Expectations

Expectations are the bane of my life.

I try not to have any, but it is hard to be human without considering what is coming up.

I am a natural born planner. Always afraid that I won't have enough to be gracious, I tend to over plan when it comes to preparing myself for others.

Terrified of being disappointed, I try not to set myself up for things where I have no control.

That can ruin the fun of anticipation, but it's generally worth the price for me.

Expecting anything, no matter how small it may be, can cause me to be really sad when it doesn't occur. I am too old to allow that, but it's a fact of being me that I have to deal with.

Soooooo . . .  expectations are the bane of my life.