Friendship and Khaki Pants

I often find myself wondering how my friends actually see me. What do they view as my strengths and weaknesses? If I stopped to think about it, would I be friends with someone like me?

I tend to describe myself as shy until you get to know me. In large groups, I am often the one that may be quiet, adding things here and there, but generally observing and taking it all in. In smaller groups, surrounded by friends, I am a different story. I quickly can add my two cents on a topic yet I do avoid conflict at all cost. Perhaps it may come across as wishy washy to some, but I feel that we are all entitled to our own opinions and it is not up to me to make you see things as I do. Debating can get heated in some topics and I value my friendships too much to go head to head with someone over their views.

One thing I definitely am though is sarcastic. I get that from my father. Does this come across as snarky? Maybe yes to some people. It is not my intent. I just find that sarcasm flows freely from me. I do try to reign it in online though...sarcasm is not always read well and people can totally misinterpret things.

I am loyal. Maybe to a fault; hurt me or my loved ones and friends and I will not easily forgive you. Forgive and forget is not a notion that comes easy to me. I am well aware of this and it's something I am trying to work on. I'm taking baby steps to let go of grudges.

I am not what you would call adventurous. I do not like to test the limits or push myself outside of my comfort zone. I am all for you trying new things and saying the sky's the limit. I won't hold you back but do not expect me to be following right beside you in a crazy adventure. I'll be cheering for you on the sideline.

I am book smart (with time to study and prepare) but not always street wise. I learn best by doing and redoing. If you're going to be friends with me, patience is key.

I am not easily impressed and not one to feel the need to keep up with the Joneses. You go on beautiful vacations 2 times a year and live in an amazing house? Wonderful...so happy for you! I'm not about to try to one up you though. Chances are I can't and I'm ok with that. I like my life just as it is. I figure as long as my family is happy and healthy I'm good to go.

I can be moody at times. If I am overtired and stressed I get easily annoyed. When you see me in a mood like this, it's best to just let me be. Within a few hours I usually come to my senses. And hopefully I remember to apologize to you for my ill temper.

I lack follow through; not with my family and friends, but with myself. If I tell you I will do something for you I will. As my friend, get ready to hear me whine that there isn't enough time in the day for everything I want to do. The list of things I want to learn is long, the time I have to tackle said list is too short. Oddly, we all have the same amount of time in our days and other people have no trouble getting things done. Perhaps less time spent lamenting the fact there's not enough time would make me more productive. Just a thought.

I need reassurance. I doubt myself. I am a worrier. I have a self image that leans more towards the negative side than the positive side. It's not that I want my friends to fluff my feathers so to speak. What I do want is a friend to tell me that things will be ok; maybe not the way I want them to be or need them to be; but in the end, it will all work out.

I tend to have an obsessive personality. I become fixated on something and tend to focus on that. Nothing bad mind you....more along the lines of I want it and I want it done now. I guess you could say slightly impulsive. You may want to think about something and sleep on it; even research your options. Me? I just choose the best option that is before me at that moment.

The question is still there. Would I be friends with someone like myself? My wish for today is that I can be the type of friend that my friends would be proud to have by their side, flaws and all.

Before you tell me your wishes for Wednesday Wishes I'd love for you to meet Trish, someone I would gladly call a friend.

Trish is a woman who loves what she does and isn't afraid to of hard work and giving 110%. She is a physical therapist who works tirelessly for her patients and strives to be the best PT she can be. On top of all of that, she's a blogger too. She's pretty amazing. Here's a bit about Trish in her own words.
How did you come up with the name for your blog? I'll admit, I have a funny blog name. Beyond the Khaki Pants was born because I really do wear khaki pants. And you guessed it, Beyond the Khaki Pants is not a fashion blog. I'm a physical therapist, and I wear khakis at work. Wearing khakis is definitely part of a PT stereotype (just google image "physical therapist" or see what every PT character on TV usually wears). I find it kinda funny that I actually do wear khakis too. But never polo shirts. Never.
My blog is about life outside of work for me (or when I 'm not wearing my khaki pants) so I decided to call my blog "Beyond the Khaki Pants". Even though I don't blog about my work specifically (HIPPA laws etc.) I like to talk about work and career related topics so I wanted a name that gave reference to my job.
What are two words you would use to describe your blog? Authentic. Relatable.
You can go anywhere in the world...where are you headed? I've been fortunate enough to travel at a young age and I have a special place in my heart for Paris. I would keep going back to Paris again and again. I love big cities, and Paris has amazing food, architecture, and culture. My husband speaks French so we loved exploring through the different neighborhoods of the city of light.
Name two favorite things about yourself, one physical trait and one personality trait. My favorite physical trait are my green eyes and my favorite personality trait is my ability to listen well.
What's the best advice you can give a new blogger? In full disclosure, I would completely classify myself as a new blogger, I started blogging in April this year. There is SO much advice to be given to a new blogger, but depending on your blogging goal the best advice I would give is to ask for help. Too hard to do this alone!
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