12 People Making The Best Of A Crummy Situation

As we go through life, we tend to admire people who can take their problems in stride and make a commitment not to take life too seriously. In some cases, it can seem almost Herculean considering how much we can find ourselves going through on a daily basis. The stresses and struggles of life affect all of us, but we can’t help but look at some people in awe and wonder, “How is this not getting to you?”

My mom always called it a talent for living, and nowhere does that talent soar in all its majesty more than after something happens that would drive the rest of us nuts. Whether it’s an accident, someone else’s careless actions or just the forces of nature, these people seem immediately aware that there isn’t much they can do about it. Instead, they get creative and add something to the situation that makes them feel better before carrying on with their day.

So today, let’s celebrate these 12 folks blessed with that enviable talent for living.

COMMENT and tell us about the cool ways you managed to rise above a crappy turn of events.

1. After all, what other opportunity are you going to have to ski to work?

The aftermath of a blizzard can make you look at your shovel with dread, but sometimes it just takes a little imagination to make that all worth it.

2. A storm this fierce deserves some appropriate accessories.

If you have to have an uprooted tree on your lawn anyway, why not make it totally metal?

3. A heater burned a hole in this trash can, so its owner decided to have a little fun.

Not only is this a clever idea, but if this person plays their cards right, they may even get a show on Adult Swim out of the deal.

4. There are probably a lot of bad situations that can be helped with dioramas.

Personally, I’m just amazed those figures have managed to stay in the hole.

However, this isn’t the only way you can get creative when something messes up your car.