Highs & Lows

"Reaching new heights after falling to record lows" was the title of a presentation I gave at a national meeting last October. But you know, that's life. There are highs, lows, and lots of in-betweens. Sometimes, we enjoy the highs, dread the lows, feel like we have more of the lows than the highs, or maybe you feel like you spend your life "in-between."

I was excited to have a new friend, Penny, over last night for a girls movie night. We had a good time chatting, then we watched "Catch & Release." It was okay - not the best and not the worst. But for some reason, I went to bed feeling slightly disappointed/down. Then I got up early to go walking with Cindy. We walked and talked for a while before she said something like, "so what's going on with Katie?" She asked me some questions about my life - I think she thinks I'm not very social. Which, in all honesty, would be rather correct. She asked me how do I expect to meet anyone (of the single male species) teaching the cradle roll class and teaching the strong women classes. Hmm. Well, she has a point. But, there's really not that many single people my age - not that I've found anyway. But she got me thinking about excuses. So many people have excuses. I've heard a lot of excuses the last few months from various people about various things. But it still boils down to excuses, or for some, little white lies to avoid telling the real truth. So, I guess my excuses have been things like: there aren't many singles, I don't know of any singles group for over 30, etc. So it felt like, not that it was necessarily so, my day began with someone else telling me I'm not enough, I'm not good enough, what's wrong with me because I'm not married?

But today, work was busy and I really felt like I had accomplished a lot. I've gotten prepared for next week - not only my fair work, but the other work stuff too - and I've had some good responses. So the day has gotten better. And since the Tuckers are coming sometime this evening, I'm sure it will end brightly.

So that is life - highs, lows, and everything in between. I guess we should always try to enjoy the highs and treasure those peak moments. And when we have lows, we should try to withstand the onslaught, look for brighter glimpses, and strive to overcome. And the in-betweens? Prepare for the highs and lows, enjoy just being, and always look up.

I'll be out at the county fairgrounds next week. If you go out there, look for me in the Educational Building, or maybe the livestock barn. A quick run-down of the week in case you are interested:
Monday - Fair Queen Contest, Poultry Chain judging/auction
Tuesday - check in exhibits in the Educational/Horticulture buildings from 8am-2pm. Free day to the fair, armband night for the rides. Talent Show.
Wednesday - judging day in the Educational building. Livestock shows. Country night (up and comers).
Thursday - Senior Day. Livestock shows. Gospel Night. Bull riding.
Friday - Kids Day. The Whites. Rodeo.
Saturday - team roping, armband day for the rides, rodeo, demolition derby.