I was thinking about the mention of princess in my blog entry the other day and I would like to explain why I am referred to as a princess. I’m not a snobby, kiss my butt type of woman making demands of people. My family refers to me as a princess because I choose not to do certain things. I clean when I’m ready, I was dishes when I’m ready, the bed will get made when I’m ready, I don’t lift heavy things, I don’t like hard labor and I pretty much move when I’m ready. The thing is I might be princessy and like to be catered to at home and have help or people do certain things I don’t like to but I do lot’s of other things. For instance, I cook and bake like crazy. I will go in the kitchen for hours creating stuff. I also wash my own dishes either one to clean up after myself or two because I need to reuse it for cooking/baking purposes. It’s probably more the latter. As for me not doing heavy lifting or hard labor, well, I never liked doing that kind of stuff and I can’t. I had spinal surgery in 2006 and ever since I have not been the same. The disc in my neck (C6-C7) herniated, attaching itself to my spine and causing extreme pain and loss of use to my left arm. It was repaired and ever since I get hurt easily. I continually try to do things but hurt myself. I usually get bursitits in my shoulders and I had costochondritis which is inflammation in my ribs and I hurt my wrists easily. I’m healthy as the doctors tell me. I am! But I just get hurt easily. So, I do not do anything that will cause me to put something out and lay me up. As for friends referring to me as a princess, well, it’s usually the men that say that. I only know of one female friend that said that and it pertained to the fact that I won’t do anything laborious. The men feel I should be taken care of and treated like a princess. However, I don’t think twice about catering to a friend or significant other and showing appreciation.
I get up everyday and go to work. I have no problem with this. I like to get out and mingle. I travel on the train like most people. I’m a mom which means I definately tend to someone other than me. This is my most important job. I love being a mom. I love my son so much. He adds to my life in ways I can’t buy. It’s just special. I bake treats for family, friends, co-workers. I walk everywhere, if possible. I love driving myself out of the city to tend to personal stuff. There’s nothing like cruising on the highway listening to your favorite music. I take care of me and my child all by myself.
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I would love to have the penthouse apartment in the city with floor to ceiling windows, a 24-hour concierge, and occasionally a driver to take me to and fro. I would prefer to have someone clean my home once in a while. Okay who am I kidding – clean it for me always. I would like to go to the spa, often. There is nothing wrong with this. Oh! And let’s not forget I love diamonds. There so sparkly. I like sparkly, pretty things. The princess life. (?) Doesn’t seem so princessy does it. I’m sure lot’s of people want this too.
And what about some tender loving care and attention every once in a while. I want special attention, romance, flowers, gifts, a massage, a meal or dessert by candelight and let’s not forget about the TLC while not feeling well or hurt which as we know happens to me atleast once a year. I know I would do the same for someone else.
Now, you should know that I am working hard attending school full-time. I’m doing everything I can to get my degree as quick as possible, move on to a fabulous career where I will be paid much better to give a better life to myself and my child.
Do I sound more like Cinderella before the prince or after? Before. But the after will only happen when I’m established and he’s worthy.
The bottom line is I’m referred to as a princess because I make up my own rules and rock out according to them. I’m verbal about what I want and will do. I live my life according to me.
Jennifer
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