If The World Feels Like A Terrible Place, Here Are 50 Wholesome Posts To Get You Through The Day (New Pics)
With autumn blues slowly creeping into our cooling homes and days getting shorter, it’s easy to feel a little down. You may feel a little more sensitive, irritated or generally dissatisfied with the world around you.
And it’s understandable. With the cost-of-living crisis, gloomy post-pandemic reality, Russia’s war on Ukraine, barely affordable housing and ever growing inflation, few things make us joyful these days. And since bad news has penetrated all layers of media, we prepared you a heartwarming antidote – Bored Panda’s compilation of strictly wholesome and feel-good stories, pictures and events that people shared online.
After you’re done, be sure to check out our previous positivity-induced features here, here and here and don’t forget to share them with others in need of a little pat on the back!
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I Don't Have Anyone To Celebrate With But I'm 8-Years Clean Of Heroin Today. Yay Me
Sir, if you read this, just know that there are many people here who would celebrate with you if we could.
The Owners Asked To Superimpose The Image Of Timber, Their Recently Departed Dog, Into The Photo As They Spread His Ashes Into A Pond. This Is The Result
Boy Reunited With His Cat He Had Lost While Crossing The Polish - Ukrainian Border
No one said life was going to be easy. In fact, it can be downright tough at times. But despite the challenges we face, we can remain resilient. In fact, some people seem to be much better at it than others.
So to find out more about resilience and the power of positivity, a while back, Bored Panda spoke with Susan Petang, a certified divorce coach and the creator of “The Quiet Zone Coaching,” who teaches people how to stop feeling overwhelmed and start waking up happy in the morning again. Petang argues that the very first step towards building mental resilience is instead of viewing these unfortunate moments as "failures" or "misfortunes," view them as learning opportunities.
A Single Dad Adopted An 11-Year-Old Teen After His Adoptive Family Dropped Him Off At The Hospital And Never Came Back
Ladies And Gents Out On The Beach
Before And After Beating Cancer. 2019 - 2020 - 2021
It’s important that we sit back and consider a couple of things about any difficult situation we’re in at that moment. “What can we learn from this? How can we use this to become a better human being/worker/parent/partner?” Petang said and added that crucially, it's all a matter of mindset.
It Has Been Amazing To See How AIDS Has Been Controlled, Definitely A Win For Humanity
It May Not Seem Like Much, But After Two Years Of Struggling, My Fridge Is Finally Full Tonight
Oh, it is much and I'm ecstatic for OP. I've been on both sides and I think anyone else who has knows the comfort and overall relief it is to have food in abundance after having very little.
Yup! I remember the days when just having a few cans of food in the pantry brought me comfort because it was something at least! So a fridge this full is definitely something to be proud of! Well done OP and everyone in the comments who also know this feeling well and still continue on, hopefully with full fridges as well!
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"it may not seem like much", no my love, this is everything! Congratulations š...so happy and proud of you šš»ā¤ļøš
I've been at the point in life where I didn't know what I would eat the next day, so a full fridge is still exciting to me. Your situation goes from "I'll have to ration this so it will last as long as possible" to "what do I want t cook today?" and its the best feeling
Yes, this! I love to be able to choose what I'm going to cook depending on the craving/mood and having all condiments for it. It's the best feeling ever!
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I know how you feel. And this is something to truly be grateful for and I'm so overjoyed for you. That something everyone should have a full stomach and a roof over there head and nice bath. ššš
The people who it may not seem like much to are very lucky
Lol on a side note, those arby's fries are so good. Ore Ida's beer battered are the best fries I've ever had, but the arby's ones are great, too.
Right before I saw this, my husband and I were trying to figure out a way to feed our 2 children tonight. Saw this and my mouth watered. I know the feeling and I'm so glad someone like us got food to put in their fridge! š„°
Been there. There is NO greater sense of accomplishment. Good on you!!
I was expecting her to say clean... than she said full and i feel like ive just been punched ... CONGRATSšš„°šš¤©
This one really made me cry. I know my mom struggle a lot when me and my brother where kids so I kind of understand the feeling of OP. Also I just had a problem at my work 5 minutes ago and my coworkers supported me a lot so I'm kind of sensitive right now.
Just seeing a full fridge is such a relief and weight off the chest. One less thing to worry about in the day to day.
I grew up with little to eat on a fairly regular basis, so for me, having a full fridge & pantry is the epitome of "making it".
It is very much indeed! Nothing but respect to you āš». Congratulations ā„ļø.
I used to wonder where my next meal would come from, but now my life has turned around, so glad this happened to you too
I've been there. I can remember scrounging up change just to buy a loaf of bread to have SOMETHING to eat. That was years ago and I still feel pure joy when I stock my fridge and pantry. I'm overjoyed for OP. Enjoy your delicious food, and give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. You got this.
For U.S. Pandas: If you are suffering any bit of food insecurity please please utilize your local food bank. There is absolutely zero judgement or shame. We want you to come get some groceries! (food pantry volunteer)
I'd been pathetically poor for most of my life....I'm finally above the poverty line and I have been known to cry when I open the fridge and its full
That has got to be the greastest feeling in the world! Here's hopng you always have everything you need in Life!
You can reach the top, but not without a solid base.. Well done. This is a solid base
I can absolutely relate to this. For those who don't have to struggle with where next meal is coming from, they won't and will never understand what it's like standing there, fridge and freezer open, seeing it for the first time in a LONG time, full of food! Add couple kids to the mix and I s**t your not.... Not with kids home.... But I have cried.... More like bawled in relief of actually knowing where my kids next meal was coming from. Make fun, call me lame, whatever you feel nessesary, but until you have been in my position......... Sorry I didn't mean for it to turn into this! Won't even get read anyways lol
In the words of Stone Cold Steve Austin "Oh Hell Yeah". I've been on both sides of this. It's always a much better feeling and you sleep better with food in the fridge and you're not thinking, "am I eating crackers again for dinner tonight or nothing for dinner tonight" Be proud and keep it up.
That's one of the good things sad to say about the pandemic I lost my husband 2019 right before the pandemic if not foe that my kids and I would have been homeless and stimulus money helped me get into are stable and affordable home and the emergency ebt benefits have filled the fridge in a way that haven't happen since my husband got sick now all that's running out I'm struggling a bit not as bad bit I'm going to school and going to get a better job to support us
I'VE HAD THOSE FRIES BEFORE THEY'RE SO GOOOOOOOOOD (the black and white checkered bag in the freezer)
Putting away groceries into the pantry or fridge is never a chore to me. It feels amazing.
That's alot of food! But I know it's not about the food. It's the success. Congrats on your journey
To Promote NASAās Artemis Program I Regularly Set Up My Telescope On Busy Street Corners To Show Passerby The Moon
This deserves way more upvotes, such a simple but beautiful thing to do and magical for the kids.
Meanwhile, some people are more naturally resilient than others. “It's because they learned to think positively at a young age,” Petang said. It turns out that our attitude towards life - the good, the bad, and the ugly - is formed earlier than we think, way before we go to kindergarten.
“Positivity isn't about putting your head in the sand and singing 'lalalala' when bad things happen; it's actually just the knowledge that we'll be OK no matter what,” the life coach explained.
Such A Wholesome Moment
All right!!! That must have absolutely blown you apart. What an awesome day!!
1001 Days Sober. 4-digit Club. Was An IV Drug User For 10+ Years
Each and every one of those days were both a blessing and a struggle. Congratulations for being an unseen Iron Man and winning each and every one.
He Used To Be In A Coma, I Used To Be A Fat Guy. Now We're Both Recovering
My son is recovering from a brain injury. We have a deal now...if he's standing, I'm running. He's up to 90 minutes and I'm down 70 lbs.
What’s interesting is how closely positivity and resilience are, in fact, related. “Positivity is the understanding and belief that you'll be able to bounce back from anything; resilience is when you actually do it,” the life coach argues.
“I teach my clients to use The Power Questions. It's a great way to interrupt the spiral of emotions when everything is hitting the fan!” They are as follows:
“How important is this, really? Don't make mountains out of molehills.
What is something positive and constructive I can do about this? Be solution-oriented instead of blame-oriented.
What emotions am I feeling right now? By identifying and labeling them, we shrink their power over us."
Someone At The Purrfect Day Cat Cafe In Louisville, KY Filling Out The Paperwork To Take This Kitty Home
Good To Be Open
I did this with my kids when they were little too. Everyone was very happy to answer the kids questions. One young lady did not want to talk about why she was missing a leg but was absolutely amazing. She told the children (with great enthusiasm) that she was sat on by an elephant while visiting the circus. The kids were wide eyed and had questions about how she learned to live without a leg which she answered honestly - it was hard in the beginning and she was still adjusting but that she was really excited to get a prosthetic leg next week. When the kids were satisfied they ran off to play. I apologized if I had made her uncomfortable and presuming that she was ok to talk about her experiences. She smiled sadly but thanked me. She said it was fairly new resulting from a trauma and that she hadn't been prepared for such open honest questions but said it was much much better than the silent stares and whispers. She was graceful, courageous and amazing and my kids remember her well.
A Kindergarten Classroom At Gatewood Elementary School In Minnesota Was Learning About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A Teacher Captured This Precious Moment
The Famous Actor Met A Young Couple In A Hotel Bar In Northamptonshire. They Invited Him To The Wedding, And Keanu Reeves Could Not Refuse
Iāve Been Traveling Through The 50 States In Memory Of My Best Friend. Today I Visited Alaska, Completing My Journey
After 9 Years, I Am Me
I Saw This Man And His Dog Whilst I Was Crossing A Bridge In Prague. It Was -4Ā°C Out And He Used His Only Blanket To Wrap Up The Dog. A True Act Of Love
I Went To A Community BBQ Tonight And Sat By Myself. A Few Minutes Later This Kid Came And Sat Down Across From Me. He Shyly Asked, "Sir, Do Know How To Play Magic?"
I told him that I'd played as a teen. He pulled out two decks and challenged me. How could I say no? It made my night.
Sometimes Itās Ok To Slow Down
Rain bring a lot of things. Rain may bring life on Earth, while it may bring sadness too but it also bring calmness.
I Made A Decision That Will Define My Life. I Will Not Study Political Science. I Will Study Fine Arts In Italy. I Will Follow My Dreams, No Matter How Unreachable They May Seem
The Housekeeper Deserve A Raise, They Must Love Their Job
My Daughter Was Born With A Terrible Lung Disease And Was On Life Support For Her First Four Days On This Earth. Before vs. After
I Was Assaulted Last May And Attempted To Take My Life In November After Losing A Close Friend. A Few Weeks Ago I Took Senior Pictures With My PTSD Service Dog In Training
I didn’t think I’d make it this far
Keep going. You are showing so much strength and endurance; I wish I could be as strong as you.
After A Five-Year Wait And Three Attempts, I Finally Got Gay Married To My Gay Husband
This Guy Managed To Photobomb His Girlfriend For A Whole Month, By Taking Engagement Ring Pictures Without Her Having Any Idea About It
The sleeping one with the ring resting on her open palm is my favourite. Beautiful couple!!!
My City Has Begun To Change Any Russian-Related Public Road Names To Reference Ukraine Instead
The Speed Camera Lottery In Stockholm, Sweden. Drive At Or Under The Speed Limit And You'll Be Entered Into A Lottery Where The Prize Fund Comes From The Fines Speeders Pay
The average speed was reduced from 32 km/h to 25 km/h (a reduction of 22%).
My Wife And I Put Up Our Own Candidate This Year
I would vote for Todd anytime :D Edit: We know you can be bribed Todd (with cheese) :D
A Portrait To Commemorate My Best Friend Arden, Who Passed Away Earlier This Year After A Long And Adventure-Filled Life
This Soldier's Body Armor Has Additional Protection. In Addition To The Armor Plates, There Is A Drawing Made By His Daughter To "Protect Dad From The Evil Russians"
I dont want to take away from this picture. I am happy for his protection, and glad not all russians are evil. I think of the poor russians locked in there and locked out from the rest of the world every day. I dont want them to feel we dont care for them as well š edited to add the first part that was cropped out by mistake
My Dad Lost His Job During Covid. He Drove School Bus. He Recently Got His Old Job Back And Stopped Driving. A Boy From His Bus Stopped By The Other Day Just To āTalk Birdsā
They connected on his bus route talking about birds.
My Little Cousin Did His Last Chemo Treatment And Is Now Cancer Free. It's Been A Long Battle But Look At That Smile. That's My Hero
My Sister's Husband Stepped Away From Her During Their Wedding Ceremony To Say Some Vows To Her Girls
Got Married To My Favorite Weirdo Yesterday
Moved To Japan, Met My Neighbor
I Turned A Bunch Of Wood Sticks Into A Meter Long Flying Dutchman Ship
Before I Met My BF, He Hated Small Dogs, And My Dog, Maisie, Was Terrified Of Men. This Picture Was Taken Two Weeks After They Met
I Use My Bike To Deliver Medicine And Food During The War In Ukraine
After Three Long Years, I'm Happy To Announce That I Will Be Exhibiting My Works To The Public Again
I Cleaned My Depression Closet
They Are Just So Cute
So cute! My son does this too. We have a little garden cart with wheels I sit on while working and he asks me to pull him around for a little the insists I do too. He pulls really hard but can't so I tell him to turn around and pull with his arm behind him so he can pull better. As he's turned around I help push with my feet.
My Dad Was Admitted To The Hospital Right Before Christmas. We Didn't Know If He Would Make It Home At All. This Is My Parents Slow Dancing To "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
I'm just gonna assume that this dance took place somewhere after Christmas and go cry in a corner
This Ambulance Has Stork Decals, One For Each Of The Babies Born In The Back
People Protesting In St. Petersburg, Russia. The Placards Read āYou Are A Bloody Dictator, Not A Freedom Fighterā And āNo Warā
Nice Employee
Paul Rudd Being Friendly With A Fan
SofĆa Jirau, The First Victoria's Secret Model With Down Syndrome, Says She's Dreamed About A Career In Fashion Since She Was A Little Girl
In The Men's Locker Room At My Gym
I Don't Have Anyone To Celebrate With But I'm Officially An American Citizen
Friendly Neighborhood Sniperman
My Dad Has ALS And Was Unable To Climb The Steps At Rock Eagle. Thanks To My Husband, He Made It To The Top With Us
City Roads Crew Saw This Little Boy Sitting Outside With His Grandmother Wearing His Reflective Vest, And Watching Them Work. They Asked Him If He Wanted To Help
I Completed The LEGO Colosseum. One Of The Biggest LEGO Set I've Done
I Put A Log In The Pond Behind My House And I Think It Worked
Log, log, it's big it's heavy it's wood! It's log, log, it's better than bad - it's good!
Tony Being Tony
Father And Son Looking And "Father And Son" Mural I Painted Of Them In West Allis WI
Today I Reached The Mountain Top As A Single Dad
A Photograph Of Humanity. "I'm A Russian But I'm Sorry"
A Living Legend
No way! Is this the person who was in that black car? The one from the video? I thought I would never hear from it again. I'm so glad he's OK-ish.
Found This From My Husband In My Car On The Way To A Big Interview Yesterday
My Latest Glitchy Forest Painting
My Tiny Italian Landlord Strikes Again
Iām Finishing Up My Bachelorās And My Little 9-Year-Old Brother Wrote Me This Note
My Second Attempt At A Button Up Shirt, And First Successful Wearable Garment
Took me a minute and then I realized they made it and not just put it on
My Sonās Reaction When He First Saw His Girlfriend Come Down The Stairs To Go To The Senior Prom
Humans Helping Humans
Bob Ross's Son Steve, Painting A Mountain At The Clinic
My Wife Before And After Saying "I Love You"
Discovered A Brain Tumor Last Month, And Named It Johnny Silverhand. Successfully Cut Out Two Weeks Ago
My Husband Was So Excited About His Custom Card
Did I Buy My Grandma And Her Senior Corgi A Utility Cart To Keep On Doing What They Love On Our Farm? You Betcha
Ukrainer
Traditional german pastry "Berliner" was renamed to "Ukrainer" (Ukrainers) and colored in blue and yellow. the text says: with every "Ukrainer" sold, 1 EUR will be spent on Ukrainian emergency aid.
7 Years Clean And Sober
Say Hello To Arnold Schwarzenegger's Puppy Schnitzel
Smooth
11 Signs You're The Favorite Child
We Just Delivered $9,000 In Children's Food In Ukraine
Our Family Doesnāt Qualify For Food Stamps, But Every Week I Am Very Grateful That Our Community Offers Such A Wonderful Food Bank To Anyone Who Needs Help
This is amazing. And there is actually fresh fruit! This should be available to every family in need
Happy Birthday To Chef's Son
This Is My Uncle David, Who Died 22 Years Ago, Holding His Daughter (My Cousin). Shortly After His Death, My Husband And I Adopted Her, And My Cousin Became My Daughter
We love her very much and join her in celebrating her biological father's life on this day. This is one of the few photographs she has with him, and she cherishes it. She keeps it on her desk year-round, but she has been carrying it with her from room to room today.
We adopted my cousin at 9 months. Iām so glad this little one has this cherished memory with her father, or at least the evidence of it
Wife Did That To My T-Shirt Without Asking. Now Itās My Favorite Shirt
Growing Back After Chemo
My Brother Went On A Date With His Little Girlfriend And He Is So In Love
A Photo That Definitely Makes Me Smile. My Dad Has Alzheimer's And Mum Is His Caregiver, 40+ Years Married
He finds it hard to communicate now but I managed to take this picture, a look that says 1000 words.
My Teacher Tried To Draw My Doodles When He Graded My Quiz
We Upgraded Our Dog's Bed Area And Gave Him His Own Cozy Corner
I Was Standing In The Kitchen Chatting With My Wife. In Walks, Our Little Girl, Looks At Me And Thinks It's A Good Idea To Stand There Exactly Like Dad. My Heart Was Melting
Egyptian Food Truck Driver In The Bay Area
My Mom Threw Her Dog A Quinceanera
A Picture I Made For My Wife To Celebrate 10 Years Of Marriage
My Daughter Praises The Sunlight
Packed ED. Mom Said No Soda. Ran Up To This Woman And Said "Gramma Hold Me". Sheās Never Met Him Before But Gramma Is A Universal Language
How sweet. Iād surely hold any baby that ran up and said that to me
Daily Status Meeting With My Team
Every Year This Goose Builds Her Nest Atop A Giant Wood Chip Pile At Our University Power Plant. The Guys Do A Great Job Of Carving Away The Pile Without Endangering Her Or The Eggs
And then the waiting begins.
My Wife Gave Me The Best Christmas Gift Ever
That's Cute
i have lived in japan most of my life and very happy to let everyone know that japanese people really appreciate small favors with a big heart.
My Brother Had Only Just Met Him For The First Time Moments Before This Picture Was Taken
Mailman Gifted My Grandma This, So She Wouldnāt Get Anymore Paper Cuts
Mandatory to run around the neighbourhood brandishing the baby katana and yelling, "There can be only one!!"
Found This Little Frog In My Apartment. He Was Dehydrated So I Got A Small Teaspoon And He Got Perfectly. After A Few Fruit Flies And Soaking Time He Was Ok And I Set It Free
If possible, when you have a dry little frog, use water that has been standing for a while, or rain water if you have it.
I Painted My Neighbor's Cat With Her Ashes
Iām A Master
Completed my bachelor's and master’s in 19 months with two young kids. Got pregnant and had a third during this time. While working full-time as an RN during a pandemic. My maternity leave is over today and I head back to work tomorrow. For clarification - the school, western governors university, is a self-paced, competency-based school. If you know the material, you can essentially “test out” a class. Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t without effort - but focus, determination, and paying out of pocket by term, not credit, were big motivators. My BSN took 10 months, and MSN took nine.
She Hugs Literally Every Dog She Sees
Trying To Recreate Grandma's Recipes
I have a recipe by my great grandmother that literally says "usual amounts of flour, eggs, etc". Thanks Grandma, very helpful!
Just A Normal Act Of Kindness
My Very First Book Launch
Nap Time. My 1-Month-Old Daughter Kept My Wife Up All Night. They Finally Napped Together Today And Fell Asleep In The Same Position
If Youāre In Hawaii, Support This Restaurant
Doesn't Hurt To Ask
Do I just go? I love it, imagine the parents getting home and heās gone, but they were asleep soā¦
My Daughter Drew A Picture Of Me When She Was 2 Years Old. 7 Years Later And Itās On Me Forever
Love it! Thatās the kind of tattoo youāll love forever
A Child Left This Note In A Hotel Room I Cleaned Today. Pretty Solid Advice
After Suffering From Depression For Years, I Finally Found The One Thing That Keeps Me Going: Bodybuilding
Finally Got My Childhood Dream Guitar. Worked Hard For It And Now Iām The Happiest Man Alive
Local Mall Stopped Showing Ads On All Their Screens, Instead Showing Ukrainian Flag
Approximately 665 Lbs Of Aluminum Cans Collected From A Music Festival
I Germany, with our deposit system, that'd be worth several hundreds of Euros.
I'm Officially A Degree Holder Of Bachelor Of Laws. University Of Lviv, Ukraine
I Was Worried That My Girlfriend Wouldn't Like The Snakes I'm Looking After. Then She Sends Me This While I'm At Work
Wife Knows I've Been Missing Golden Birthday Cake Oreos For 3 Years Since They've Been Discontinued. She Bought Golden And Birthday Cake Oreos And Switched The Creme
Food Is Allowed In The Library At My College
Food was allowed in the library I worked at, except fish and chips because of grease (but really because the smell made us hungry).
My Flatmate Is In Quarantine, And I Bring Him Food. I Have Not Seen Him For 6 Days, But He Must Still Be Alive Because Afterwards, The Plates Are Always Empty
Got My Piece Of Shot Down Russian Plane Today After Donating To 'Drones For Ukraine' Fund
My Local Library Being A Bro During A Heat Wave
A&w Just Released A Lidless Compostable Coffee Cup In Toronto
My Daughter Was Born On 2/22/2022 And I Couldnāt Be Happier
I Went Over To My In-Laws And Found That My Father-In-Law Created An Excel Spreadsheet Of The Teams, Tracks, And Champions Of The Last 30 Years
He recently started watching F1 because he knows I’ve been a fan my whole life.
My Work Leaves Out Cold Water And Cups For The Food Delivery Guys
For Anyone Who Doubted If True Love Exists: A Guy Rooting Around In The Disgusting Brackish Water As He Searches For His Wifeās iPhone X Which Slipped Out Of Her Pocket
This happened beneath the Oakland ferry terminal.
If anyone knows where the wheelchairs in picture #5 Ladies And Gents Out On The Beach can be rented or bought please let me know. Thank you.
Not knowing where you are, I don't know if this will help. https://www.cwimedical.com/all-terrain-wheelchair/echo-all-terrain-beach-wheelchair-echochair?sku=E720-ATC-RBLUE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpeaYBhDXARIsAEzItbGF32aB43jDBi7g3S59X2VtELe_zRIrn4WrmRy8RbXdGqNljADwf-8aAtk_EALw_wcB
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I'd love to see more articles like this one (and a LOT fewer lists of bad jokes and lists of "150 movies/books/etc" with just a photo and no explanation).
This is the content we need. Less negative stuff bashing countries and more uplifting stories that remind you that humans have generous and good souls. Be more kind ā¤ļø
A lot of these are great but I donāt love seeing the cancer and sickness ones even if theyāre positive. It just drops me immediately back to the people close to me who have died of cancer. I guess I like the stupid stuff better, I come here for mindlessness and animals.
If anyone knows where the wheelchairs in picture #5 Ladies And Gents Out On The Beach can be rented or bought please let me know. Thank you.
Not knowing where you are, I don't know if this will help. https://www.cwimedical.com/all-terrain-wheelchair/echo-all-terrain-beach-wheelchair-echochair?sku=E720-ATC-RBLUE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpeaYBhDXARIsAEzItbGF32aB43jDBi7g3S59X2VtELe_zRIrn4WrmRy8RbXdGqNljADwf-8aAtk_EALw_wcB
Load More Replies... I'd love to see more articles like this one (and a LOT fewer lists of bad jokes and lists of "150 movies/books/etc" with just a photo and no explanation).
This is the content we need. Less negative stuff bashing countries and more uplifting stories that remind you that humans have generous and good souls. Be more kind ā¤ļø
A lot of these are great but I donāt love seeing the cancer and sickness ones even if theyāre positive. It just drops me immediately back to the people close to me who have died of cancer. I guess I like the stupid stuff better, I come here for mindlessness and animals.
