Wiki party v Pity party

I got tickets to fly to the city of regrets on Wish I Had airlines. It was an extremely short flight. I got my baggage, which I could not check. I chose to carry it myself all the way. It was weighted down with a thousand memories of what might have been. No one greeted me as I entered the terminal to Regret City International Airport. I say international because people from all over the world come to this dismal town.

As I checked into the Last Resort Hotel, I noticed that they would be hosting the year's most important event, the Annual Pity Party. I wasn't going to miss that great social occasion. Many of the towns leading citizens would be there.

First, there would be the Done family, you know, Should Have, Would Have and Could Have. Then came the I Had family. You probably know ol' Wish and his clan. Of course, the Opportunities would be present, Missed and Lost. The biggest family would be the Yesterdays. There are far too many of them to count, but each one would have a very sad story to share.

Then Shattered Dreams would surely make an appearance. And It's Their Fault would regale us with stories (excuses) about how things had failed in his life, and each story would be loudly applauded by Don't Blame Me and I Couldn't Help It.

Well, to make a long story short, I went to this depressing party knowing that there would be no real benefit in doing so. And, as usual, I became very depressed. But as I thought about all of the stories of failures brought back from the past, it occurred to me that all of this trip and subsequent "pity party" could be cancelled by ME!

I started to truly realize that I did not have to be there. I didn't have to be depressed. One thing kept going through my mind, I CAN'T CHANGE YESTERDAY, BUT I DO HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE TODAY A WONDERFUL DAY. I can be happy, joyous, fulfilled, encouraged, as well as encouraging. Knowing this, I left the City of Regret immediately and left no forwarding address. Am I sorry for mistakes I've made in the past? YES! But there is no physical way to undo them.

So, if you're planning a trip back to the City of Regret, please cancel all your reservations now. Instead, take a trip to a place called, Starting Again aka wikiville. I liked it so much that I have now taken up permanent residence there. My neighbours, the I Forgive Myselfs and the New Starts are so very helpful.

By the way, you don't have to carry around heavy baggage, because the load is lifted from your shoulders upon arrival. God bless you in finding this great town. If you can find it -- it's in your own heart -- please look me up. I live on I Can Do It Street feel free to pm me.

Elle xx

Hi sweet Elle,
you always put a smile on my face, thanx!

Anthem in yr new city: Happy Days Are Here Again??

Sprite, x

You are quiet a poet Elle. What a pleasantly surprising reading. Pulled me out of my todays Could have should have...

Thank you.

Great post Elle, this is a must read for all new arrivals.
, It may take time but this is their destination.

Hi Elle, this is brilliant. It sounds as if we're in the same sort of mood tonight, be strong, stay strong. I've just posted my own thoughts in a similar vein on a separate thread!

I'm currently renting a house on I can do it street, I hope to get a mortgage and live there permanantely when this is all over .

Conf. xx

Thanx sprite, maverick, tets n confused.

As a tied Fin Adv with "ties" to an IFA, if u want independant free advice on a mortgage...feel free to pm me confused.

Elle x

Brilliant Elle, just how i feel myself & it helped me to see just how far ive travelled! Hoping it helps others too.
Cindy