Who Says I Can’t?
If well-behaved women seldom make history (Laurel Thatcher Ulrich), then who says I can’t:
Tell the truth?
Get tipsy?
Be emotional?
Risk offending someone?
Be intelligent AND beautiful?
Drive fast?
Drive slow?
Buck tradition?
Eat the whole bag?
Cry when I feel like laughing?
Laugh when I feel like crying?
Be assertive?
Get up when I fall down?
Sleep another hour?
Have another glass?
Sing at the top of my lungs?
Mix salty and sweet?
Shout until everyone hears me?
End a sentence with a preposition?
Make waves?
Live a BIG life?
Eat dessert first?
Have seconds?
Have thirds?
Go to bed without washing my face?
Skip today’s shower?
Reach for the stars?
Start a sentence with “and” or “because”?
Start a sentence with “but”?
Leave it for someone else to deal with?
Wear my heart on my sleeve?
Take a nap?
Read the whole book in one sitting?
Have 2 shots of tequila?
Cut my hair short?
Wear the same blouse as I did yesterday?
Start over?
Clear my plate?
Daydream?
Plan?
Wear pajamas and a sweatshirt all.day.long?
Eat olives and cheese for dinner?
Leave the house without any makeup on?
Learn something new?
Make more money?
Try again?
I want to be a game-changer, a visionary. I also want to learn to relax, enjoy life and not be so bound by “rules”. And I while I do want to be loving and extend grace to others at the same time, I want to make sure that I’m not SO concerned with what others say and think about me that it keeps me from stepping out and going after what I want and what I know to be true and right.
So here’s to lightening up, stepping out and inviting others to do the same. And having a ton of fun along the way!
Now you can’t be surprised that I love this post! I don’t care about making history, so to speak, but I do want to live a “big life”. If I were to follow all your directions in this list, I’d be well on my way to a “big life”! This may go on my fridge or the bulletin board that’s about to go in front of my desk…. reserved for important reminders!
My favorite, especially when I’m engrossed in my writing is, “end a sentence with a preposition”. Gotta love it!!!
Thanks for the list of challenges!!
The new theme is nice!
Reading your list of why not’s, I have to say that I totally agree with you (25 times, at least)
Sometimes I worry too much about what other people say or think about me. These lines helped me to get some perspective and remember why I do what I do (and for whom).
Have a nice weekend.
I worry about what others say and think TOO much! …which is why I printed this post and hung it on my refrigerator as a constant reminder. You’re right: it’s all about perspective!
Have a great weekend too!
xo~
melissa