Confidence!

Last week I finished reading Pride and Prejudice for the first time ever! Yes, ever! I cannot believe it took me this long to read it. On the contrary, it is probably better that I did wait, otherwise, I would not have appreciated it as much as I did. You know, like every book you were supposed to read in high school, but they were all "too boring" back then, but now they are great! Funny how that works. There is so much to quote on this one, but I will start today with this...

I love this! It is so strong and full of confidence. Have you ever had an experience where you expressed your thoughts and were laughed at?! (Don't lie). It makes you second guess your thoughts or opinions, doesn't it? Well, not after reading Pride and Prejudice! I admire this so much. May all women (and men, too!) have the confidence of Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Of course, as we get older, we naturally become more confident in our opinion (hence, the idea that older generations are "set in their ways"), but imagine this unwavering confidence at a young age? Since I am already past "young age", I can only hope for this for my children (not stubbornness - THAT is a whole different parenting nightmare).... Confidence to not be laughed, mocked, or ridiculed out of their opinions. In fact, I hope this for everyone, no matter your age!