The List of A Pessimistic Optimist - Rory - Wattpad

Story cover for The List of A Pessimistic Optimist by sunsetstarlight

The List of A Pessimistic Optimist

sunsetstarlight

Reads 39
Votes 5
Parts 4
Time 14m

Reads 39
Votes 5
Parts 4
Time 14m

sunsetstarlight

adolescence anxiety depression future high hopes life optimism pessimism reality rules society survival teens

Cindy Blackmoor, 14, the world's first pessimistic optimist, or is IT optimistic pessimist? Whichever way around it is, that's me. I make my way through life with a list. Well, I say A list but I really mean, how many is it now? Three lists? I've lost count. Anyway, my life pretty much depends on a set of simple rules I set myself at the end of my primary school years. Okay so, maybe they're not so simple. But is anything ever simple? If the answer if yes to that question for you, you just have to be an optimist. Good for you. Unfortunately, not everyone is like you, particularly not me. Every breath is a struggle but then getting up at 6am every morning would put anybody down. Well, here's to life's rules. Here's to the list of the first pessimistic optimist.All Rights Reserved

adolescence anxiety depression future high hopes life optimism pessimism reality rules society survival teens

Table of contents

4 parts

Sign up to add The List of A Pessimistic Optimist to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

OUR LAST DAYS by KinzieJones

My name is Blair Riverwood. If you're reading this, then you're one of the lucky ones. The day the SHADOWS came changed the world forever, but you already knew that. If for some reason you've been living under a fucking rock, then we need to make one thing clear.. NO ONE is safe and NO ONE is coming to help you. If you want to survive you must follow one simple rule. DON'T TRUST ANYONE. After all you may be with one at this very moment and not even know it. But by the time you realize, it will be to late.

A Boy Named Jasper {Wattpad Featured Novel} by MidnightRose55

For with God nothing shall be impossible. (Luke 1:37) ~~~~~ Jasper is a screwed up kid, yet no one cares enough to find out why. Bruises hide his arms and alcohol stains the walls of his house, but he pushes forward because it's the only thing left for him to do. His days are spent in and out of the school psychologist's office, while his nights are spent in fear of his father. His guitar and the secluded spot by the train tracks where he likes to play are the only saving graces in the hell that is his life. No one disrupted this normal routine until Callie came. Callie is far from screwed up; she doesn't have family issues and doesn't understand the first thing about Jasper's world. Her house is filled with answered prayers and smiles of people who love each other. Her arms are clear and her head is full of optimism that Jasper doesn't buy for a second. She never second guessed her sunny disposition on life until she stumbled upon a boy and his guitar down by the train tracks. Callie and Jasper weren't supposed to cross paths. She wasn't supposed to care and he wasn't supposed to let her get under his skin, but then again opposites weren't supposed to attract either. Callie saw the good in him where most people thought there was none ; she was captivated by Jasper because he made her question everything she knew about the world. She thought it would be easy to teach him that there was still good left in the world, that there was more beyond all the bad he'd become accustomed to. She thought fixing him would be easy, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy and sometimes it takes more than one girl's overly optimistic persistence to pull a person out of the hell they've been living in; sometimes it takes faith and realizing that some things can't be done without it... ~~~~~ -Highest Ranking: #8 in spiritual, 10/25/17 ; #1 in Christianity, 2019 -Wattpad Featured Novel: 10/19/17

Rise (Colton Dixon) by pricelesstrashpanda

When she was little, Alexis had it all. Rich parents who she believed in her heart loved her more than anything else, a huge house, a Nanny to take care of her while her parents were at work, and anything else she needed or wanted. And then, one night that she thought would be like all the others tore all of that apart. Now, she and her mother barely make enough to stay alive, their poverty heavily due to her mom's nights in the bar, forgetting about life. Younger siblings come, then leave in abortion, through Alexis's mother's love life, and the one person she'd actually learned to trust again is newly dead by cancer. And her mother has just remarried the person she used to call "Daddy". Her only real friend is the razor that stays in her pocket or on her arm through the thick and the thin of life. Then, while her parents are on their honeymoon after getting remarried, with nothing to do and oblivious of the religion... or relationship... behind the bands she's going to see, Alexis goes to a little concert by the name of Winter Jam, with no real concept of what she's seeing besides a love of Skillet, a bare idea of Britt Nicole, and the songs she listens to by NF on her way there. When a chance meeting with a stranger turns into getting drug to the meet-and-greet line for a not-so-chance meeting with Colton Dixon, Alexis has no idea that it will change her life forever. But with a leading of Holy Spirit on his heart, and a glimpse of Alexis's arms under her sleeves burning in his memory, Colton finds it impossible to stand oblivious to the downward spiral he can see in Alexis's life. But it's a spiral she gave into long ago, and it will take every ounce of strength either of them has in them for Alexis to rise above the world and into the arms of Christ.

His Shadow (Book I) by LokiBoreddd

Book I of 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓭𝓸𝔀 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 After feeling invisible for so long she finally was seen by the one boy that was supposed to be off limits. Little did she know falling for him would be the best and maybe worst thing she could have done in the long run. ***{Sneak Peak ONE}*** "Aurora, I don't want you back in my house if you are willing to act this way. You are no longer my child, I don't know who you are or what you have done with my daughter but you aren't her." My eyes start to water, great so I am apparently disowned, an ungrateful peace of shit and i'm not good enough for anyone. ***{Sneak Peak TWO}*** I look over at the door to see Juliano opening it. He walks over to me and says, "So we might have a slight problem." I look at him in confusion as he continues speaking, "Do you remember Lucian Kingston?" I nod. Of course I remember that creep. "Well he had something to do with your car accident." *** 𝓐𝓾𝓻𝓸𝓻𝓪 𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓴𝓮, 17, the girl that's always in her brothers shadow. The sweet, loving, smart girl who only gets the bare minimum and acts like she is completely fine. The beautiful brunette that falls for the Wide receiver on the football team thats also her brothers best friend. 𝓙𝓾𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓸 𝓒𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓸, 19, the boy that basically had it all but a relationship, party's all the time with Ashton Blake, plays football, an overprotective pain in the ass, ends up falling for the one girl that he shouldn't have. When will Aurora finally be able to shine? Why is Aurora in her brothers shadow? What will happen in the end? Read to find out!! |trigger warning| mentions of Self harm, Suicide, Self doubt, gore, and anxiety. STARTED: April 30, 2023 FINISHED: May 31, 2023 PUBLISHED: July 19, 2023 WRITER GOALS! 1k reads: 07/05/23 5k reads: 12/17/23 10k reads: 6/29/24 20k reads:1/1/25 30k reads:

Introverts Lifeguide in Apocalypse by AngelsCompanion

The story follows an introverted influencer's life as the world changes drastically and horribly. [General life guidance from an introvert for other introverts in an apocalypse : If you are in a large group of extroverts, leave immediately. In this situation, you will get noticed almost directly and survival won't be easy... Then you should escape to a smaller group and pretend to be an extrovert, but remember you should follow four rules: - Don't grieve past - Don't overthink the present - Don't count on the future - LAST BUT NOT LEAST DON'T FORGET THAT YOU ARE NOT AN EXTROVERT!!] #INTROVERT #extrovert #survival #magicalsetting #apocalypse #inhertance #naturelife #satisfaying satisfying

Before I Go by StacyHanvy

I am Morgan Feldman, and I struggle with depression and anxiety. My bad days outnumber my good days and my empty days rule my life. I've created a list. A bucket list, some might call it- because my days are numbered. A list of all the things that I want to accomplish in my senior year of high school, things I want to do before I go... because at the end of the year, Morgan Feldman will be no more. Warning: This story mentions and/or talks about in-depth: anxiety, depression, bullying, suicidal thoughts, cutting, suicide attempts, eating disorders, and possible other triggers. Reader discretion is advised. (Total wordcount around 50,000 words. This story has short chapters, with the average chapter length consisting of about 1,023 words.)

Alone At Last (UNEDITED) by Random_Art329

PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION! Everyone likes being alone once an a while. That feeling of peace and all your problems drifting into space melting away, 16 year old Luke soon learns that being alone is not always a pleasant feeling. When he wishes to be left alone upon a wishing well he soon discovers being alone isn't such a nice feeling. As Lukes mind slips away from reality he's losing sanity. How much longer can he take this madness?? Is he doomed too forever be this way? Take a journey with Luke as you read the story "Alone At Last" as he struggles to survive. PREVIEW INTO BOOK: ... When I shut the door behind me I realized that no cars were driving out here either. They were all empty and abandoned. As I strolled by there were no people talking in the coffee shop windows. There were no people eating in restaurants. There were no sounds except my heavy breathing and the howling wind. "HELLOOOOOOOO" I shouted, "IS ANYONE HEREEEEE HELLOOOOO!!?" I continued to call out to no one in particular feeling a little agitated by the growing silence. That's when I heard it... The winds howling came to a stop. The world seemed to stop turning. Time itself came to a halt. Leaves caught in the breeze and remained motionless. That was until the wind came calling back to me, and in this it whispered one word that answered all my questions... Alone- ---------------~~~~~ Thank you for choosing to read my story I hope you like and enjoy it!!! Please note: I am not a professional writer and I am terrible at spelling so don't judge!!!! THIS IS THE UNEDITED VERSION! THE EDITED VERSION WILL BE POSTED SOON! WARNINGS: NOTE: BOOK INCLUDES: 1.) SWEARING - & HATEFUL WORDS 2.) BULLYING - 3.) SUICIDE & MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH (also incudes thoughts and mentions of it)- 4.) BLOOD & GORE (lightly graphic)- 5.) ABUSE- 6.) And other things like that Don't say I didn't warn you!!! DONT FORGET TO VOTE !!! <3

First Love, First War, First Step |√| by firerose11

In the name of making everyone equal and to prevent what happened with our ancestors, we have created what will be known as the Founding Laws. 1. No markings or piercings are permitted. Every citizen will be issued the same clothing with the allowance of one fancy outfit. 2. Every family will have two children: one girl and one boy. The population must remain constant until our world has recovered. 3. Marriage is required for every young person by age 30. There will be no marriages permitted between two citizens more than two years apart in age. 4. Constant pay will be issued for every working citizen. The cost of living will not increase more than 0.3%. 5. At birth, every citizen is required to receive a vaccine. This will prevent disease and early death. Failure to comply will result in death. Therefore, in this new world we are living in, we seek to make everyone equal, which will lead to happiness, which will allow us a healthier population. From the Ashes, We Rise.

Read This And You'll See by Sad_Alucard

I know not a single soul on planet earth asked for this, but hey, here I am. I think we can all unanimously agree that Life can can suck from time to time...or sometimes just all the time. But I think I can safely assure you that despite that, there is meaning behind the convoluted and wrecked world we all coexist in, something that only pertains to us and only that we can understand. I will share with you my understanding of the world, and maybe, just maybe, it'll help you figure out yours. Go all the way. PLUS ULTRA!

A Little Bit Of Joy | ✔ by wigglysubu

[Featured by wattpad romance, teen fiction, young adult and psychologicalnovel] Joy Jones was a seventeen-year-old kind and optimistic girl working in her grandpa's flower shop, but she had a secret. She was suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and wanted nothing, but to die peacefully. That was until Logan Kellerman, a young man with suicidal tendencies came storming into her life and stole roses from her grandpa's flower shop. Instead of running away with what he came for, he found himself falling deeper and deeper into her as she made his heart skip in delight, for she was, in her own words, a little bit of Joy. * * * from some of my readers of this book, thanks❤- ❝I LOVE YOUR STORY OKAY. THIS STORY AND YOUR WRITING- IT GIVES ME HOPE YOU KNOW.❞ - aimawrites ❝This is so different than so many stereotypical stories on here and i'm so glad i read it.❞ -lepus_leporis ❝They're both so poetic and beautiful and perfect for each other. GAHHhh I love them.❞ - alycecaswell ❝The way she vividly describes the world makes me so happy. Heat keeps rushing to my cheeks in pure euphoric joy. This book is making me so grateful for everything around me and I never want it to end.❞ - nylammeeyn [highest rank: 7 in sad] [cover by soulanatomy]

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

OUR LAST DAYS cover

A Boy Named Jasper {Wattpad Featured Novel} cover

Rise (Colton Dixon) cover

His Shadow (Book I) cover

Introverts Lifeguide in Apocalypse cover

Before I Go cover

Alone At Last (UNEDITED) cover

First Love, First War, First Step |√| cover

Read This And You'll See cover

A Little Bit Of Joy | ✔ cover

OUR LAST DAYS

My name is Blair Riverwood. If you're reading this, then you're one of the lucky ones. The day the SHADOWS came changed the world forever, but you already knew that. If for some reason you've been living under a fucking rock, then we need to make one thing clear.. NO ONE is safe and NO ONE is coming to help you. If you want to survive you must follow one simple rule. DON'T TRUST ANYONE. After all you may be with one at this very moment and not even know it. But by the time you realize, it will be to late.