Life is quite the emotional rollercoaster. There are good days and bad days, and within those, good moments and bad moments. We can go from smiling and quiet to barking and crying in 60 seconds around here.
I've been trying to fix a bunch of nagging issues with my car. I guess you haven't really heard this from me yet, but I enjoy my cars. Currently I'm driving an 04 Volvo V70R MT, a fairly rare, 300 hp all wheel drive station wagon. It's a blast to drive. It has nearly 100k miles on it though, and so its starting to have its creaky issues. In the last few days, I've wrestled with check engine lights, my floppy switchblade key, some electrical gremlins, and a hard wired radar detector.
They, like life, have had their ups and downs. The other morning I fixed one electrical problem and introduced another. Yesterday I nearly cut off my thumb trying to cut a key in half. Tonight I actually finished the key project and have all of my metacarpals. Nice.
Sitting here before bed, it reminds me that each day is a little battle...you win some and you lose some. I'm starting to think that as long as you keep getting up each day and going to battle, you can't lose the war.
I've talked to some people this year about how much of a circus 2009 was for me...and how much better 2010 has been. The Ultimate season is winding down (or is it just warming up?), I'm settling into my new job, and home is finally feeling comfortable again. It's nice to reflect on things and feel like each day is another good reason to be happy...instead of another set of obstacles trying to break you down.
I hope you're feeling some clarity and peace as well.
Which reminds me...I need to write a post about church.
Until next time,
John
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