Posted: Jul 28, 2008, 1:36 AM CST
People have said I seem sure of myself, that I'm very patient, that I'm perceptive and have great potential. But I also know that I procrastinate, that I can be stubborn in a mean way, that I can say things I'll regret when I'm angry, and that I'm far more diplomatic in writing than verbally. But I accept all this as part of myself. I try to minimize the bad tendencies and am usually successful, but I'm not too fussed about getting rid of them completely. I find I'm less stressed if I take me as I am.
As for caring what people think, I know that there will be people I appeal to and who love my style. I also know there will be people I annoy. I only concern myself with those who appreciate my personality. I take what people say seriously, but ultimately, I do what makes me happiest. There are certain people, such as family members and my very best friends, both IRL and online, whose opinions carry a heck of a lot of weight and usually sway me to comply with their thinking. But even then I weigh whether their suggestions would ultimately make me feel more fulfilled/satisfied. If not, I do as I please.