What do you like about yourself?

[Belrix]

Too much negativity - time for something positive. It's not "how screwed up are you" or "what's your hangups?" It's time to find something you like about yourself.

There's a list of things I don't like about myself, some changable, some not. But, things I like about me (in no particular order):

• I'm tall
• I can sing - I sing in the church choir & have done some minor roles in local musicals.
• I'm a good father and a pretty-good husband.
• I'm good at my job and, I think, decently respected by my coworkers.
• I'm decently smart - probably not national merit scholar smart but probably brighter than the average person.

There's more but it's a good starter list. What do you like about yourself?

[Kalhoun]

I make people laugh.
I'm a hard worker.
My kid likes me.
I'm fairly well-read.
I've got good taste in music.

[twickster]

I think I'm hysterically funny.

[UrbanChic]

Me, too, twickster. I crack myself up. I plan to rely on my wicked sense of humor when my spectacular rack eventually succumbs to gravity.

I've got a great sense of style (black hosiery with white shoes? check!). I also speaks real well.

[Syntropy]

My hair. Really pretty deep red.(as opposed to the day-glo stuff I had growing up) And it smells good.
my cooking skills; I am a KICK ASS cook. And baker.

[FairyChatMom]

Originally posted by JuanitaTech
I plan to rely on my wicked sense of humor when my spectacular rack eventually succumbs to gravity.

Definitely a wicked sense of humor there! Cracked me up!

As for me, um:

I like my natural hair color.
I'm a pretty good problem-solver - not like Dear Abby, but like "Why the heck isn't this thing working???" problems.
I multi-task well.
I've become more outgoing and less self-conscious in my old age!

[Anahita]

I'm a better mom than my mom was to me.

Our child is our top priority in life (my partner and I).

I am good at the nose-roll in quarters.

I'm very relaxed in the classroom (I'm a teacher).

That's about all I have at present.
It's not a particularly great day.

[MaddyStrut]

I am a good public speaker.

I'm particularly proud of this because I used to prefer intense physical pain to speaking in front of a group of people. But, in my job, I have to give speeches frequently, so I did it often enough I got comfortable. Then I got good. Then I got really good. Now, I'm a total attention-grabbing ham!

[green_bladder]

I get along with everyone
I've got a clear, deepish voice and good speaking ability
I remember names, faces and telephone numbers very easily
Quite laid back
Sense of style (although it does get annoying sometimes)

Now that was awkward.

[Lobsang]

• I am tall (and not gangly. I have some weight)
• I can solve just about any technical problem at work
• My boss said I was the most intellectual person in the company
• I have incredibly good close-vision
• I am polite and kind to everyone, even people I despise.
• I make computer shop employees nervous (by knowing what I am talking about)
• I possess a kind of coolness that I admire - When other people are getting excited/hyper about something, I am remaining poker-faced. (althought this can cause problems when people are trying to make me laugh - I can find something funny, but not react to it. I often have to force a smile)

[Trancey]

-I'm tall too, :P
-I love my eyes.
-People think I'm hilarious
-Very outgoing
-I don't waste time on pointless stuff
-I'm not a "dumb-ditzy-blonde-female"
-I have common sense (not alot of people have this trait)
-I'm a good driver
-I don't care about what people think of me

[Violet]

I like the fact that I am adventurous and enjoy traveling solo.

[BadBaby]

--I can do all that Martha Stewart stuff, without the bitchiness and superiority complex. Well, mebbee a little attitude.
--I'm honest.
--I've been told I have pretty hair.
--I'm a darned good teacher. Really; I've got the t-shirt and the plaque.
--I'm always there for my friends and family.
--I keep trying, keep learning.
--Not a bad artist.


Eesh, already I'm embarrassed. Why is it so hard to pat yourself on the back?

[Zenster]

Second time better be a charm. My first post to this thread was hamster chow.

Ready for a shocker? I really love to cook and do it pretty d@mn well. Playing a dozen different musical instruments and being a natural bass is a pleasure. Composing songs and writing lyrics is just as enjoyable. There are few antiques anyone can place before me whose function and approximate price I am unable to guess. This helps my collecting adventures a lot. A sharp eye for decor assists my photography skills very nicely too. Being well read makes for better than average conversation, especially about world events. A smattering of several languages helps to get along with people from all over the world. The cooking and language ability is a big plus when ordering in restaurants. Lots better service when you know the argot.

Knowing how to wrench on a car and build houses is sure handy. A good knowledge of electronics and programming makes consumer electronics and computers a lot less intimidating. An ability to draw well plus analyse artwork of any sort frequently ends up with gallery staff asking about my training. Background in biology and botany makes nature walks fun and food shopping a lot easier. Fast reflexes contribute to a good driving record and fewer accidents around the house.

Most of all, an ability to remain young at heart makes for lots more fun when playing with children and animals. This is one of the most uplifting experiences of all.

[Urban Ranger]

What do I like about myself? Mostly everything

Sure, some things can be improved, like getting a killer ab, having more money, learning more, etc.

Hm, my best part seems to be I am optimistic.

[sirtonyh]

- I'm the only 33 year old single male I know who isn't a chef who can actually cook.
- I'm reasonably intelligent. Not in Einsteins' league or anything but probably above average
- I'm the most adventurous person I know
- I don't have a single racist, sexist or homophobic bone in my body
- I like my hair. It is natural blonde.

[Lobsang]

I just got a raise (not an inflation-based one either). I like that about myself.

[Lobsang]

c'ept I'm not supposed to talk about it.


Pretend you didn't read my previous post.

[MeanOldLady]

Originally posted by sirtonyh
- I don't have a single racist, sexist or homophobic bone in my body

Are some of your best friends black? I'm kidding. Anyway, I like pretty much everything about myself. I'm smart, I'm nice (sometimes), I make people laugh, am at least somewhat pleasant, honest, plus I'm hecksa cute.

[Odinoneeye]

I'm a great father (still working on the step-father part)
I can be a great listener
I know more useless knowledge than anyone else I know
I go out of my way to help friends in need
I make a great lasagna

[Shirley Ujest]

I make great peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches.

My kids adore me, as they should.

I have an excellent ability to come through in a clutch situation with a very funny line. It's a gift, really.

I do not panic and am not a drama queen. ( However, I am an attention whore and I am totally ok with this.)

I am very funny. Not bragging. Just stating facts.

I am great at funerals and hospital bedside visits.

I am a gut writor.

What I like best as I have gotten older how more confident and secure I have become and how instead of being the total pessimist in life,how I have trained my brain to turn it into a positive thing. Not like Jack Handy, but you get the idea.

[Gorgon Heap]

I'm a heartless, evil asshole. I love it.


And MeanOldLady, your Web site is the funniest Goddam thing I've seen in weeks.

[Shirley Ujest]

Meanoldlady That is truly one of the funniest websites I've ever seen.

I wish I was black so I could be your friend.

[Missy2U]

I'm a good mother (at least that's what I'm told).
I'm good at my job.
I just got a large bonus for a project I completed a few months ago.
I have nice eyes.
My son loves me.
My husband loves me.
I'm a pretty good cook.

[MeanOldLady]

Hehehehe. *cackles* I'm glad you all liked the website. I didn't make it, I just think it's really damn funny. Shirley, we can still be friends, anyway. I can be one of the black people who love you.

[Audrey Levins]

Hmmm...no one's ever asked me this question before.

*thinking*

-- I'm tall (5'10")

-- I'm pretty damn clever/funny when the muse strikes

-- I can put people at ease

-- I make a damn good margarita

-- I'm usually very optimistic (almost insanely so)

-- I can engineer good hair days (good things come to those who blowdry)

-- I'm a good listener (people are always asking me for advice)

-- I have pretty eyes, so they say (and naturally curly eyelashes)

-- I'm a good photographer and a better writer

-- I give great birthday gifts

-- I don't take any shit, but I don't start any either

*pauses*

Wow, I didn't know I liked so many things about myself. Who knew. (It's so much easier to focus on the things that bug me.)

And I just realized that only a couple of those things can be taken away from me with time. The rest will just improve as I get older.

I like this thread idea, Belrix. I feel better already. Good stuff!

[Miss Magic8ball]

... I can read really well.
I'm really good at making fun of people without them realizing it
Sarcasm is my best weapon...
I can shoot a gun better then most people I know

[!ceQueen]

I like everythiing about myself. I'm one of those annoying people.

[gobear]

Nothing. I'm pretty much loathsome.

[Quasimodem]

I'm a very loving person. But at the same time, I'm very adaptable, and can adjust that personality to fit a certain situation. In other words, I'm a bit of chameleon when it's necessary.

Compassionate. I work in the health-care field, but I don't have to work at being compassionate. I really like that about me.

I can be a friend. I know how to be a friend, because growing up I knew what it was to be friend-less.

Q

[Special Agent Jazz]

I'm always negative but I'll try to be positive here.

a) My dimples. I have these deep, crater dimples on my creeks.

b) I ride, train and show horses...I also rescued abused horses.

c) I'm loyal. Once you earn my trust, you have a friend for life and I'm trustworthy.

d) I'm unique.

[80sHairMetalMaven]

I support the HSUSA with regular donations, as well as Ronald McDonald house with regular donations.

My cats love me.

I'm a pretty decent neighbor...we're forever borrowing stuff from each other and hanging out at each other's houses.

I'm pretty well-read.


IDBB

[drm]

-Animals love me

-I'm not unsmart

-I'm in good shape

-I have good table manners

-I seem to be able to relate to a wide variety of people

-I'm relatively funny

[Rabid_Squirrel]

- I'm tall and can use shorter people to rest my elbow upon.
- I'm in fairly good shape
- I can cook effortlessly and well
- I am easygoing and can relate to people
- I learn quickly and can adapt to anything
- I don't like cats (hey, with allegies like mine, it is a good thing)

[Flamsterette_X]

Hmm.. I've been doing far too much self-loathing lately.. time for a change. (no matter how hard it may be)

• I read a lot.
• I remember everyone's birthdays. (well, almost everyone's.. sorta..)
• I try to listen and be helpful to my friends who are experiencing problems.
• I'm young at heart.. which is a good thing coz of all the kids I know!
• I'm pretty much easygoing most of the time, except when you've wronged me or someone I love.. then I get nasty.
• I'm polite and kind to people.
• I have a fairly good vocabulary.
• I can make friends fairly easily, and keep them too.
• Kids love me.. they hug me, make up nicknames for me, want to talk to me, want to be carried by me, etc.

Gee, this feels better already! Wow.. great thread idea, Belrix!

F_X

[Quasimodem]

Zenster: A Rennaisance Man. Thanks for letting me/us get to know you better, bud!

Quasi

[Captain Blunty]

Originally posted by Flamsterette_X
[*]I remember everyone's birthdays. (well, almost everyone's.. sorta..)

Hey you didn't remember my birthday.... I guess I'm just not special enough....



What I like most about myself is that I can find my sense of humour in almost any horrible situation and make those who are suffering laugh.

I can also cook my ass off, have a nice rack, and my dog adores me.

What else do ya need?

[bittersweet]

Hmm...well, I:
- am a good listener
- am sensitive to other's feelings
- am good-looking with a nice bod
- am bright, witty, and charming
- am trustworthy
- have a good sense of humor
- have an overall positive demeanor
- have enviable creative and artistic abilities
- have really nice blue eyes

Thanks, I think I needed that dose of self-esteem.

[lorene]

*I am a good mother.
*I have a great sense of humor---even am able to laugh at myself most of the time.
*I am generous with my time and my sympathetic ear.
*I am not at all high maintenence---a simple kind word or gesture from someone can carry me through for a long time.
*I am slow to anger and when I do get upset, I try never to take it out on the wrong person---not the type to come home and kick the dog if it's the boss I'm sore at.
*I smile a lot

[Qazzz]

I'm better than everyone. That's why I like myself.

[j.c.]

I am surrounded by funny people - except that Qazzz. Qazzz never cracks a joke.

[Essured]

-I'm a great wife
-I don't nag
-I make people smile (when I'm not annoying them)
-I know my own mind

These are all things others have told me about myself.

But me personally ? I like the fact that I'm a happy person the most. I spent too many years being angry at a lot of things. I like being happy. The world is so much nicer when you're happy

[Silentgoldfish]

I'm average height, weight and looks -- no one will ever call me ugly, I think .

I know enough about computers to make people think I'm good with them. . .

I like helping people.

I have a strong stomach.

I like most foods.

I'm a strong swimmer.

I'm modest .

[Burnt Sugar]

- I can do somersaults, walk on my hands and do the splits.

- I can relate to kids as well as people much older than me.

- I have nice hair.

- I'm good at studying.

- I have a sunny personality. (When I'm not tired!)

- I have a great boyfriend.

[Qazzz]

Originally posted by j.c.
I am surrounded by funny people - except that Qazzz. Qazzz never cracks a joke.

Of course I crack jokes. What's the best way to pick up a newborn baby?

By the axe handle.

I just made that up!

[j.c.]

Of course, Qazzz is full of useful advice.

[Nvme77]

- I make the work environment fun.
- I'm a good dancer
- I've been told ( by more than one person, mind you) that I am sexy
- I am genuinely happy for other peoples success
- I make a party unforgettable
- I have amazing style

[superstar]

I love this thread. these are the things we are never allowed to say, and if we do we are berrated for it.


I'm darn cool! I'm very good looking, and I'm funny as all shit.
I have good teeth, and lovely unwrinkled olive skin (& I'm over 30)
I'm the boss and I make too much money. I speak very well in public and do it often. I'm tall and have supermodel legs. I have a heart as big as the world and I'm very well educated.
I'm completely in love and I have a feeling that I always will be. I love my job, and everyone want's to be me!





Man that was the greatest form of therapy that I've never paid for. Thanks for the opportunity.

[Flamsterette_X]

Originally posted by Captain Blunty
Hey you didn't remember my birthday.... I guess I'm just not special enough....

That's coz you didn't tell me your birthday! If you did, I'd write it down in the notebook I reserve for Doper birthdays.

F_X

[Mercury]

-I'm short.
-I'm nice to people even if I don't like them.
-I'm a very good friend.
-I'm good at my job.
-I'm an excellent driver.
-I dress well.
-I've never been to beauty school (waiting until after college to consider it) but I do hair and nails better than most people in salons.
-I read like a fiend.