I have a friend named Troy who is a regular blogger. We met when our boys were in the same Cub Scout troop many years ago and have managed to stay in touch. Today Troy had a post that I decided I wanted to try. So thanks Troy! She was asked to name 20 things that she loves about herself. Considering I just asked Bud to give me some adjectives for my dating profile, this fits amazingly well with my problem. I can't describe myself. Do a great job of it with others, but come up with a very stilted and nearly blank list of words for myself. And I am NEVER at a loss for words as both Troy and Bud can tell you!
So here goes...20 things I love about myself...in no particular order (that is a task all of its own).
1. I love that I am a mom to two wonderful, nearly grown children.
2. I love that I had the guts to go back to school and get my teaching certificate and my Masters Degree.
3. I love that I had the guts to cut up my credit cards and to pay for everything in cash...even though some months I swear I am working on an ulcer to do so.
4. I love the fact that I am a voracious reader and that I seem to have picked up my reading traits from both my parents.
5. I love that I have a secret vice...playing Farmville and Zoo World on the internet...both have become addictive. Not so secret anymore!
6. I love that I have a big heart for animals. I got this from my dad. And though sometimes it is hard, the good times far outweigh the hard times.
7. I love that I haven't let my hearing loss keep me from doing anything I've wanted. Sometimes it makes things difficult and harder to obtain, but it has never stopped me.
8. I love the fact that I have taken the time to reflect, own up to and understand as best I can what happened to my marriage. I am not afraid to look inward.
9. I love the fact that I am learning to be less hard on myself. I am my own worst enemy - if you've thought it about me, don't worry, I've beat you to it.
10. I love the fact that I love to travel, even though I don't get to do too much of it right now. I have a bucket list of places to visit.
11. I love the fact that I have learned to leash the crockogator and only let her out when needed...well, most of the time!
12. I love the fact that I love to write...even if I never get the great American novel written.
13. I love the fact that different people perceive me in different ways. I am much more than I seem to anyone. In fact, I don't think anyone has seen ALL of me...only those portions I want to share.
14. I love the fact that I love to learn. I'd be a permanent student if I could - that second Masters in Bio-Ethics is looking really good right now.
15. I love the fact that I can multi-task and keep lists in my head of things that are important.
16. I love the fact that I can let minor, seemingly unimportant things excite me...it is good not to have lost some of that child-like wonder.
17. I love the fact that I am in a good family and that I like my family. Not everyone can say that.
18. I love the fact that I am very much a creature of habit and that I don't mind being alone - in fact I love the fact that I enjoy a quiet day by myself.
19. I love the fact that I am open minded and that I don't try to push my beliefs on others. In fact, I suspect that most people couldn't tell me what my beliefs are...and that is the way I like it.
20. I love the fact that I analyzed what I just wrote and find it interesting that I've not mentioned anything about physical traits. Ooops!
Ok, Troy. This was much harder to write than I thought it would be...I don't like describing myself. Maybe that is why I am having problems coming up with a description for my dating profile. Thoughts to ponder....
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