I'm Pretty Pessimistic for an Optimist.

I don't understand how people can get to college and still not act like adults. The shape of the restrooms in the dorms are always sub-par and the blatant disrespect for the place leaves me completely befuddled. It's obviously too difficult to lean over and flush the toilet when your finished. Have to run quick? Don't worry about washing your hands, I just sincerely hope you don't shake hands with anyone else and give them an illness. Learn to have some courtesy and maybe think about others. I share a two toilet and two shower bathroom with 14 people here in the dorms. I thought that we wouldn't need to have a talk about what is and isn't appropriate while visiting the restroom. These people who don't respect others are often the ones who turn into the parents who refuse to supervise their children. It amazes me how many people I see a day let their kids run a muck. It wouldn't be as bad if their children were somewhat decently behaved and didn't destroy half of the cafe I used to work in. I would witness kids who were too short to see over the counter stand up on a very flimsy shelf and fall over. Completely their fault, yet the parent would immediately strut over and hound on the resort for not putting stronger shelving units in our cafe. Words can not describe how frustrated I would become with these particular people! They have no regard for anybody but themselves. This is why our society is going down the tubes. No one is willing to be selfless and help other people. Selflessness leads to a happier environment. People genuinely want to spend time with you because you are fun and entertaining to be around. This, in turn, leads to being in a better mood and having a more optimistic view on life. It's one circle of happiness and it's not difficult to obtain. Unfortunately, people don't ever seem to have the same outlook on life as I do and everything always looks bleak. It's not easy to break out of that cycle, but once you do, nothing is holding you back. All you need to do is partake is something you truly love. Take up an interesting hobby, go get lost in the city with friends, take a walk down to a local coffee shop and meet new people; anything is better than sitting in a room watching TV or playing video games. Coffee shops tend to be flooded with social people and any one you meet there would be stoked to learn more about you. I used to visit my favorite coffee shop every day, sometimes twice or three times in one day. It was one place where I knew I would see someone I know. It may seem hard to start a conversation with a complete stranger, but happiness seems to be pretty contagious. When people meet someone who has a positive outlook on life, they can't help but to wonder what they do that keeps them in such a good mood. Keep the conversation balanced when you meet new people. I've also noticed that people really enjoy the sound of their name, so using their name in sentences usually keeps them interested in the conversation. People on the street notice when someone always has a smile on their face. The people who simply seem to glow with hope. I know it sounds cheesy, but The Beatles got it right when they said "all you need is love." As long as you can stay in touch with what makes you happy, other people will continue to want to be around. Society just wants to be happy, and we should be stoked to supply other people with joy.