I replay it in my mind until it's...

just right.

There’s no “taking it for what it is” for me.

I over think absolutely everything. I feel like there’s so much miscommunication going on in the world that it’s necessary to take a few extra hours, days, months… to think things over. Just for the satisfaction of knowing that everything is clear, there are no misunderstandings, no rumors, or assumptions. It’s awful to walk into a room and feel the awkwardness suffocating you. Or worse to find out someone has a really backwards idea of who you are as a person, just because they took something you said the wrong way, and you never bothered to make it clear.

Some people think this is my downfall, sometimes I agree. But for the most part, I think it’s a habit that’s necessary for me to go through my days. It’s also what encourages me to be bold and upfront when I know something needs to be said.