He asks me these questions that catch me off guard and force me to be introspective, and sometimes it's harder (especially as a teacher) to answer questions than it is to ask them. He queried, "What is one thing you would change about yourself?"
When I was younger, I would have had no problem answering this question. But, as a strong, independent woman the qualities I would change about myself are totally different than the shallow statements I would have given before. This is a really personal question, Michael! Geez, what are you thinking putting me on the spot?!
I decided to take the easy way out and say some attributes I would physically change about myself, such as not having severe allergies nor endometriosis (horrific periods suck the life out of you!). But really, it was just a distraction so I wouldn't have to face my imperfections and I could choose more judiciously which imperfections are the easiest to throw out there (I've been saying "like" way more than usual!).
And now that I'm writing this, I'll be expecting to be asked this question again. This time I'll buckle down, move my pride out of the way, and answer honestly.
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