Carolyn Hax's advice column in the Washington Post is one of my favorite reads (mostly because of her writing style), and when I have downtime, I sift through the C. Hax archives.
Yesterday, I was clicking around in the archives, year 2010, and I landed on a column about a young girl having a tough time in high school. This poor girl is making the assumption that she is obligated to be perfect (ugh, like most high school students, myself included) or she would be a major letter-downer (I just made that up, or at least I think I did), and a portion of Carolyn's advice to this young woman made me smile, so I decided to quote her words here:
"...our imperfections not only make us lovable — and approachable — but also, ironically, bring out our best. To know and admit our shortcomings is the only way to master them."
I mean, who wants to hang out with someone perfect? Too much pressure!
I hope everyone has a pressure-free, fine weekend (yes, the weekend is finally here).
--Amphitrite
