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Last night we had a church party…a chili and dessert cook-off.  I always try but never win, but last night I did…I got third place for my blueberry cheesecake bars.  I was very pleased, but tried not to show it!  Then we had a hula hoop and bubble gum blowing contest.  I entered both.  I won the hula in the 20-29 year old division (but only because I started the hoop at my shoulders!).  And tried really hard in the gum blowing, but only got 2nd in the women’s category.  There’s really no need to tell you all of this, except for the fact that I’m fascinated with my love for competition.  I love it!  There were lots of people there last night, but few who entered ALL of the competitions.  I had to be in all of them.  I love it…it thrills me!  I was ok with not winning, well, sort of.  But I just love the thrill of competing.  Derek just laughs.  I can’t stand to lose…  One night we had a Monopoly game go in to the wee hours of the night, with me accepting loans and handouts from him in an effort to keep the game going.  When we play Uno, we go to "best 5 out of 7" games, just to give me another chance.  I recently played 2-square with my brother and was so focused, I forgot it was my 3-year old’s birthday!  I ended up losing that game, but only after I put up a good fight.  What makes some of us want to be a part of the action, and others content to sit on the side lines?  Why do some of us dream of winning, while others just enjoy spectating?  I’m not sure, but I know what I’ll be doing this week…planning my dessert for next year’s cook-off.  🙂