Biology Can Kiss My Southern Butt

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I am an "accidental blogger". When I launched my writing career in March of 2014, one of the things that I decided to include was my journaling, which I have always found to be a comforting and therapeutic endeavor. It was a big risk to open myself up in such a public forum, but it has taught me that, for the most part, we share far more experiences than we think. It's comforting to know I'm not alone! (*the "Button Text" is the link to my first novel)

Biology Can Kiss My Southern Butt

6/29/2015

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"Side by side, or miles apart we are sisters connected by the heart." ~author Unknown

I don't know what it's like to have biological sisters and frankly I don't care. Sisters, to me, are those exceptional female souls that call to your own in a way that I don't even know how to explain except to say, "Yes, you and I fit together just right." It's a bond that stretches beyond friendship. It is a kinship that keeps me steady, brings me balance, and reminds me that I'm not alone. Biology can kiss my southern butt, as I've happily scooped up my own group of sisters by choice! We may not have any DNA in common, but that doesn't make our bond any less potent. In fact, I'd say it's even stronger because our connectedness had nothing to do with chance and everything to do with choice!

Today, my sister Yvette is on her way to see me and man is she coming at exactly the right time. It never ceases to amaze me when the Universe does this even though it has happened to me many, many times over the years (i.e. a phone call, visit, words of wisdom, kindness from a stranger, song on the radio, etc., that are exactly what I need, precisely when I need them). Last week was extremely difficult and all of the things I've been feeling lately have left me drained, emotionally strung out. It's a bit like going on some crazy bender and waking up at the end knowing that paying the Piper is going to royally suck! The fact that very soon I'll be able to hold my sister tight is enough to make me finally able to catch my breath and remind myself, "You've got this, girl. It's going to be O.K."

On this last Monday of June 2015, I am sitting here counting all of the mighty blessings I have in my life, most of which come in people-form! It is my fervent wish that wherever you are on this little blue planet, your own lives are filled with good people who build you up and give you strength..and vice versa. I also hope that the words I spill in blog form might do the same.

Yours Always,
A.

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About The Author

I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was only nineteen, I moved away and became a military wife. My only aspiration at that tender time in my life was to create an adult life that "fixed" all of the "injustices" of my childhood. Secretly, however, I wanted to reach for the sky! I wanted to be a writer and find ways to "save the world" (my mother used to say, "You have Save the World Syndrome".). Mostly, I wanted to matter.

Since then, I have learned to reach well beyond what I ever dared to think was possible. I've learned not to allow fear to stop me from whatever future I want to create!

What keeps me grounded? My Tribe! What provides the wind beneath my wings? A well of reserves filled with unstoppable passion!

Tami Walendzak

6/30/2015 12:30:44 am

I love you! You are a inspiration to a lot of people. Don't let life drag you down, kick it in the butt and smile.

Amy Marie Schaefer

6/30/2015 12:34:44 am

I love you too! All of you inspire ME and it really is the most magical thing I ever imagined!

Always,
A.

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