Hey Venus!
Thank you for posting back.

My mom tells me that all the time: "hope of the best, be prepared for the worst". I think I took a bit too far...

I'm a worrier and a pessimistic worrier too... Took many years to realize that. I used to think it was "my job" to worry about everything and everyone and to take care of everyone's needs. I know better now but the worrying, over thinking, ruminating sort of stayed with me. So I'm afraid the good times will end, and in the meantime I'm not enjoying the good times.

I liked the public buildings analogy. That's was good, made sense to me. Thanks.

Hugs,

Addie