Tournament Pairings

I thought I posted this already, but can't find it so here goes again.

I'm barely a 1200 player and I'm curious why I'm consistantly paired with 1400-1800 players in tournaments.

I feel set up for failure from the beginning and it makes me want to NOT join any tourneys.  I do like playing with players who are rated higher than myself as I know that's how you get better....but come on......give me a break here