Highs and Lows of the Week

It's Thursday. Instead of spamming the forum with only horror stories, I figured we could try something a little more intriguing. 

What was your High of the work week, and what was your Low of the work week? (Horror stories still welcome)

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High - got some praise for doing a good job

low - the gf broke up with me the Sunday leading into the week

 
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High - got some praise for doing a good job

low - the gf broke up with me the Sunday leading into the week

So what's the low?  

Stretch those wings and soar buddy.  

 

I like the perspective. Definitely working on doing just that. And I appreciate the encouragement 

 

High - Kelsey Turnbow liked all my comments on Instagram

Low - Kelsey also liked everybody else’s comments

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"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

You’re soooo right - she’s my dream girl. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

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