the quote of the year

this morning, everyone woke up and started their day. something insane happened in one of my sisters' lives, and i was trying to cheer them up. "we'll go on a super long run together so we can run our frustrations out. then we will go the the fair tonight and have fun."
Mom, being a teacher and my MOM mentioned that i had a lot to get done today, and she didnt think i could get it all done.
glancing at the microwave clock i boldly said "it is ten o'clock, and i am super woman."

they all laughed at my over-confidence and we all scattered to get our stuff done.


but you know what i think? i think human beings think too much.
"it's impossible for this to happen.." we're so doubtful of our own abilities.
like "i can't lose five pounds in a week." well, have you ever REALLY tried?
"i can't go out with him..im not good enough" well, have you ever asked? have you ever tried?
everyone is so insecure; everyone thinks they're inadequate. when in all reality, they're not. I've seen the most beautiful girls (inside and out!) critique themselves to death.

and it's true, everyone's trying to find their place in this big, huge world. but for goodness sake, stop looking for an empty spot and then yelling "HEY! IS THIS ANYONE'S SPOT?!" because they'll run you over.
make room for yourself. make yourself a spot. know who you want to be, and be that person.

wanna know who im gonna be?

im gonna drop a LOT of time in swimming. im going to get a scholarship with UNF for swimming and im going to be a star swimmer. im going to get my 4 year degree in physical therapy or sports management. during those four years ill also be coaching a swim team.
im going to have a boyfriend, and we'll eventually get married.
im going to take a year at Daytona State to get certified/go to school for massage therapy.
im going to be a tough coach. ill be a lot like Tash. but my team will be strong, and we will win.
im going to keep myself SO physically fit. in my free time ill surf like a maniac.

im not afraid of hard work. im not afraid to get my hands dirty. im not even afraid of commitment. and im not afraid to call people out on their crap.
im at the point of saying "bring it, world." you can't hurt me anymore than i already have been, and i survived that so i can survive it again. you can't push me aside because no one gets away with ignoring me. and if i have to run a thousand miles i will.

so in conclusion, it's ten o'clock, and i am superwoman.