Pessimism vs optimism

I used to think that I was pretty pessimistic, not I am realizing that I am more optimistic than a lot of people I know.  There is nothing like a broken ankle to bring me to some realizations. Life has certainly come into perspective for me the last few days.   I am looking on the bright side, laughing in the face of self-pitty, finding joy where I never looked before.  In some regards I feel like a kid again.  Maybe it is the scooter and having fun getting around.  Or maybe in some regards I am just reaching a new level of life.