This is my homework
I am a naturally pessimistic person. Self deprecating and sardonic. There are times that I can get pretty down on myself. Tonight is one of those nights. So my husband, in his pain in the ass caring way, decided to give me homework. I am supposed to write 5 things that I am good at. I am not too think to hard about it, just write about it as to not change my mind. So, this post might see rough, but so be it..
- Photography: I am not a great photographer, but I can hold my own. I have a great eye. I need to fine tune getting the technical side right, but that just takes practice. I am giving myself plenty of that.
- Writing: I am good at writing. I am better at informational writing than at creative writing. Because I want to be better at creative writing, I discount my writing ability in other ways.
- Teaching: I am able to think on my feet in teaching. I can see a student’s misconception, and guide them to find the correct answer, explaining it in terms they understand.
- Debating: I am good at arguing my point and leaving my opponent hard pressed to find a counterpoint.
- Making expressive faces: I can contort my face to let you know how I really feel. Or to leave you completely confused to how the hell I can do that with my face.
There. Done. Five things I am good at. This was more for me than for you, my wonderful audience. You can go about your business now.
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Excellent stuff. Our personalities must be similar. I always concentrate more on my failures than my achievements which is a failure in itself…and I hate that…which I hate about myself…and I could do better…if I wasn’t failing at stuff…which I hate about myself….
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You missed a few things: you are a good listener, and that is a rare trait. You are a good peacemaker. You have a good sense of humor. You are loving and kind, despite being a bit cynical. You take parenting very seriously and yet you can laugh at your occasional mishaps. You do make interesting faces – but that is part of your charm. And you are right, even with your many faces, you are often difficult to read. You don’t give yourself enough credit. And I think what you DO is not as important as who you are, though they usually compliment each other. Your exterior confidence hides your insecurities quite successfully. Good exercise, we should all do that occasionally.
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I enjoyed this because it is the type of homework assignment my husband would give to me. I agree about the photography! You are talented!
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Oh, and I left you a few awards on m site!
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Bennie: I could have written that comment. We must be very alike.
Chris: Thanks, mom. For pointing out the best in me.
Elizabeth: Sometimes I need to be pushed. So even if it was a forced exercise, it was necessary. Thanks about the photography comment! And thanks for the awards!
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Writing! that’s what i thought when i first read that question (#3) and it took 3 refined searches to get the proof.
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This is a great exercise. I think you may have inspired me to write a similar list.
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