Leo
August 13, 2007 | Filed under: Blogology, Great moments in narcissism
“You must have control of the authorship of your own destiny. The pen that writes your life story must be held in your own hand.” ~Irene C. Kassorla
I am a Scorpio in all sense of the sign. I’m obsessive, secretive, plagued by jealousy, vindictive and yet fiercely caring. I’m a misanthrope, determined, complex and passionate. I’m defensive and combative and at this point I probably sound like a real gem of a person. I do well with water signs as that’s the Scorpio way, to stay with things we can trust.
Last Friday, Little Miss No Pasa Nada here, turned the grand old age of two. When I first mentioned it a few weeks ago to Danielle, she quickly noted that my blog is a Leo. Which is almost the antithesis of what I am. Leo’s are dignified and regal (I vomit in public and cry when drunk, again, in public. But always in pearls when doing so). They’re hard working and magnanimous, self assured and are able to take center stage wherever they are (I am as well after three glasses of the fermented grape). They’re indolent and prone to taking the easy way out yet also charismatic and loyal.
Most importantly, Leo’s are honest and open. Willing to share.
This blog has been one of those Heh, that might be fun for about five minutes, but ooh, look, shiny thing. And then it would be over. If you had asked me two years ago if I thought I would be blogging in 2007, I would have most likely responded with an emphatic ‘no’. But my little Leo here, keeps on keeping on. It’s like my other half. The part of me that is able to be open and honest and to bounce around during cocktail parties and adore my friends. It’s this piece of me I never knew was missing but now that I have it, I am stubborn to let it go (a trait of both Scorpios and Leos), because it helps me to be expressive. It’s cathartic and has tapped into a creative instinct in me that I really never knew was there.
For as different as we are, or as we should be, I’m proud of what I’ve done in this space. It’s not perfection and I’ve never wanted it to be some spotless recollection of my first years out of college. I wanted it to be honest, thoughtful and most of all truthful. I have no regrets and no parts over the past two years that I wish I could erase. I’ve been myself and now can look back and see growth and appreciate the bullshit and the nights out and the days of depression in the dark. I can see it, look back on it and move forward. The fact that I have other people to share it with who can appreciate this ‘stupid little project’ is the strawberry icing on my chocolate cake. And for that, I thank you.
whoorl says:
Wait. You’re a Scorpio too? Have we discussed this before?!
Yet ANOTHER reason to love you.
EDW says:
That’s great that you feel like about about your blog. Wow, I mean that with a lot more sincerity than is expressed in that sentence. Happy 2nd birthday, No Pasa Nada!
velocibadgergirl says:
Happy blogiversary!
Jenny says:
Happy Blogiversary!
bloggadocio says:
given the comments - i think you’ve really helped a lot of people along the way.
Marie D. says:
Happy birthday, No Pasa Nada.
I am a Leo myself and my the best friends I’ve made at any age were mostly Scorpio’s - I guess we must be more compatible than you would think.
Jamie says:
As a Leo, I proudly (no pun intended) welcome your wonderful blog to the family. Happy 2nd blogiversary!
Brunch Bird says:
I’m going to celebrate your blogiversary the best way I know how: I’m going to go mash two cupcakes into my mouth. One for each year.
Neil says:
Happy 2!
tiff says:
Happy 2! I do have a soft spots for Leos.
kerrianne says:
Happy! BlogOVersary indeed. * hands you a piece of e-cake, which is like regular cake, only imaginary*
(I am a Gemini. Woot, woot.)
Stephanie says:
Happy blogiversary, No Pasa Nada!
nopasanada says:
Awww, y’all make me feel all ooey-gooey inside. And now I’m also craving cupcakes. My bad.
Thanks!
OMSH says:
I am told I’m a Gemini.
What it means, again I’m told, is that I’m moody.
Which, in my opinion, makes me a perfect blogger.
When I’m not in one of my “moods” that is.
Congrats to two years - THAT IS an accomplishment.
Keep rockin’ the words … keep on rockin’ the words.
Angela says:
Aw, our blog birthdays are right around the same time–we should do a joint Dora the Explorer party for the big 3 next year
Congratulations on your dedication to the blog, I know in many years time these will be so interesting to look back on and see how we’ve evolved over the years.
Abi says:
Wow. My mom and dad are both Scorpios. I am initially drawn to Leos, but then they make me bored with all of their niceness. I need danger!
Shash says:
Happy BlogOversary. Here’s to many more!
Shash
Mrs. Chicky says:
Happy birthday to your blog. I would have baked a cake, but that would have been silly. And fattening because blogs can’t eat so I would have had to eat all of it by myself.
Carrie says:
As a fellow Scorpio, I too find it essential to have a creative and emotional outlet. Thanks for sharing your aquatic blog!
Obsessive and stubborn,
Carrie
Leah says:
MWAH.
gorillabuns says:
always late but at least i make it….. you know, pregnancy tests, calligraphy and hair incidents? wow! was that all in one weekend?
happy blogaversary! i’m quite partial to the scorpios and leo’s? RAWR!!! wait? did i spell that right?
carmen says:
Hey, I’m a Scorpio too.
Congrats on the anniversary!
Lindsay says:
Here’s to two more years. Er, twenty more. 200?