Originally Posted by
thomas11 
I'm so confused, I was poised to marry a farmer's daughter and a few years later I find myself in a hot tub with mafia members in Chicago so they know I'm not wearing a wire. How did it go so wrong? I wanted the simple life.
First, that would make either a great first paragraph in a novel or a song lyric. So if you're feeling creative...
We make choices. We have to. Some turn out great. Some don't. We just can't predict which way it will go.
Chances are the "simple life" would have bored you to tears. You don't strike me as a milk the cows kind of guy.
You're having a crap day, my friend. Try not to turn it into a referendum on your existence, yes?
Sending you a hug.