Monday, April 26, 2010

"AM"

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I was thinking today as I was working about how different I am this time around.  I've been working in retail since I was 16, but I haven't been doing it for about 3 years now.  I put myself through school by working in retail and for that reason I really wouldn't knock it.  But I used to be pretty popular when I worked back in the day, and this time around I'm really very quiet and keep to myself.  There is so much drama swirling around me and I just can't take it...but last time I was totally in the thick of it.  This doesn't mean that much most people get more mature with age... But I was thinking about when I was young and I was always thinking about what kind of person I want to be...I am always drawn to very outgoing people, I wish I could be one of you...But always in my mind I would be taking mental notes of how I could be like this or that person.
Sometimes I still think about that "oh I wish I could be like..." but then I just laugh at myself cause now I just am. I am just me and you can't make a fish a bird.  And I quite like being a fish too.  Happy new week!

5 comments:

  1. i feel the same things... i think sometimes i should be more outgoing and lively... but i feel most like myself when i'm quiet and laid back.

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  2. I've always wondered what it would be like to be outgoing, bold and bubbly, but I've always been painfully shy and quiet until I get to know someone well...even then...I'm more laid back. :0)

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  3. Hi Meg - I hear ya. I was really outgoing as a teen - always the first one to reach out to people and make them feel included. Now (goodness knows why) I'm much more shy (never thought I'd describe myself as shy) - I'd rather people reach out to me. That gets kinda lonely at times though b/c the reality is everybody is so caught up in themselves, very few take the time to reach out! Trying hard each day to find a balance, and be content with the few friends that I have.- I was so glad you mentioned being able to find your movies on Netflix or Amazon - I was going to ask that very question. The Four Daughters sounds very cute - an applicable b/c I grew up in a family of three girls, and all of us played instruments! Hope you're having a wonderful day my friend, ~Kristin

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  4. I was always on the outside looking in, and in some ways and circles I still am. But now I see how God used that to make me the person I am today. I wouldn't change a thing! Just like you, I like being who I am.

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