I don't want to wait in vain

I spent four hours this morning waiting for the washer repairman to show up only to find out my appointment was for tomorrow, which is not possible, as I already have a different appointment then. I'm very tempted to rip the thing apart myself, but that would be silly. Shockingly, I know better...

I have been thinking lately about the people in my life who have told me that I am not quite it. My sr. high art teacher said I was a great artist, but had the wrong focus. My high school newspaper advisor said I was a great editor, very talented, but hadn't blossomed yet. This list goes on and on and makes me slightly ill. So, here's my declaration.

I have arrived. I am strong, intelligent, capable women. I can do anything I put my mind to, and my mind is a wacky thing. You may either believe in me or be nowhere near me. Your choice.

"you won't see me surrender
you won't hear me confess
cuz you've left me with nothing
but I've worked with less."
-ani