Trailing me
I dont think I’ll do justice to writing about myself, mostly because I believe that finding myself is an eternal quest. There is so much left to do n discover..Nevertheless, there are some definable traits.. So I’ll just jot them down for ya..
I am
*an eternal dreamer - Most of the time I see the world through rose tinted glasses, unless really disillusioned( then it takes me a while to get the glasses back in place, but I always do!)
* eccentric - Mostly lost in my own train of thoughts , I live in my own world..
* gregarious - inspite of my loner ways and eccentricity, I like to be surrounded by people!
* clumsy - I am forever slipping and falling or dropping my stuff..
* A toss up of Charlie Brown in the real world, and Calvin in my own! Haha…multiple personality disorder?!
Tuesday, 2 October 2007 at 4:02 pm
I once heard someone saying “If Calvin were real, I would have married him.”
There is something endearing about that boy and his ways. He reminds me of purity for reasons I do not know. And I love him so much.
Tuesday, 2 October 2007 at 4:12 pm
haha…You must have overheard someone like me!
I simply LOVE Calvin! He’s a smart kid! He’s cynical and rebellious and curious and questioning and most definitely pure… I adore his I-don’t-care-what-you-think attitude! Most people confuse it with snobbishness.. But I think he just wants to be, sans restrictions, and when he ain’t allowed, he drifts into a different world.. probably the reason, that I identify with him so much! 
Saturday, 3 November 2007 at 6:05 pm
Hmmm…I can relate to every one of these traits…
Saturday, 3 November 2007 at 6:11 pm
Someone once said that I look thru rose-colored galsses as if it were a bad thing…and it does take a while to regroup once the glass is fogged up or broken! And gregariousness is often mistaken for gullible. Not-so-much gullible as wanting to believe in the goodness of others…
Good job of describing yourself, it’s one of the hardest things (for me) to do!
Sunday, 4 November 2007 at 2:19 am
hey again, Odale!
Maybe that’s why I feel we connect well!
For your post#1 :
Are you sure?
Post#2:
I agree that many people think of a rosy view of life as frivolous and silly. They forget however, that it spans not just the romantic views but also a positive attitude. Its never easy to take any kind of hurt and failures. But if you can smile again and believe that good things will eventually happen to you, that’s a rosy view!
I believe if we can just remain child-like in our attitude, we will live our lives fully. Not to be confused with childhishness, by child-like I mean retaining our sense of wonder and joy at all things new. In case a misfortune occurs, to be able to shrug it off and move on soon; like a child would look for a new toy if one breaks. Children are inspiring in so many ways! Our greatest mistake is that we give up our innate sense of love for life.
We are born with that, and watching the elderly I realise they become wise to this too. If only we could keep hanging onto the child within, we would always be happy, no matter what the circumstances are.
About gregariousness, I agree its mistaken for a gullible person, though I admit I am a bit naive too. Also, its funny but true that I might appear solitary to one person and extremely open to another, maybe coz I need to be able to strike a connection with the people I am open to. Its not easy for me to step out of my comfort zone, but when I do, I have been known to be talkative, boisterous and giggly! My friends can vouch for that!
Though here you think I have described myself well, I do think noone really can completely. I always view myself inside-out. How others perceive me outside-in is another matter altogether!
What say?!
Tuesday, 6 November 2007 at 7:36 am
Amen and all child-likes who know what we mean…unite!! It’s difficult to be around those who always have nasty things to say but I just try to feel sorry for them and move on. ( I can conjure up a pretty decent verbal barrage when necessary, although it has to be worth it!)There are so many things you say that make me think, “Uh-huh” and know exactly what you mean! I was actually mulling over “eccentric” today and how much better you made me feel about that; now I think it’s an absolutley cool and delightful trait! ;-))
and I have learned a lot about myself since he’s been here. I can see how “puppyish” he is and how it relates to children. Today he did something he’s never done…chewed on my shoes. Just like a child, I had to stay after him but he was sorry and wanted to try and make up with me right away. I have realized more patience with him (and my nieces and nephews) than ever before. It’s as if all the cruelty in the world will not invade their world if I can help it!!
It would be hard to learn and enjoy learning new things without the joy, wouldn’t it? My twin grand nieces are three come December and when they visit with me, it is an absolute joy to watch them with their inquisitiveness. They live 8 hours away so when they come it’s for extended visits and I can see the changes immediately when they come. Before anyone could understand what they were saying, they were having convesations. One day at the store, my sister had one and I had the other, and they were yelling across the store to each other but no one else knew “the code”. It’s such a hoot!
I ran into a lady I had known in high school (I moved my entire life which is probably why I can detach fairly well and cut my losses) and she was introducing me to her EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) colleagues and said I was the shyest person she ever knew. Shy is never a word I would use, but, as you say, from the outside, looking in is a different view. I’m glad you brought that up, too. I need to always remember what others might hear or perceive and how I actually want to be remembered…
You know, gypsygirl, I acquired a Pomeranian from a couple who couldn’t keep him ( theres a post & pic on my blog under”The Hoke”
Tuesday, 6 November 2007 at 12:28 pm
I agree, really not a good thing to be around nasty people. I just ignore the likes of those. Thanks for making me feel good about eccentric too!
LOL
Wow, nice to hear about your grand nieces. Inquisitiveness is great, though sometimes kids can be highly inquisitive!
But I love the fact that they are happy-go-lucky! No worries! 
Kids have happy halos! They give off positive energy to all people around. When I was a child, my sis and I had a habit of making up weird codes for normal things, it sure was fun!
Shy? Not a bad trait really, but just that might be only one person’s opinion again! Right? Perspectives is all that this world’s opinions are made of , isnt it? I adore Einstein for putting it all so simply out there! The theory of relativity! Its in everything we do or say.. the relativity! Funny how it never was noticed before he did!
Wow, I envy you now for your pomeranian! I have had a few as a child, but now it’ll be when I have my own home, on my own accord that is. I agree there is so much common between puppies and children. Absolutely wonderful creatures! So now he’s turned a chewer?! hehe… save all the carpets while you can! Patience is required in ample amounts with puppies and kids! I know what you mean by if i can help it, no cruelty would invade their world.. They infuse such motherly feelings in us!
LOL..
Great to have heard from ya, Odale! C ya again!