"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
It's so easy in life to just stick with what you know, and never step out of your comfort zone. I mean, if things are just fine as is, why change it up? Because you'll never grow if you never take risks. I feel like I'm always creating my own trouble, but it's a good thing, because I'm constantly learning and growing. If there's one thing I've learned over the last few years, it's that you'll never get anywhere by staying in place.
Of course, the thing with risks is this - there's a chance that things won't work out. I was always thought of as really shy, so when I wanted to try out for the cheer squad, people didn't take it seriously. When tryouts came, I stepped out of my element, went for it... and didn't make the squad. Last year, the school dance was fast approaching, and I was still 100% dateless. So I thought, why not go get one myself? I was so nervous when I dialed the number, of N, one of my guy friends, but I maintained a casual and cool tone... and he turned me down.
You might be thinking, Okay this girl is either a total blonde or really crazy if she hasn't figured it out yet. Both of those are at least a little true. But the amazing thing is this - good things came out of both situations. I didn't make the team on my first try, but I worked my booty off and made the squad the next year. Now I know I can do basically anything with a little hard work. I was dateless for the dance, but N had a lot of respect for me, and know I now what it's like to be in the boy's position.
It can be really hard to break out of your box, but it is so, so worth it. If I didn't learn to take risks, I wouldn't be talking to you today! So Fab Gals, is there a place in your life where you can take a good risk? How would you feel if you tried something new? Pretty Fab, I bet.
