I found myself in a minefield of them recently and strongly considered just removing myself from the situations that seem to be creating them.
I love my life. I can right now name about 5 people that would drop everything and come running in the middle of the night if I needed it. I have 4 that put up with my shit and unconditionally love me on a daily basis. 2 more that are always ready with a smile or an ear or a car. Yes, these groups overlap and some belong to more than one group.
I want for nothing. Sure, I have dreams and hopes that I am still working on fulfilling, but I am in a great position to make them all reality. I'm not saying every day is a perfect specimen of the American Dream, but it's pretty darn close.
I have a massive family that never ceases to amaze me. A husband that makes me feel like a beautiful princess when we aren't too busy to stop & smell the roses. For the love of all that is good & crunchy...I have a dog that may as well speak English for as well as we communicate.
And in my spare time, I get to spend some time on the stage. WITH my kids. It's good for my soul, I tell you!
Life, my friends, is outstanding.
As with anything, there are certain challenges that one is faced with. Let me see what my current occupation would read as on a resume':
I do not have time to tiptoe around anyone. Furthermore, I don't like tiptoeing when I don't even know why or around whom I am tiptoeing. I spent enough time near land mines in Afghanistan. I will not dodge invisible ones while I'm fighting the good fight on the homefront.
If there is some issue to be addressed, address it head-on. Just jump right in. If you've spent more than 5 minutes around me, you might know I speak my mind. Sure, I can be subtle when I need to. I can even be downright professional. But I don't ever sneak up on ya. Please do me the courtesy of extending that to me.
I have no problem jumping right into these eggshells and leaving a wake of Ham & Cheese Omelets behind me. I will blow up the mines and watch the bridges burn. Because I've got enough on my plate. I don't need or desire the silent drama bullshit.
I love my life. I can right now name about 5 people that would drop everything and come running in the middle of the night if I needed it. I have 4 that put up with my shit and unconditionally love me on a daily basis. 2 more that are always ready with a smile or an ear or a car. Yes, these groups overlap and some belong to more than one group.
I want for nothing. Sure, I have dreams and hopes that I am still working on fulfilling, but I am in a great position to make them all reality. I'm not saying every day is a perfect specimen of the American Dream, but it's pretty darn close.
I have a massive family that never ceases to amaze me. A husband that makes me feel like a beautiful princess when we aren't too busy to stop & smell the roses. For the love of all that is good & crunchy...I have a dog that may as well speak English for as well as we communicate.
And in my spare time, I get to spend some time on the stage. WITH my kids. It's good for my soul, I tell you!
Life, my friends, is outstanding.
As with anything, there are certain challenges that one is faced with. Let me see what my current occupation would read as on a resume':
Army Spouse Raising Teenage Girl, Tween Boy & Aspie Boy - Has EMT Certification But Currently Sharpens Skills in Pediatric & Veterinary Avenues.Oh, and while I'm doing all that, I try to have some semblance of a social life with both my local friends & keeping up with my friends and family back in the States.Note: Sometimes Spreads Self Too Thin
- Extensive Knowledge of Computers, Various Electronics, Light Home Construction/Repair, Hedgehogs & Cooking Without Burning Down The Kitchen
- Dabbles in Photography & Photo Editing
- Volunteers in the Community, Holds Position in Local Family Readiness Group
- Enjoys Singing & Acting with the Local Community Theater
- Tutor, Social Advisor & Life Coach
I do not have time to tiptoe around anyone. Furthermore, I don't like tiptoeing when I don't even know why or around whom I am tiptoeing. I spent enough time near land mines in Afghanistan. I will not dodge invisible ones while I'm fighting the good fight on the homefront.
If there is some issue to be addressed, address it head-on. Just jump right in. If you've spent more than 5 minutes around me, you might know I speak my mind. Sure, I can be subtle when I need to. I can even be downright professional. But I don't ever sneak up on ya. Please do me the courtesy of extending that to me.
I have no problem jumping right into these eggshells and leaving a wake of Ham & Cheese Omelets behind me. I will blow up the mines and watch the bridges burn. Because I've got enough on my plate. I don't need or desire the silent drama bullshit.
*****KABOOM*****
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