My mom is a nice person. Honestly? She's probably one of the nicest people in the world. She loves everyone, even when they smell weird which for me is a major hangup.
I wish I was more like my mom.
I will say that I have made great progress in being less judgmental and self-righteous, which are very important steps to take as a super mature adult. Somehow these noteworthy steps in my journey of personal growth have not yet translated into an increased ability to love others. I am nice in the sense that I will open your door when walking into a building, I am a courteous driver who will change lanes to get out of your way or let you merge if necessary (though I will mentally give you the bird), I have excellent manners, I tip well! These are all good things. Go me! But I still want to be a nicer person. I want to give people the benefit of the doubt, I want to let things roll of my back. I don't want to get annoyed so easily (this will take work). I wish I swore less (this will take a lot more work). I wish I felt more comfortable in social settings so that I didn't say weird things to make people laugh and then obsess over how that all came off for days following. It's a serious crutch I could do without.
I want to be a better listener.
And while we're at it, I should probably wash my hair more often and stop taking pictures like this at 11 pm.
I am a grown up woman. This kind of behavior is ridiculous.
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I sincerely enjoy reading you blog. I think you are hilarious. I too should work on swearing, hair washing, and social settings...
Everything you said (except the swearing. I do pretty good on that one). Which is why my time as RS president was complete torture.
Wait, that's what your hair looks like unwashed? I want to be you.
washing hair more than twice a week is overrated. Who needs it? Plus you're freaking awesome. I wouldn't know what to do without your ridiculousness!
three words=dry shampoo spray
We all love you. Swears and all.
Hah!
Okay, I want to be more like your mom, too, 'cause smelly people worry me.
I've seen your name (Kalli Ko) a few times in a few different places on the blog rounds I do - so I wanted to stop by and see what you were all about.
Probably picked the perfect post to be introduced with.
Why change? Just learn to like yourself and you'll be fine. I cuss like a sailor and people piss me off all the time. But since I like me, I tend to cut other people slack too. (Unless those other "people" aren't really people. I can't stand screen names and I never cut liars on the net ANY slack because that's the wrong thing to do. Grow some balls and face your life, loser!!!)
See? You can be nice even when it seems like you're not being nice.
Shall I post a list of my favorite curse words so you feel normal?
Being a grownup is over rated.
Why wash hair. Takes too much time.
I swear a lot too. But, I think there are a lot worse things. So, we're good! :)
I SO do the same thing. I am an awkward teenager in new social settings. And then I obsess over what a nerd I am. Whoever said we'd grow out of it was full of it . . .
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