A Princess is as a Princess Does...

I am, well, different. To go all Mathlete on you, I am a statistical outlier on multiple occasions. That old adage “there is an exception to every rule.” Yeah, that’s me.

Of course, I *look* just like most of the population; appropriate number of eyes, ears, legs, arms, feet, hands. I come from a model family, both of my parents are healthy and still as in love with each other as they were when they got married 36 years ago. I have a house and a dog, two actually. Dogs that is. I have a good job, good friends, and a car that doesn’t (normally) fall apart. Really, I am the picture of normal.

But, see, therein lies the caveat; looks are deceiving. Now don’t get me wrong, “normal” is fine. Normal is perfectly acceptable, and frankly, by definition routinely accepted. There is nothing wrong with normal and I am sure there are many people in this word who are completely happy with being normal. But you have to admit… it’s kind of boring.

Unique is much more fun! Why be ordinary when there are wonderfully colorful, weird, and exciting things to see and do at every turn? Give me one good reason as to why I can’t sing ABBA and disco around my house in my pajamas on a Tuesday night! Why shouldn’t I have purple hair and wear a tiara while grocery shopping? Who says I can’t invent my own holidays?

Now, being a princess, that is not boring at all. Princesses don’t have to be “normal.” As a matter of fact, they are expected to be the complete opposite of common! A princess has the world as her oyster and beauty is all around her. Yes, princesses are known for being spoiled and prone to temper tantrums (which I am) but that is not really what defines a princess. A Princess is kind and loving, giving to those in need, rejoicing in the success of others, and concerned for the well being of those around her. A Princess knows the joy of love, the heartache of the loss of dreams, expect the very best of people, and rise above adversity. A Princess is strong and resourceful; they fight for what they believe in and will not stop until they succeed. A Princess knows her worth.

So, maybe I am not a princess by the literal definition of the word. I do not have a ruling family lineage, per se. But seeing as I live in a country without a monarchy, I think it is perfectly reasonable to proclaim myself a princess. TIARAS for ALL!!!