{...I know that we can't all get along 100% of the time.}
Surely I must do things or act a certain way that drive some people up the wall! I know this. I can read the torture on some people's faces. Heck, I'm not perfect.
There was once a time where I was ignorant enough to believe that certain people expected me to be perfect: living up to these imagined expectations was EXHAUSTING!! Thankfully, I quickly realized that that is no way to live, and learned to live comfortably, without shame of taking ownership of who I am, major and minor faults, and all
Trust me, I am aware that I am most definitely am far far far from perfect! So I question why I have become a benchmark for some? I've been told it is because I come across with an air of sophistication, and I carry myself in a way that makes me seem like I think I know it all.
What?!? Seriously?
I hate that this is the case. Inside I aim to be down-to-earth, and truly humble and genuine. And although I do set high standards for myself I never expect anyone to live up to my own standards.
In all honesty, I only aim to do my very best, and treat those around me with the utmost respect, kindness and love that they deserve. If this comes across as "perfectionist" behavior, well, I am sorry for it, but I do not know how to be any other way than the most genuine me. Hopefully, those that take the time to know me understand this, and are willing to accept this for the truth and reality it is.
