Wednesday, October 15, 2008

You Got to Know When to Fold 'Em…

Nonsense atop of nonsense, coupled with a busier than usual work environment (I am a financial writer and editor), has led me to post less than usual, which is bad for both me and you.

Bad for me because I use this as an outlet to relieve stress and purge myself of negative thoughts. Bad for you because, admit it, you like reading this stuff.

Anyway, back to the recent nonsense. I won’t get into specifics, but all I will say is that certain people have the desire to bring out the worst in us. And if they strike at the right (or wrong) time, they are usually successful.

I have been dealing with some things that have had me acting way out of character. All unlady-like and stuff. It has simply been behavior that would make my mom ashamed and has made me embarrassed. Yes, I am hanging my head.

But, going forward I am determined to turn the other cheek.

For one, this is a blog about dating. And I will never meet anyone worthwhile if I am focused on the little insignificant details occurring around me. Furthermore, I am simply just blocking my blessings by doing this.

This is a blog about being a single mom as well. And that is my most important job and responsibility. It’s one that I take seriously. This entails setting a good example for my little one and making sure that no matter who or what she is exposed to, she knows right from wrong. I can’t always control the elements, but I can lay the proper foundation to make sure that she conducts herself properly. And that includes my teaching by example. Never again will I allow things that simply do not matter to affect how I do my job.

So, I am moving on.

Because learning to live, is learning to let go, and sometimes you have to be the bigger person. Also, not reacting at all is sometimes the best reaction.

Damn, I missed me.
Welcome back self!

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