it's like a roller coaster

life that is.

or at least I think it should be. you maybe surprised that I'd say this because, well... I freak out on roller coasters. I don't know why, but I hate the feeling of being in a cart taking me down steep plunges and upsidedown loops. I know it's fear that developed when I was a little kid and I've never really gotten over it. I get all nervous and tense just waiting in line, worrying about what's to come.

I was just recently drug onto a rollercoaster ride at Disneyland... and yes I freaked out. In the end I survived, and will admit it was kind of fun too, mind you my eyes were closed and I was screaming the whole way. But I smile and laugh about it all now, so it was completely worth it.

Kendall Payne sings a song called Rollercoaster that describes this figurative definition of a roller coaster and how it relates to life. I find it to be so true.

I have to say for myself, there are times I freak out, whenever something new approaches the horizon, I'm a bit afraid. Then there's those moments of slowly climbing to a top peak, unsure of whether it's a big drop or a fast curve, so much anticipation building up... and then the times when I feel like I'm constantly spinning around the same circles.. to then hit a steep fall, with a brief moment to catch my breath. In the end I can look back and realize just how exciting it truely makes life.

Of course I will admit, I'm the type of person who particularly likes the leisurely rides that float down a river or more so, a farris wheel... even the carousel. But I'll say right now, I like the roller coaster ride of life, not knowing what's around the corner or the top of a hill. All of it going by so fast that there's really no time to even question it.... just going with the flow.

I will say though, I'm lucky to have people in my life to encourage me to jump on and most importantly, be there with me.... holding my hand through it all.