Kathy (Teachick) posted somewhere that some people re-tell their stories of woe over and over again because they are in need of attention. It made me wonder if I fit the bill...
It sure had me thinking if I really want to be the center of attention. Maybe I do. Here are some items that may prove that to be so:
1. I teach school, so I have and am the center of attention of some 20 5-year olds 180 days out of a calendar year. Not that they are always paying attention, but I want to think that I am the center of their school day. Hmmm, one can dream... if you know how much attention span these 5-year olds have.
2. Do unto others. I make sure that I pay attention to my friends. Maybe I have some ulterior motives. I pay attention to them so they in turn will pay attention to me.
3. Retelling (somewhat, or to some extent) my stories of woe. I send health updates to almost everyone I know. I have this weird idea that they maybe somewhat be interested in me.
4.Hear ye, hear ye. I voice my opinions so that I maybe heard. Wow, I never thought of it this way before but doesn't this just sound like I want to be the center of attention. Now, I am even wondering if someone actually "listen" to me.
5. I blog. What a forum for me to be the center of attention to my readers. I have this imaginary bevy of readers or this delusional idea that people are actually reading my blog!
But then, isn't this a cheap way of getting my voice out there? Or am I too cheap to pay for therapy? Maybe that is where I should be... but there is always tomorrow. I can sort my life out some more tomorrow.
Comments (2)
My dear, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I don't think you're one of those "It's all about me people" but I know some people who are. You keep doing what you're doing.
Posted by Kim | March 28, 2008 6:28 AM
Posted on March 28, 2008 06:28
Eden, you sound perfectly healthy to me! I think we all want a bit of "time in the sun" and that's normal.
And I have to say that the thought of 20 five-year-olds for 180 days is a bit staggering to me. When I spend one day with my nephews (both of whom I adore)- I'm worn out!
Posted by Annie | March 31, 2008 11:17 AM
Posted on March 31, 2008 11:17