Do You Confront Your Problems...Challenge #39

Do You Confront Your Problems Head On, Or Ignore Them Until You Have To Do Something? Do You Procrastinate?

Had you asked me this question four years ago, the answer would have ended up being a completely different one.

I used to run away from my problems.  I mean, after all, I did run all the way to New York instead of staying and trying to work things out with Prue.

I did a lot of ignoring and running away until about four years ago. I procrastinated on making any responsible decisions for a good long while.

Then, I found the Book of Shadows and we received our powers.

After that, it was impossible not to confront our my problems head on. People died if I didn't.

Sometimes...people died even if I did.

It wasn't easy, tackling things head on instead of hoping that they would just go away if I ignored them. It had been that way for a good long time.

Suddenly, though, I was responsible for more than just me. Suddenly I'm charged with protecting the innocent.

I was responsible for helping people and using our powers to maintain balance and life.

Lots of new information for the family slacker.

But I did it.  I started taking charge of my own life and tackling problems right as they cropped up...no, problems with the men in my life  don't count in this.

I am still known to procrastinate every now and then, but never for very long.

It's not just my life on the line any longer.


Muse: Phoebe Halliwell
Fandom: "Charmed"; Misc. TV
Words: 246

Do You Consider Yourself Adventurous?

Phoebe laughs when she reads the question.

I'm a Charmed One. I can't avoid adventure even when I try.

But...I wouldn't change most of what goes on with that for the world. Helping the ones that need us...that makes everything else more than worth it.


Muse: Phoebe Halliwell
Fandom: "Charmed"; Misc. TV
Words: 52

Who Has Had The Most Influence On Your Life?...Challenge #41

My sister, Piper.

Even when we were kids, Piper was more than my big sister. She was my best friend. No matter what she was doing, or what she was involved with, she always seemed to be able to have time for me.

The thing is, Piper would often end up caught in the middle between Prue and I, and I'm very regretful of that. Prue was the mosther, and I was the obstinate and rebellious youngest child. I always seemed to be causing trouble with Prue---even when was the very last thing I wanted to do. Prue and I just never seemed to see eye to eye on anything---until we had very little time left together.

Piper seemed to understand how lost and confused I was feeling and she never stayed angry at me for long. She laughed with me, and she held me when I cried. Even at my worst, Piper was always there for me. It was Piper whom I made cry when I left home. It was Piper who immediately welcomed me back and tried to make the transition for me easier.

I don't think she has ever realized just how much of an influence she has had on me.


Muse: Phoebe Halliwell
Fandom: "Charmed"; Misc TV
Words: 206