August 17, 2011

Year 48.....MY Time to Shine!!!

I have always been a people pleaser; it’s what I do best. I will go along with things I don’t always want to do just so I don’t upset someone. I put my wants and needs aside to make other people happy instead of doing what I want. But lately I have realized that it is not always what is best for me.   So with that said I have made the conscious decision to put me first. Not in a selfish way, because that’s not who I am, but more in a “take care of Tanya” way.

I will not tolerate lying, liars and those people who believe their own truths and expect everyone else to believe them. I have always stood back and bit my tongue, but no more. If you want to lie to me, expect to get called out or just remove yourself from my world.

The “it’s all about me”, “poor me” and “the glass is always half empty” type that are out there, move on. There are so many people in this world who are way worse off than any of us. We all need to remember that WE are the ONLY ones who can make our lives better or change what we do not like. No one else has that power. So if you want to continue to be that person, please step aside.

Then there are those who always think they are “owed” something. I’m sorry, but I think I have re-paid any debts I have to you.

I have had some horrible things happen to me in my life and hit some of the lowest lows but I have prevailed and will continue to do so.  What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right?

The best things in my life are shared with my family and friends. I have an amazing family,  stong  loving children and the most adorable grandchildren. I also have friends who believe in me and I know are always there no matter what I am truly blessed!!
 I am an honest, loving, caring and fun person. These are qualities that I really like about me and I don’t want to change that!
I am lucky because I have the most wonderful husband, best friend, lover and soul mate all rolled into one. He gives me the confidence that I sometimes lack and is helping me to realize I am stronger than I ever thought possible.  And that makes me love him even more. Big E and I have raised our family and now it’s our time to live.
I am going to start standing up for myself, have more self confidence, and realize that I am just as important as the next guy. I am to take time to smell the roses, make time for little get-a-ways and enjoy the small things with those that I choose. If I want to change something in my life, I am going to do it! Why? Because it’s MY time to shine!!