How did we get here?

Today I read of a red dress, crazy characters of hyperbole and a half (yea I know ... you have to read it to get it), accommodations, and my unwillingness to participate in the correct manner of living. So what do I take away from this? Some get it, most do not. What does this mean? Sit, read, and project this onto yourself.

So where do these crazy ideas of self fulfillment, personal quests, and just being down right proud of myself come from? We women are taught to look after others, stroke egos, stop and clean up the mess, and for the most part we do. So how did I end up with all these self centered ideas? Well some of it is nature but a good portion is nurture.

I was once told that I have lived three lifetimes and now I am looking for a fourth. My response: hopefully it will be closer to eight or nine! Yes I have gone, seen and done but I am nowhere near done. I attribute my outlook in life to my Dad. A great man he is! Always a smile and a positive attitude until things are too much to bear then he'd always have the best smart ass remark that could make anyone laugh. With his guidance and my completely unplanned, buckshot approach to life I have managed to find the most wonderful thing in the world. ME!!

I have learned that even when things seem to be at the darkest, the sun is just on the horizon. Life is truly what you make it. You do not need to make yourself fit into the pigeonhole society created. So what if you think differently, the sun will still come up tomorrow at the appointed time ... and .... life will go on.

If you live a different life than the rest, as I do, and believe in something all your own, you are not wrong. If this something has not been published or spoke on, it does not make it incorrect. It just makes it yours! Be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished .. or not accomplished! To accomplish anything that is not of your desire, is not an accomplishment at all. It is someone else's accomplishment. So pride yourself on setting new standards and being you. You are unique and need no confirmations from society to know that you are wonderful ... just as you are!