HIs and LOs

A sign of maturity is dealing with life's ups and downs with temperance and calm, right? Still working on that...

Last week, I remember thinking to myself, "How did she know?" after an interesting encounter with a psychic who commented, "You have a strong positive aura about you," as we rode side-by-side down the escalator at the mall. How did she know I was having an exceptionally good week? I declined her offer to delve deeper, but acknowledged that she may have a gift. I was feeling quite pleased at the time -- got kudos from the non-profit where I volunteer, finished what I considered to be meaningful work, and garnered a ribbon for my speech at Toastmasters.

Things took a slight dip this week, though, when I got a parking ticket for foolishly paying the wrong meter. The fine was equivalent to almost 7 good meals at T.K. Noodle House. Then came the day-long b-day celebration with my guy, which launched me on an upswing. Then I picked up the mail and learned that Homeland Security had 460 days to respond to my application, which means that my chance to cast my first election vote this year is slim to nil. Downswing.

But what about the fact that I have an awesome family, cool friends, and, for the most part, good physical and spiritual health? That's the stuff that matters. Life is good... (so stop fretting, you big baby!)