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Fifth Sentence Fun ....

Kim tagged me on this ...

  1. Locate the closest book (I can do that and for once it is mine)
  2. Open up to page 56
  3. Locate the 5th sentence (darn my first sentence is half done when you start the page)
  4. SHARE ...
"So you'll fit in," he said.

Hmmmmm ... those words make me laugh.  I have not read the book to which this line is from.  To be honest it may be a "summer read" sort of book and I don't normally read those kind.  I was at a swim meet with a mom who was reading this book.  She lost it on day 1 and on day 2 came in with a brand new copy ... she needed to keep reading.  Anyway, she found her original book and just gave it to me.

I may read it.  It may help me to take my mind off so many serious things happening in our world.  It is a pretty popular book ... most likely on the best sellers list.

BUT (relating that line to my life)

I don't always feel like I fit in.  I'm not one to follow the crowd.  I'm not overly confident with my choices.  I don't usually jump into a situation.  I usually do as I am told, but not always what is suggested.  Over the years I feel okay with not fitting in.

I'm just me ... plain ol' me.



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Kim H. said…
Oh honey, I so can relate. Especially wondering what it will be like to pick up and move everything that I'm comfortable and familiar with. Will people like me? Will people want me as a friend? Will their circles already be full? Will people like and accept my kids? Oh, the worries. But I have the trust - and know it's okay to be me and be comfortable in my own skin no matter where I am! :)

I loved what you shared - and I think it's obvious that people love you just the way you are! :)

Hugs!
8:14 AM
Unknown said…
Who cares about "fitting in". I think it is overrated. :)

Now you have me curious about which book the line is from...LOL!

W
1:37 PM
Laura said…
Did Jesus fit in? :)
(Psst- I don't think so)
4:07 PM
Laura said…
HEY!!! Your blog is looking mighty fancy.
Nice.
4:08 PM
southernjoy said…
Ooh, I want to know the book too!

And, I like plain ol' you just the way you are!!
10:12 PM
Cathy Adamkiewicz said…
I never, ever, ever fit in.
Sometimes I like it that way, and sometimes I don't. One of my favorite parts of blogging is that once in awhile I feel a slim chance that I might fit in somewhere. Like when I read blogs like yours
Thanks!
10:22 AM
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