Ok, so I’ve been feeling pretty down about myself
lately. Two years ago I was hitting the
gym for 2-3 hours a day, EVERY DAY and I was in GREAT shape. I wasn’t skinny, I wouldn’t even say lean,
but I was really happy about how I looked.
Then, again, life got in the way.
Custody schedules, travel, work … a thousand excuses but I’m back to my
original shape … round. Realistically,
what really bothers me is how out of shape I am. I’d love to take a bike ride with the boys,
or go play soccer at the park, but I’m afraid I’d need an Ambulance on standby
for anything more than a flight of stairs.
So, LML tasked me to write a list of 10 things I like about
myself. This is much like the #100HappyDays
it’s an exercise to focus on the positive … really, did I just say
exercise? Oy. He’s also pointed out that it can’t be
compliments to him or the boys aka “I love how happy you make me LML” or “I
love how awesome the boys are” (although I made them so it’s kinda me ;-) but
here goes.
1. I love my hands.
I love how long and thin my fingers are.
I love the way I take care of them with manicures, colour, moisturizer,
etc. They’re very pretty and I love that
I can wear HUGE funky rings and they look awesome on me.
2. I love my not only willingness but excitement to
wear an EXTREME variety of footwear.
Everything from flip flops and ballet flats to 7” spiked stilettos in
bubble gum pink! I am this generation’s
Amelda!
3. I like that I’m always jumping to Yes instead of
No when I’m asked for something. I
really like helping friends out and doing things for them.
4. I’ve got stupid sexy calves (even with the scar
down one shin) that look AMAZING in those ridiculously high heels.
5. I have a great smile and I use it liberally
6. I’m reliable.
While that sounds kind of boring, it means people can count on me. If I say I’m going to do something, I do
it. I can commit to events, tasks and
being there for friends.
7. I don’t sweat the small stuff and I don’t over
think things. I had an incident with the
eldest gift this past weekend. I stood
my ground, and then compromised. I wasn’t
sure if I’d compromised or caved, but after telling LML what happen he agreed I’d
done the right thing in that situation and I wasn’t just being a spineless marshmallow.
8. I laugh, A LOT!
With enthusiasm and a joyous lust for life.
9. I like to make people happy. Whether it’s to compliment a coworker on a
great outfit, or give someone a neat promo pen I have, I like to make people
smile.
10. I’m not only the friend that will help you move,
I’ll help you move a body. For my good
friends I’ll do everything in my power to help them out.
Wow, that was a lot harder than it looked. I’m having
a bit of a Sally Fields moment … they like me, they really like me ... but more importantly I like me. Best part is while I was writing this out,
I realized most of my closest friends (Shawn, Michael, Michaela, the Working
Moms) have many of these same traits too.
Apparently I do attract what I try to put out.
