What Makes Us Who We Are

                                                             
I was a child full of wonder and exploration. I explored the world with wide eyes and great expectations. Much like a puppy, but Oh did I find the mess. Whatever it was I got into its mess after mess, mistake after mistake. This continued on up to my adult years and is still going on. It's all a learning experience you see. 

The people who were put in our lives were put there for a reason. It's like a big giant melting pot that helps us to grow and become who we are today. It's hard to believe that some of the people we encounter on a routine basis were put there for a reason. Through the pain, heartache, laughter, and tears are they have joined us, and made us close to our families and especially our friends.

The experiences we share, along with the mistakes we make produce compassion and understanding. One who has made many mistakes will most likely be one who isn't so quick to judge his fellow man. I will take an imperfect person any day over a Mary Poppins want to be.  No one likes a negative judgmental person who has never made a mistake. That's why we have our friends. Someone warm and comforting to turn to when we need to talk.

Our friends are as much like our family as blood kin. If you don't believe me, have you ever watched sex in the city, now those girls were tight! What about the Golden Girls look what a bond they shared. Now I realize these are fictional characters, but who is it we turn to talk to when we need some understanding? Well, it's most likely a friend. Families are great. They are there for you when you need them and they love you with all their heart no matter what. I love my family but I love my friend as well.  They know your faults and you can laugh together when the crying is over. 

Now how does this make you who you are? Experiences, friendships, family, and your environment. We become and remain close to the people we have something in common with. The ones we can relate to. You want to know who you are take a look around at your friends. That's a better portrait than any I could ever paint. What a wonderful world we live in. Home sweet home.