Last night while waiting for the train (hence the train platform), I really started contemplating my geeky beginnings.
As a child I loved old music (especially dancing to it when no one was looking), playing with my siblings, working hard, all things art, helping people, cat's cradle, 4 square, bike riding, painting t-shirts, running around in the woods, THE BEACH (especially in winter), family events, dunkin donut and pizza Sundays, dinner and dishes with the family, books books books, lasagna ;) and running around with my friends.
What set me apart from other children my age was that I did not like video games or the TV... I preferred my life technology free. If I was in front of a TV, I was most likely consumed with some arts and crafts project at the coffee table.
I was never the pretty girl and I distinctly remember sitting on a bench in 2nd grade with a friend theorizing about growing up. In some odd twist of logic, I decided that I'd have a Cinderella type path to growing up. I had an awkward and fun childhood, was never the popular girl. This didn't bother me b/c I had great friends and always had a good time. But, on that bench in 2nd grade I decided that I was going to grow up and into myself in an amazing way. I knew I'd be a good person and decided that as the awkwardness shed itself I'd become beautiful inside as well as out.
Hahaha... serious philosophy for an 8 year old. Anyway, I continued on that path for the past 18 years and I'm glad I chose it. I still love helping people, still prefer old music, still detest television!!! My predictions were right: I've become more comfortable in my skin, grown up into a beautiful lady, and still love my geeky roots. The Cinderella thing is more all on me ... I was my own Prince charming, swept myself off my feet and put myself where I wanted to be.
So...stay the course
Now you all know why I'm always talking about my inner 8 year old... she was an amazing girl and I still hold onto her!!!
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