Sorry it's been a while since my last post, I have been indulging in a bit of sewing in my studio, I'm working on a new handbag that will have a safe and padded pocket for my iPad...my new favourite toy. I have also been a little bit sick and a little bit sad because our poor old family cat, who lived with my mother in the Netherlands, had unfortunately be put down. She's had a long and loved life for a cat, though, and she wasn't a happy cat anymore by the end of her life.
Anyway. Here's back to my blogging. It occurred to me today that I always prefer to be referred to as a 'girl', rather than a 'lady' or a 'woman'. I have the problem that I feel younger than I am, in so many ways. I have a dislike for all the responsibility that comes with being nearly 32, which is not to say that I don't take responsibility. I am an extremely responsible person, I am just easily overwhelmed and exhausted by the responsibility that comes with being a full-fledged adult. I have only just come to realise that I am no longer a young adult. I am an adult adult now. But I just don't feel that way.
I still have quite a child-like view on the world, which is why children like me so much. I have a sense of humour that appeals to most kids, and an imagination fit for a child. I like it that way. I know my husband is endeared and amused by my occasional needs to pretend to be a penguin (I do a very good penguin impersonation) or blame Om Nom (see green creature in pic below) for eating all the biscuits/chocolates in the house.
I am a light-hearted person, who thinks bruises are pretty and has a fascination with small cute creatures, in particular owls and squirrels. I like monsters too (as long as they're cute). I like riding bikes, climbing trees and building cubbies. I love Lego.
I wear sensible shoes, and no make-up, most of the time anyway. I do like to dress up when there's reason to. But I prefer to be able to run and jump when necessary, and to be able to rub my eyes without worrying about smudging my make-up (like when I watch movies that make me cry, which a lot of them do).
I have a lot of enthusiasm, and a lot of love. I am a kid in that sense. If I like your earrings, I will tell you. Just like kids do. If I think you're awesome, I will tell you. Why wouldn't I? Of course, I am known to sometimes be a little bit too blunt with my opinions of things, but I won't lie just for the sake of being polite. I am more of the belief that if you have nothing nice to say it's better not to say anything at all, but sometimes I have to vent. And sometimes I let a remark out before thinking about what I'm saying.
I love birthdays and parties. I look forward to my birthday every year, and I always try to throw a party which nearly nobody comes to, because most people are too busy being responsible adults (a.ka. boring). Quite a few of my peers either don't really celebrate their birthday, or even don't tell others when their birthday is. How silly! Why pass up on the opportunity to celebrate, receive presents and eat cake? Honestly! My birthday is next month and you bet I will be throwing a party, nomatter if people come or not. Cocktails will be drunk! And so will some people, possibly. Probably not me, as I have never been drunk and don't drink much alcohol. I just like the fanciness of cocktails, but I don't particularly care if there's alcohol in them, as long as they look good and taste yummy.
I have always been a bit child-like in my tastes, too. I only started drinking coffee at 21 and alcohol around 27, but I still don't drink beer or wine.
Anyway, I don't feel like a woman. I just feel like a very mature girl and I hope I will always feel that way. So just call me 'girl' when you refer to me, at least for now.
Anyway. Here's back to my blogging. It occurred to me today that I always prefer to be referred to as a 'girl', rather than a 'lady' or a 'woman'. I have the problem that I feel younger than I am, in so many ways. I have a dislike for all the responsibility that comes with being nearly 32, which is not to say that I don't take responsibility. I am an extremely responsible person, I am just easily overwhelmed and exhausted by the responsibility that comes with being a full-fledged adult. I have only just come to realise that I am no longer a young adult. I am an adult adult now. But I just don't feel that way.
I still have quite a child-like view on the world, which is why children like me so much. I have a sense of humour that appeals to most kids, and an imagination fit for a child. I like it that way. I know my husband is endeared and amused by my occasional needs to pretend to be a penguin (I do a very good penguin impersonation) or blame Om Nom (see green creature in pic below) for eating all the biscuits/chocolates in the house.
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| My last Valentine's day haul courtesy of my hubby |
I am a light-hearted person, who thinks bruises are pretty and has a fascination with small cute creatures, in particular owls and squirrels. I like monsters too (as long as they're cute). I like riding bikes, climbing trees and building cubbies. I love Lego.
I wear sensible shoes, and no make-up, most of the time anyway. I do like to dress up when there's reason to. But I prefer to be able to run and jump when necessary, and to be able to rub my eyes without worrying about smudging my make-up (like when I watch movies that make me cry, which a lot of them do).
I have a lot of enthusiasm, and a lot of love. I am a kid in that sense. If I like your earrings, I will tell you. Just like kids do. If I think you're awesome, I will tell you. Why wouldn't I? Of course, I am known to sometimes be a little bit too blunt with my opinions of things, but I won't lie just for the sake of being polite. I am more of the belief that if you have nothing nice to say it's better not to say anything at all, but sometimes I have to vent. And sometimes I let a remark out before thinking about what I'm saying.
I love birthdays and parties. I look forward to my birthday every year, and I always try to throw a party which nearly nobody comes to, because most people are too busy being responsible adults (a.ka. boring). Quite a few of my peers either don't really celebrate their birthday, or even don't tell others when their birthday is. How silly! Why pass up on the opportunity to celebrate, receive presents and eat cake? Honestly! My birthday is next month and you bet I will be throwing a party, nomatter if people come or not. Cocktails will be drunk! And so will some people, possibly. Probably not me, as I have never been drunk and don't drink much alcohol. I just like the fanciness of cocktails, but I don't particularly care if there's alcohol in them, as long as they look good and taste yummy.
I have always been a bit child-like in my tastes, too. I only started drinking coffee at 21 and alcohol around 27, but I still don't drink beer or wine.
Anyway, I don't feel like a woman. I just feel like a very mature girl and I hope I will always feel that way. So just call me 'girl' when you refer to me, at least for now.
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