Hello, marvels….so, here we are at day three…and, another Facebook quote…

(And, on a different day, I would`ve delved a couple layers deep into this one, but I only have energy enough to scratch the surface…)

But, first, I want to say another thank you to the lovelies who nominated me…please do yourself a favour and check out their blogs

Nominator #1:thefictionallyrealone

(https://maanasaafangirl.wordpress.com/)

Although we just “met”, having read (I hope I assume correctly) her quotes, I can tell she is optimistic, has a great sense of humour, and a wonderful zest for life

and

Nominator #2: Speaking Up For Myself

https://sailajap14.wordpress.com/

Here`s today`s quote…

“Just be yourself.  Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person that you are.“ (Mandy Hale).

At first blush, this might seem like a light and fluffy suggestion…

However, I contend that it`s a daunting challenge that many wouldn`t dare aspire to!

And, who could blame them (*rhetorical question*).

From an early age we are socialized to”put your best foot forward…”

We`re warned that we`ve “only got one chance to make a good first impression”

We`re taught to go with the (status quo) flow…

Consequently, most would go to great lengths to avoid taking chances..and, would only (carefully) `colour outside the lines` once someone else had taken the risk that proved successful.

And, on a shaky day, I`d have to include myself here…

Good news is, today is not a shaky day…

not so good news…today is heavy on the flawed bit…

Having had a good day, that followed an all-but-sleepless night, my stubborn brain doesn`t feel like co-operating….

And, given the benefit of experience, its not falling for the promise that all I need is a few minutes of its time (just getting this far took three times longer than it should have!)

And, if I opted for a nap– with the intention of writing upon waking–upon waking, I`d quickly convince myself that more sleep is preferable to the herculean effort it would take to clear my head.

So, here I am in all my imperfection…and, not the endearing, quirky kind…

Nope, just the run-of-the-mill, nothing-interesting-to-see- here kind…

But, I take solace in the fact that I showed up–grateful to be honoured with this challenge. And, eager to introduce you to nine more fantastic bloggers.

So, God bless you, and goodnight, Wonderfuls…when the time comes, I wish you a peaceful, and dreamy sleep.

And the nominees are:

https://missjessicaausten.wordpress.com/

https://onlyindreamssite.wordpress.com/

https://anotetohuguette.wordpress.com/

https://sumitofficial.wordpress.com/

https://illuminatedliteration.wordpress.com/

https://daleydowning.wordpress.com/

https://indiablue.co.uk/

https://marushkasplace.com/

https://theskateboardingblogg.wordpress.com

P.S. There are nine nominations because, having been nominated by two people on the same day (and, invited to count them as one), I decided to nominate twice as many people (six instead of three), but forgot to do so on Day One…