Emotional Thrillrides

I’d like to start by thanking Mari and Doug for making a fun night of my second chance to see Spirited Away. Thanks! Much laughing and joking and banana taffy was enjoyed. Mari loves banana taffy, you know.

That’s not what this entry is about, however.

As part of the “good hard look into the depths of my soul” I’ve been engaged in for the past couple of years, I’ve noticed a trend. I’m not sure if it’s something everyone experiences, or if I’m just a weirdo. Here it is: Highs are almost always followed by lows.

Not terribly profound, you say? Maybe it isn’t, but being aware of this fact is helping me learn to cope with my sudden freak depressions. The other helping factor, of course, is my determination not to wallow. I hate being a pathetic wallowing lump. (I was told recently how awfully unattractive that is. The fastest way to get my attention is to appeal to my overdeveloped vain streak…)

My current situation is a bit like this: I had a wonderful time Monday night and Wednesday night, first with Wendi and the kids and Amy and her son at the movie, then with Mari and Doug at the movie. Now that the anticipation of moviegoing with friends is gone, the emotional pendulum has swung over and I’m feeling listless, moody and a bit depressed. Now, however, I can recognize why this is happening and try not let it get ahead of me. Hooray!

I may not be perfect, but I’m working on dealing with the worst of my weaknesses. Isn’t that what it’s all about? “To strive, to seek… and not to yield.”

Comments

9 responses to “Emotional Thrillrides”

  1. GreyDuck Avatar

    And I quote: “I refuse not to eat the banana taffy.” *chuckle*

  2. Kyla Avatar
    Kyla

    You? Weirdo? I would’ve never known, but since you’ve admitted it in text ^_~

    Nah – you’re not weird…and yes…the highs and lows are experienced by folk other than you too… you’re completely sane

  3. GreyDuck Avatar

    Completely? You don’t know me very well, do ya?

    *snicker*

  4. Kyla Avatar
    Kyla

    Okay, well, what I do know about you, I’d consider sane… now what exactly are you *not* telling me??

  5. GreyDuck Avatar

    Now, that would be telling… which would take ALL the fun out of it! *evil smirk*

  6. Bridget Avatar

    The only advice I can give – “Now you know – and knowing is half the battle.” Being able to recognize the depression and what makes it happen is the first part of realizing that life can’t be constant highs.

    If only I could get to that point. . .but I think this is how we started being friends 😉 Remember that entry?

  7. Mari the Long-Absent Avatar
    Mari the Long-Absent

    Just for the record, I do NOT love Banana Taffy.

    I eat it because it is in my laffy-taffy variety pack, but i do NOT love it.

    dammit

  8. Mari the Long-Absent Avatar
    Mari the Long-Absent

    by the way i had a faboo time as well 🙂 don’t let my taffy rant make you think otherwise

  9. Mari the Long-Absent Avatar
    Mari the Long-Absent

    It was a matter of honor.

    Mari

    she of the Banana Taffy Consumers, But Not Necessarily Likers Association (BTCBNNLA)