2007-12-24 07:06:54 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yeah Pat, that is what I hope for the "unexpected" surprises!
2007-12-24 07:51:14 · update #1
No not about Christmas or presents, just life in general
2007-12-24 12:56:01 · update #2
Don't expect much, but why should I ? -- am I missing something here ?
2007-12-24 10:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That would be very sad to me......to always expect nothing so as not to be disappointed. I'm not sure if you're referring to presents or just life in general. I can't imagine going day to day with a negative attitude like that. I expect to be happy and I usually am not disappointed. Of course now, we're not talking about tragedies that happen to all of us sooner or later.
As far as presents, I am equally happy and grateful whether I get perfume, a little book or a new TV. I am so thankful for the life I have now...( I had lost everything and was homeless seven years ago, after having everything I could ever want.....
it's a long story but it was not because of anything I did, but others) I worked hard and have more than I did before. So I could never have an attitude like that. That Christmas I ate
dinner at a Day Shelter. Please understand that I am not looking for sympathy here, shoot no, I am rich in all of the right ways. Just my opinion. Merry Christmas to all of my friends here. Hugs, Eve
2007-12-24 09:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by Eve 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about every day life then I can say that I never do expect a thing in life any more as I have been let down so many times that it is not funny.
If you are talking about Christmas gifts, then again, I have told my family and my friends that I don't have the money to get anything this year and I don't want them getting me any thing either. So I don't expect anything from any one this year.
But then again, I really do have two Christmas wishes this year. I have said them several times on here and for a long time. First thing I want is for both of my parents to still be here with us for Christmas. My second wish is that ALL my family be here together for a Christmas dinner with my parents and I. Now I don't any of that is asking too much. I sure hope that I don't get disappointed on either wish.
2007-12-24 08:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I look forward to what every day will bring and at the close of the day I find I had a few surprises and that feels good. For Christmas I don't expect presents as I can't give much and it doesn't bother me. UUsually I am pleasently surprised by someone.
2007-12-24 11:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by Peapie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I find that when it comes to other people, I try to go with the flow and realize that not everyone looks and things like I do. But I'm constantly disappointed in myself. I guess that is a hold over from the way I was raised. I was supposed to be perfect.
2007-12-24 07:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by stormy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean Christmas presents, I never expect much. If you mean life in general, I'm not usually disappointed, even if I don't expect much.
2007-12-24 07:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by Nick Name 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
geez,Daisymae, that's one way to look at it...a pretty sad one. I prefer to see it this way-
I have everything I want. My life is already very good. And no, that doesn't mean I have a lot of material wealth - quite the contrary. It means I choose to dwell on what IS good and already exists in my world. Expectations are something that always got me into trouble, one way or the other... just another way to "what if" myself. Every day I have a choice about how I see my world. I don't want to waste that.
2007-12-24 08:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by min 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it is now expecting so much as being realistic. We have all had experiences that were not what we thought they would be. I would much rather be surprised by something nice that happened then be disappointed by what i thought was going to happen
2007-12-24 08:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by sniggle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, lately I've learned not to set myself up for disappointments due to over-expectations. I'm happier because of it and if a pleasant surprise comes my way, that's a welcomed bonus!!
2007-12-24 08:01:20 · answer #9 · answered by Will T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a catch-22. Low expectations to avoid disappointment still produces the crappy results of low expectations. But, even reasonable expectations result in disappointment.
I prefer to keep my expectations higher, at least then it's other people who are failing to meet them, rather than me not wanting enough.
2007-12-24 07:16:39 · answer #10 · answered by mcq316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't received gifts in years nor do I expect to. I love cards, so I am very happy with those. I am thrilled that my car is running and I have a new heater and the best is, I am happy with my life, what better gift is there than happiness?
2007-12-24 11:24:37 · answer #11 · answered by slk29406 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋