Project Say Something: The Good, the Bad and the Enabler
In the story of your life, who plays The Hero, The Villain and The Trusty Sidekick?
I knew my answer to this question the second I read it. Why it’s taken me a week and a half to actually type it up, I have no idea… (Well, yes, I do. Starting a new job is a bit nerve-wracking and distracting.)
I’ve spent that time explaining to Dan that HE is my villain. And it may be a surprise to some, but that’s just not true. Nope. He’s actual the hero of the story if you can believe that. The uber-villain would be - well - me. I am a professional self-saboteur, an expert in complicating absolutely everything, and quite talented at being completely crazy most of the time. “You are your own worst enemy?” I take that to an extreme. He talks me down, he rationalizes me, he reminds me that I am just kind of a dork who really needs to CHILL. There are days when I can barely function because of some stupid commotion going on in my brain and all he has to do is talk to me (or look at me like I really am the biggest idiot in all the land) and everything settles down. He keeps me grounded.
The trusty side-kick in my craziness? That would be my sister. No question. I can count on her for anything and everything and she’s always along for the ride. And boy, do I make it a loopy one for her. Though she did literally save my life once, so maybe *she* should be the hero of my story?
Comments
Darn right I should be your hero!! Without me, you wouldn't be here!! :) Dan beat me? Really?? That hurts...that hurts bad. Just so you know, you are my hero and sidekick most days...very rarely the villain...except when you move clear across the country, have a baby and keep her from her favorite aunt. That makes you a big time villain. But even then, a good villain none the less.
Posted by: Monica | April 9, 2008 11:17 PM