What I’ve Learned
I’ve made a good effort recently of looking at the bright side of things and finding ways to expand my horizons. I guess it’s been a time of reflection for me. And I think I’ve learned a lot more about myself. One is that you aren’t going to please everyone, you will insert your foot into your mouth, and you will never ever, no matter how hard you try, succeed in everything you try to do. I mean, it’s great to attempt to be a perfectionist, but sometimes, it’s better to take the cat approach to life. Never heard of the cat approach? It’s really simple, at least to me. My cat has an attitude and he’s not afraid to show it. And yet, everyone adores him anyhow. It’s not that he’s psycho or anything silly like that. It’s just that he’s not afraid of getting his point out there. As a matter of fact, I get the same attitude from my terrors! So here’s what I’ve learned recently from the ones I’m supposed to be taking care of. :: Don’t be afraid to be yourself. :: Ask questions. Lots of them. :: Sleep when you’re tired. :: Get up when you’re not. :: Enjoy your favorite habits, even if someone else thinks they’re bad. :: Eat stuff you like. :: Avoid staying in the lines when you color. :: If you’re going to relax, do it right. Spread yourself out! :: Anything is a toy if you look at it the right way. :: If you get a day off, take it as a day off. :: Purr/hug when someone does something you like. :: You can never say I love you enough. :: If you aren’t laughing when someone does a bodily function, you need a new sense of humor. :: Nana’s always over rule Mommies because they’re Mommy’s Mommy. :: If you fall asleep in the middle of the walkway, you have the right to be grumpy when someone wakes you up. :: PB & J’s are the only suitable item to eat for lunch. :: Vitamins are Yummy! :: Running around in Jammies all day is perfectly okay. :: Never be camera shy. :: When you’re sick, the best thing to do is fill up your hug & kiss meters.
October 17th, 2003 at 10:02 am
I’ve discovered many of the same truisms. I’ve also concluded that often (if not most) of the time, it’s more a reflection of the other party rather than myself.
If you feel that you’ve behaved appropriately, there’s no reason to second-guess yourself based on how others react. Though sometimes it’s hard to avoid second-guessing yourself.
October 17th, 2003 at 11:16 am
I’ve discovered the same things myself
Thanks for the comment on the Peter Iredale. 
October 21st, 2003 at 6:37 am
~trust me, it pays to be the eternal optimist