tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post5340545310881302958..comments2023-05-05T05:36:11.517-07:00Comments on Work In Progress: It's time we made a place, where people's souls can be seen and made safeJennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-88082511730300974832007-11-25T16:04:00.000-08:002007-11-25T16:04:00.000-08:00"I believe optimism is a choice. Cynicism isn't sm..."I believe optimism is a choice. Cynicism isn't smarter, it's just safer." That is a really good quote. I have always been a major cynic, mainly because it fit so well with my sarcastic personality. But lately I have chosen optimism and it's made a difference in my life.<BR/><BR/>I live in Portland and we have lots of homeless as well, and laws to protect them. I know that there are a few homeless people who truly were just mentally ill, but other than that, I do feel that everyone is responsible for their own situation. I have gone to ridiculous lengths to make extra money, make rent, buy cars, etc. I have gotten handouts from family and friends in the past as well as given them, but I also realize how with a little planning, getting back on your feet isn't as hard as people make it seem. I believe that as bad as it sounds, if there were less shelters and handouts, people might try harder to get back up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-82743010271655554262007-11-24T17:01:00.000-08:002007-11-24T17:01:00.000-08:00That's a cool story.That's a cool story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com