Top-Ten Tuesday
I had already decided to start publishing top-ten lists on Tuesdays, but hadn't chosen today's topic until I read Mama Nirvana's challenge. What a great idea, Amy! I certainly needed the reminder; it's so easy to focus on the negative and not recognize the good in myself. I've been thinking about it all morning while sorting and folding laundry. (I promised myself I wouldn't post today until I tackled the ENORMOUS pile of clean clothes that I have been avoiding for over a week). The closets and dressers are now fully stocked, so here goes...
TOP TEN: THINGS I LOVE ABOUT ME (in no particular order)
Wow, that was a bit difficult. I found it especially hard to talk about my good qualities without qualifying them or explaining how they can also be my faults. I also started feeling guilty saying good things about myself, which is really sad if you think about it. Of course, there is a balance, but I want to spend more time appreciating and less time berating myself!- I love that I am good with money. I enjoy watching a savings account grow, and I refuse to pay interest to the credit card companies. I manage the household money and accounts, and do a decent job of it. I pay all the bills early, keep track of receipts, and account for every dollar coming in and out of our hands.
- I can be happy. I say "can be" because I am very aware that happiness is a choice. I love that when I decide to do it, I can be happy amid all sorts of circumstances.
- I love that I can express myself through writing and that I understand grammar rules. I enjoy editing things to make them correct and concise.
- I am committed to doing what is right, no matter what. I'm not saying that I don't make lots of mistakes; it's just that I have always had a strong desire to do the right thing, and I love that about myself. There is a quote that I often repeat to myself, and I try to live by: "Live in such a way that if everyone lived the way you did, the world would be a better place."* This means that even when there isn't a law or rule, I have to think, "Okay, if everyone in the world left it up to someone else to refill the toilet paper roll, the world would not be a better place, so I guess I better refill this roll myself." That is actually how I think. Scary, I know. (*Don't quote me on that. I'm reciting from memory, and I'm having trouble locating the source. It is similar to a quote from Immanuel Kant: "Live your life as though your every act were to become a universal law.")
- I am a good swimmer. I love that I have that skill. I've never competed on a swim team, but I swim for exercise and thoroughly enjoy it. I swam a few races at a church swim party a while ago, and I held my own, even beating some of the men and teenagers! Last time I raced against Chris, we tied. He now refuses to race me for more than one lap because he knows I will win!
- I am pretty smart. Even though I got my degree as a Social Studies Teacher, I'm not the kind of person that knows lots of facts and information. I guess I love my brain: it is good at processing, figuring things out, and solving problems. For my daily life, this means:
- I was quick to learn and understand everything about programming my Tivo
- I am always in charge of reading the directions when we put furniture together or play a new game
- I'm really good at fitting all the dishes in the dishwasher, so I don't have to do any handwashing
- I generally admit my mistakes. After an argument, misunderstanding, or any kind of altercation with anyone, I look back and try to determine what role I played, and what I should have done differently. I love that I am not settled until I have apologized and resolved things with others.
- I love the way I love my kids. I love how it feels to dote on them, to share their joys and sadness, and even to worry about them. It feels good to love others so deeply.
- I am constanly seeking to improve myself. I love that I want to change myself, to improve, to be better. Not only is it the purpose of life, it feels good to be constructive with my own life and habits.
- I can carry a tune. I'm no soloist, but I can blend and harmonize in a choir; I love that I can sing well enough to entertain my children and help them love music.
What about you?
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