My boyfriend and I often say a phrase to one another, "Because I'm me"
This can be in response to anything really.
"Why did you do that?" "Because I'm me"
"Why do I put up with you?" (always a joke question of course) "Because I'm me"
"Why say that?" "Because I'm me"
"Why do I like you?" (another joke question) "Because I'm me"
Silly questions, so they get a silly answer... but really... isn't that all of us, I'm me, you are you. We are who we are.
I'm opinionated and stubborn. I'm extremely nice to almost everyone. The only time I am not all that nice is if you mess with me or someone I love. I'm strict, straight forward, and to the point. I'm overly honest, and I tell everyone like it is even at the expense of feelings being hurt. I'm EXTREMELY outspoken, and I talk A LOT. I love to laugh, and I love to tell stories. I give advice sometimes even when it's not wanted. I'm am a firm believer that everyone should learn from another persons experiences. I hurt, I bleed, My experiences have shaped me but helped me be compassionate.
But I am me. I love, I live, I laugh, I smile, and I'm me.
There is a confidence in that. It keeps me from overwhelming depression when I think of the fact that at 29 years old I'm still not in the work force, that at 29 while I do have an amazing boyfriend who I care for a great deal, I've not been married, I haven't started a family. But ultimately that's been my choice I could have been with several guys by now, married a few of them but it wouldn't have worked and I knew that and I didn't try to force it to work. Why? Because I'm me and I saw no point in that. So why post about being me?
I think everyone needs to have a confidence in being who they are. It helps in life to remember who you are and to be proud that you are you. So think about that, don't focus on the crappy things in life just remember that you are you and celebrate that.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Mom
"Mom" Such a powerful and beautiful word.
In my life I've had my mom, who is so good to me. She's my best friend. The only person in my life that's been there for me through EVERYTHING. She's amazing, beautiful, wonderful, and such a good example to me. I love her so very much.
I've also been blessed to know other amazing Mom's the mothers of some of my dearest friends. Mother's who made me feel like I was another child to them.
Beyond that I have so many friends and family who have become new moms in the last several years. They are learning, stressed, overworked, but so good at what they do. They are NOT forgotten, and I know so many moms feel this way.
So what do I suggest on this mothers day, relax, take a load off, read a book about the hard work mom's do that sometimes gets overlooked, watch Mom's Night Out, and have a pamper night, if you have daughters involve them. Just have a you time. Remember you are loved and awesome.
Happy Mothers Day!
In my life I've had my mom, who is so good to me. She's my best friend. The only person in my life that's been there for me through EVERYTHING. She's amazing, beautiful, wonderful, and such a good example to me. I love her so very much.
I've also been blessed to know other amazing Mom's the mothers of some of my dearest friends. Mother's who made me feel like I was another child to them.
Beyond that I have so many friends and family who have become new moms in the last several years. They are learning, stressed, overworked, but so good at what they do. They are NOT forgotten, and I know so many moms feel this way.
So what do I suggest on this mothers day, relax, take a load off, read a book about the hard work mom's do that sometimes gets overlooked, watch Mom's Night Out, and have a pamper night, if you have daughters involve them. Just have a you time. Remember you are loved and awesome.
Happy Mothers Day!
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
More Of An Impact Than You Realize
So, I know it's been a while. Sorry about that, I just haven't had much inspiration in the blog writing lately.
I'm trying to get back into it blogging and today I had a great conversation with a friend from my middle school days. We've known each other for years and it's been a long time since we've talked, going our separate ways, we've found our way back to our friendship and today she REALLY just told me some things I needed to hear.
I'm a people helper, always have been and if I have my way I always will be. But the older I get the harder it's become to do a lot of the things I would like to do to help people. I wanted to be a youth minister, I love babysitting, and if I see a friend in need I do what I can to help.
Today though, as I was talking to my friend she made a major impact on my life, encouraging me to keep going and being who she has always known me to be. She reminded me that I have made an impact of my own on so many lives, and encouraged me to keep going.
Sometimes it might be something as small as sharing your heart on a blog you aren't sure anyone reads, to something as big as buying a friend some groceries.
Anyway you go about it I'm thankful for reconnecting with this friend and for the lessons she taught me today, and for the inspiration for todays post. You know who you are, and you are a blessing to me :)
I'm trying to get back into it blogging and today I had a great conversation with a friend from my middle school days. We've known each other for years and it's been a long time since we've talked, going our separate ways, we've found our way back to our friendship and today she REALLY just told me some things I needed to hear.
I'm a people helper, always have been and if I have my way I always will be. But the older I get the harder it's become to do a lot of the things I would like to do to help people. I wanted to be a youth minister, I love babysitting, and if I see a friend in need I do what I can to help.
Today though, as I was talking to my friend she made a major impact on my life, encouraging me to keep going and being who she has always known me to be. She reminded me that I have made an impact of my own on so many lives, and encouraged me to keep going.
Sometimes it might be something as small as sharing your heart on a blog you aren't sure anyone reads, to something as big as buying a friend some groceries.
Anyway you go about it I'm thankful for reconnecting with this friend and for the lessons she taught me today, and for the inspiration for todays post. You know who you are, and you are a blessing to me :)
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