Friday, December 7, 2012

12 Things I've Learned About Myself in 2012

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One: I much more patient than I originally gave myself credit for. I'm actually more patient than the people  who know what I'm waiting for. ;-)

Two: I DO have the courage to hit send.  

Three: Sometimes the hardest things in life are the things that grow us the most.


Four: I have a very low threshold for pain. So...don't...hurt...me...


Five: On that same note: don't hurt someone I love. You'll probably end up hurting too. In all Christian love, of course. ;-)


Six: I love to give and share and find that fun little something I can give to someone, just because today is today.


Seven: I thought I could only do friendship through a computer, that I couldn't find the balance in real life...but I can. And I love it.


Eight: I learned to text. No jokes.


Nine: I've learned to adapt. Move forward. Figure things out. Do it anyway. Pull up my big-girls boots and say I'm playin' in this puddle whether you like it or not. ;-) 


Ten: I've learned I wear my emotions on my sleeve for the entire world to see...and sometimes I just want to hide me and my emotions under a blanket.


Eleven: I can't flirt and that is really, really okay with me.


Twelve: I don't always fit into people's neat and tidy boxes. I'm not the perfect figure for everyone's perfect idea. And I had to learn to accept that...or become a miserable people pleasure. It wasn't easy--still isn't. But each day I discover more if me. And that makes the pain worth it.

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  1. Girl, if you have learned all that, then you are well on the road to greatness. Seriously, those are such awesome things to learn at such a young age. Wish I was smart like you. :)

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    1. LearnING I think is the key here, Sherrinda...and most days it feels like I'm learning them all over again. But I love discovering who I AM. It's freeing.

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    1. :-) Love you, Amy. Expecting great things from YOU in 2013.

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  3. Now those are some awesome things to learn about yourself. I love that last one. It's easy to try to fit into other people's expectations or assumptions...but it's no way to live, is it. Awesome post, Casey!

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    1. Oh ever so much. People can either except or deny me for who I am in Christ.

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  4. Love it! On number three: "The roots grow deep when the winds are strong." I love that quote. I remember it often on those difficult days, or seasons.
    I'm at http://awell-wateredgarden.blogspot.com
    Thank you.

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    1. I hadn't heard that one, Annette, but I would definitely agree with you.

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  5. I love you the way you are, so much wisdom at such a young age.

    And #7 still makes me smile super big :)

    Still want to have that phone conversation, let me know what your work schedule is, K?

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    1. LOL, figured that one would for several friends. :) Yes, I'll do that! Is your family doing anything special for you tomorrow for your b'day? :)

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  6. I like your list Casey, and I like you(you are such a likeable young woman!). Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. Oh, thank you, Julie! I always appreciate your awesome support and stopping by. :-))

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  7. I love reflecting like this. You're awesome and I'm so blessed to know you, Case!

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  8. Love these, Casey! So fun and endearing to read. :)

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    1. I realized after I wrote the post there was more I could have added, but 12 is more than enough to know about me. ;-)

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  9. I learned this about you in 2012, Casey: You are willing to work hard at pursuing your dream of writing. Really, really hard.

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    1. I hope so, Beth. I truly hope so. Some days it feels more like it than others. :)

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