Sometimes when I’m excited about something, I get Really Excited: Like a Kid going to Disneyland Excited; Night Before Christmas Excited. I love the adrenalin and anticipation of something I know will be great.

That’s because if it’s up to me, I take any experience that has the potential of being great, and I make it Fucking Phenomenal. I know this ahead of time, so when I’m looking forward to something I have good reason to become that excited.

What I dislike is when I get excited about something because I can picture how great it is, but someone else with a smaller vision is in charge (or flakes) and I get disappointed.

I’ve recently realized that not everyone is like me. I’m extreme: Extremely extreme. I’ve been told that a lot lately.

Does that mean that everyone that does not live up to my idea of excellence is mediocre? (Most likely) Or does it mean I need to lower my standards?

I’ve been told that maybe I shouldn’t have expectations of situations or people, and then I wouldn’t be let down.

There’s some truth in that, but how sad is having “No Expectations?” That’s like having No Standards at all.

When I look at it that way, I realize that yes, if you’re expectations of excellence are less than mine- to me, your standards are mediocre. This is not a bad thing for you, it’s just an indicator for me to either curb my enthusiasm or take care of plans myself.