Everybody has a few things that they’re afraid to tell a confidant, much less the entire blogging world.
But a bunch of bloggers are doing it. And I’m joining them.
A few days ago, I came across this post on Sarah Bryden-Brown’s Blogstar website explaining that there was this Internet meme going on. From what I’ve read about it, the wave started here, moved on to here and then here. Yesterday, I read the list that Sarah posted and was kind of floored by her honesty. And it made me like her even more.
The topic? Things I’m Afraid To Tell You.
Each list that I’ve read is so unique. And inspiring.
Here’s mine. Gulp.
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Successful people intimidate me. I always think they’re smarter than me. And that I won’t have anything interesting to say to them.
Sometimes, I want to stop blogging. Because I think I’ll never be as good, or as successful, as her, or her or even him. But then I think, well, what else would I do?
I hate walking in to a room full of people by myself.
I’m not comfortable using the word “meme.”
It takes me a really long time to decide what I’m going to wear. For any occasion. So I usually default to my mom uniform. Which is boring and, well, boring.
I’m not organized. I can sit amidst a pile of papers and junk and go about my business. For days.
I love being the only one in my house. For long periods of time.
I wish my children went to bed earlier so I could spend more time with my husband, their stepfather.
I wish I could sleep naked.
I don’t always practice what I preach: sex is the most important thing in a marriage.
I over eat. Because I keep eating when I’m full. I’m afraid I’ll never have a meal as good as the one I’m having for as long as I live. Which is odd because my husband owns a restaurant and frequently cooks wonderful meals for me.
I’ve always felt that I am 5-10 pounds overweight. Even when I’m not.
I was in therapy for 18 months when I got divorced. I hated my therapist. I think she did a crappy job. Luckily, I’m okay.
I hate confrontation. And will go to extreme lengths to avoid it. (See first marriage.) I avoid it by not telling people what I really think of them or of what they’re saying.
Sometimes, I pee in the shower. (I don’t want this to be completely serious. I’m needing a little comic relief at this point.)
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Ok, that was cathartic. And, well, a little scary to hit the publish button.But the beauty of this mini-movement? Anyone can do it. I think that you should. And then share it with us.
Tag, you’re it.
PS Check out my friend Sandra’s version too.
9 comments
Sandra says:
May 16, 2012
Okay, I feel better having done it now too! Thanks for joining in and being honest.
I hear you on the confrontation thingy – sometimes I can do it and often I avoid it.
Jen @ Lifes Dewlaps says:
May 16, 2012
Ease in numbers? This was actually a really good exercise for me. I try not to think too hard about myself, and my pros and cons. But this was a positive thing.
Leslie says:
May 16, 2012
Ha! That last one made me laugh, nice one! So many similar things. Great job Jennifer. I’ve been thinking about this FOR DAYS. I plan to do it, but wow, such a mind trip for me wondering what to confess.
Jen @ Lifes Dewlaps says:
May 16, 2012
Thanks Leslie! Have to have a little humor too. Well, that and honesty! The scary thing is, there’s more. I have to say, the process was kind of therapeutic. I’m glad I did it. Come on. Join the movement!
houseblendfamily says:
May 16, 2012
I don’t even know how to pronounce “meme.”
Jen @ Lifes Dewlaps says:
May 16, 2012
Nor do I!
Michelle says:
May 21, 2012
wow, I totally think like you do on most of those things you listed so you are definately not alone! I was expecting way scarier stuff. I’m so glad I found your blog, I think your a hoot! I like this, once everyone does this we’ll find out were all so similar and then we can all breathe a big sigh and then go back to peeing in the shower 🙂 hugs! Michelle W from http://www.MommysPinkieLipgloss.blogspot.com
Jen @ Lifes Dewlaps says:
May 21, 2012
Thanks Michelle! And so happy that you like my blog. Hope you keep reading. And I’m going to head over to yours and check it out!
Michelle says:
May 22, 2012
Hey after I left this comment I tried to get techy with my blog and ran into major snafus, I’m trying to get back on track, hope you stop by again, my blog doors always open! (love the cruise pics, brings back memories for me from a long long time ago, time for me to go back!! glad you had a good time!) Michelle