#averageprincess

I was stunned yet aware, I hadn’t really tried to focus on anything, so maybe it was my fault. I was angry, sad, worried, let’s just say my mind was the plot of Inside Out. So I wonder how am I, an average person, supposed to make my dreams come true? It’s not like I can put an average on my resume and start getting calls for companies to want me. Now, this is the sad and hard part of being average, all you really have to show is how much you yearn for a dream and that you will work 1000% to learn. Is that enough? Sadly, no it is not. Although in my heart I yearn for my dream job and how I will put every minute, every strength, and work hard if I had my dream job; the only thing I will get is rejection. Why? Well, is this world “putting your heart on line” or “putting 1000%” doesn’t get you that promotion or that acting gig you dream of. As I am writing this, I realize how negative it sounds but that is not my purpose. My purpose with this is to fight and give average people a fighting chance. Insane, right? You can call me crazy but us, average folks deserve a chance to take a dive in our dreams. I’m not saying that we will be perfect or amazingly great but you never know. It’s easy to look at someone and tell them straight up you have a talent or you don’t, but what if you’re wrong? What if you cast aside the average person solely for the reason that you believe they don’t have talent. I’ve always pondered how humans could easily decide who has a talent and who doesn’t. I even ask God the same questions. There are days in which I can’t get past the idea of why God, life didn’t give me a singing voice, or the smooth moves, a funny bone, or something. Anything! Again, I was stumped and torn. All I wanted was a chance, just once singular, a moment of a chance.

So what have I concluded after all this jargon, is that as an average person I implore everyone to try, to continue trying. I know that there is going to be “the” moment for average people. A day when average becomes the new talent or the new awesome. Would that be cool? I know you are thinking of why would anyone give opportunities to those that are average? Here are three:

Work Non-stop: Us average people want to continuously grow as a person but also intellectually, so we will work, work, and work. Even when our bodies and mind say no more, we will continue

Clear Mind, Clear Heart - What in the cheese does this mean? Well us average people don’t look for fame or popularity, we look to make not only ourselves happy but to make those we love proud. In order to do that we need a clear mind, no malicious thoughts or selfish acts, but a motivation of who we want to be and work towards that goal.

Loyal - Us average people don’t trust easily and when we do, we never let go of those that have put their faith in us. So, trust in me that we are loyal and will be by your side. Please do expect us to offer our opinion but never force it on you. We want the best for those we care for.



So, have I made my case? Whether or not you are an average person to the world, please don’t look down on us. We are searching and trying as hard as we can to achieve our goals and dreams. I can’t tell you the numerous times, days, and months I have cried wishing I was something, someone great. I don’t know if I will ever be a “somebody”, maybe it’s my destiny to just be average but all I know is that I’m going to fight for a chance. Even if it's just once, that’s all I ask. It is all we, us, average folks yearn for. Whether you loved this or hate it, it is out there and I don’t have any regrets. Average folks don’t have time for regrets and if you do, all you get is five minutes to whine about it and that’s all.

Sorry about the long post...but I hope it's something that made you all think and appreciate all your talented and non-talented selfs. Continuing being safe! We all have something great to offer :)

Hello! Or should I just say hi? I’m not sure what tone this piece will take but it might go all over the place. During times of staying at home order and with limited access to gyms, movie theaters, bars, hair salons, and shooting ranges there is so much time left to think about life, and about oneself. What do I mean by that? Well, since the places that we use as an escape for either fun or adult responsibilities, I started to ponder about who I am and what I am destined to be. With all the life events that are going on, these creepy yet truthful questions began to crawl up in my brain. What is my purpose in life? As I watched the news and binge on numerous Netflix shows I could see how people were so inspired and motivated to make a change in the world. People are protesting, speaking out, nurses, doctors, and grocery workers are all risking their lives to help others. I kept thinking “Wow! If I was only interested in science? Or nursing?”, but sadly my heart was not. I was just amazed and admired how they dedicated themselves to a profession that they love. I yearned for that but I am lost in the sea of endless options in which I can pick and say with confidence “This is what I want to do. This is what I love. This is what I am willing to get up in the morning, put on a real smile, and do it”. Don’t me wrong, my job is great and the people are amazing and I am not just saying that because they might end up reading this, I really mean it.

Anyhow, being stuck at home does actually give you time to think and realize that now you actually have the time to do all the events, jobs, projects you’ve always stated that you wanted to do but couldn’t. I know what my excuse was, still is but we’ll talk about that later. Growing up I knew my mind was different and it wasn’t because my parents verified that I was a bit weird (Who cares, owns it) but for the fact that in every situation I would analyze every detail. So, every word, every action, every facial expression would be pre-processed in my head. I am observant and always liked to think ahead. With that, I knew that I had to be good at something but even when analyzing every situation I was and still continued to be average. What do I mean by, you may ask. As I became the overthinker and analytical person that I am today, I grasp that the world perceives and praises people that are “talented”. Again, you ask what is that? Well, talent is defined as “having a natural aptitude or skill for something”. I became puzzled as living the life of a stay-at-home princess didn’t really present those thoughts to me. I didn’t think that my dream would not be of reach because of the lack of talent. I’ll be honest, I can’t sing, act, or dance (Unless you count the two by two steps), and I have never really excelled at a subject or sport. I guess you can say I am a “meh” or in other words average. As I started to grow up I never foresaw that being average would be such a bump in the road. For people who don’t know me, I rely upon the medicine of being around loved ones but also on daydreaming. Daydreaming has been an escape for me so when hitting these bumps I would hide in the fortress of daydreaming. Unfortunately, daydreaming can’t take you far, it is free but can’t take you to reach your dreams. Finding out that I had no real talent or excelled in anything really put the funk in Funkytown.