The art of rollercoasting.

Isn't it strange how our moods can change so quickly? Everything somehow affects the emotions - food, smells, words, even just the presence of a certain person. And in the blink of an eye, you can go from having the worst day ever, to being happy and upbeat and grateful for everything. And vice versa. To me, the most amazing thing is how conversations can change your mood. Actually, I think it's amazing how conversations themselves can change so quickly, depending on who you're with. But think about it - when you're in a bad mood, and you talk to someone in a good mood, two things can (and usually do) happen: one, the person in a good mood is going to catch on to your bad mood, and he or she is going to start feeling slightly less enthusiastic about everything. And two, you're going to either feel envious and bitter because the other person has a reason to feel happy, or you're going to pick up on the other person's good mood and let it chase away your negative feelings. Either way, both of you are going to have a change in your emotions. And when people talk about "emotional rollercoasters", they're right. That's exactly what it is. Every day, you're on an emotional rollercoaster. It's just a matter of how you interpret the ride.