But, I read my friend Annalia's blog and she posted some self-appreciation. She got the idea from her friend's blog who got it from her friend's blog. (I followed the links because I was curious.) Anyway, I started thinking, what would I write? I could make a list a mile long of the things I don't like, but the things I like? That's hard! And then, I thought of a few things and then thought, I can't put that! What if someone reads this and they disagree? But, that's not OK, is it? That made me decide that I should do this. No matter how uncomfortable it makes me. So here goes. Here is what I like about me:
I'm nice. At least I try to be.
I'm strong. Not physically (though I'm working on it!). I can do hard things.
I am a daughter of God. I have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am willing to do what I believe is right for my family. Even if it makes me weird.
I'm LOVE being a mom. I think I'm a pretty good one, though I want to be even better. I doubt I'll ever be completely satisfied on this one, but I like how hard I try.
I LOVE my babies.
I'm pretty smart. Sometimes.
I am generous. I love to give money or gifts whenever I can to friends and charities.
There you have it. Girls are too hard on themselves. I know I am. We should love ourselves for the wonderful people we are. When did it become so unacceptable to be confident and secure? It's a shame.
So, now all of you should make your own list. What do you like about you?
7 comments:
I love it. And I love you. You need to add that you're a wonderful sister too :)
You're awesome! ...and I can tell you're a great mom!
oh my goodness I read the orignal post on "no big dill" on tuesday! What a weird... circular... happenstance... thing. I don't know her, but I like all her crafty-ness on there and like to dream that I could sew someday : ) I like your list! (even though you kind of backed off of a couple of your things ;) It is hard to be a girl and say with confidence I am great! (without adding a "most of the time" or an "except for"). We all need to appreciate ourselves a little more, compare ourselves a little less, be confident that we are good at things and that it is okay to think/say/know so!
Great list Jess! I agree.
And your funny. And you express yourself well. And you are a good judge of quality literature. And you are sincere.
We women do need to stop being so hard on ourselves!
I agree with Stacy: You are a wonderful sister. Loyal, ready to listen, and loving. I love you!
I agree and I love you too!
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