Turn that black cloud upside-down

We all go through phases in life where things continue to go in our favor. On the flip-side there are times that it seems like what can go wrong... will go wrong for you. Some people think bad things happen in "threes". I dont buy into that theory, but I will say I am getting a little suspicious of recent events. I think a breakup with a longterm girlfriend, a hit and run car accident, pulling multiple muscles in your neck, getting 4 wisdom teeth out, having your car breakdown Christmas night, and most recently driving up to wachusett mountain on your day off to go skiing only to find they are at capacity and that you drove out there for nothing seems like more than "three" crappy things?!? It reminds me of my time in NYC. There was a 3 month period out there that was rough. So much so, that I was beginning to think someone or something in the universe was out to get me :) The capper was running out for lunch one day and going around the corner to Burger King because it was quick and easy. I entered to find a line that snaked about 18 people deep. I decided to wait and when I was finally at the front and ready to order some guy walked in the door, cut the whole line, stepped in front of me and began to order. Who the heck did this guy think he was?!?! I tapped him on the shoulder to tell him there was a line. The nice person I am I was giving him the benefit of the doubt that he didn't notice the line?? He proceeded to turn around and punch me in the chest!! I was a little stunned, but he wasn't impressively strong so it didn't hurt and barely knocked me back a 1/2 step. I raised my hands in a fighting position to defend myself if he continued ( i would have beat this guy worse than the Celtics did the Lakers in game 6 of the '08 Finals). He then turned to the cashier and ordered a Whopper Jr... everyone in the BK saw what happened and was stunned. The cashier rang up his order and gave him his food! He walked out and I was utterly confused. I would love to know what goes on in this guy's head... or atleast get a glimpse into his mind. If I could do such a thing I think an accurate portrayal or visual would be something along the lines of a blindfolded rat juggling a series of knives : ) As he walked out of BK, I also wasn't sure if I should be more mad at him or the cashier for giving him his food?? How could they serve this idiot that has no regard or respect for those around him or society in general?? It was like that classic situation of finding out your girl cheated on you... are you more mad at her or the guy that she is fooling around with??? Ironically this has also happened to me in a prior New Years Eve night on the dance floor of the Big Easy!! Nothing like ringing in the New Year to discover that the girl you are seeing has her tongue jammed further down some random dude's throat than Amy Winehouse has fallen into a K-hole in recent months! While we're are it, lets give a nice shout-out to B.Park!! Anyways, remembering that she was actually the more guilty party I left the tool on the dance floor alone, called her trash, and left the bar. Which brings me back to BK and I decided I couldn't really fault the cashier, so I just ordered, went back to Modell's and told my division what happened as I ate lunch and looked at Under Armour forecasts. This brings me back to my original point of sometimes it feels like a black cloud is just following you around and nothing can go right. The point is that isn't real and you make your own choices. Luck is the intersection of preparation and opportunity!! So despite the recent rash of weird events happening around me I plan to continue as always, stay positive, be grateful I have a great life with super friends and a great family. Life is like a rollercoaster... you might as well try to enjoy the ride!! Bring on 2009... and maybe consider skipping fast food moving forward... or atleast going to Wendy's if you can't resist : )