In Defense of Realism
Why do people say that you’re negative if you choose to see things realistically…to stare reality in the face? For me, optimism has never been about turning a blind eye to the realities around me, but instead it has always been about pulling out those single threads of joy, hope and gratitude in a seemingly impossible situation.
The Urban Plush Project 
By far the best post so far. This is the story of my life.