a short story

a bit about Britt

I crave the finer things in life like cheap wine and frozen yogurt. I want to be perfect, despite that being impossible. I don’t wash my hair enough and unconsciously bite the inside of my mouth when I am deep in thought or nervous. I procrastinate, have a hard time admitting I’m wrong, and I absolutely hate losing. I over analyze and am brutally honest. I worry, I ruminate on the future, and at times fall victim to the past. I am a detailed perfectionist, holding myself and others to a very high, nearly unachievable standard. I have been known to spout off with vengeance or sarcasm when someone or something rubs me the wrong way. I can be reckless. I have a terrible mouth and even worse manners. I judge, I overeat, burp in public, and am no stranger to selfishness.

Where would I be without grace?

Despite my laundry list of flaws and special quirks, I belong to an honest and loving family. I am a daughter, sister, companion, auntie, cousin, niece, grandchild, coworker, friend, and miracle worker. I have my health, happiness and intelligence. I wake up each morning with feelings of love. I cherish my relationships, independence, education, blessings, adventures, and fond memories. I marvel at nature, people, and emotions. I am alive. I place value on listening, giving, acceptance of others, honesty, loyalty, health, laughter, forgiveness, self-affirmation, and most importantly, Love. I seek adventure and God.

I believe that everything in life happens for reasons we may never know, but can peacefully relinquish trying to discover. Enjoy the journey, be POSITIVE, surrender to the plans of the Universe, find your best self, be your best self and share it with the world.

Let’s fall from grace together.