Why Assumptions Suck!

Have you ever heard the saying, 'Assuming makes as ass out of you and me?' Sometimes it's okay to make assumptions. For instance if it's raining outside and your assumption is: if I don't wear a hat or take an umbrella my hair will get wet. -that is most likely a true assumption and since it involves only yourself its harmless.
Unfortunately, other assumptions are not harmless. I have had a few situations this week where people have made assumptions about me that I find hurtful and offensive. First off, just because I graduated from High School somewhere doesn't mean I was a Native to that area. I've probably moved over 50 times in my life- starting when my parents got divorced when I was 3 years old. Some moves have been good ones and some moves (like the one my last year of High School) were horrific in more ways than one. I would have loved to grow up in Port Orchard, graduate from SKHS and stayed here, but my life journey has been very different than that. (Admitting to being born in California has always been a sore spot for me because I love this state so much and hate California so much!) It wasn't until I was in my early 30's when I bought my first house, that I spent Thanksgiving and Christmas in the same place for two years in a row. I'm not playing a violin and singing a song of 'woe' about my life, simply explaining that getting the facts are always necessary to paint a real picture. Fortunately, my husband has lived in his home in downtown Port Orchard for over 20 years and I am happy to have a husband, home and career that won't force me to move again- ever!
That leads me to my second bummer of the week. Just to clarify- I am not rich. (This isn't the bummer- but I sure would love to be rich!) I have a residual income from work I have done with businesses over the past decade plus and have chosen to spend my time doing something that makes me happy instead of make more money. I know that is a shock to most people. I was asked how I make money from Port Orchard Living. Is money everything.? Of course it is! (NOT!!) Just because I don't get paid to do what I am doing doesn't make it less time consuming or meaningful. It's important to me to be passionate about what I do and what I can add to the best community I have ever known. I'm at the point in my life where I believe I will achieve anything I set my mind to- if it's a big dream I have to work harder.
I'm just a girl (ok, well 42 year old woman) trying to be the best, happy, me possible. If you want to know about my life, please just ask me and don't make assumptions!