I get it from my momma. I’m a total realist just like her. I’m reminded of it everyday when I begin to envy the carefree ideology of an optimistic friend or colleague. I try to stop myself from saying things like, “But what if…” or “The reality of the situation is…”, but it usually it slips out. As soon as I tell myself not to go there I hear myself starting my sentence with “But…” and totally going there. Not only is this habit grammaticality incorrect but sometimes it may come off rude. I’ve struggled with my personality type for a long time now. Wrestling with my blunt opinions and sometimes sharp words. Lately I’ve realized that that’s just who I am and those who love and appreciate my opinion share things with me for a reason. I’m a lover of love and a sensitive person (I’m a Cancer!) so I’m not a complete Debbie Downer!
This is a quote I cut out of a magazine in my early teens and has been my life motto that sometimes was easy to forget when my insecurities got the best of me. Now, at 24 1/2 years old, I’m finally embracing it completely. (I also took this quiz that confirmed what I always knew was true.) I now understand that the people in my life have always loved me for me. It just took me a little longer to share that love for myself, but I’m here, I’m content, and I’m a realist.
I really loved this picture from a post on Because I’m Addicted, don’t you?
Strange. I found myself pondering exactly the same things last night – the number of strange idioms I use in day-to-day language… the odd words I insert into conversation that aren’t really needed… the padding.
There’s a danger though, isn’t there; if we remove all of the unnecessary words, we lose a lot of our character and personality too.
Great post.
Love that image… I grew up being an optimist but over the years I feel I’ve become a realist… Just hoping not to slide into pessimist and be a nasty old person. lol
LOL so true! I’ve always wondered if when I get older my views on young people and the world will morph into something I always despised…like the mean old cat lady who hates everyone! Aiy dios please not me!
My mom thinks I’m more of a pragmatist and I’m looking more into it to see if she’s right…because she usually is LOL <3
I’m a lover of love and a sensitive and caring person, too. Actually, last night my bf and I got in a fight because he thinks I care “too much”, about too many causes, haha. I think it’s best to be true to who you are and embrace it!
xox
HAHA, good luck on your break up with the snooze button!!
I totally pressed snooze this morning ;(