there is no place like home

Some time ago while reading, I happened accross a statement that someone had made that really hit home with me. The secret to happiness is loving your own little world. Wow, how unbelievably true that is! These words of wisdom were imparted to a girl who was living in a tough neighborhood, {like, really tough} and needed to be reminded to check all of that negativity at her front door. As for me, well, leaving the borderlands of my little dollhouse means entering the dog-eat-dog world of suburban house wives/ mothers. {I know I've mentioned the falling out that I had with a few of these women; it rocked my entire world + at times I still feel the reverberation.}

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A year ago, when it felt like the outside world was a rather ugly + hurtful place, I bunkered down and made a sort of snowglobe around my little nest. It was time to stop worrying about whether everyone would like me + instead focus on me liking me. I made changes whenever the mood struck; in the decorations in my house, in my clothing + in my attitude. Honestly, I just started doing whatever the h*ll I wanted to. I had never had more fun or been happier with myself + with my world.

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We had a party to go to this past friday night; a game night with a mixed crowd of townies. As the time for the party grew nearer, I began to feel a little anxious! Although none of my "biggest fans" would be there, I felt a little nervous about mingling with the suburban house wife crew again, after having been out of practice over the summer vacation. I had to check myself though, "don't be a hypocrite, alison", I thought. I don't like being stereotyped and it is not right of me to stereotype others... So as John + I left for my dear friend's house {who was hosting the party}, I thought about all of the wonderful things happening in our lives...and even some of the not good things, which I have been able to take in stride, only because I love being me.

*************** We had a great night, chatted with everyone...and spent the most time pal-ing around with the more fabulous guests in attendance. It is no coincidence that the coolest people in the crowd usually end up finding one another! While part of me was sad that the summer was ending {and that I would need to be ready for more "mama type mingling" when the school year begins next week} the game night was a success + I left feeling optimistic about the upcomming year. In summary: I felt fantabulous going out my door, had a great night + was so ready to snuggle my 3 sleeping babes when the night was done. Afterall, there really is no place like home.
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