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Brad Russ · 03-13-2007, 10:41 AM

On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy would you say you are on average?? I'd say I'm usually around a 5, which leaves plenty of room for improvement. How about you?? Please be advised that this is a public poll.

Janice · 03-13-2007, 11:38 AM

I gave myself a 7. I'm usually happier, but the last few (six!) months, I've had chronic pain in my neck and upper back. I'm finally being treated for that, and if successful, I'll be happier. I also have a cloud of sadness over me from the loss of family members. I know I'll never be as happy as I used to be, before I lost them....never really enjoy a holiday like I used to. It's a good thing I was happy person to begin with...otherwise I would have cracked years ago.

I thank God that I have my husband. He makes me laugh, and we have a good time together doing the simplest things in life...watching movies, having friends or family over, going out to eat or getting take-out, or just enjoying our two young cats. It's one big pajama party with us. We laugh a lot.

Brad Russ · 03-13-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I gave myself a 7. I'm usually happier, but the last few (six!) months, I've had chronic pain in my neck and upper back. I'm finally being treated for that, and if successful, I'll be happier. I also have a cloud of sadness over me from the loss of family members. I know I'll never be as happy as I used to be, before I lost them....never really enjoy a holiday like I used to. It's a good thing I was happy person to begin with...otherwise I would have cracked years ago.

I thank God that I have my husband. He makes me laugh, and we have a good time together doing the simplest things in life...watching movies, having friends or family over, going out to eat or getting take-out, or just enjoying our two young cats. It's one big pajama party with us. We laugh a lot.

You really are an encouragement Janice. You've been through so much, and are going through so much now with all your physical problems, and yet still, you remain a happy person. I haven't been through even close to the things you have, and you make me look like the grinch. LOL!! I know you've been through alot, but I just want you to know that you really are a huge inspiration to me!!! If it weren't for friends like you, my happy meter would probably be a 2, or a 3 at best, and that's the truth!!!

Max Whittaker · 03-13-2007, 03:00 PM

Last year I would have rated a 9 or a 10. Now it's an 8.

Nothing real big to complain about. My job just gets to me and I'm not doing what I love. Last year, as an Americorps member, I discovered what It's like to have passion for my job, and felt what it was like to truly make a difference and build something that will last!

It's been tough to go from that to a retail job. But I'm adjusting. And it could be a whole lot worse.

I am happy.

AB · 03-13-2007, 03:14 PM

I'd say a 7, things are going pretty well for now.

Chelsea · 03-13-2007, 03:16 PM

I'm probably at about a 7. I've been happier, but I'm doing better lately. A couple weeks ago I was probably at a 4-5

G-Force Glockstar · 03-13-2007, 03:24 PM

That's hard bc there are days, times & moments where I feel 100% depressed & hopeless, but there are times when I feel really, really happy & excited.....so maybe about a 5 overall.

EmoJoe · 03-13-2007, 06:32 PM

i dont know, sometimes im happy and sometimes im depressed. at the moment id say like a 6 or a 7. but who knows, in a week it could be an 8 or 9. i doubt it though.

Courtnee · 03-13-2007, 06:36 PM

4

Number 9 Dream · 03-13-2007, 06:45 PM

I'd say I'm about a 3 lately

With my parents separated, and no idea what I want to do in life, there's not much going for me. The little things (like my kitties, my vacation coming up this week, and the rare times I see my friends) are the only things keeping me going.

Dude111 · 02-07-2026, 04:33 PM

I picked 1 on the poll... I havent been very happy lately.......

Im getting more and more sad as the days go on

View Poll Results: Happy scale
0	0	0%
1	1	6.67%
2	0	0%
3	1	6.67%
4	2	13.33%
5	2	13.33%
6	2	13.33%
7	5	33.33%
8	2	13.33%
9	0	0%
10	0	0%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

03-13-2007, 10:41 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	The Happy Meter On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy would you say you are on average?? I'd say I'm usually around a 5, which leaves plenty of room for improvement. How about you?? Please be advised that this is a public poll.
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03-13-2007, 11:38 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Considering... I gave myself a 7. I'm usually happier, but the last few (six!) months, I've had chronic pain in my neck and upper back. I'm finally being treated for that, and if successful, I'll be happier. I also have a cloud of sadness over me from the loss of family members. I know I'll never be as happy as I used to be, before I lost them....never really enjoy a holiday like I used to. It's a good thing I was happy person to begin with...otherwise I would have cracked years ago. I thank God that I have my husband. He makes me laugh, and we have a good time together doing the simplest things in life...watching movies, having friends or family over, going out to eat or getting take-out, or just enjoying our two young cats. It's one big pajama party with us. We laugh a lot.

03-13-2007, 03:00 PM	#4
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Last year I would have rated a 9 or a 10. Now it's an 8. Nothing real big to complain about. My job just gets to me and I'm not doing what I love. Last year, as an Americorps member, I discovered what It's like to have passion for my job, and felt what it was like to truly make a difference and build something that will last! It's been tough to go from that to a retail job. But I'm adjusting. And it could be a whole lot worse. I am happy.
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03-13-2007, 03:16 PM	#6
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I'm probably at about a 7. I've been happier, but I'm doing better lately. A couple weeks ago I was probably at a 4-5
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03-13-2007, 03:14 PM	#5
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I'd say a 7, things are going pretty well for now.

03-13-2007, 03:24 PM	#7
G-Force Glockstar Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Posts: 21,770	That's hard bc there are days, times & moments where I feel 100% depressed & hopeless, but there are times when I feel really, really happy & excited.....so maybe about a 5 overall.
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03-13-2007, 06:32 PM	#8
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	i dont know, sometimes im happy and sometimes im depressed. at the moment id say like a 6 or a 7. but who knows, in a week it could be an 8 or 9. i doubt it though.
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03-13-2007, 06:36 PM	#9
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	4
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03-13-2007, 06:45 PM	#10
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	I'd say I'm about a 3 lately With my parents separated, and no idea what I want to do in life, there's not much going for me. The little things (like my kitties, my vacation coming up this week, and the rare times I see my friends) are the only things keeping me going.
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02-07-2026, 04:33 PM	#11
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,643	I picked 1 on the poll... I havent been very happy lately....... Im getting more and more sad as the days go on