Join the Fun!

Many of us believe in the power of manifestation. At times, our desires are so strong that we have faith they will come true solely through the strength of our wishes. Psychologist Jean Piaget says that this is especially common in children younger than 7: "Young children have difficulty distinguishing between the subjective worlds in their heads and the objective world. According to Piaget, children therefore sometimes believe that their thoughts can directly cause things to happen."

#2

My Sketch Of A Cake I Wanted To Make vs. The Reality. Pretty Damn Proud. My Best Cake To Date (Everything Is Handmade By Myself)

Final score:

884points

POST

I am the problem (she/they 1 year ago

. . . I would try to eat that though,

78points

#3

Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

Final score:

636points

POST

Marco Richter 1 year ago

I can hear this picture

156points

There is this term called 'The Law of Attraction'. It suggests that positive thoughts bring positive results, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. The ways that you can incorporate the law of attraction in your life are to be grateful, visualize your goals, look for the positives in the situation, and learn how to identify negative thinking. Also, when something negative happens, reframe it more positively. While it won't always be a solution to your problems, the law of attraction might just help you cultivate a more optimistic outlook on life.

#4

My Husband Made His First Cake (Right) For Our Son’s First Birthday. I’m Impressed

Final score:

595points

POST

I am the problem (she/they 1 year ago

Why are there so many chompable things on this list!

109points

#5

Tried Out A Coffee Bean Cookie Recipe, Pleasantly Surprised By The Results

Final score:

523points

POST

Stephen Andrews 1 year ago

Oh my Lord, please post a link to the recipe. This is something I gotta have!

181points

#6

Picture I Showed vs. What I Got. Shout Out This Salon

Final score:

503points

POST

bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 1 year ago

Saginaw, MI got downed in another post. Now I want to brag a bit. Tracy Nail. Not Tracy's, just Tracy. She is amazing! nails-64b6...3d0f80.jpg

13points

However, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Ellis, expectations are the silent killer of happiness. If we believe in notions like life should be fair, everyone should like me or I can change them, we might very well get disappointed. The truth is that life is not impartial and bad things happen to good people. Just as you don't like everyone you know, not all people will like you. The only person you can change is yourself.

#7

Homemade Strawberry Chocolate Tart: Expectation Value Reality

Final score:

500points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

Strawberry and chocolate, match made in heaven

93points

#8

Got One Of Those Kitty Hammock Things That Hang. Didn't Expect Her To Love It This Much

Final score:

499points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

is it just me or does it look like she's floating

132points

#9

A Cake I Did Today. My Work Is On The Right

Final score:

497points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

I'm not even having a wedding I want to order this just for myself, goddamn

110points

What we could do instead of raising high expectations is cultivate gratitude. "If you think that human nature is good and powerful, then you will go around frustrated because the perfect society has not yet been achieved. But if you go through life believing that our reason is not that great, our skills are not that impressive, and our goodness is mottled, then you might be amazed how life has managed to be as sweet as it is." It is important to accept what is rather than what should be.

It is only through A that we can transition into B, and it is through consistent daily practice that we begin to grasp the concept of freedom. It comes with releasing unrealistic expectations and embracing gratitude for the present moment. This enables us to reclaim our happiness and get rid of negative thoughts.

#10

I Stabbed Something A Million Times

Final score:

492points

POST

MargyB 1 year ago

And how many holes in your fingers lol. I get sassy and decide I don't need the finger protectors, until I stab my finger. The whole neighbourhood hears me yelp. I wear the protectors for a few more sessions then I get sassy and decide I don't need the finger protectors, until I stab my finger. The painful cycle continues until the project is completed

163points

#11

I Expected To Be Disappointed. I Was Not

Final score:

479points

POST

I am the problem (she/they 1 year ago

* Chomps these too*

86points

#12

Tried To Copy This Cake And I'm Pretty Happy With How It Turned Out

Final score:

478points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

aww very cute, personally I like it better than the original

161points

There is another side of the coin. Psychologists say having low expectations also won't make us happy. It is also important to have high expectations because they allow us to dream and reach for our goals: "Through a process called mental contrasting, we create judgments about our expectations of the future and decide which dreams are realistic to pursue and which ones we should let go." For example, you're miserable at your work and you're imagining finding your dream job. This imagining is mentally contrasting and it helps you to identify your dreams. So aim high, but be realistic, it can be very motivating!

#13

My Attempt At Pigs In A Mud Bath

Final score:

450points

POST

I'M A SHOUTY MAN (they/he/she) 1 year ago

I had this cake for my 14th birthday! I don't have a photo, but it looked great too! (Thanks to my mum). Top tip though: if you want to make it, don't bother with ganache - just use nutella. It gives it a bit of variation in the chocolate too.

14points

#14

My Second Embroidery Project! I Think I Was Fairly Close

Final score:

440points

POST

Stephen Andrews 1 year ago

I think you nailed it.

124points

#15

I'm Pretty Proud Of My Second Loaf Of Bread Ever

Final score:

416points

POST

Lame Llama 1 year ago

This is a GREAT bread book!

7points

So in the end, it shouldn't be expectations vs reality, it is more like 'realistic expectations'. Keep scrolling to see some of the finest posts and don't forget to check out our previous post about it here.

#16

I'm Impressed

I was looking for custom cookies for a party. I found a lady on Facebook who has a cookie business out of her townhouse. I sent her this picture of what I wanted, and she delivered! They tasted amazing too!

Oregongirl1018 Report

Final score:

392points

POST

xxx 1 year ago

Oh wow she did such a great job! I love love love the little planter box ones!!!

56points

#17

Cake For My Wife's Birthday From A Local Pastry Shop (It's A Simpsons Joke)

Final score:

388points

POST

Jesper Nielsen 1 year ago

Lets hope she gets the joke. Otherwise you should begin buying cakes for a funeral.

178points

#18

Left: What I Ordered, Right: What I Got

Final score:

387points

POST

xxx 1 year ago

Woah the what you got is way better than the order! Stunning colours, so bright!

115points

#19

The Cake I Found On Pintrest vs. The One My Friend Was Able To Make

Final score:

383points

POST

Jesper Nielsen 1 year ago

Your friends cake look way more delicious. The colours are more vibrant, and fresh, and great contrasts with the red and green. I would love to taste it.

130points

#20

The Recipe And The Result

Final score:

380points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

wow, a meal that actually looks like the picture in the cookbook. That's rare

114points

#21

This Popsicle Exceeded Expectations

Final score:

378points

POST

Lex <3 (they/them) 1 year ago

Me and my friend were shopping during pride month and we bought these lol. We expected the colors to have mixed together but they looked exactly like this photo

9points

#22

I've Never Been Disappointed By A Menu Photo In Thailand. If Anything, I Think The Reality Is Even Better

Final score:

375points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

Ube I'm guessing? Looks gorgeous

46points

#23

I Couldn’t Resist. Benito Is A Happy Boy

Final score:

355points

POST

Verbalocity 1 year ago

Foxie adores her huge pink one IMG_6095-6...1-jpeg.jpg

6points

#24

This Is My First Time Buying A 2-Piece In 35 Years And I Did Not Expect To Look Better Than Adobe Photoshop

Final score:

337points

POST

Caroline Kimber 1 year ago

You have a beautiful body :)

110points

#25

My First Attempt At Making Professional-Grade Cupcakes

Final score:

324points

POST

Kel_how 1 year ago

Is this churro flavor?!? It looks yummy!

76points

#26

I Went To 5 Guys Last Night When They Were Closing, They Asked If I Wanted Extra Bacon Because They Were Going To Throw It Out. I Didn't Expect This

Final score:

315points

POST

Greenmantle 1 year ago

That's almost bacon jerky but all bacon is goooood

17points

#27

This Photo Made Me Want To Go To Banff And Recreate It, So I Did

Final score:

314points

POST

CanadianDimes 1 year ago

The Canadian Rockies are like that. You think 'there's no way that lake could be that shade of blue' and then you go and it absolutely is. (I've never been to the American Rockies so I can't speak to that - I assume it's the same!)

82points

#28

Pleasantly Surprised By Today's Lunch

Final score:

296points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

looks even better holy f**k

109points

#29

This Tattoo I Got Today

Final score:

275points

POST

StrangePenguin 1 year ago

that’s so cool!

45points

#30

I Got An Extra Samoa

Final score:

258points

POST

Stephen Andrews 1 year ago

You need to buy a lottery ticket right now!

86points

#31

Followed Chelsweets (Left) And Mine (Right)

Final score:

255points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

Very pretty cake, turned out really good. But am the only one who can taste dye in frosting?

81points

#32

When A $7 Taco Exceeds Expectations

Final score:

252points

POST

Caroline Kimber 1 year ago

Yummy!!

4points

#33

Spot On With The Graphic

Final score:

246points

POST

Kel_how 1 year ago

Lol, this is so cute!

44points

#34

One Of The Few Cases Where Reality Exceeds Expectations

Final score:

244points

POST

Lex <3 (they/them) 1 year ago

it’s certainly rare to find an ice cream bar that has more caramel than the picture lol

4points

#35

That Living Room Carpet

Final score:

237points

POST

Pinkfly 1 year ago

But it only looks the size of a bath mat?

91points

#36

Lived Up To Its Name

Final score:

233points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

I didn't scroll all the way down and thought he was holding a piece of pizza to the box

63points

#37

Wanted To Add This Positive Expectation vs. Reality I Got In Venice Yesterday

Final score:

232points

POST

Stephen Andrews 1 year ago

Yep, they’re gonna do you right with frozen treats in Venice. Pistachio Gelato was the best thing I’ve ever eaten and not even a Pistachio fan.

9points

#38

Trader Joe’s Doesn’t Disappoint

Final score:

226points

POST

StrangePenguin 1 year ago

no it doesn’t! (disappoint)

32points

#39

First Time This Has Happen To Me

Final score:

216points

POST

Jesper Nielsen 1 year ago

Looks like you got one that was prepped for a photo shoot.

66points

#40

Pleasantly Surprised

Final score:

213points

POST

Em 1 year ago

Reminds me of some of my regulars' kids who call the SpongeBob-shaped ones "perfect SpongeBob." As in "oh yeah, [brother] said he wanted a perfect SpongeBob." I finally asked them what that was about. Apparently they're in a years-long competition to see who can get one that most resembles the package.

64points

#41

Got The Rare Dark Chocolate With Granola Bar Flavor

Final score:

206points

POST

Loverboy 1 year ago

you might as well have just ate a chocolate bar

52points

#42

It Turned Out Great

Final score:

205points

POST

Sandra Morison 1 year ago

Love these wish we were able to get these in uk

30points

#43

My Expectations Were Met

Final score:

197points

POST

Lou Cam 1 year ago

My kids are not fans. They like watermelon and like ice cream but apparently these taste like "licking a coin with airfreshener on it".

3points

#44

For $4.99, They Put Work Into Them Little Guys

Final score:

196points

POST

I am the problem (she/they 1 year ago

CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP

44points

#45

Actually Looks Uncanny. Straight Out Of A New Box

Final score:

179points

POST

David Wong 1 year ago

Smallest crumbs at the bottom......tastes best.

4points

#46

Denny’s In Tokyo, Japan. It Was Great

Final score:

175points

POST

CalamityOne 1 year ago

Seems like I've read that there are laws in Japan that says food *has* to match packaging and menu pics... Including sizing has to match on packaging i.e. candy has to be the same size box vs contents, I've seen a few pics on this list where there's a definite discrepancy, lol...

6points