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    WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH

    what do YOU do? 

    Notice, there is nothing implied that YOU are tough!   

    What I do:
    1.  Pray
    2.  Go to the casino
    3.  Eat
    4.  Shop

    +8  Views: 2216 Answers: 12 Posted: 10 years ago
    mycatsmom

    I do all of the above.AND I used to eat ice cream, candy and cookies to appease myself, b/c I can't anymore, b/c my Dr. says I'm diabetic, dammit !!!
    Bob/PKB

    Do you ever buy the sugar free ice cream, candy, and/or cookies? They aren't too bad.
    mycatsmom

    They only have about two flavors in the low sugar ice cream where I shop. Some of the sugarless candy isn't too bad, but it's expensive.Haven't seen any sugarless cookies.

    12 Answers

    I PRAY I WILL WIN AT THE CASINO,SO THAT I CAN GO SHOPPING TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT,

    mycatsmom

    LOL - - - Hect, I like your wry sense of humor :-D

    All ME!!!


    ""

    Ducky

    Moderator
    Now, THAT'S a stretch!
    Bob/PKB

    Are you familiar with the term "Panglossian optimism"?
    ROMOS

    I'm definitely not a pessimist.
    Bob/PKB

    Neither am I. The term comes from a special type of optimism, which was characterized by "Pangloss", the philosopher/teacher n the Voltaire book, "CANDIDE". I read it recently for my modern humanities class...Very interesting, full of action, and optimism.
    WIKIPEDIA has a good explanation for it when you get a chance.
    ROMOS

    Or naively optimistic, if it's tough I stay positive, there are solutions to mostly everything.
    Bob/PKB

    Yup! Can't argue with that....almost everything has a solution, and a satisfactory one, even with compromising.

    I've done all of your suggestions at one time or another when things were tough. In general, I just try to get busy and stop feeling sorry for myself. It doesn't always work that well because sometimes I'm doing both at the same time....being busy AND feeling sorry for myself.      :)

    Bob/PKB

    It's a good idea, though, because you can eventually be engrossed in the busy-ness and "forget all your trouble and just get happy, (don't know the words) and chase all your blues away"
    .
    Ducky

    Moderator
    La la lah lah la la la la la......
    Bob/PKB

    Yeah, that's it. Those are the words....
    Ducky

    Moderator
    Better than my "la la lah song". lol
    Bob/PKB

    Nope, that's not the song, but it's pretty cool. These are the lyrics to the song I'm thinking of:
    Forget your troubles, come on get happy
    You better chase all your cares away
    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    Get ready for the judgment day

    The sun is shinin', come on get happy
    The Lord is waitin' to take your hand
    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    We're going to the promise land

    We're headin' across the river
    To wash your sins away in the tide
    It's all so peaceful on the other side

    Forget your troubles, come on get happy
    You better chase all your cares away
    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    Get ready for the judgment day

    Forget your troubles, come on get happy
    Chase your cares away
    Hallelu, get happy
    Before the judgment day

    The sun is shinin', come on get happy
    The Lord is waitin' to take your hand
    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    We're gonna be goin' to the promise land

    We're headin' across the river
    Wash your sins away in the tide
    It's quiet and peaceful on the other side

    Forget your troubles, get happy
    Your cares fly away
    Shout Hallelujah, get happy
    Get ready for your judgment day

    Come on get happy
    Chase your cares away
    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    Get ready for the judgment day

    Sun is shining, come on get happy
    Lord is waiting to take your hand
    Hallelujah, come on get happy
    We're going to the promise land

    Headin 'cross the river
    Throw your sins away in the tide
    It's all so peaceful on the other side

    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    You better chase all your cares away
    Shout Hallelujah, come on get happy
    Get ready, get ready, get ready for the judgment day

    Songwriters
    ARLEN, HAROLD / KOEHLER, TED



    terryfossil 1

    Not fair Bob,,all church songs are good..>>>><<<<<
    Bob/PKB

    I have never heard this song in church! Don't even know the name of it. A little help?
    terryfossil 1

    Hey Bob,the song is called "get happy" and Harold Harlen was a Jewish boy,,hence the religious background......It is a good song though......

     I like driving especially through the country back roads and visiting country craft stores and antique shops.


    Praying helps, but I also pray when things are going well in my life.


     


    Watching a funny movie or TV sitcom.


     


    Shopping and going out to a nice restaurant for Steak, Sushi or Lobster.

    Bob/PKB

    A drive in the country and a trip into the past (antiques ), wonderful answer.

    Sometimes, joining a fitness center will help in making you forget your troubles for a little while. But, you really have to like working out and swimming and doing yoga, and all that.........which I do. I even wish they had an over 60 basketball team for women.

    Ducky

    Moderator
    Start one.

    I cheat. I'm under heavy medication. It's difficult for much to bother me. If something ever gets to me I use a LOT of sarcasm......

    Ducky

    Moderator
    Sarcasm? You? LOL!!
    Bob/PKB

    Survival isn't cheating

    I get obstinate & determined. I start thinking,"I'm not letting this stupid Bl**dy thing beat me"! When the going gets really tough,keep outta my way.I forget about manners & politeness.Tunnel visioned is what you'd call it I guess.

    Bob/PKB

    I would say, when the going gets tough, call Tommy to take care of things! You are a really strong person.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_e2D2qsaso

    Bob/PKB

    Nice mix, Clonge! Does this mean you listen to music when the going gets tough?
    Clonge

    No, "I get going!"
    Bob/PKB

    :D ....as far away as possible, sometimes!
    mycatsmom

    music helps me in the car, when I'm having anxiety .

    hi,

    pythonlover

    Moderator
    Hi as in hello or, high as a kite ?
    Bob/PKB

    Hard to tell sometimes...... :D
    hector5559

    a bit of both i think,

    ....pray and problem solve

    When the going gets tough the tough gets going,,i know it is a clinche,and it is easier said than done.but sometimes it fits..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjudr5YlzuE

    mycatsmom

    When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping or eat chocolate

    Meditate, find inner peace, and more strength, and as I always tell people, KEEP GOING, as long as God is letting you breath.  Don't give up. Years ago I had an allergic reaction to cortizone. My skin broke out all over, my legs swelled up like elephant legs.  My sister asked me while I was in the hospital, how I could be in such a good mood.  I told her you have to be.  This is life and we should be thankful no matter what we have to go through.



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