I come from a modest upbringing. Meaning I learned very early on that things weren't just given to everyone. This might be the most important lesson I've ever learned. I have no sense of entitlement. I take pride in my work ethic. And I find it fair to myself to judge those that don't. I come from effort.
I come from a suburb that is west of Riverside and east of Los Angeles. It is not the nicest place in California, but it is far from the worst place in California. A safe place to raise a family without much trouble to get into.
I come from love and sacrifice. Empathy and mildly tough lessons. I come from a family that is whole — made up of broken pieces, each with their own jagged edge trying desperately to fit together without making each other bleed.
I come from learning and science and reason. I come from star stuff.
ALL THE BLOG TITLE POINTS GO TO YOU!
ReplyDeleteI love that you said you from science and learning and reason...
This whole time, I thought you came from the San Diego Zoo ;)
Most angsty post title of the month goes to you, and it's day one.
ReplyDeleteI have seen 0% of California. I need to change this. TAKE ME TO ALL YOUR HOT SPOTS ON THE TOUR OF YOUR LIFE.
I come from effort too, and I judge the jesus out of people who feel entitled to things they haven't worked for.
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends from college is from Riverside. Why did I not put this together until now?
ReplyDeletei also come from effort. we struggled financially when i was little as my parents worked damn hard (and worried an awful lot) to make ends meet so i busted my ass to make sure that i would never be in that place again.
ReplyDeletei love this post.
-kathy
Vodka and Soda
thanks for being real and honest about where you come from :)
ReplyDeleteI come from star stuff <--- I like that.
ReplyDeleteGreat description of your family.
A nice post! Don't ya just love Neil?
ReplyDeleteYour blog title needs to be your blog title everyday for the rest of blogtember. I also like that you come from star stuff.
ReplyDeleteIs the humidity gone yet?
Ah, blogtember! I considered for a moment and then walked away from blogtember. You come from good stuff, lady.
ReplyDeletedang this is deep....and are you ashamed of Chino? Say it loud and proud Chino, You know!! ;)
ReplyDeleteStar Stuff, oh girl, you're the best. I come from Reality TV Stuff.
ReplyDelete"I come from effort." <--this. I so get it.
ReplyDeleteBut really, let's talk about your blog title like no one else already did. Perfecto.
i'll just say it again, this blog title is the best.
ReplyDeleteThe comment above....DYING!!! Anyway, I come from effort & hardwork and modesty and middle of the road and that's what makes us so fab! We work our azzes off for things and did not eat with a silver spoon, although that would have been nice! :)
ReplyDeleteI love "coming from effort". What a great way to put it! I did too and I love that I didn't have anything handed to me and I had to wear generic clothes sometimes. I'm humble and for some reason wasn't too self-conscious. My parents are awesome. I probably have more self-confidence than I should though. Oops.
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