Finding My Inner Tigger

What character from Winnie the Pooh do you think you are?

Those that know me might be surprised that I identify most with Tigger. Winnie the Pooh - a little befuddled and living in his own world – is certainly apt, but Tigger is my man. Google for an image of Tigger and you won't see one unhappy picture. Just bouncy joy.

I'm not - and don't want to be - that happy all the time, but I like Tigger because he is honestly excited about life. You don't see that in our society or at least my generation. When I was young I could be loud and boisterous at times, but that type of behavior was always discouraged. Either by the look of horror on my friends' faces or by an employee kindly asking me to leave the store. Over the years I was taught at least subconsciously that cool people didn't get excited and that you should be reserved and never ever draw attention to yourself.

I just don’t see any good reason to follow this unwritten rule. Why not be excited by life? What harm could possibly come from showing your interest in something. So in 2013 I'm going to try to tap into my inner Tigger just a little bit more. Be more bouncy. Have some fun. Enjoy life. If I like something you're going to know it and when I see someone I want to give a bear hug to I'm going to do it. So watch out. Here I come!