I Like Me, Do You?

I've recently come to realize (at probably a late age) that the things I do I need to do for me not others. I need to make myself happy not someone else. I have to like myself first before others will even look at me.

I've never been the popular girl and probably never will be. I'm shy and quiet. I've always wanted people to  like me though. I don't want to be the center of attention ( a shy persons nightmare) but I would like to be acknowledge now and then as a living, breathing person who has feelings and opinions, though not always easily shown.

I used to think that if I was really pretty or successful I would get attention. Maybe then people would look at me and not over me. Now I realize if I get attention for that, it would be for all the wrong reasons. I should want to be those things for me, not to please or get the attention of others.

I don't know why people don't like me. If people would take the time to get to know me they would find I'm a really nice and funny person. My husband likes me so I can't be that bad. I've never intentionally hurt someone. I'm not a crazy person, either. I know my personality works against me but just because I'm not the life of the party doesn't mean I don't want to get invited. I want to be there and would like to be included. All I want is a seat at the table. If you give me a chance I think you would like what you see because, finally, I'm starting to like me too.