What Do You Envy?

Whenever I see one of the many, "Am I pregnant" posts, I see a little green. While I am happy for them, I wish they would just wait a few days and take a test and trust the test results without asking everyone. I have taken multiple tests over the last 3 years and still hope for the day I see a +. Again, I am happy for them and I am blessed with my 1 bio son and many foster kids so I can usually get over my upset pretty quickly but it is still frustrating!

I am not really envious of anything. I don't know why really.

Hum something to think about while I am parked on the highway going home. Ohhh there is one, I suppose at that moment in time I am envious of those going in the other direction because they are moving......

I envy people whose husbands are able to see their kids before they go to sleep.

I envy good small-talkers (as long as they are also good with deep conversations and don't just thow out cliches.)

ETA: some of us SAHMs also envy you moms who work outside of the home...not everyday...but sometimes we do.

Cats. They party all night and then nap in the sun during the day.

As horrible as I feel inside for admiting this, I envy SAHM's who do not live paycheck to paycheck. I know I am very lucky to be able to be a SAHM.

There is never any money left after payday. Usually not even a few dollars. But we make it work somehow and some weeks I don't know how we manage. But we always do because we know it is what we want for our kids.

Oh, and I envy those who have husbands that aren't complete slobs like mine.

oooh and people that can sing. I REALLY envy them. I wish I could sound like the angelic voices around me in church. I try not to sing so I wont hurt thier ears!

I envy wealthy sahms with devoted loving faithful husbands.

I envy women with a high metabolism that do not struggle with weight or body image.

I envy people that truly enjoy thier job and make a lot of money doing it.

I envy people travel writers and travel food writers. They get to see the most beautiful places on Earth and eat the best food on Earth and get paid to do it.

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decorating my house. I know what I want... I can invision it... but when I try to do it myself it never turns out no matter how hard I try!

Oh and baking!! I love to cook, Im pretty good at... but baking nope, my cookies never turn out lol

artistic people- I cant even draw a straight line my brother is a gifted artist and I always get a little jealous when I see his latest creation that just "popped into his head" seriously I have to work at making stick figures look like people.

I envy people who come from money and money is never an issue.

I also envy the high metabolism, My husband can eat in one sitting what i wouldnt allow myself in one day and he can always manage to stay thin easily, staying thin is harder for me.

People who have a laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms. I always say, someday, when I grow up, I will not have to schlep laundry to and from the basement.

Wow ... I feel really shallow. I envy ladies with really great hair.

People who are athletic. I run into things just walking around my house and yesterday I fell off my shoes. People who can actually catch a ball and run for pleasure are amazing to me.

Oh, and I'm jealous of all you green thumbs out there. I love flowers and plants but they don't last long around my house. Whenever I bring home a new plant, my son shakes his head and mutters, "Oh no, another death row inmate."

I envy skinny girls that can eat whatever they want and stay thin!
Just kidding, lol.
If I had to pick something I would say....people who stick to a schedule. I just can't do it. I am, and have always been, a fly by the seat of her pants type of gal.
BTW...im a better baker then I am a cook, which is why I need some new ideas for my ribs. ;)

Hi L.-

I envy families that have BOTH parents involved...

It is what I dreamed for my children...and it has sadly not happened...

I mourn deeply...

I will send you some recipes...lol...

Cooking is a skill!

I envy YOU...and the happy family you now have...and the 'new' one you are all anxiously waiting to welcome...

There is no book for that...

Best Luck!
michele/cat

Other people's energy and "can do it" attitude. The attitude part I can change. The energy, well, I just have to accept that I need to recharge my batteries more than most, but can be quite dynamic when I do have that time.

I try desperately not to envy anyone. There are things I would like to be better at. I just wish I could get more done in the day.

I envy SAHM or really just families period that do not have to worry about money. Not WEALTHY. Just have enough to not struggle or worry about money and can still do things they want to do and not be held back because of finances.

I envy people that get an entire night of uninterrupted sleep--though I would not give the cause of my interruption up for anything in the entire world--it would still be nice to get a nice night's sleep every so often. :)

Not much.
I am just me.

That Jennalucky is fixing ribs. MMM

I envy those with unquestionable faith, I get rocked sometimes.
I envy those who can draw, the best I got is stick figures.
I envy those who can sing, I am mediocre at best.

But mostly I envy my husband...that SOB (said affectionately of course) can eat what ever the hell he wants to and not gain an ounce!

I envy people who let things roll off their backs easily, those with close friendships, those who everyone seems to love, those who can sing well and in a soprano key (!) and those with successful careers.

I try not to be envious and to be happy with what I have though I wish I could sew, play piano/guitar and was better at math so I could graduate colege!

One thing I would enjoy though, was not to be stressed out about living paycheck to paycheck. I have a few friends who are very young in very well paying jobs, with no student loan debt b/c rich mommy and daddy paid for school, they finished college early b/c they didn't have to work their way throguh... and simply can't fathom why we struggle and think it's just b/c we don't know how to budget our limited income and use a calculator.

I envy people who make the same type of arts and crafts that I make and can actually sell them. Also people I know who have time for hobbies like going to renaissance faires and scifi conventions. And when I'm really feeling sorry for myself, I envy those who have close friends(close enough to go to lunch with).

I envy people who are able to save money. I also makes plans to save but it always gets spent. I envy the people who can stick to a good finacial plan. however this question made feel really good about myself because I see a lot of people on here would envy me lol. I can dance (ballet, jazz, a little tap), I am athletic, I am artistic, and I can cook like crazy, and I can sing. Yeh self esteem booster lol. I think the point is even if we don't reliese it there is going to be someone out there who envies something we can do or something we have.

L.:

I don't think I envy much...God has taken care of me and my family... I feel very blessed......

I am always trying to improve my cooking (the question regarding grilled/roasted veggies)...but I would NOT be intimidated!!! I will be more than happy to help you get better!!! We're not that far apart!!

Boobs!!

My mom is a double D and my little sister is close to that...and I am a small A. I guess the boobs skipped me...but oh well...I have a strong back!!

I am happy to hear you will be a SAHM come February. It is the hardest job you will ever love.

Good luck and best wishes at workin' some magic in the kitchen!!
Just get some cookbooks...go to allrecipes.com....ask close friends for some tried and true recipes they love and then go from there. YOU CAN DO IT!!! At least with cooking it is something that will get better with practice...the boobs on the other hand only get bigger if I get fatter...or spend a boatload of money.

Girl, if you want a ribs recipe, PM me ;)

I envy those with unlimited patience and a smile cemented on their faces 100% of the time. I can't do that. I'm not negative all the time, but man, I make 'have more patience' at the top of my resolution list every new year!

Other than that, I can't say I envy, but I wish I put more time and effort into the way I look. Some women make it look like it's nothing, but OMG it takes soooo much to look 'put together'!! I'll never make it there, but I HAVE been making an effort to put a little mascara on daily ;)

Fun question L.!

I work from home managing the financials of our company, I substitute teach, I am on the board with daughter's cheerleading and I cannot for the life of me keep my house the way I would love to keep my house.

I envy those who naturally have a house that is ready for anyone to walk in and walk anywhere in the house at any time. GEES... I try so hard but with 3 dogs and my 16 yr old and managing all her cheer clothes and schedule, the housework is not a up to par as I would like.

Don't get me wrong, it is not a pig sty, I do laundry daily, sweep, etc but everytime I dust, I look around and I need to do it again already.

My hubby is quite anal about the house and sometimes he just has to pitch in and he does. However, I am very anal over my bookkeeping, financials, files, etc and he knows if he ask about a receipt from 10 yrs ago, he will be looking at it within 10 minutes!

I envy others whos lives are perfect. HA...(o:

for me, I would say people who can have kids and eat anything they want and not gain an ounce (I use to be skinny before kids). Also people who just seem to have everything together. Like a clean house ALL the time, a nice beautiful home, who can cook and throw great parties, always looks good even in sweat pants, and just seem to be happy all the time. I have a good friend in CA that was always just so perfect it makes me sick sometimes, but it really is how she is. She is just a very happy person and has the big house and nice stuff and is just always happy.

I envy people who seem to really be happy and REALLY not envy anything or anyone-they are truly happy with what comes there way. I try to be like that but it is so difficult for me-the grass is always greener somewhere else.

I envy people who work hard to stay in shape and healthy- and then actually are in shape and healthy.

I envy those who live by family and good friends. We moved 3 days drive away years ago assuming we'd be back once we got some job experience. We've tried to move back, but never seem to find a way to do it. :(

I envy people that are financially stable. I've never really had money for extras or to feel comfortable and I just can't agree with the more money more problems quote :) I would like to see for myself!

The only thing I envy is those people who seem to be always happy, and in good spirits. Now I'm sure they're NOT always happy, but they seem like they can just life roll of their backs, and be happy for the blessings they have. I TRY to be that way, but it's a struggle LOL
Other then that, I know I'm not lacking in my life. Except for the super model body, and great hair :)

I envy organized people! I cry while trying to clean my house, it's THAT hard for me.
If you come over and help me organize, I'll cook for you!

I envy all women that have actual flat stomachs. I have always been plus size and cannot imagine what is like to have a flat stomach!!! LoL!!!

Well, there's nothing material that I really envy. That's not me.
I envy people who have wealth and use it to make very dramatic changes in people's lives. I wish I could do that.
I envy the ability to do that.
And straight hair.

Right now.....sleeping mamas......Baby boy is a week old today.....I wouldn't trade any of this, but I would LOVE a nap......:P

Oh, and I can't cook either and I HATE that my sister got the "chef" gene from my mom.

People blessed with good health but don't do anything to maintain and get by with their bad habits, whereas I do everything I can to be healthy and still get cancer.
People who can sing.
People who can keep their homes clean and organized all the time.

Haven't read the ribs question yet (I do have the easiest fool proof recipe, btw). I can cook anything - off the top of my head with no recipe. 95% of the time, it will turn out good. I cannot bake to save my life. I envy women with good hair (with a thyroid issue, mine is just terrible). I also have the thickest ankles you could imagine - so people with skinny ankles. Doesn't bother me that I'm a plus size, but I'd really like me some skinny ankles!

people who can dance....yep, dorky right??? I was in tap and ballet when I was a little girl, and not to toot my own horn, (TOOT TOOT!!) but I was really good. then when I was 7 we up and moved out of state and no more dance for me. now, as I am fast approaching 32, I cannot dance to save my life.....oh sure, I dance around with the kids and act goofy and they like it. But I have no rhythm whatsoever!!! I look so ridiculous it's not even funny. I don't know if it is because I am overweight or what. but I envy good dancers. anyone know a way to learn to dance?? LOL

I was watching a documentary TV show yesterday and there was a man, buck naked living in a tree house in Papua New Guinea. Everything he owned, everything he ate... he or his family/village made themselves. He had no "modern things", heck not even clothes!

Talking to the cameraman (who probably had a cell phone, a pack with food and millions of dollars worth of gear) he looked out at the forest around him and said "Look at this beautiful forest I live in, I could not be more content"

I envy him.

-M.

The best advice I have for you about cooking is that it's YOUR kitchen - don't be afraid of it. I was where you are a few years ago. I would not even attempt to cook something that didn't come in a box and have instructions, because I was scared that 1) it was going to suck, or 2) I'd make someone sick. I was literally terrified to cook for other people!

So I started looking up recipes for specific dinners I wanted to make, and started practicing making new and different dishes from scratch with a recipe. Sometimes they were good, sometimes they sucked. :) But I kept trying...every now and then I'd hit on something I could do really well, so that got worked into a weekly rotation in our house.

Don't laugh at me, but what really made a difference in my cooking was that I started watching the Food Network. When you watch a chef cook, and they talk about what they are doing while they are cooking, you pick up TONS of valuable knowledge. Ideas of what flavors go well together (like fresh sage and butternut squash, or fresh nutmeg grated into a cream sauce, or a hint of lemon in a pesto pasta dish). Anyway that knowledge begins to stick, and before you know it, you don't HAVE to consult every single line of a recipe - you can just refer to the highlights because you already know what temperature the saucepan should be on and how much (and type) of oil to use to saute your mushrooms, for example. I do all of the cooking now in my house and I've found that I LOVE it. Don't be scared of it, just start trying it.

And I envy women who don't have fat arms!

Women who have husbands who love them/ are nice to them and their children. Mine's out of town for a week, and I CANNOT watch tv/movies right now. Because everything is a love story (even action flicks). Thwibbt.

I envy all those parents out there who have their parents (grandparents) that their children get to visit, or to babysit or just to spend time with family. I envy all those parents whom have family they get to see, and that their kids get to see. even if they only get to see family members once a year that's still more than what my kids get. we have no family within 3,000 miles to the east and west of us.
I see how much my kids want to see the family they have never know. I miss them a lot too (too expensive to fly to either place right now) I see how my daughter cries for her grandma she will never know. (my mom died 16 years ago) that is something I see so many people take for granted and not fully appreciating. (IMO) For that I am envious very much.

People who don't have messy husbands. People who make enough money to live comfortably, and people who are at ease in social situations.

I envy people with childhoods full of love, hope, stability, friends and memories. Every time I'm at a wedding and the part where the bride and groom hug their parents (is this an asian wedding thing?), I have to hold back my tears. I so so so wish I had that.