Time for another ‘giving up on
good” link up with Naptime Diaries and The Tiny Twig. Sharing something “good” we are giving up so
we can do something “better.” And the
hard part: giving up the guilt, too.
About a year ago we moved back to
Charleston. I have met so many fun girls
in the last year, but I wouldn’t say I have any real girlfriend
relationships. THIS IS ALL MY
FAULT! I don’t know why. No, that’s not true, I do know why. I haven’t reached out and pursued these
relationships. I’m afraid. Afraid of rejection. Afraid they won’t like me. Afraid they will discover who I am. Afraid I won’t be enough… or too much.
I get out of going to lunch or
shopping or play dates by telling myself I don’t want to impose. I don’t want to presume, even after being
told, “Call me. We’ll go to lunch.” What if she was only being polite? What if I catch her at a bad time? What if…..anything?
Today opened my eyes to what I am
missing with all this scared hiding. I
have a new friend, she offered to work with me to “makeover” my blog
design. I love her style and I really
wanted her to do it. But….she has two
babies and just moved and writes her own blog and I’m sure a million other
things. But she didn’t give up. Without bothering me one little bit, my new
friend kept after me. I’m so glad she
did. Look how cute my new blog looks!
I got a lot more than a blog
makeover. This experience has given me a
little shot of courage to go for it and really create some relationships. All kinds of relationships. I’m giving up on respecting everyone’s time. Do you want to go to lunch?
P.S. Mrs. Pate Writes created this beautiful blog. Go visit her. She's hosting a giveaway
