Shock Value: Entry 179 "The Great Pretender"

So, I'm going to do away with my greetings and get down to business from now on. Thus, after today you will see the topic as the title ONLY. I apologize if this causes you any inconvenience. Moving on.

Today's Topic: The Great Pretender

Sometimes I wonder if the fact that I am non-confrontational makes people believe I am a push over. Perhaps some people intentionally try to bring confrontation my way, simply because they know I have no intentions on dealing with it. That is only one of the many traits about myself that I have that I am not so sure is healthy. Maybe, I am confrontational, but in the midst of my daily aspirations I just don't feel like dealing with what comes with confrontation. I think I may be what some would call, "The Great Pretender."

There are other things that don't know if I am not bothered by, or perhaps I have convinced myself that they don't bother me once again so I don't have to deal with them. For instance, I am not very concerned with companionship. What I mean by this is, other people I know are on this constant yet insignificant search for a significant other. While I think it is very important to have someone to grow old with, it is even more important to assure that the one you choose has chosen you too. I am fine with being by my lonesome or am I? Perhaps its just because I am"The Great Pretender."

I know you never Pretend or do anything Great, so you may not understand where all this is coming from, but I think at some point in our life through self-reflection, we have to be honest with ourselves. I am trying to learn me better and so should you. Maybe you aren't as "real" with yourself as you think. Perhaps you might also be "A Great Pretender" and not even know it. Either way, just make sure that what you think and what actually is aren't two separate things. You don't want to find yourself losing touch with reality, because that is one journey you may never return from.

~Brutha Pretender Great