Can't be perfect

Something has been on my mind lately, so I thought I would share.....

I just wanted to apologize to those of you who have ever felt bad about themselves because of me. Either about themselves, their choices, etc. I do realize that I have a very strong personality and am very opinionated. I realize that I don't always think things completely through before I say them. I realize that I think I'm right most of the time. I realize that there are "hot topics" that set me off or run me right into a verbal marathon. I know that I can sometimes be rude, unclear, sarcastic, and just all around unfriendly.

For all of that, I am very sorry.

The truth is, I am always researching. I am always reading. I am always looking to better my life and others. However, I don't stop to think that maybe others don't need my help? Maybe some people just need an ear to listen. I am a great listener, but I'm also a "fixer." I feel it's my duty to fix things often, and sometimes, they don't need fixed.

I know that my specific degree gives me a sense of entitlement, which not everyone may agree upon.  The truth is, I just want to be someone people can be proud of. I want to be someone the younger generation can look up to. I'm not perfect, nor will I ever be.... but I want to be known as a good person. I don't want to be put in the judgmental category.... I want to keep a free and open mind about things. I want to be healthy. I want to make the right choices. However, the right choices for me, may not be the right choices for everyone else. I apologize if I have ever made you feel that YOUR choice is not the "right" choice just because I did not choose it. I am my own person. I want to be able to accept differences. After all, I wouldn't want everyone else to be like me. I annoy myself sometimes!

So do what you do.... be who you are..... lift each other up rather than putting each other down. This life is hard enough as it is without others bringing you down.

There are so many more things I want to do in life... so many things I want to be. My goals are different than yours. That's totally fine. Do what makes YOU happy and do what's right for you and your family. Just remember, I'll be here if you need me ;-)

Have a happy Friday, everyone!