I remember reading somewhere that if I want something, I need to stop waiting around for it to approach me. Instead, I need to throw myself out there and try to grab it myself, because if I idly wait around for it, something less pleasing, a consolation prize or nothing at all, will throw itself into my hands, and the 1st place that I was eyeing will slip away to someone else. Be the chooser, not the choice.

Through experience, I've come to realize that nothing is going to beg for my attention, nothing is going to give itself to me without me fighting for it at least a little bit. If I really want this something, I need to pursue it and not let go. If I really want this, I can't just back off when things don't seem to be going my way. Persistence is key... but at the same time I need to know when enough is enough. There's a fine line between persistence and creepy annoyance.

So here's me setting my sights on a goal, here's me throwing myself out there, here's me all set to be the most persistent little girl you will ever see... without being overly forceful. Here's me trying for something that I think I really want.

Let's hope it goes well.