Razed Expectations

I am a glass half-full kind of gal, which too often leaves me utterly disappointed. I know at first this statement seems contradictory -- a full glass equals disappointment!? But seriously, life is full of disappointments. I don't mean to somehow diminish the important lessons learned from these disappointing experiences, but right now I am going to bask in my woe, :-D!

I often find myself face-to-face with this troubling reality because I expect more out of people. This is not to say that I am perfect, but I would like to believe that others can count on me to follow through. I am go-getter and when I decide I am going to be involved, I am in it for the long haul. For better or worse, I usually view the world through these rose colored glasses and as a result - I expect that people actually care. Shocking concept right?! Well, even if that seems crazy, I am often shocked when people don't care or aren't as invested as I am. This routinely disappoints me. Maybe this feeling is a product of being a coddled millennial or being only child? Maybe I should just get over it? Well, I can't. I can't help but ask myself why when did this kind of half-way effort become acceptable and why? I guess over-committing is my weakest link? I guess it is my own fault for expecting so much out of others, after all I have no reason to hold such high expectations. Perhaps I am destined to be perpetually deflated by these situations. As there is no way to predict the actions of others.

Even with these unfavorable odds I am going to continue to hold high expectations for others. I am not going to lower my standards of others' because of past experiences or the possibility of future let downs. I am pretty sure this way of thinking will pay off. And if it doesn't... oh well.

[insert kind thoughts]
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