When you aim for perfection, you discover it’s a moving target.

~George Fisher

I am not perfect.

I am clumsy and careless. I drop things, trip, spill food on myself. I can be messy, I start projects and change my mind, and I get distracted by any new shining object that appears.

I do not know always know what to say in every moment. I do not know exactly the social etiquette in formal dining situations. I have to pluck hair off my ears and stopped plucking the white hairs from my chest as I would create a bald spot.

I am only 5’7″ and half. I can not sing at all but do it all the time. I can not brush my teeth without getting toothpaste sprayed on the mirror. I can’t seem to ever be able to clean a mirror or iron a shirt. I laugh loudly.

I like to make raunchy jokes all the time. I use my sense of humor in all situations. I forget to call people back. I spend way too much time looking a photos on Facebook. I talk to the TV when I am alone.

I have a weird fear of flying, snakes and being attacked while in the shower. (I believe all killers wait until you are in the shower with shampoo in your eyes) I do not like theme park rides. I do not like backing up in a car FAST. I do not like seeing people throw up on TV or in movies.

I can have a hard time making a decision. I work way too much. I still have stuffed animals from when I was young. I like to eat out more than cook at home. I make any excuse to not exercise. I like to be the center of attention.

I do not drink alcohol. I do not eat red meat or pork. I have never done a illegal drug in my life. I never skipped school as a kid. I graduated with honors. I was the president of the honor society in college. I have never smoked. I have never been arrested. I have never had a hangover or not remembered a night or party.

I  make myself laugh, out loud even. I will hug anyone. I am very trusting. I want to make people smile and laugh. I want to make my parents proud. I care too much what people think of me. I have a hard time trusting myself.

I am not perfect but why would I want to be? Being imperfect is what makes me interesting, exciting, fun, unique and just me.

When you let go of the pursuit of perfection, you allow yourself to be perfectly you. - Michael Moniz

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe!

4 Comments »