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When you look in the mirror, is the person you see who you want to be?
Is it impossible to just say:
This is me. This is who I am. I happen to like myself quite a bit.
Sure, I know I'm far from perfect.
I talk too much and don't listen half as much as I should. I prefer to spend my birthday money on self-furthering efforts than on something that really needs it. I'm occasionally (if not most of the time) callus, cynical and cold-hearted. I sleep on my side, wreaking havoc on my poor vertebrae. I often use up all the hot water when I'm having my shower. I'm never going to make it to the cover of Vogue. Nor do I have the desire, drive, determination or dedication to break any world records or win a gold medal at the Olympics. I can't even walk in really high heels. I sometimes get lipstick on my teeth.However...
Short of using a knife, a large quantity of silicone and a weekly session of hypnosis for good measure, I'm going to have to deal with myself for a lifetime and perhaps even just a bit more.
Fortunately, myself and I happen to like each other.
If we ever fall out of love and into hate, one of us will simply have to leave.