I recently read an article on Self.com in which Miranda Lambert talked about things she would never apologize for. I laughed out loud at some of them and some of them don’t apply to me at all. I thought some of her quirks were cute and some of them I might apologize for. Hey, we’re all different, right?
But I thought it would be fun to come up with my own version of this list and give you 15 things I’ll never apologize for. Because I think we could all make this list and each person would have completely different things on their list, each of them true to their individuality.
And I think we should stop apologizing for the things that make us who we are. We shouldn’t worry if everyone else is doing it, we shouldn’t worry if everyone else likes what we’re doing or what others might think. Just own it.
I won’t apologize for…
- The fact that I don’t like the idea of a 5-year plan or a 10-year plan. I like now, today, this year. I have no idea how many children I want or how close together they should be, but I think when the time comes I’ll know.
- My obsession with Mystic tans.
- Not pumping my own gas. It’s one of those things Allen spoiled me with when we were dating and now it’s just habit. We drive my car to church or somewhere at least twice a week and he always makes sure I have gas. Of course, they’re may be extenuating circumstances and I would, of course, have to but I really can’t tell you the last time I had to do this.
- The fact the I watch The Real Housewives, all of them.
- Having to say “no” sometimes because I know it’s best for myself and my family to not add another thing to my plate.
- Breaking the budget for a great pair of shoes.
- That extra shot in my macchiato, it basically makes me Superwoman. The caffeine, that is.
- My parenting choices.
- What I believe in.
- That cupcake I ate last weekend.
- Those hours I spend at the gym every week. They make me a better person in the end.
- Going back to work.
- Thinking that singing loudly in my car is the best stress reliever.
- “Me” time.
- Turning off my phone some evenings to be completely present with my family.
You tell me, is there something you won’t apologize for?
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Jennifer- this is such an awesome post friend!!! We shouldn’t have to apologize for certain things!!
*taking a million slobber kisses from my nine month old-cause that’s his favorite thing to right now! (taken them while he’s giving them!)
*late afternoon walks away from hubby and the kiddos-me time!
Love that you have things like this – I’m thinking I need to work on mine. Also #15 is incredibly important and I wish more people would do it.
This is awesome! I need to do my own list!!
This is a great list. Do you mind if I do it on my blog?
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I don’t pump my own gas either! I actually panicked in my car one afternoon because I was close to empty. I realized I only had 20 miles left and got nervous because what if I didn’t make it?!?! Umm….quit being rotten, Lauren! Ha! I totally forgot that I *knew* how to pump it, I just don’t! 🙂 Sweet husbands!
These are good! I need to think about my list 😉
Reading blogs when I should be cleaning!! That, I’ll never apologize for 🙂
I love this so fun!! Maybe I’ll do it also! And I TOTALLY don’t pump my own gas and if I have to I throw a huge fit about it – pathetic.
I love this! I hate pumping gas – Josh usually does for me except on rare occasions as well!!!
I am terrified of getting a mystic. I dont know why. I need to do it!!
Love the not apologizing for going back to work… definitely agree with that.
For me:
1. Making sure my health comes first, even if others don’t understand my choices or logic.
2. Trying to spoil my husband as much as he spoils me.
3. Living out my faith as God and I see fit.
Awesome idea. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.