There are things we don’t blog about.
Me, I don’t blog about the sad things, the stressful things, and the things that upset me. Doing so usually makes me sadder, upsetter, and more stressed out…and lord knows you guys have enough of that in your own lives. You know what those things are. I don’t have to go over them for you.
For a while, not too long ago, I cried every day. About a month before I left Tennessee, and for at least two months after, I cried every single day. There was fear in there, and regret, and hurt…but I couldn’t talk about any of those things for all our sakes. I had done the brave thing–cut ties and jumped off the flying trapeze with no net–and I had to prove to the world (and myself) that everything was sunshine and puppy dogs. I lived in front of the world, as the song says. Showing my weak side was just not an option.
When I was back in TN last summer, a very dear friend told me he hadn’t been in touch because he’d (and I’m paraphrasing) gotten upset over all my optimism. I’d made it sound like leaving was the best thing I’d ever done…and in some ways it was…but it was the hardest thing I’d ever done, too. So many people told me I was their inspiration and I couldn’t disappoint them. I had to be an inspiration for myself, too.
If we are what we Tweet, then I’m okay if everyone thinks I’m always sunshine and puppy dogs. But deep in your heart you know that’s not true all the time. Be realistic. That’s not true for anyone.
I cried this morning for a lot of the regular reasons: fear, hurt, regret. I cried because there are horrible people in this world who don’t get what they deserve. I cried because there are good people in this world who don’t get what they deserve either. I cried because I don’t feel like I work hard enough. I cried because my boyfriend is in pain and doctors are useless. I cried because it was 6:30 a.m. and I hadn’t had breakfast yet. I cried because we don’t have enough closet space. I cried for…you know…the usual reasons.
And then I got up, made lunch for everyone, checked my email, went to the gym, and ran five miles. Because I’m awesome. Because the clouds are gone today and I can hear the dogs barking. Today I will challenge myself to be better and work harder. And tomorrow, well…
…tomorrow is another day.
You are true royalty.
Oh, thank you, sweetie.
*curtsy*
There are so many reasons why we love you. This blog is just one of them.
Hey AK at least “society” says “it’s okay” for women to cry…..but since when did I ever give a rat’s ASSets about what “society” does or says? I sure do miss the steady money & the health insurance from “our mutual former employer that shall not be named for fear of inciting the demons” but otherwise things are GREAT for me and you too, I’m sure.
Next time you are in Tennessee, please let me know so I may touch the hem of your garment, Your Highness.
Sincerely,
Sir Drinksalot
Great Blog Princess,
And I honestly don’t think anyone has NOT had a morning, day, week, month or year like you’ve just described. As far as your views on Doctor’s, I agree. And tell Joe we all hope that they find out what’s wrong and fix him soon.
Try to stay on the sunny side of the road.
wolfnoma
I too have had those days, weeks, and months. It seems like I cried almost everyday the last few months for one reason or another. The one thing that kept me pushing forward was the love of my life, my husband. His constant support, encouragement and just being the shoulder to cry on is the one thing I could count on and cling to day after day. Today, we take it one day at a time with complete focus on our little family ans what is best for us. Sometimes the best thing we can do is what is best for ourselves and not anyone else.
May your days moving forward be full of sunshine and puppy dogs and for the days with slight showers, may they produce rainbows. 🙂
Much love from one Princess to Another.
Amanda Hill
You don’t inspire us because you’re always optimistic.
You inspire us because of things like this.
It just makes the optimistic parts shine all the brighter.
::hugs and love::