I am in earnest – I will not equivocate – I will not excuse – I will not retreat a single inch – and I will be heard.
- William Lloyd Garrison
I am in earnest
I feel things intensely and I commit with my whole heart. This is who I am. It will never change. And I won’t apologize for it, not even to myself.
I will not equivocate
I promise to do my best with this. Don’t fudge. Don’t evade. Don’t hide. Face your life head on. Say what you mean, and don’t be afraid to finish your sentences.
I will not excuse
This will be the hardest part, but I’m determined to try. I will no longer blindly accept that which is given me, if I deserve more. And I do. Deserve more.
I will not retreat a single inch
I will stand my ground and demand more from my life. I will happily meet you halfway, but I will NOT be anyone’s doormat.
And I will be heard
So hear me.
Stumble it!
April 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Well if *that* doesn’t make me want to stand up a cheer, I don’t know what does! I should print this out & post it in various places where I will see it every day.
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April 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I completely agree with Dawn.
Three Cheers!!
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April 28th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
i hear you my sparkling bejeweled buddy…what’s troubling you?
and you? a doormat?? NEVAH …. just keep swimming… just keep swimming
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April 28th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVvvvvvvvvvvvvvvroooom! (go, you!)
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April 28th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
For the first time in my life, I feel like listening to some Spice Girls!
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April 28th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
I had something witty to say, but everytime I sit down to read and comment my kid seems to scream for my attention. So, now I am frazzled because then my work called and ticked me off.
However, I will say good for you! You just have to keep reminding yourself of these things daily. And whenever you get into a situation that these fall under.
Be the ball. Or mantra in this case.
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April 28th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Still going after that autograph from Olivia, eh?
(ps- this should be everyone’s mantra)
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April 28th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
OK…whatya got to say? or was that it…a bit anti-clamactic isn’t it? Damn, wish I was clevererer.
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April 28th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
witness.
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April 29th, 2009 at 2:14 am
Roar, Sister, roar.
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April 29th, 2009 at 10:07 am
try some ninja moves alone in your bedroom. it really works. and then look at yourself in the mirror while doing such. works even better- and for me it’s always good for a laugh. when’s the book coming out ;o) – can i preorder yet? jes checkin!
April 29th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
*applauding*
I mean, what else is there to do after something as brilliant and prolific as that. I could have always said, “Word!” but I’m not really feeling too urban today.
April 29th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Well, shit, I’m all ears!
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April 30th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I hear you, babe.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am
That is exactly who you are and i am immensely proud of my daughter for being so.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Good for you.
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
well bloody well done to you. Keep it up pet.