Being Me…

Exploring what that means…

Plans for 2008

  1. Learn Java
  2. Lose 25 pounds
  3. Get a job or get my associate’s degree.
  4. Improve my Spanish
  5. Journal regularly throughout 2008
  6. Teach my son to speak
  7. Cook more, cook healthier
  8. Learn a new word a week for 1 year and actually use them

That’s it for now - well, actually, I have a much longer list of goals, but many of them encompass a longer period of time.

January 13, 2008 Posted by mmiller | Miscellaneous, Personal, Self-improvement | , , , , , | No Comments

Standing up for yourself feels really good

I finally let people know that they were (a) asking inappropriate questions and (b) badgering me about our job/financial situation and amazingly, everyone has backed off quietly.  Mind you, I don’t like confrontations and I did this as politely as possible, but I didn’t expect it to work so well.  Of course, we’ll see what Christmas and all the visiting brings, but still - people aren’t calling and giving me a tough time!  Yay!

Ok, I have to admit that my mother didn’t respond very well at first.  However, I ignored her digs and let them slide and since then, she’s been great .   It really feels good to tell people what is bothering me and that they’ve stepped across some boundaries.  It feels good to not let people run right over me.  Yes, I should have done this years ago but I’ve always been such a “good girl”.  I am finally, finally coming into my own, I hope.

This is an interesting side that needs to be expressed and explored.  Contrary to what my family has always seemed to think, I know myself far better than they do.

December 19, 2007 Posted by mmiller | Changes, Family | , , , | No Comments