Success is...Intimidating?

A little over a month ago, an acquaintance made a comment to me that really rubbed me the wrong way. I don't know why I let it bother me, but I still can't seem to shake the words that were said and how they made me feel.

I was told that having my life together was very intimidating, that it seemed like I had everything planned out, and had all the answers.

I'm sure it sounds petty that this comment bothered me, but to someone that feels like their life is anything but together, it caught me off guard.

At first, I didn't know how to respond to this type of statement. Do I apologize for having a plan, goals and dreams? Should I be upset at myself for making someone else feel this way? I'm still a little confused.

One thing I do know is that I have worked very hard and feel blessed beyond measure to be where I am today.

A quote from Mrs. Lara Casey

Here are a few things that I wish I would've thought to tell this person, who was so quick to judge me that night...

1. I graduated from high school with honors because I worked my butt off and studied. 

2. I made the choice to come to Appalachian State, after not being accepted into the school that I dreamed of attending my entire life.

3. I joined a sorority to better myself after going through a break up that brought me to my knees.

4. I did an internship the summer before my senior year that I despised and sent the "plan" that I thought I had into a tailspin.

5. I lost one of my best friends for no reason, and to this day have no idea why or how it happened.

6. I made a D in college accounting, without missing a day of class, and it still makes me sick to think about it.

7. I did a completely unpaid internship after my college graduation because I had a dream that I believed in.

8. I took an amazing full-time job at my alma mater, after neglecting to hear back from umpteen other job opportunities.

So to the person that doesn't know the real me and made this unnecessary comment, it may seem like I have my life together, but honestly, I'm far from it.

I do believe in being the best you that you can be. I believe in working hard. I believe you should do a job that makes you happy every single day, and never settle for any less. I believe you should say yes ma'am, please, and thank you. I believe in prayer, and God's healing hands. And I believe that you shouldn't judge too quickly because you never know who's going to change your life.

One of my favorite quotes, also from Mrs. Lara Casey

As always, Have a Sweet Day!