21 Reasons for . . . Being Me?

Hey, it’s Rey!  Man, did I have a hard time figuring out what my reasons would be related to—and if they’d be good/positive ones or be excuses for something.  Like, should I post about me being happy to be me?  My life as an actress?  Being asked to do something I don’t want to?

You should see my notes.  If you could read—what Lindy-Loo sneeringly calls “akin to chicken scratches”—you’d find five pages of points.  A “mish-mash” Cousin Jilly calls them.  And a pffllllllllllt to you both, ladies.

So-o, I opted for 21 reasons why I like being a P.I. and having founded the Triple Threat Investigation Agency.  Okay, okay—having co-founded the agency.

I like the excitement and thrills that come with solving a case.Putting together the pieces of a puzzle—that case—gets the ol’ gray matter movin’.We’re good at what we do, so we can take pride in that, and that makes for a bleepin’ solid reason for being a P.I.And speaking of pride, I’m proud of the reputation we’re building as a bona fide, budding agency.It’s great to help people.It’s even grander to assist in easing a person’s burdens (yeah, Linda helped me reword the original one: “it’s cool to end people’s problems”).I like the “power”.I like the variety; no case is ever the same.It’s a blast trying to outmaneuver a bad guy/gal.The networking part is fun; building relationships is super cool.It’s fantastic to make new friends.Meeting people in different professions is awesome.Learning new things related to those different professions is also awesome.Growing as a P.I. and person is worth a few pats on the back.B&Eing is something I’m good at and I enjoy (it’s fun, even if my cousin and BFF would disagree, big time).My mom can’t criticize me—too much—for not having a “real” job.It’s cool (and self-satisfying) to tell people—especially those family folks who always looked down their nose at me for being a B-actress—that I’m a successful private investigator.Even if salary is based on the completion of a case, I (we) earn pretty decent money . . . which helps with those sales I do so love (can’t resist those bags, shoes, and earrings).I love the flexibility; it’s not working 9-to-5 in an office environment (I’d so not do well at that).While we do “report” to our client, there’s no boss.I like the unpredictability; it’s exciting and keeps me on my toes.

Yeah, life as a P.I. is really good.

Here’s to a great weekend.  Enjoy!