Since my knee surgery last week, I have been dwelling on the concept of “normal.” People keep talking about my return to normal in regards to my mobility. I am healing quite well, but this journey has taught me that everyone has their own internal concept of how things should be. I doubt I will return to the exact person I was before the procedure; I now have a greater understanding of and appreciation for my body and my abilities. This experience has forced me to look at everything in my life and evaluate whether or not I was on the right path.
My day job, my writing, my self-expression…was I being true to myself in all aspects of my life? The overwhelming response was, no. I’ve remained far too long at a day job that drains my very soul. I have allowed my writing to sit on the back burner for longer than I’d realized. I had forgotten how much I enjoy dark manicures and subtle makeup. For months, I was basically going shit-house with my hair constantly pulled back and a bare face. I understand not giving a fuck what people think, but damn I had kind of let myself go. I wasn’t happy like that. Being true to myself means change is afoot!
Your beloved Twisted Libra is no longer settling for simple contentment. I am taking more control over my life and my happiness. I am looking for a job that allows a better work/life balance than the one I currently have. I am making time to write again. I got my nails done yesterday, and they look like a slice of burgundy/purple heaven. I am slowly starting back with exercise, though my range of motion is limited. Still, I have to start somewhere. I feel like I have moved into a new era. I am ready to crank things back up to eleven.
Thank you for letting me rant a little today. I needed it. Before you go, why not check out my books over on Barnes & Noble’s website?
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