I think the title says it all. It’s about me. If you know me…well you already know that. But, if you don’t me just keep reading.
Recently, I guess you could say I have been reflecting about that hole below my nose that doesn’t stop. There have been a few situations where maybe I should have curbed my words, my tone, or just kept my damn opinion to myself. There have even been a few times that I have been told that I just can’t leave well enough alone. I don’t think before I speak, or that I am just too honest.
Burn bridges? Yeah some.
Make enemies? Yeah some.
I’ve got an opinion about everything under the sun…just ask me. Oh wait, you don’t have to because I give it unsolicited. What can I say? It’s part of my incredible charm.
So, I think and I think and think some more and I have finally come up with an answer for my not so guilty conscience.
(Drum Roll Please)
I’m not changing. There’s no need to. And, here’s why…
If I hurt someone I have no problem saying “I’m Sorry.”
There’s a stipulation to the above…You CANNOT try to punish me or make me feel bad if you held in your feelings for YEARS. It’s like shoving your new pup’s nose in his personal present five hours later. Do you really think me or the dog will know what’s going on if you let your anger marinate over time?
If you ask me for my opinion I will certainly give it honestly because you asked…remember?
If you don’t want my two cents and I give it anyway I must feel strongly about the matter at hand.
If I stick my foot in my mouth I will apologize…yet again.
I always try to speak from the heart and not an angry mind. But, I guess either one is legitimate if it’s how I feel in the moment.
AND, last but not least, if I care enough to tell you what’s on my mind, I must care about you.
Now, now, before you go and get ahead of yourselves, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t express myself to random strangers. I just don’t get into serious thought provoking or advice seeking conversations in the freezer section of Acme.
I have an opinion about almost everything and anything because I think too much. Everyone has opinions they just don’t share them. I do. I think sometimes I say what other people wouldn’t dare say in their wildest dreams.
It would be a much better world if we all did. Then, you wouldn’t be wondering if the group over in the corner is laughing at you or talking about you when you walk by. You aren’t paranoid. You probably are the topic of conversation. You know why? People would rather talk about you then be honest with you.
I too will indulge in the occasional gossip, who doesn’t? I do like to hear and talk about the latest greatest in my social world. It’s normal.
And, I really do call it “The Latest Greatest” because, what’s important today will become forgotten history in a week’s time.
I’m impulsive at times. I will give my family credit for this observation. But, I do think before I speak.
Sometimes I blow up. Sometimes I’m very serious. Other times I am joking, sarcastic, or yelling with conviction. But, I promise you the truth.
If you don’t like my opinion or the way I am just tell me. I’m not sure I can change but I am sure I can try to be more sensitive.
Having a big mouth is a good thing. You will never get walked on unless you zip your lip and honestly, how often will that happen? You will always have loyal loving friends because they will respect and value that characteristic that they may have once found rude and obnoxious. And, you will always be able to look yourself in the mirror knowing you haven’t lied to anyone.
I personally appreciate my opinionated strong friends and family. They help me grow and we live in the real world not candy land.
Sugar tastes sweet and it makes you feel good for the moment. It’s just like the lies that everyone tells just to be nice. Then once you digest it you realize its pure poison. And, being the loyal, loving, big mouth that I am…I will never sugar coat anything because I will never poison the ones I love.
A big mouth can cause big problems but only if you are full of big opinions and very little honesty.
