misery loves company, so I've come to share

originally posted April 14, 2005

losing isn't much fun, is it? well, as some of you may know, I was running for class chaplain. To make a long story short, I didn't win. If I'm going to be completely honest, I was in a state of disbelief when I first found out. I mean, how could I have lost? Then I was kinda mad, because I felt that I should have won. Now, I'm fine with it. Yes, you heard right; I'M FINE! It's still a bummer that I won't be able to be on the council with the rest of my friends who won their offices (unopposed...), but it just means that I'll have more time to do something else. It sounds cliche to say, "well, obviously it wasn't God's will" and "when God closes one door, He always opens another" but really, they're true. so, yeah... no more asking if I'm fine, please, ok? It was just a school election; my life will go on. Don't get me wrong; I am disappointed that I didn't get the job. I wanted it very badly. Gracious losers, however, don't get upset and aren't angry. Gracious losers congratulate their opponent and carry themselves with dignity. So there you are; I feel that I'm doing both. Besides, all this has been a good lesson (deep down...). Every day I experience a new thing. At this point in my life, I find that I don't have a whole lot of experience with failure. I haven't allowed myself to fail in the past; it was always expected of me to win. My friend stephanie told me that this is a good lesson, even if it is no fun. It's true... The lessons in life aren't always fun and we have to face troubles sometimes to get the bigger picture, but it's important to remember: God always answers, but sometimes the answer is no. .