I have been told more than once that I live in my own little world. I try very hard to see the positive in the world around me and view other people's actions with positive intent. I know that this seems Pollyannaish to some people, even naive, but it is a conscious choice that I have made about the way I live my life.

I firmly believe that as we live our lives, we will find what we are looking for. If I am looking for positive things, I will tend to find them. I have some friends who dislike the community I live in. I could easily feel the same way as they do, but instead of focusing on the insular, narrow minded tendencies of some people in the community, I focus on the positive aspects of this city. Yes, our farmers market may have only 8 booths some weeks, but I can easily spend thirty to sixty enjoyable minutes there chatting with people and getting delicious food. Yes, this is an overtly Christian community, but for every person who will judge me for my religion, there is another who does not care one whit about it and will judge me on my personality. No, perhaps I can't get Indian food, but the Chinese and Mexican restaurants are excellent and if I really want another ethnicity, I can get it within a hour drive. Yes, some people won't fully accept me because I wasn't born here, but I have made great friends and good acquaintances. I enjoy life here.

Maybe I am naive, but my life is good. So, if I am living in my own little world, I say it is a happy place and please come join me here.