But you know what, I think I decided today that I am happy I'm not college-aged anymore.
On a quest to be a more authentic version of myself, I've tried to become comfortable with who I am, what I am, all of me, right now, in this exact moment. Even though we are all working to be better versions of ourselves, I want to be happy in my shoes, now. That's all I get for certain, and it makes for a more happy life. This morning in yoga I set the intention to just appreciate me. No negative self-talk. I initially meant this just as "in yoga" like when I use a block for a side angle pose and wish I was as strong as the girl I'm facing because she's not using a block and also looks amazing in those yoga pants. I tried to just say "great job with that chair pose, you kicked its ass!" and "nice job coming to practice today, you will definitely benefit mentally and physically. I'm proud of you."
I'll tie this together, let me get there.
Tonight I shared drinks and stories with some of my friends I hadn't seen in a while. Since I'm leaving soon we're trying to soak it all in now. After some food, we decided to wander through Aggieville (think downtown college area with bars and shops) and shopped a little bit. I tried on clothes that were cute and summery and also maybe a bit to young for me. I felt bloated from mexican, and awkward in the smallest clothes on the universe. (seriously, they are made for elves.) I felt old, and fat, and not the same as I was 7 years ago. I felt a little down on myself.
Then I thought about my earlier intention. You know what? I'm not 21. I've got a few years and a few hundred million more experiences on me than I did 7 years ago. But I am damn proud of who I am right now, and all of those crazy, happy, horrible, sad, thrilling, lovely experiences.
Maybe we should all make lists of things we are proud of ourselves for. Here are some of mine.
- I have an honest, true, deeply loving relationship with one of the best men in the entire world. I get to call him my husband. We had a kick-ass wedding filled with love, laugher, drinks, fun, great music, and the most outstanding family and friends who traveled far and wide on a holiday to celebrate with us.
- I own a dog, (at one point all on my own) and she is one freaking awesome dog.
- I have 2 homes in my (our) possession. And yes, it's a pain we have them and don't live in them, but how fortunate to have 2 roofs to be over our heads, should we need them.
- I love my family.
- I've jumped out of an airplane.
- I lost the love of my life. And I hated it. I was dragged kicking and screaming back into life. I didn't die.
- I've made some of the very best friends in people I only knew online for a while.
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- I have run a 10 mile race in DC in honor of an amazing man. Twice.
- I have run countless 5K and other races, all of them with my teammate by my side.
- I have moved 4 times in the past 2 years. I'm pretty good at it now.
- I started my own business.
- I was able to provide support to 2 of my closest friends as they welcomed the most beautiful baby boy.
- I have gone back to school to pursue a dream I didn't even know I had 7 years ago.
- I reached my original "goal career" 2 or so years after college.
- Earned my own Spurs.
- I can travel with the best of them.
- My music taste is so. much. better.
- I swam with dolphins.
- I've conquered my migraines (it's an ongoing process).
- I'm a yogi :)
So ya, I'm not 100lbs, wearing short skirts and running through the snow to mad jacks (read: college bar, no longer there). But I'm ok with that. College was awesome, and some of the friends I made there are unmatched- I wouldn't trade them for the world. But I really like where I'm at. Friday night blogging at 8:30pm. :)
I'm definitely fine with this.
I appreciate me.
