Sunday, August 18, 2013

50 GOOD Things About Me

I'm HOME! I've been home from China for nearly 2 1/2 months now. I had an incredible experience, so thanks to those of you who supported me, sent love, and followed my other blog. You are all great!

It's preeeetty easy for us as humans to focus on the negative things surrounding us. Since negativity has been my constant companion for a while, I've decided to do some things to combat it. For starters, I am making a list of things I like about myself or think are good. Sometimes I feel so run of the mill, like I'm a copy of everyone around me, but I hope this list reminds me that I am unique and special.

I am....
  1. faithful to my religion
  2. obedient
  3. dedicated to the things I love
  4. passionate
  5. curious
  6. a reader
  7. always trying to be a better me
  8. able to admit when I am wrong
  9. stubborn
  10. responsible
  11. both scheduled and spontaneous
  12. always planning ahead, but able to handle it when plans have to change
  13. intelligent
  14. accepting of other cultures
  15. open minded
  16. able to give people the benefit of the doubt.
  17. a good speller
  18. emotional (some people use it as an insult, but I am happy that I can express how I feel)
  19. not afraid to love and care for those around me
  20. good with kids
  21. trusting to those close to me
  22. charitable with my time and resources
  23. adventourous
  24. curvy
  25. a fast learner (especially with languages)
  26. a decent singer (I can carry a tune!)
  27. empathetic
  28. compassionate
  29. forgiving
  30. friendly and outgoing
  31. a dreamer and idealist
  32. silly (sometimes)
  33. strong
  34. blessed
  35. giving
  36. courteous
  37. good at keeping in touch with others
  38. good at communicating
  39. a good cook
  40. pretty
  41. a fast typer
  42. not afraid to say what I think
  43. good at trying new things (unless it's eating pigs feet)
  44. fast at adapting to new situations
  45. reliant on God
  46. nostalgic
  47. family oriented
  48. a traveler
  49. a dog lover
  50. hopeful
50 is HARD, but you can do it, too! We are too hard on ourselves. I could easily make a list of 100 bad things about myself, but the good news is, I'm human and I can't be perfect. The even greater news is that if I am faithful and work hard, my weaknesses can become my strengths and I can add them to my list of good things. We can all do that! 50 good things. GO!