Glorious Imperfection

I recently found Susannah Conway's blog Notes on Unravelling the Heart.  I was drawn to her blog
because she writes about loss and grief.  One blog I found interesting was called "Glorious Imperfection" listing some of her characteristics.

It made me think of my personal characteristics, those things that make me Lou, not the public Lou who hides her flaws behind a sunny smile earning the reputation as Bubblely Lou.

Here goes:

I am unashamedly gloriously flawed
I don't like to exercise alone
       And I hate to exercise in classes
I have cellulite - everywhere
I hate shaving my legs
I hate to dye my hair
       But hate my white hair more
I am a slob and lazy to boot
I hate housework with a passion
I love to paint and have NO  talent
I need my time alone
I love my friends and family more than life itself
I'm learning to forgive myself
I'm doing the best I can
I love to dance - I have two left feet
I am a senior citizen
I love surprises and practical jokes
I love adventures - big and small
I love old movies
I can't eat just one cookie
I love to laugh
I am not smart but don't want others to know
I am a procrastinator
Sometimes I don't like myself
Sometimes I love myself
I am a daughter
I am a mother
I am an aunt
I am a sister
I am a friend

In other words, I am a unique human being, a woman who for far too long has tried to appear perfect and fallen flat on her face trying.  My imperfections are many.  It's rather scary just thinking about how imperfect I am.  I am learning to go from "What will people think" to "I am enough".  I may disappoint people, but I am striving and that is the best I can do.