10. I’m a bad-ass parallel parker.
9. I’m a versatile cook who likes to try new recipes.
8. I drink a lot of water. (This may seem weird to be proud
of, but I rarely drank water as a kid, and it really is challenging.)
7. I got a master’s degree.
6. I wrote a novel—unpublished and in need of revision, but
written.
5. I’m committed to improving my self and my outlook on
life. I grew up a worrier and a pleaser, neither of which lead to personal
contentment.
4. I’m a fantastic proofreader.
3. I lost 100 pounds 10+ years ago, and though pregnancy set
me back, I continue to journey toward my healthiest weight.
2. I work hard on my marriage. I was lucky in love and I’m
so thankful we had such a strong foundation before bringing a kid into the mix
because that little bundle of joy is a game-changer on every level.
1. I’m a great mom. Despite my questioning of little things
and big things alike, from whether the pants we put Munch in this morning are
too short to whether I’m firm enough in setting boundaries, I know with every
fiber of my being that no one would be a better mother to my kid than me. 
WOW! You wrote a novel AND you can parallel park. You might be my new girl crush. ; ) Erin
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks Erin. I wrote the novel a couple years back, before my kid. I'm glad I got a draft written, but wish I had time to revise. The main character gets pregnant and my perspective on all that changed after having gone through it, so much work needs to be done!
DeleteI will do ANYTHING to avoid parallel parking. You have an impressive list of accomplishments and much to be proud of!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robbie! FYI, my parallel parking piece de resistance is when I parked both a car and a minivan in Midtown.
DeleteI am like Robbie...I go to great lengths to NOT parallel park! Water! It's t he best isn't it!
ReplyDeleteI cannot get enough water. When I was nursing, I was thirsty ALL THE TIME and so I always had water with me--I still feel panicky if I find myself without it!
DeleteKristin, you are amazing! #5 pretty much sums me up as well so I understand how hard it was for you to share this list. Instead of striving for "self-improvement" perhaps you should strive for self-appreciation. You seem pretty great already and I'm not sure how much improvement you need. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kendra! It's nice to know someone else "gets" it. I definitely need to focus on self-appreciation, because many times I don't give myself much credit. I appreciate your kind words!
DeleteSo glad you gave yourself a pat on the back. These are great accomplishments. Hope your book is published soon.i ought I was a good parallel Parker, them I got my minivan...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stasha--we all would be happier, I think, if we focused on things that made us proud of ourselves!
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