The thief

Did you ever wake up as a child, in the middle of the night, thinking someone broke into the house and was headed to your room?
I remember hearing the steps. Slow and steady steps. And even though I was covered under the blanket head to toe, my eyes couldn't close any harder. I could hear my heart pounding wanting to leave my chest. But then I can't remember anymore. I am not sure if I would fall back sleep or what...
Thinking about it reminds me that at times, very much like in childhood, we panic at some "thief" we hear coming. The steps sound very real but at the end... what happens at the end? Many times there is only the threat or the illusion.
I am sure of one thing. If that "thief" is ever real, I know someone who is watching over me to protect me, to defend me, and to rescue me. He never fails.

No thank you!

I am the kind of person who does not like to say no. Even though I am not a "pleaser" I like to work things out with others so that with a little compromise from here and there we might all be happy.
Now, when it comes to authority figures, it is a little bit more difficult. Telling a teacher "you are wrong" is not so easy. Or telling your boss. Or maybe a doctor.

Well, I am very proud of myself and I'll tell you why. This lady doctor we got for my daughter was a bit eccentric for my taste. There was something about her I couldn't quite put my finger on it. My daughter didn't like her at all. So I decided to make a minor,nice, careful, little comment about it to the doctor. Not only was she very defensive but, rude. You know what?! I decided to cancel the appointment and chose a new doctor.

No thank you!

Is there anyone in your life making you feel uncomfortable the wrong way? Who do you need to get rid of?

All About Me!

The other day, someone decided to make the entire day all about me. At first, I had mixed feelings. Honestly, I was wondering what was behind all the shower of attention (I know, bad girl!). Anyway, I tried paying some favors and attention back, just to get the same attitude and answers: "it's all about you".

A few hours into the day I had forgotten already that I was the center of the universe and was surprised, once again, with a very intentional gesture of "you are the most important thing in the world". Oh boy!!!!!!! I began to get into it. I made good choices. I had a field day :)

When the day was about to be over, I was not ready to abandon the priceless role of princess. And so I went to sleep with the tiara in my heart. I DID feel special, beautiful, exquisite, and much more. The one person who matters most to me thought I was all that and made it a point to show me how he felt. I can close my eyes and experience it all over again.

Thank you Jorge! I dare you, let's make it all about you next.

And you my friend, who can you make it all about?

My most sincere apologies!

I have been away from the blogging scene, relapsing into the old fashion journaling way. But I understand some of my faithful readers have been unhappy about my silence. After a few months off and half way through with technological difficulties, I am back.

Thank you for your encouragement. It means a lot to me.


Besos