Not perfect!

I've been thinking about this post for a while now.

I got the idea from a fitness Facebook page I read - it linked to a blog with a post on the dangers of Perfection. It made me cry. It basically talked about how we are conditioned to see others as "perfect" all the time. And that we present "perfection" to the outside world but the reality is different. And what an impact all this "perfect" can have on a person.

I know some people are dealing with their demons at the moment. Life is tough for them and maybe they are comparing themselves to some ideal of "how life should be".

The post ends with a plea to tell people just how perfect you aren't. So that others know that they are not alone in their imperfection.

Blogs (and Facebook and the like) are funny things - through words and pictures you present a view of yourself to the world. And for the most part it's true. But I wouldn't want you all to think I'm some sunshiny, crunchy, organic wonder-woman, because that's not the truth!

So here, in all it's ingloriousness, is my list of how perfect I'm not:

• I'm basically lazy. If I can find a way to put something off or better yet, avoid it, I'll do it.
• I can literally spend the whole day on the computer, reading, checking Facebook, playing Cityville and avoiding real stuff.
• However, if I get a bee in my bonnet about something, I am like a dog with a bone - I will not let it rest until I finish/get my way/achieve the goal.
• I get grumpy with my kids and husband. I nag them, I'm short tempered with them. I occasionally yell.
• I have a potty mouth! Not at work, not on here, but helped along by a couple of wines, the f-bomb is very common.
• I drink too much wine. I love wine o'clock. Once the dinner is on it's way, the temptation to have a nice, chilled glass of sav blanc is often very tempting.
• My marriage has ups and downs - we have times when we don't communicate very well and irritate the shit out of each other.
• I hate confrontation. I would willingly bottle up all feelings to avoid upsetting someone.
• I'm a crap listener - my brain is always whirring away with a billion thoughts and then planning how I can communicate them.
• I am a champion sulker. Don't get my way? I can sulk for weeks, if needs be!
• I don't do craft (much). Hate glitter.
• Can't throw, can't catch.
• My house is frequently messy - I don't have a problem with this (until it gets out of control), but it certainly is no "home beautiful". Don't make the beds, often leave the dishes until the morning.

I have lots of good traits too and you see the wonderful stuff we do through this blog. But I just wanted to let you all know "the other" me. Not perfect. But I reckon I'm OK and doing pretty good and making a positive difference to the world and my family. And that's what's really important!