Monday, April 16, 2007

I've got a few minutes left on my lunch break so I thought that I would jot down a few thoughts. After looking at my last post, I am wondering if I actually can accomplish a short one...

It's raining here today and my office is really chilly. This doesn't stop me from feeling like I should just take a nap for an hour or two though. Besides, despite the precipitation, it's still pretty bright outside.

I don't know what it is that's got me contemplating such serious subjects as love and construction however, I haven't quite kicked the whole frame of mind. Yesterday, I wondered why I was so much of a girl. You know the one, I'm sure. The kind of girl that envisions a relationship that may or may not exist yet is too scared to confront the truth and ask. Face-to-face communication is easy for me, except if it has a high probability of containing some sort of rejection.

I suppose that it's really not that special. I think that most people fear rejection. However, I see people that handle it way better than I do and I have to say that I admire these people.

It's funny that I'm even talking about this. For the most part, I'm quite independent, yet there are situations that I get myself into that cause me to question who I am and what I really want out of life. Recently, there has been such a situation and those that are here and tired of me talking about it might want to stop reading here.

Sometimes, I convince myself to let go and stop trying to be so strong. Unfortunately, when I do, I fall into the same stupid patterns. I've decided to stop letting my guard down because it eventually causes me to question myself much more than I usually do.

I hate second-guessing myself. I get to the point when I figure it all out and then I relax the high standards that I have for myself and then the questioning starts. Did I offend that person? Does he really like me? Was that appropriate behaviour? Why? Why do people question themselves?

I guess it's down to what level of sensitivity a person possesses. I am just too hyper-sensitive. I figure it's time to toughen up. Easier said than done, I think.

Perhaps it's just down to what Robert said in his post the other day. Success. What is my idea of success? What do I need to get there?

Maybe what I should be asking is how do I alter my ideal of success?

That said, I really believe that I have to get back to depending on myself for that. I should not be dreaming of that perfect relationship that will make me whole. I AM whole and anything else would just be icing on the cake. I must believe it.

Okay, so I realize this is pretty whiney. I did go for a really nice walk with some friends yesterday and times like that are all one needs. All of the other stuff comes from within!

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