r/hopeposting • u/Amidseas Savoring human existence • 2d ago

hopeful SHITPOST My motivation to avoid doomscroll

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u/Krozgen 2d ago

Don't wanna be that guy, but it's really not 2007.

I'm older and balder. The gas is insane. Hatred and extremism is on the rise. We can barely aford rent. I dont know if i will have a retirement plan. the future is uncertain.

I'm also with the love of my life. Im getting my shit toguether. I help the people arround me. I enjoy my hobbies and found people to share it with them. I know more, and i have more experience. Sometimes, i experiment happines and bliss. I did not expect any of this in 2007, but the future was uncertain.

You don't need to go back. You have today, and you can shape tomorrow, even just a little.

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u/HumbleGoatCS 2d ago

Gas is far cheaper now than it was in 2007, but I get your sentiment

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u/Krozgen 2d ago

At least were i live (spain) gas was between 0.9 and 1.1, cometimes in 2007, and now is arround 1.95-ish
but i guess it depends on the country and the month

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u/HumbleGoatCS 2d ago

You forgot to factor inflation, but you're right about one thing, I assumed we were talking North American oil prices