Perfection

I'm not perfect. So far from it.

My family knows that. My friends know that.

I know that - and it is my knowledge of my imperfections drives me mad.

I frantically strive for the perfect
outfit
hairdo
schedule
space
response
mindset
friendships
relationships
body language
grammar
grades


Everything.

 I end up striving for this image I want for myself. A perfect one.

I'm such an idiot. Nobody can be perfect - result of the Fall. So why do I try, focusing all my energy on a perfect self-image I will never achieve instead of focusing on staying true to the quirks and imperfections that make me the blundering, awkward, idiotic beauty I am? I have faults - sinful ones to pray about and fight against. But all those other traits and quirks of mine that I cast aside in the "Doesn't-Qualify-For-The-Perfection-I'm-Aiming-At" pile are what makes me ME.

I trip over the floor
I have a lopsided, crooked smile
Sometimes I snortle like a sick dolphin when I laugh
My hair is always messy and wind-blown
My nails are always half-painted
I'm awkward ending a conversation with new people
Sometimes I'm over-the-top weird in an annoying way
My face looks like a pizza and a blender had a party
I mess up and need a firm talk from the mother
I sing like a demented frog

I'm me. An idiot.

Not perfection.

I am me.

:: the world owes you nothing ::

via

*stop being so self absorbed*

*the world does not revolve around you*

*it was here first*

*and you still have so much to learn*

Make Hay While the Sun Shines - Free Printable Check List

Hey! We have a fun little printable for you lovely people today. How has school been going? Are you out for the summer yet? I realized that sometimes it’s nice to have a little bit of a schedule to keep during the summer - otherwise 1) it goes by a little too fast and 2) the day ends up being sooooo not productive.

SO with that in mind, I would totally encourage you to try a check list of 10 things to every day. Have some work on there, like: organize desk (Am I the only one who needs it to be done every few months?!), sweep kitchen floor, wash windows, etc. However, there are other things that you  really need to make time for that are pleasant as well, like: reading the Bible for an hour, spending 45 minutes drawing/writing, jog around the block, read three chapters of a book you want to read, etc.

What sort of things would you put on your list, were you to make one? I’d love to hear your suggestions and ideas - I’m definitely doing this this summer. ;)

Happy Wednesday, lovelies!

Just save the image to your desktop and print it out!