Not like I can be anyone else
Published on May 15, 2004 By gothic impulse In Blogging
I am just me. Why is it when people compliment me and I reply with those words and a thank you ....does it upset them?

I'm not trying to put myself down ...I guess I really don't think about it I am just ME. I don't consider " wow I am really good at this" I am just being me. I am happy in my skin. There are things I am good at and things I down right stink at ..they all make up this person who is me.

But it so gets to people ..I get told "why can't you just admit you are (insert whatever you like)". The truth is I just go about the business of being me. I don't try to impress or piss people off ..if I happen to do either than that is their perception.

I was lucky enough to be raised by parents who believed in encouraging individuality, who taught their children no matter what you do, always do the best you can. That it doesn't matter if you come first or last as long as you can say I did the best I could do. To always try and if you fail, at least you know you had tried.

I hear so often " I really want to but what's the use, I'm not good enough" SO WHAT!! How do you know until you try?

We are all " just me " In all the history of the world there was never anyone else exactly like you, and in all the infinity to come, there will never be another you. You are unique.

Believe in yourself, be happy in your skin and encourage those you love to be the same. Remember it is " Just You" that people love.

Jess

Comments
on May 15, 2004
I needed to find a post like yours today! This was nice. Here's to being you!
on May 15, 2004
oooh yeah,

There'd better not be another like me..... the world could'nt take it!

Thanks for the lift Jess Nice.

Wreckless.
on May 15, 2004
I really enjoyed reading this...good job.
on May 15, 2004
there is a song that comes to mind, "Oh Beautiful You", or should that be "Me"? You are unbelievable, I love your confidence. I also always look forward to your articles...yes another complement, writting what you have to say and your feelings, is something you ARE good at.

Thank you for instilling some logic in those of us who have lost esteem along the way and starting our day on a good note.
on May 15, 2004
Thank you for the nice comments. I'm glad that it could give you a lift.
I don't really think about my writing i just kinda spit out my thoughts, but I'm glad you enjoyed this.
If i can make people feel better about themselves ... I am happy.

Jess
on May 16, 2004
Illusivedreamer.... would it suprise you that I am the one that pushed her to publish her first article on here... she was a bit shy and I do mean shy as in she really didnt want to do it... but finally convinceing her to do it she published Guerilla Toilet Tactics... and from there has been writing more and more... and as you guys can see she really is one HELL of a woman... just keep ya damn hands off... shes mine all mine mwahahahahahahahah!!! Anyway, Im glad she got the confidence to publish as much as she does now... shes an amazing woman... I try to tell her that everyday.... she dot listen... she just says she is just being her... and I wouldnt have it any other way.

I love you Jessica, your my little hazel-eyed angel.
With all my love.
Thomas

Adios!
on May 16, 2004
just keep ya damn hands off... shes mine all mine mwahahahahahahahah!!!


I do not think you are in any danger of my hands landing anywhere near this lovely woman. As I am another, well, lovely woman. A Goddess in all of us, she is, yet another beautiful goddess.

It has served us all well that you have helped her confidance along as you have. I am hoping to accomplish the same as I write the replies that I do. I think that if I did not have GI's posts to look forward to, I would feel a little empty inside.
you guys can see she really is one HELL of a woman...


You will get no arguement on this from me.
on May 16, 2004
LMAO n TY Dreamer ...I don't think those comments were directed directly at you ..just an in general
That is a really lovely comment.

Thomas baby ..TY ..yes it is all your fault I am here ..so they can all blame you
and you know I love you

Jessica