Probably one of my favorite sayings as of late is, "different strokes for different folks". Truly, how great is that? A little perverted if you're in the mood yet completely true.
Learning not to judge others' decisions and choices is something I have been taking into serious consideration over the last year. Primarily I have my lifestyle (and M) to thank for this because my life has been so chaotic and different from the "norm" over the last year. Recently, I've been making choices that aren't necessarily the most responsible but that are important for me to be happy. Christine says it best in one of her blog posts, "No one is going to give you a gold star for playing it safe", so why bother? I've decided to start doing things that make me happy, right now. There, I'm living in the moment.
Upon these discoveries of accepting people and their decisions regardless if I think it is right or wrong has led me disliking when others judge me for my unique circumstances, decisions, and choices.
For example, Michael and I have and will again live together before we are married. By the standards in 2012, this is not shocking or abnormal, but some choose to make me feel embarrassed and even shameful for making this decision. It's a decision we made based on our lifestyle (neither of us prefer to live apart while hockey consumes our lives yet aren't ready to walk down the aisle either). Just because you don't agree with my decision, doesn't mean you need to put me down for my own personal choices.
So, please leave me be, and let bygones be bygones. Take care of your own life and try making yourself happy before you criticize me and my life.
Just some food for thought :)
On that note, I quit my terrible job selling copiers today. It feels a little crazy but mostly great! How liberating to not waste one more breath or ounce of energy on something that was making me so miserable.
What now you ask? Who knows. I'm working on it. I'm thinking something temporary that way I won't feel obligated to make a commitment that I won't be able to keep when I leave with M in the fall for the next hockey season. If you have any suggestions I'd be happy to hear them.
Happy Monday readers, have a great week!
Love&Luck
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