Just Go For It

Even when you look in the mirror you don't see yourself the way that others see you.

This point was made for me a week ago, when a long time friend and co-worker shared her insight. She said to me, "you know, Cathie, you are the one person I know that lives without regrets. Nothing stops you and you just go for it!"

I at least had the presence of mind to pause and consider her words rather than retort with my usual sarcasm or bad jokes.

This was a very serious and well regarded woman and her remarks were intended as a compliment, no doubt.

So this suggestion that I live without regrets, or am perceived that way has really gotten my attention. Could this be true? Do I really go for it?

Well, I did change careers rather dramatically to buy a restaurant. I did move out of my familiar city to live in a rural area. I did write a book and have it hit the best sellers' list for several weeks. I do take spontaneous trips. I do drive a convertible, even when it rains. Hell, I did go to Vegas for my one day off in May.  Maybe that IS me! Maybe I'm a "hell ya'" kinda girl. I have always been independent and self assured. Maybe I AM a role model for living life and trying new things?

Maybe, just maybe I've got great new adventures still ahead of me if I can muster my "can do "attitude and keep it rolling.