Optimistic vs. Pessimistic

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These are two extremities.. where you can't possibly be both.. at the same time anyway. Most of the time I try to be optimistic about any situation firstly until it's proven to not be what I expected. But then again, I try not to expect anything either therefore I am not let down. Sometimes I am pessimistic going into a situation that I am nervous or uneasy about. Especially if I don't feel nowhere near close to being comfortable. What type of person do you consider yourself? Would you consider yourself to be more optimistic about things or pessimistic? For the people who aren't quite sure of what these words mean... compliments of dictionary.com. Optimistic- disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. Pessimistic- the tendency to expect the worst and see the worst in all things.