A secret about ME.

So........I am the biggest control freak ever.

Like ever.

I know, it’s embarrassing to admit but in my head I still think I am the controller of all the things.

Here’s one of the biggest confessions ever...promise you won’t come at me?

So, I pack my husband’s suitcase for every single trip...whether I am going on the trip or not.

Yikes, right?

You all, I have seriously done this since we were 19-years old.

What in the actual heck are you doing g/f? (I know you might be thinking that).

Okay, hear me out...I might want to make sure he doesn’t pack 2 pairs of grey shirts, one tank top and one pair of dress shoes for an 8 day vacation.

I might want to make sure he doesn’t go with a mismatched or monochromatic look for a week stretch.

I know, it’s all so silly.

I have laid out my own clothes the night before since I was 7-years old. I ironed my clothes when I was 9 the night before.

I prepped my breakfast, coffee and lunch before bed. Yes, is it proactive sure but is also CONTROL FREAK at her finest.

I also am the WORST backseat driver in the history of ever. I think my “air braking” will actually prevent an accident. Again, “HELLO FRIENDS, I AM ANDREA AND I LIKE TO CONTROL ALLLLLLL OF IT.”

So, why am I telling you this?

I know you can relate...I know you have moments like this. Maybe not as extreme but yes, you do too.

Here’s what I am learning and much of this has to do with a growing, more rooted relationship with God

We can plan it all out, try to control it all and that plan can go to the wayside if it’s not His.

So certain things, I am learning to loosen the reigns a bit. However one thing I feel we can control is our actions and our mindset.

💜We can fill it with GOOD.

💜We can set forth on a forward path.

💜We can choose to be around like minded people.

💜We can decide to not allow the opinions of others drown our spirit.

💜We can be kind to unkind people. We can love with a boundary. These are actually things we can control.

How we show up everyday in a world filled with chaos and hardship can change everything.

You show up pissed off at the world? The world will reciprocate.

You show up jealous and wonder why no one wants to be near you? The world will reciprocate.

You show up full of light, hope and positivity. The world will reciprocate.

You show up ready with enthusiasm. The world will reciprocate.

10 Comments

  1. Jeremiah J. Larkin on November 26, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    You SLAY me!! Honestly I too do the SAME! And I do Love ❤️ you for the Real Soul Of Andrea That Shares your ♥️ HEART ❤️ AND TRUTH!! God has So Gifted you with IT, very few have it, and All Want it! And will never get it! As we are all given gifts and Lady Andres Annabelle Robinson, Yours is definitely the Writer and Analysts that you have that Rare God thing to know THE Heart ♥️ Of The Core Being! Which is what makes YOU who You are! Which is MAGNIFICENT!! YOU WILL ALWAYS THRIVE!! BECAUSE OF YOUR TOTAL LOVE FOR JESUS!! AND He will Forever Bless you Dear Friend! I will always Be ROOTING FOR YOU!! Dear Friend!! I Love your Heart ♥️ And Soul!! And who God is making you into the Image of Him!!! Love ❤️ Jeremiah J. Larkin.HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, HOW MUCH MORE US!!



    • Andrea Robinson on December 5, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      Hugs my friend!



  2. Jeremiah J. Larkin on November 26, 2019 at 6:12 pm

    You SLAY me!! Honestly I too do the SAME! And I do Love ❤️ you for the Real Soul Of Andrea That Shares your ♥️ HEART ❤️ AND TRUTH!! God has So Gifted you with IT, very few have it, and All Want it! And will never get it! As we are all given gifts and Lady Andres Annabelle Robinson, Yours is definitely the Writer and Analysts that you have that Rare God thing to know THE Heart ♥️ Of The Core Being! Which is what makes YOU who You are! Which is MAGNIFICENT!! YOU WILL ALWAYS THRIVE!! BECAUSE OF YOUR TOTAL LOVE FOR JESUS!! AND He will Forever Bless you Dear Friend! I will always Be ROOTING FOR YOU!! Dear Friend!! I Love your Heart ♥️ And Soul!! And who God is making you into the Image of Him!!! Love ❤️ Jeremiah J. Larkin.HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW, HOW MUCH MORE US!!



    • Andrea Robinson on December 5, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      You rock buddy!!!



  3. Judy on November 26, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    You are awesome. Don’t ever let anyone come at you with negative feedback. You inspire me to be a better person. Thank you for all the positivity that you don’t even know that you have put in my life.



    • Andrea Robinson on December 5, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      I really appreciate you sweet Judy!! Thank you for making my day!



  4. Jill Dibos on November 26, 2019 at 11:47 pm

    My Mother is like this! She has already started telling me and everyone in the family what we can afford and not afford for Christmas! She is too much! Mind you she is 82 and I am 59, lol.



    • Andrea Robinson on December 5, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      Omg that is too funny!



  5. Shannon on November 27, 2019 at 3:31 am

    I am this way too, not sometimes but every darn day. And I find I have no patient’s for those unfortunate not to be this way. poor dysfunctional peeps. I get so much more done and correctly, but it is exhausting mentally. People were giving me flack about packing my husband’s suitcase so I decided to “let” him do it. ‍♀️ Two hours before we head out the door he packs and when we arrive finds out he forgot to pack shirts….. Pfttttt, and they say “I’m” the freak.



    • Andrea Robinson on December 5, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      You are not alone my friend…I am glad I am not the only one!