I'm this too

I've had a lot of relationship talks, and talks about stuff people have done in life lately. It's pretty easy to get all retrospective and nostalgic.

There's an interesting theme though in these conversations. Through the course of one's life, some people will say, "I was this" or "I used to be." Honestly though, if you've really embraced your life experience, and are honest about it with others, shouldn't you really be saying, "I'm this too?"

I'm a radio DJ. I'm Caity's favorite coach. I'm Stephanie's former husband. I'm a TV equipment monkey. I'm an Ashland University graduate. I'm a coaster nerd. I'm a product of Cleveland schools.

Yes, today I am what I am, but I'm all of those other things too. I guess what I really mean is that we all have a history, good and bad, that doesn't always define us, but we do carry it with us, for our entire lives. I choose to embrace it, and even celebrate it. I'm proud of it. I've enjoyed it, learned from it, been saddened by some of it, but it's all mine.