Comments on: We’ll all float on… http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/ Sweetness, with a Shot of Sass. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rachel http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4326 Rachel Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:56:12 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4326 I was in a sorority for 30 seconds (ok, a little longer) and I still get queasy every time I see my ex sorority sisters. People that were in my life for a split second still have all this power of my self esteem. It's so weird. I figured that, as I neared 30 - the "high school-ness" of it wall would fade out and give way to maturity - but alas, it always stays the same. Guess the life lesson is that you'll never be able to change what other people think - but you can ALWAYS change how you react. Always. I was in a sorority for 30 seconds (ok, a little longer) and I still get queasy every time I see my ex sorority sisters. People that were in my life for a split second still have all this power of my self esteem. It’s so weird. I figured that, as I neared 30 – the “high school-ness” of it wall would fade out and give way to maturity – but alas, it always stays the same. Guess the life lesson is that you’ll never be able to change what other people think – but you can ALWAYS change how you react. Always.

]]> By: Kate http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4258 Kate Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:42:07 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4258 As I read your post I was thinking, Been there, been there, been there. I wouldn't say that I go into social situations automatically feeling withdrawn, however, I definitely notice that if someone is there and I have a Story that they don't like me, suddenly I find it difficult to string two words together! As I read your post I was thinking, Been there, been there, been there.

I wouldn’t say that I go into social situations automatically feeling withdrawn, however, I definitely notice that if someone is there and I have a Story that they don’t like me, suddenly I find it difficult to string two words together!

]]> By: Her http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4240 Her Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:01:22 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4240 I *got* so much of this post. I've deliberately held myself back to keep away from people who hurt me, and it was so, so, so hard, but so worth it. I love seeing that you believe in yourself enough to push forward. You're worth it--always. I *got* so much of this post. I’ve deliberately held myself back to keep away from people who hurt me, and it was so, so, so hard, but so worth it. I love seeing that you believe in yourself enough to push forward. You’re worth it–always.

]]> By: Ashley http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4239 Ashley Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:34:55 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4239 I deal with pretty constant feelings of inadequacy in regards to my graduate work even though those feelings so do not check against the facts at all. I do well in school and have been given a lot of opportunities as a result, but I can't seem to shake my insecurities. We all face situations like this, but you're right, you have to decide every day to treat yourself better and keep moving forward. Also, I've so been wanting to title a blog "We'll all float on okay . . . " since I heard that song while playing Rock Band a couple months ago! I deal with pretty constant feelings of inadequacy in regards to my graduate work even though those feelings so do not check against the facts at all. I do well in school and have been given a lot of opportunities as a result, but I can’t seem to shake my insecurities. We all face situations like this, but you’re right, you have to decide every day to treat yourself better and keep moving forward.

Also, I’ve so been wanting to title a blog “We’ll all float on okay . . . ” since I heard that song while playing Rock Band a couple months ago!

]]> By: Meghan http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4238 Meghan Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:21:03 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4238 This posy struck a serious chord in me and brought tears to my eyes. Good on you for understanding and working towards that change. It's inspiring. This posy struck a serious chord in me and brought tears to my eyes. Good on you for understanding and working towards that change. It’s inspiring.

]]> By: Lisa http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4237 Lisa Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:01:13 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4237 This is so beautiful. So inspiring, so encouraging. I can totally relate--I've been in somewhat of a funk myself lately and I don't like it one bit. I like the idea of making a choice, every day is a chance to start fresh! Thank you. :) This is so beautiful. So inspiring, so encouraging. I can totally relate–I’ve been in somewhat of a funk myself lately and I don’t like it one bit. I like the idea of making a choice, every day is a chance to start fresh! Thank you. :)

]]> By: Ari http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4236 Ari Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:19:24 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4236 Well good for you for realizing it and striving to change. I struggle with that at times. And other times I do the "screw it, I'm gonna act like I feel good about myself" bit. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. Well good for you for realizing it and striving to change. I struggle with that at times. And other times I do the “screw it, I’m gonna act like I feel good about myself” bit. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much.

]]> By: Rebecca @ Diary of a Virgin Novelist http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4235 Rebecca @ Diary of a Virgin Novelist Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:53:36 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4235 I feel that way all the time and I hate it! I feel that way all the time and I hate it!

]]> By: thatShortChick http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4234 thatShortChick Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:45:08 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4234 I'm usually the first to yell and get all GIRL-POWER-Y! but nothing bothers me than when a group of grown, adult women manage to belittle their own kind (meaning, another woman). what gives?! trust me, I've been in those situations where I become a phone checking mute but the thought of utilizing my voice and sarcasm during those moments never crosses my mind because all I can focus on is the hurt. I'm better able to rebound when I'm in my own space, write down my thoughts and blast some music. I’m usually the first to yell and get all GIRL-POWER-Y! but nothing bothers me than when a group of grown, adult women manage to belittle their own kind (meaning, another woman). what gives?!

trust me, I’ve been in those situations where I become a phone checking mute but the thought of utilizing my voice and sarcasm during those moments never crosses my mind because all I can focus on is the hurt. I’m better able to rebound when I’m in my own space, write down my thoughts and blast some music.

]]> By: Andrea http://justatitch.com/everydaylife/well-all-float-on/comment-page-1/#comment-4233 Andrea Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:29:11 +0000 http://justatitch.com/?p=2207#comment-4233 I don't get why people would be mean to you or not like you. But, then again, I say the same thing to myself when people who don't like me are mean to me. I just don't get it. Because... I made myself into who I am. You know? And I've done it (mostly) on purpose, which makes me think that, if I weren't me, I would like me. I guess. But then there exist these people who make me feel so insecure. Like the above commenter said: the more they dislike me, the more I seem to NEED their approval. That's stupid. One of my new mantras for myself is this: It's not my job to convince people that I'm awesome. It's my job to BE awesome, and if other people can't figure it out, then that's their own personal problem. It's tough. And I have to remind myself sometimes. But it's true. It's so true! So I give you permission to borrow the above mantra whenever some stupid bitch makes you feel low. Because you're awesome, so I trust you with my stuff. I don’t get why people would be mean to you or not like you. But, then again, I say the same thing to myself when people who don’t like me are mean to me. I just don’t get it. Because… I made myself into who I am. You know? And I’ve done it (mostly) on purpose, which makes me think that, if I weren’t me, I would like me. I guess. But then there exist these people who make me feel so insecure. Like the above commenter said: the more they dislike me, the more I seem to NEED their approval. That’s stupid.

One of my new mantras for myself is this: It’s not my job to convince people that I’m awesome. It’s my job to BE awesome, and if other people can’t figure it out, then that’s their own personal problem.

It’s tough. And I have to remind myself sometimes. But it’s true. It’s so true! So I give you permission to borrow the above mantra whenever some stupid bitch makes you feel low. Because you’re awesome, so I trust you with my stuff.

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