Not on the list: susceptibility to earworms.

[hannah]

In your own space, make a list of at least 3 things that you like about yourself. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

1. My hair. A woman stopped me in the gym today to ask me about it, I gave her some tips and advice on how I take care of it, and it wasn't even the first time that's happened. I've overheard young children point my hair out to their parents. It's lush, it's beautiful, and I love having something to fiddle with when I'm waiting for something.

At this point I don't think I'll get it cut short. If people pay attention to my hair, that means my hair is more interesting than New York City, and that's something worth keeping.

(Honest exchange I had: "Are you growing your hair to donate it?" "No, it's for me.")

2. My ability to cook. I can pull meals together from a reasonably full cupboard without using recipes, and I'm glad I have the ability to feed myself and others.

3. That I still can take deep joy and delight in what life has to offer. Even when it's hard, I work to sustain it.

Comments

[elizabeth_rice]

I love your list.

[hannah]

Thank you.