I hate even mentioning my shortfalls. I know I have them.. but who wants to list them out? Well, this year I’m doing things differently. I want to improve, but I don’t want to set rules. So I’m identifying these parts of myself and becoming aware of the ways in which I can change them, if I so wish. And I’m no perfectionist. I don’t WANT to change everything, but I do really need to be aware. Awareness is good.
Along with everything awesome about me, there are a few quirky/unsavory/weird things as well. Things I can’t keep myself from, resist or things I never seem to be able to do.
It pains me so.. but here are some of my shortfalls:
- jalapeno cream cheese taquitos from 7-11
- slip-on Vans sneakers
- expecting too much of my friends and family
- clinging to past loves and feelings
- slow to forgive
- plan EVERYTHING (includes putting even the most miniscule task on my calendar)
- keeping even the smallest scraps of decorative paper
- compulsion to make instead of buy (good be seen as a good thing!)
- ginger ale and root beer
- greasy taco truck tacos
- nitpicking
There are many more shortfalls, believe me. But for the sake of my sanity, I’ll stop here. Next up on the docket? Things I’m GOOD at! Yay! I can’t wait for that one. It will be the bandage to my self-esteem that I’ll need after this post 🙂
alissamiles
Feb 9, 2010 -
whatev, shrie. I’m guessing you’re listing them publicly so that you must be accountable to someone else. How about sending me a dollar every time you eat another taquito or write in your calendar that you need to write in your calendar? How about working on that GOOD list. I bet it’ll be loooonger!
JB
Feb 12, 2010 -
Hey I can help you get started on the good list:
* you are a loyal friend
* you are a good listener
* you are empathetic
* always willing to welcome someone new
Now it is your turn to complete your list.