Don't Worry, Be Happy

As some of you may know I am trying to have a better outlook on life. Just trying to be grateful for what I have and enjoy life a little more. Well Mrs. Shife just sent me over a list that shows by just being a man I have plenty of reasons to be happy.

Men Are Just Happier People
  1. What do you expect from such simple creatures?
  2. Your last name stays put.
  3. The garage is all yours.
  4. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
  5. Chocolate is just another snack.
  6. You can be President.
  7. You can never be pregnant.
  8. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
  9. Car mechanics tell you the truth.
  10. The world is your urinal.
  11. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
  12. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
  13. Same work, more pay.
  14. Wrinkles add character.
  15. Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
  16. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
  17. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
  18. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
  19. One mood all the time.
  20. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
  21. You know stuff about tanks.
  22. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
  23. You can open all your own jars.
  24. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
  25. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
  26. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
  27. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
  28. You almost never have strap problems in public.
  29. You are unableto see wrinkles in your clothes.
  30. Everything on your face stays its original color.
  31. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
  32. You only have to shave your face and neck.
  33. You can play with toys all your life.
  34. Your belly usually hides your big hips.
  35. One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.
  36. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
  37. You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife.
  38. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache..
  39. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes..

    No wonder men are happier.

Comments

  1. Anonymous4/17/2006

    Okay, I'm in LOVE with the truth of number 19. You guys amaze me with that!

    I'm also in love with katrina cloud's icon. Long live The King!

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  2. Anonymous4/17/2006

    Ha Ha!

    Women CAN be President...the only problem is that men are too ignorant to vote for a woman.

    I don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut or screw.

    My new shoes don't do any of those because I refuse to wear heels ever again.

    I have one mood all of the time: BITCHY.

    My phone conversations are short, too.

    Women can open their own jars...we just have to let you men THINK we need you.

    ;)

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  3. "You can open all your own jars."

    HA! So true.

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  4. You are very lucky to have such a wise woman in your life.

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  5. and don't you forget it....

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  6. LMAO!!
    Yes, the blog has been restored. Blogger actually does have tech support after all.
    Nothing wrong with taking lunches by yourself. I've read a lot of good books that way or just enjoyed watching the world go by in peace and quiet. Ahhhh....

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  7. that's an awesome post, too funny, man.

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  8. All very true, and yet it still makes me feel good.
    Yes, it is good to be a man.

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  9. awesome awesome !!!!

    the missus rocks !!!!

    so damn true !!!

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  10. I just bang my jars hard on the floor and they usually losen up. As for the shoes, I plead the 5th.

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  11. Very accurate list.

    The whole menstruating thing...oh man. I'm so happy to be a man.

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  12. Being a man I have no problem with. The whole peeing outdoors thing has been good to me. Being a BROKE man is the thing that is starting to bother me.

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  13. *sniff*
    All true.



    Say hi to the bassett hound for me. I thought of him over the weekend. Remember The Cuz's fat beagal? He's skinny now! Amazing what not feeding him 8 times a day will do for a dog.

    ;)

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  14. This list is only true if your boyfriend isn't a fag. (I'm implying my boyfriend's a fag) Uh-oh! Here he comes, hide me!

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  15. Haha so what does it mean when I have opened jars for a guy or two before? ;) hehe nice list

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  16. haha great list, your wife is a wise lady

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  17. Your wife knows all that is wise.

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  18. Well done Mrs! :-)

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  19. I totally snarked at most of those...I mean, come on, it's 2006 already. And then I read the one about doing your nails with a pocketknife. That one really spoke to me. In the heart burn kind of way.

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  20. All I can say is "Righty tighty, lefty loosey"

    And if a guy's not wearing a shirt, you bet your sweet bippy I'll be staring at his chest! :)

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  21. I'm sending you happy non-worrying vibes.

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  22. This is why in my next life, I'm coming back as a man. It's on big friggin PARTY!!!

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  23. Women stare at my chest, it usually at eye level for them (but I do my fare share of staring back).

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  24. Great....now I've got Bobby McFerrin in my head. Thanks.

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  25. Anonymous4/23/2006

    Knock, knock! Is anyone there?

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  26. The lack of not having to sit to pee on this list bothers me.

    Also the ability to scratch ourselves wherever and whenever we damn well please is definitely a plus.

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