Jane Austen is such a beloved author among many. Perhaps it is because her stories wrench the heart strings of her readers with her real-life accounts of 19th century England. Or maybe because there is always an intelligent heroine. Or maybe because there is always a happy ending unlike her own ...
At any rate, I was thinking about this this evening (strangely) and some recent events in my life. I really wish I could just stop thinking and let the chips fall where they will. But I can't. So, my mind wanders and ponders.
In this particular book / movie(s) there is a head-strong heroine and her super kind sister. They have the happy endings that their silly sisters could only wish for. Their endings come because of patience and intelligence. Their sisters are so flippant they could be like house flies flitting from one place to another.
This may sound egotistical, but I have had several people tell me that the people I have encountered up until this point in my life are not "good enough" for me. I have balked at these statements because I see potential in every person I have had the opportunity to know. But somewhere inside I wondered if I would find someone who would challenge me.
While I see potential, I also want to be challenged. There are certain experiences I have had as of late that have lead me to understand that there are such people out there. Recently I encountered one of these people and I have to say, as much as I want it, I am scared. I wanted a challenge and I think I am going to get it if anything happens with this scenario.
The people who introduced this person into my life know me perhaps better than anyone and I think somewhere inside they are enjoying the "giggle loop." But for now, I am left to be the victim of said loop and to wait patiently. I look forward to future events in my life and I know there are great things in store no matter how the current situation turns out.
So, for now I hold on to the knowledge that it isn't just the Elizabeth's in fictional novels that get the happy endings. But if I wait patiently, I too can have my happy ending with a person who will not only step up to the plate, but inspire me to be better every day.
