“Top Five Things I Hate to Admit” of course must be shared. Just what are they anyway? I thought about sharing mine and then ask you to share yours. You’d be surprised at what people would not share, and that is the point right?
Hmmm … should it be the top things I wouldn’t share anywhere, or just on-line, or the ones which appear to be common sense? Okay, deep breath. Here I go:
1. “Flatulent Indecision.” Yes I am admitting that often I have trouble making a decision. It isn’t just big life-changing decisions but also what to make for dinner (why do I always have to decide) and then of course the “what to wear” decision which haunts many of us. You see, I think of this ailment as one that damages my character. Making decisions for others has always been so easy, but when it is ME I suddenly freeze up. Admitting this character flaw as one of the “top five things I never like to admit” will perhaps free me from the evil bondage of “Flatulent Indecision.”
2. “Spontaneous Spending” is the sister to “Flatulent Indecision” because when faced with a decision between two things like “Red or Black Pumps” the easy way to deal with it is to simply buy both and then of course remember to repeat to yourself the fact that they were on sale so you’d have been stupid not to get both. Try explaining this to my husband when I brought home two sets of patio furniture instead of one, because we do have a large extended family, they were on sale, and it was too good a deal to pass up. Please ignore the man asking what was wrong with the patio furniture we already had.
3. “Queen of Rationalization” is the crown I wear because I am so good at both “Flatulent Indecision” and “Spontaneous Spending.” Of course we all need that wonderful gadget that man is screaming at us about on TV but I won’t buy it. Nope. You won’t get me to run and get my credit card. I hate gadgets because I have to clean them. My husband is relieved. BUT … cosmetics, miracle creams, and fountains of youth—get out of my way because “I need it!” Need is always a priority over “want.” “BUT” is the favorite word used by this “Queen of Rationalization.” It is my crown.
4. “Most likely to be liked” is a title I wish I could wear on a sign around my neck. “They like me … they really like me!” Sure Sally Fields may have said something like that first- but I borrow it often. Every time someone puts a comment on an article I have written I do a jig like a little school girl. You cannot imagine the party I threw when they put my first article on the front page. You’d think I won the lottery. I am admitting this because it sincerely makes me so happy every time it happens. If you see some Cheekyredhead dancing about and singing “They like me … they really like me!” just smile and nod...because you know why I am so giddy. Many of probably can relate to this as well because, “I like you—I really like you!” We all know how it feels to be validated and we actively seek it. Spell check validates me every time it states “no mistakes” and I really do dance a jig. I celebrate everything. You should too.
5. “Brutal Honesty for a Fee” Okay, I never charge for brutal honesty because it is never nice to give it, and it is even more painful to get. The point I am making here is that often brutal honesty is something we need. I know I need it. When I am way off base my friends do not hesitate to pull me back to the earth and face-to-face with that ugly monster.’ My best friend and I have a pact to always be brutally honest with each other. She will tell me my butt really IS that big in those pants and YES I really do tell her that zit is the first thing everyone will notice. Brutal Honesty is never free. We all pay a price. The great thing is often we are better because of it. I am admitting I am not perfect, but then none of us are. We are a work in progress. If you ask for honesty I will give it and it does not imply you must agree with me. Honesty is a stepping stone for growth. As long as it isn’t my butt growing or my nose I am a very happy person.
Whew! There are all of the “Five Things I Hate to Admit.” I have admitted them here hoping that they will not be such a cross to carry in the future. Perhaps this is the start of a five-step program to self modification? Nope. It is just an opportunity to see we are human. I am a woman with flatulent indecision that has an affliction of spontaneous spending, and I am the reigning queen of rationalization. I hope to be the “most likely to be liked” and never enjoy brutal honesty but I see the great value in it. Yep—I am human.
