So, I'm twenty-six now. I've had a lot of time to think about who I am and who I worry I'm not, and who I'd like to be. After much ado I've decided there's only one thing left to do: I'm kicking the middle "who I worry I'm not" out of my life. I think the only fair way to go is: to enjoy being "who Iam" and fill myself with gusto as I pursue the "who I'd like to be".
For a large portion of my life I've been so caught up in pleasing people and trying to be the perfect young lady, that I've in a small respect missed the big picture. This is the BIG PICTURE:
People see people. If you are fake they can see right through that. If you are genuine it saves a lot of rope-winding. At least you are going to be liked or not and you'll find it our rather quickly. That's actually quite relieving.
So this is where I am, maybe not all my qualities are up to par, but at least I find myself good company.
I stole this quote from someone else's blog. It just illustrates what I'm trying to say.
"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." --Norma Jean
That is a woudnerful quote! Thanks for sharing. Is Norma Jean the friend you took it from or the origanul athor?
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ReplyDeleteoriginal author! I've never met the gal
ReplyDeleteGood for you! good comments. We sent you a Christmas card but it was returned. You must have moved but are still in Philly? Hope you had a good Christmas and have a great 2010!
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