Tats Year of Being Selfish

[tatjna]

Sometime over the Christmas period, the realisation dawned on me that I've been subordinating my needs for the sake of peace/getting along/being liked for a very long time.  Not in every way - I have no qualms defending my views on drugs, feminism, human rights, politics etc.  And if someone has a go at me I'll generally defend myself.

But for

Comments

[m_danson]

I'm more delightful when I'm selfish. Chances are that the people who like you for you, will also find you delightful when you are selfish.

[tatjna]

I'll definitely be a lot happier! :)

[morbid_curious]

This sounds like an entirely healthy move. For you, and for the other people in your life.

Happy has been saying for a while that I should be considering how to make sure I get credit for the work I've done, and I think it's time to start listening to him.

I heartily concur!

[pundigrion]

That festival cloak looks awesome!

[thewronghands]

So the finding dogs could definitely find you, if necessary? Hooray for having made a cloak you love! I like the pointy hood. :)

[kehleyr]

I will be a happier person if I do put my wants and need forward for consideration sometimes. And true friends are not going to ditch me for saying that actually I'd like my needs and wants to be prioritised. YES!!! Need to work on this myself actually!