However…. I do notice the way the media tends to lean towards instilling a certain amount of uncertainty, even fear, upon the general public.  I have absolutely no proof, but a good gut feeling (for what it’s worth) that things are…. ok.

Sure, there were a few mistakes when it came to US mortgages, but lets put that behind us.  Continue with a level of caution, sure… but no more than you normally do.  Don’t go out and splurge, no one ever really should.  If you NEED a new car though, go out and buy it.  If you WANT a new 50″ TV….. wait until you can afford it.

After what has been a long evening of severe inebriation, I would be the WORST financial advisor, but I truly believe things will be ok as long as everyone keeps a level head and thinks about things before they dive in head first.

I won’t go into much detail about work, but the jobs are rolling in, however in response to the “economic crisis” (thank you US mortgage holders), the company has determined that paycuts will be instilled, helping to keep the majority of staff employed for the foreseeable future.  I would not even question the fact that I am lucky to have a full time job, however it is yet another notch on the belt of despair.  Sorry for that last sentence

Oh yes, the title is “Staying positive”, lets go back to that.  It’s not what I’m doing currently, but it is what I SHOULD be doing.  I do capture whiffs of economic improvement occassionally, and here’s hoping they continue.  I have a house, 2 (terrible) cars, a loving wife, and a cat that might as well be a small human being, given her personality.  I need to try to focus on the bright side of things, which isn’t something I have been very good at.  Here’s hoping things turn around soon, not just for me, but for everyone having a tough time.