Just thinking...

I read a post this morning on facebook from a former co-worker. It was simply titled "For those on the verge of giving up..." The first thing that comes to my mind is, "that's a sign to keep my goals in sight and not give up." But then I thought, "that can't be a message for me because I've always had the goal in sight and always trying but never succeeding." Last night I thought, "well it hasn't happened and where I am is as good as its gonna get for me so I might as well accept it." This morning, I feel differently now that I've had time to reflect on why I was so angry yesterday and what got me to that point.

People cannot see beyond their own stereotypes. Many feel, myself included, that because I sit in an assistant (coordinator) chair, this is all I am about. They feel my intellectual level only goes as high as mastering google calendar and booking flights. For the few who have actually had a conversation with me are blown away with just how deep, funny, personable and intelligent I really am. Of course you shouldn't have to hear you're smart in order to believe it. You must know it. The frustration comes when others never expect it.

This is why I write. I do have stories to tell. I am somebody (back in the day from old school Chicago and Jesse Jackson in the 80's)!