I Wish We All Could Be....

Despite the fact that I’ve always been afraid to wear a bathing suit, I am a beach girl. I will admit it. I love having tan skin, blonde streaks through my hair, the scent of suntan lotion, and the sun shining down on me. I live in flip flops and shell necklaces, and carry a beach tote as my school bag. Even my car has a Hawaii sticker on it back window. And secretly, I wish that I could be on the Surf 10/40 missions trip. I wanna learn to catch a wave.

But while I look like I belong in California, I can still appreciate the aspect of so many various areas. I know how to look professional when attending a meeting. I love the history and culture of the Northeast. I appreciate the laid-back lifestyle and accent of the South. And the dreamy countryside and romantic tales of Victorian England make me swoon. Someday I hope to spend time writing and painting in Provence, France. And my room is decorated with a soft Asian theme.
Unique. Yes, quite so. But I think it’s ironic actually. My eclectic taste matches my personality. I like things different. I appreciate the art of so much. And I actually think that is a gift. Not everyone can see the beauty in all that is around them.

So while I’ve spent most of my life embarrassed with my every changing mind that mimics my every changing taste, I am coming to appreciate me. I am not typical or standard. I’m just me. And uniquely so.

It’s hard for me to say, “If I could be anything I would be_____” I have too many interests. However, if I had to pick something today, I would say that I would like to get my Masters in creative writing, that I would like to briefly live in Europe, but I would like to spend most of my days near a beach, having lots of children, writing for them (and others), eating fruit, rice and fish, starting and running “Foundations” and traveling with my dad.
But tomorrow I might want to marry a rock-n-roller and spend my weeks touring in a make-shift bus, selling indy CD’s, and making just enough money to make it to the next town…. Hopefully one by the beach!