I think I've spent more time in the last few months reflecting on my life, who I am, and what my future holds than ever in the past. I've always believed that there isn't any decision, choice or mistake I've made that is worth regretting, that in the end those things make me who I am. But who am I? And today I started thinking about the influence my friends have on me.
Do you think you can pinpoint the parts of you that are really your friends? For instance, my taste in music hasn't changed, but it's definitely broadened. Or at least, it's been a while since I've sought out any new music. And I find myself on this quest now to find more music that is different to add to my playlist, because I've re-discovered that great quality of music to move and shift with my emotions and personality (because let's face it, we're not the same person every day for every hour). Indie pop, rock, oldies, etc... and of course, booty music!
Food is another example. I've always been an extraordinarily picky eater. There are definitely things that I still don't like (you can't convince me that an olive or mushroom taste good, sorry), but I've tried so many new things over the past year it's hard to imagine I had refused to even try them before (prime rib, oysters, octopus, swordfish).
And travel.... by myself and without a plan. When I started to plan my trip to Greece, the idea stressed me out that I would go without a plan. But then I let go, and it was amazing! And I can't wait to do it again (by myself and hopefully with others, too).
Each of these things, I can pinpoint the person(s) who influenced these aspects of who I am now. Are we really just reflections of the people we have in our lives, or is it just that I'm more sensitive to this now than I was before?
Who am I? I'm the girl that now says, "Shut up and dance with me." Because life really is dance and everyone in your life is a partner that shows you something new, I think.
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