– Evolving comfort zones

Evolving comfort zones

I’m as comfortable saying I read 13 books in January as I am saying I read 3 books in 2011 (that’s just an estimate of 2011).

I’m comfortable with my evolving style and getting in front of the camera.

As long as my pants fit, I’m comfortable now as I was 15 pounds and a year ago.

I’m 34 and comfortable browsing the young adult book section (and saying it’s probably my favorite section right now).

I’m comfortable going to the coffee shop or movie or shopping alone.

I’m comfortable taking all four kids out by myself to the grocery store or a movie (though I still don’t enjoy it much).

I’m not at all comfortable taking all four kids to a crowded, wide open place like Legoland or the zoo alone.

I’m not so comfortable with my daughter preferring to sit with her friends the one day we go to eat lunch with her.

I’m not totally comfortable sending my youngest to preschool later this year.

Or celebrating my oldest’s tenth birthday in October.

I’m still not comfortable in “party” situations or reaching out to people that could become friends.

In other words…I’ve gotten older and slightly more confident, but I still don’t want to make new friends or let my children grow up.

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angelaamman February 9, 2015 at 8:28 am

I like your evolving comfort zones! The kids growing up is tough, but just think, soon they will be reading those YA books alongside of you, and there will be a whole new dimension to your relationship with them. xo
- gretafunk February 11, 2015 at 11:22 am
  
  That is so true, Angela! And maybe it's good that I love them so I can read them first…. 😀
Jennifer February 9, 2015 at 9:47 am

Knowing who you are and what you like and don't is a good thing. Not everyone can say that about themselves.
- gretafunk February 11, 2015 at 11:23 am
  
  And it definitely comes with getting older, doesn't it? I could never have said that ten years ago.
Elaine A. February 9, 2015 at 10:43 am

I love that you're reading so much. I'm trying to up my game in that department too. I spend much of my afternoon reading yesterday. Who cares if the house gets clean… 😉
- gretafunk February 11, 2015 at 11:23 am
  
  Right?! I have to force myself to start laundry or do dishes before I sit down and read, or it'll never get done. But I get it done faster that way!
Alison February 10, 2015 at 10:03 pm

I have devolved from being able to be in a crowd of people I don't now, and not really caring, to not even wanting to be in a situation where I have to be around more than 10 people I don't know. Ah, age. And experience. It sounds to me like you're in a good, good place right now.
- gretafunk February 11, 2015 at 11:25 am
  
  I am in a good place for the most part. 🙂 Things change so much, don't they?
JaniceTrinh February 12, 2015 at 8:37 pm

hey, you sound like we could be twins! (especially since i'm 34 too, and my oldest turned 10 last november.) but i totally feel the same way about the kids part. getting in front of the camera though? not so much. i really don't like the way i look from the neck down…