A challenge – take 2

So that no one else feels the need to prop me up, I’m going to step out on a limb and make my own list.

Things I like about myself:

• I teach myself new things. I dive into things I don’t know and figure them out by myself, and if I have trouble with it, I don’t hesitate to ask for help.
• I’m a good mother. I’ve raised strong, loving children who can make it just fine without me.
• I’m not afraid to fail. I’ve done it often enough to know it’s not fatal and is often a learning experience.
• I’m honest in my writing. There’s a lot of me in it, in my blogging, in my fiction and in my poetry, and I don’t try to shield myself anymore. I lay my heart out there and let others see in it what they will.
• In web work, if you can describe what you want, I can make it happen. And I can make it happen fast. Better yet, draw me a picture and I can turn it into a design that’s attractive, functional, and fast loading, with features that didn’t occur to you until you saw them done.

Physical is much harder.

• My hands. They’re small and soft and freckled. My nails are strong and nicely shaped.
• My hair. Even though it’s going white, it’s soft and feels good against my skin.
• My eyebrow ring. It makes me smile every time I touch it.
• The birthmark on my back. It’s paisley shaped and a beautiful chocolate brown. It’s unique to me.
• My shoulders. They’re freckled and just the right size for me.

Sheesh, that was tough. But I’m going to make it a point to read this list from time to time, when I get down on myself. Thanks for encouraging me to do this.

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