Goodbye, January!

On the last day of every month, I will be writing (in list form) what I have learned. I am really going to be using this year as a "growing year" and am hoping that this monthly flashback will help further my self exploration. I think it's about damn time to make some head way as to finding out who the fuck I am.

In January I have learned...

• To not take things personally

                       Empathy is a quality I possess but, sometimes it can really get the best of me. When a good friend is feeling down, it can put a damper on my day. Or, if a friend is stressed and causes them to be a bit on the snappy side, I will take that in and feel as if I am being attacked, or that it's me. I have to remind myself that when a friend is having a rough time, it has nothing to do with me (hopefully) and that although I am willing to help with anything I can, it is not my problem. 





                                         And that coincides with....

• "Retail Therapy" is not an excuse to work out frustrations with spending copious (to me) amounts of money 

                      Now that I am a "non-smoker", I'm going to have to find other means to  work shit out.            
                                        Here's an idea....

• Every month: start and finish a project!

                       Pretty explanatory

• When things don't work out RIGHT NOW, it is not the end of the world.

• I am allowed to keep to my own schedule.

• Everyone is human, and makes mistakes; even if they are your parents.

I would say I learned a lot this month. Had a few peaceful epiphanies and a break down but hey! I'm still alive! Must be doing something right!


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