Finally realizing who I am

At the age of 36 (my 37th birthday is just around the corner), one would assume that I know who I am. One would assume that I know all of my own 'ins' and 'outs', eh? Well, that's the funny thing about maturing, you develop a heightened sense of awaremess - especially when it comes to recognizing and appreciating those things that make you tick. With age comes an abundance of those 'aha' moments.. no seriously, they begin to occur on a daily basis - at an alarming rate! You get older and you become so in tuned with your entire being; physically, emotionally and spiritually. I guess this blog will chronicle my ephiphanies in the order that they are received.

As 2011 is winding down, I find myself doing a great deal of reflecting. Reflecting on how much I have changed and grown as a woman in this past year. 2011 started with me realizing that friends - I mean true friends are very few and far between. I have always considered myself a loyal person. My loyalty knows no bounds. I am a loyal friend and lover. I am loyal to my favorite skin and hair care products. I am loyal to my favorite foods and restaurants - just loyalty all across the board. With that being said, I will admit that I also have the tendancy of being 'way up there' - and of also having the unrealistic expectation(s) of everyone that I am loyal to, coming up to meet me. It doesn't always work that way, ladies and gents. Some people simply aren't capable of reciprocating the loyalty that you've so passionately shown them. Life becomes so much more easy once you've embraced people for who they are. I am in no way saying that you should tolerate people who just blatantly refuse to appreciate your friendship (that's another blog for another time I'm afraid). I am merely stating that you should allocate the best (as well as not so favorable) parts of yourself based on what people have shown you.