The power of negative thinking
I am not an optimistic person. In fact, I would say that I'm the farthest you can get from optimistic. I don't think the glass is half empty, I think it's completely empty. I'm cynical, critical, sarcastic and pessimistic. But to be honest, I'm okay with that. I know that there's all this literature saying that if you're more positive you'll be happier, but people who are all bubble gum, puppy dogs and lollipops make me want to lash out violently. Everyone knows that person who is the "everything will work out for the best" type. They need to realize that no, it doesn't always work out for the best. Sometimes shit just happens. But if you aren't expecting things to be candy canes and sugar plums in the first place, then you won't be so disappointed.