18.I | from | keep | happy | strong |
although | come | sudden | friend | change |
I know a Catherine who is smart, educated and interesting. (1)
I really like and admire (崇拜) her, I can't be her friend. That's because she (2)
complaining(抱怨) all the time.
For years, her world is full of "buts…". The trip was nice, but the drive was too long. The food was good, but the light of the restaurant was too (3)
. The hotel was too hot, but the bed hurt her back. Her complaining (4)
me silently. Months ago, after listening to me complaining about Catherine again, my best friend Daisy (5)
became angry. "Either leave her, or leave me alone," she shouted at me. "I can't stand your complaining anymore." It surprised me, and I began to keep (6)
away from Catherine. Later, I did forget her.
Now I try to stay happy and positive about life, and find (7)
of the same. A study shows that people who feel thankful for their lives are much (8)
, and I believe that is true. A lot of complaining seems to control your life if you allow it (9)
into your world. And too much complaining will make your life worse.
With a grateful (感恩的) heart, you can be far away (10)
what's troubling you, and towards what makes you happy. Then you'll have a beautiful life.