Encouragement

A few months ago, someone encouraged me to start keeping a list of things I like about myself. This is because I'm not usually my biggest fan, and I have a huge list of things that I don't like about myself. So I've been working on this for what seems like a long time for such a short list (see what I mean?). I've posted some of these things on Facebook too, not really for other people's benefit, but for mine. Publishing it really puts it out there and makes it a little more real.

Here's what I've got so far, in no particular order...

• my eyes are blue
• I am 1/4 Canadian
• I have empathy and compassion for other people
• I can write in a straight line on plain paper
• I can read music
• my most common nickname is Ames
• I like how my ears are pierced
• I like my handwriting
• I'm good with names
• I taught myself how to snowboard
• jet noise makes me happy
• I have an appreciation for nature
• I am not a fair-weather fan
• I enjoy reading
• I think before I speak
• I like a variety of music
• I'm good with animals
• I'm open to discovery
• I like sports
• I can do crossword puzzles in pen
• I don't run from rain
• I notice the soundtrack during movies
• I am loyal
• I remember birthdays
• I'm good with directions
• I have ambition, even if I sometimes lack motivation
• little things mean a lot to me

It's still a work in progress...as am I.