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About Me | 53 year old lady, really 23. Where did the years go? I don't feel much different than I did in my 20's. Other than a few aches and pains that I did not have then and some hard earned wisdom, I am still the same girl that likes to have a good laugh. I have a love-hate relationship with people in general. I think I like people too much. This is a problem because they never seem to live up to my expectations. Eventually they do or say something that pisses me off or deeply disappoints me. I have to keep reminding myself that no one is who I think they are. Also, I cannot ever be the person that someone else thinks that I should be. God knows I have tried! Over the years, I have developed an awareness of the pre-conceived notions that I have had about people. It has often been quite disappointing to find out that the image that I created in my head of a person did not match at all with who they really were. Having the patience to get to know people over time is one of the most valuable lessons that I have learned. Real friendship does not develop through superficial impressions or agendas that are based on neediness or anything else. Understanding and accepting that there is no ideal person, man or woman took some doing for me, especially in the man department. People are who they are. I would not want or expect anything else at this point in my life. Learning about people through their words and actions can be more interesting than what we create in our heads. Sometimes not, but at least it's the real deal. This is the 53 year old lady talking instead of the 23 year old girl. For as much as I sometimes think I am still the 23 year old girl inside, I realize the 53 year old woman has taken over. I am grateful for all I have learned up until now regardless of how painful the lessons. I am hoping that with a little luck, a bit of wisdom and a lot of God's will, I will be able to handle whatever comes my way for the rest of the duration. |
Experienced with | Abuse, Bullying, Careers, Depression, Eating Disorders, Education, General, Grieving, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Relationships, Sexuality, Social Anxiety |
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