11d • Stories, Wins & Photos
I Don’t Hate Surprises. I Hate Vague Ones.
I’ve learned something important about myself over the years.
I don’t actually hate surprises. I just hate badly planned surprises.
For example, if you surprise me with cake? We’re good.
If you surprise me with “We’re leaving in 20 minutes and I don’t know where we’re going, what we’re doing, or when we’ll eat”? That’s not a surprise. That’s a mild stress test.
I’m the kind of person who packs “just in case” scenarios… emotionally. I don’t need every detail, but I do need to know the vibe.
Is this a “comfortable shoes” situation or a “why did I wear these shoes” situation? Am I eating soon, or should I mentally prepare to become someone I don’t recognize?
I’ve noticed this shows up in everyday life too. If plans are clear, I’m relaxed. If plans are vague, I’m suddenly asking questions I didn’t know I had.
Not because I’m controlling. Because I like enjoying things while they’re happening — not processing them later like a crime scene.
The funny part? When things are thought through just enough, I’m actually pretty easygoing.
Change the plan? Fine. Adjust the timing? No problem. Throw in a curveball? Cool, as long as someone’s holding the map.
So if you ever see me smiling calmly while something goes slightly sideways, just know: That didn’t happen by accident.
Somewhere earlier, someone said, “Here’s what we’re doing… here’s roughly how it’s going to feel… and here’s where we can adapt.”
And that’s my sweet spot.
Not perfection. Just clarity.
Everything else? That’s just part of the story. 😄
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