reborn from the ashes

Just when things start to go down the wrong way.

So the same goes for those situations that seem to run out of hand when things are looking bright.

yep. Strong believer of Murphy's law here.

Some days I just think I can't manage stress to the level that I think I could, for those pent-up emotions that are just waiting for the spark to begin a roaring fire wait peacefully under the surface with cracks.

and it doesnt help that i keep looking at the OTHER side of the coin, standing at the side where the grass is parched and in need of water.

Yes, there is a price to pay for the ka-ching that's dumped into the bank account at the end of the month.

and yes, welcome to the rat race.