A Babbling Leo

I know very little about Zodiac signs… I have not had a big need for horoscope’s in my life since high school, and back then I only read a few to solve the mysteries of my love life, or more precisely to determine if my boyfriend was going to “ask me out”. (Astrology turned out to be as unpredictable as my relationship) I could not name all the sign’s (or animals), but I suppose I’d rather be a Lion than a Scorpion, for no reason other then they make cuter pets. I don’t know what sign my kids are…and can’t say that I care. Let’s just say… I go along with the idea that Leo’s are leaders, frankly I don’t think I’m qualified.  Unless of course, the term “leader” applies to me when we skipped school, and I was tagged “the ring leader”! Leo’s are gregarious, which I know to be true, because my 7th grade teacher, Mr. Garrison, wrote  THAT big ol word in my year book. I had no idea what it meant, but it didn’t seem much like a compliment once I showed it to my Dad, and he told me Mr. Garrison was basically saying I was a loud mouth in class.

If the star’s interpret my personality as one of a lion, then explain to me please, what goes awry with the alignment of the universe when my schizophrenic behavior jumps right in the minute I find myself in uncomfortable situations, or should I say those “awkward moments”! (Known to happen, even among close friends sharing superficial small talk…so tramatic!) Babble…START YOUR ENGINES! I turn into an unconfident extrovert, incapable of shutting off the gift of gab…it’s embarrassing! I find the shame brings on a bigger performance, with more chatter and even less humble conversation…you know, that person you avoid on isle 7! God help me, if I find myself locked in the tomb of the dreaded dead silence…I can fill that air like the medicine man at a county fair! Where is that calm star? ( I’ll have to google that!) How come I get the social eccentric sign or gene or personality? Am I the only one that finds running out of things to talk about terrifying, or unable to find common ground makes me turn all whacko on steroids?

Enough self loathing…More often than not, I am entertained by ALL types of people and personalities… the weirder you are, the better… it flat- out brings more reassurance in me! I know it’s “normal” to have anxiety, when feeling pressure under uncomfortable situations,…blah, blah, blah.  I guess my personage/personality is no secret. The gift of any kind (be it nothing more than the gift of gab) should be thought of as a blessing rather than a curse, and  I believe everyone who has a star, is a star. Shine bright.(like my sweaty face does, when I sense fear) What may seem like” roar” to one’s ear may sound like a “whisper” to another…