Changes have been running through my life at a rapid pace, and I've been rolling with the punches. One thing I'm not skeptical about, (surprised, aren't you?) is change. Change has always been something I eagerly embrace, and so in these crazy days of change after change, I feel like finally I understand where I stand on most issues, most of my desires, and many of my flaws. Change has recently brought on a huge appreciation of freedom...not "freedom" in terms of a relationship/no relationship, but "freedom" in the sense of making my own decisions, and sort of just opening up the throttle.
This weekend, in Austin TX, I spent my time with a treasured, amazing friend...running the Texas roads in a 412 hp Mustang GT we named "Melba". While I taught her how to impress guys by saying stuff like, "That's a good note for stock exhaust" and shooting a .357, I was subconsciously learning a few things behind the scenes about myself.
I prefer to be the supporter. I loved teaching her to shoot and seeing the target get shredded just left of center as she learned to breathe properly, I loved hearing her nail the rolling joke about the Mustang's exhaust every time I put my foot down. I kept hoping there would come a moment, somewhere in an Austin parking lot, when she'd get to publicly use it. No dice this time, but we'll keep trying.
So as the changes keep coming, I'm resorting to a tried and true of method of getting through them as gracefully as I can...by being myself. Out with the blonde! Out with the insecurities! Bring on the Led Zeppelin Tee Shirt, the Converse, the Brunette!
And in with the loyal, faithful, and fun Bigskeptic I used to be.
Lastly, I learned that when in doubt of self, a long stretch of highway in a fast car can cure the blues most quickly...
What's that Mary? It's got a good note for stock exhaust?? It sure does.
Skeptically Yours.
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| Melba. |
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