blue, but imagine it's totally normal {huge hugs!} I'm going to send you a PM when I figure out how to do it

I'm so sorry for both of you Pitt, I hope things look up for you soon, and LittleRed I hope you guys can get back to see him, I know how hard it is to be so far away when stuff like this happens. 

PittPurple

You too LittleRed :-)

I'm sorry. I totally understand what you mean, it's really hard to be far away when things happen. It's when it all starts to feel a bit overwhelming. But you're in a different situation - if you went back, you'd just have the same situation with M's family right? So there's no good answer sadly.

I think planning a decently long trip home sounds like a good plan. I'm sure your family would love to see you and it will help, I promise. I hope your grandfather beats the odds again, it sounds like he's done an amazing job - 17 years and counting on a transplant liver is amazing! Thinking of you and your family...

little red buttons

Back at you, Pitt

Thanks girls, I appreciate it. 

And yes, there is no real solution, it's just that I actually like my family and his are, well . . . sucksville.

VABeach08

I'm content, but less happy than usual (for me).  I guess 7-8 sounds about right.

The the bad side-- some serious family worries (my sister's sick (cancer), my brother's having some problems too) and some work changes I'm not mad keen on.

On the good side-- I do like living in Italy (most days), I have supportive friends and family, work for H and I is pretty stable and we're alright in these bad financial times.  Oh yeah, and I've got H and Lucy the dog to make me smile.  

newporter

little red buttons:

Back at you, Pitt

Thanks girls, I appreciate it. 

And yes, there is no real solution, it's just that I actually like my family and his are, well . . . sucksville.

 

Best to you & your family Little Red....   I know it's hard especially being so far...

I miss your blog terribly as well.  

 

To answer the OP, most days I am about an 8...but I had a day last week  that was off the charts- like 10++++.  I don't know why- I was truly very happy, and felt great and things were going really well, but then I was brought back down to my normal levels soon enough.  I do have a very blessed life, but of course, as someone said, always room for improvement!