So, I put a lot of effort into my dogs. Some might say too much. So when I feel like I'm not seeing rewards for my efforts it puts me into a bit of a funk.
I'm part of a dog performance group. We do shows incorporating agility, high jump, disc, races, relays, tricks and games to showcase dog training to the public. We just booked a big show which historically has been loads of fun with huge crowds and is definitely the flower in my group's cap as far as our booked venues go. The show is in a few weeks. I found out that I was passed over for invites this time around. What's worse, I feel like I can bring more to the table with my dogs than at least a few of the other people who were asked to attend.
So now I'm all butt hurt about it. I work hard to keep their skills up to date, and I consider many team members friends. So I get all emotionally invested in something that, I'm reminded, is run as more of a business. It makes me want to invest less of my free time and effort into the group of which, up until now, I've felt like a key member.
Bleh. I just want to go and play with my dogs.