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"The only thing that is ever foolish about a dream is not to act on it."
- Pat Croce
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Sharing Sucks
I hate to share. I am fine with giving, or volunteering, or donating, but I can't stand having to share something that is unequivocally mine. My car, my clothes, my computer - I'm not fond of taking turns with any of it. I guess my attitude comes from never having anything to truly call "mine". Growing up, my family was pretty solidly middle class, so it was never a matter of money...more like a matter of logic. I have an older sister and a handful of female cousins who always grew quicker than I did. So, my new clothes and shoes were hand-me-downs, as well as my toys, roller skates, and bikes. I didn't care as long as they still fit/worked/rolled. I used them proudly and sent them on to their next owner. But as I got older my desire for non-previously owned merchandise grew, and I began to save my money. My first real purchase was a $99 white metal daybed; I was so proud to plunk down a wad of cash made from my allowances, Christmas and birthday presents, and rewards from a school year of straight As. My bed was mine. I could honestly appreciate the fruits of my labor. It shouldn't be a surprise when you fast forward to today and I'm holding onto my car keys and my computer password with the kung-fu grip. I can't stand sharing, but I'm not a complete hard ass. My kids have their own username on my computer; my husband has a key to my car. I simply don't like to give up my things without a fight or at least a promise in blood that they'll come back relatively close to the way they left my possession. I don't think that's a horrible thing to ask. Do you?
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