Things I appreciate about myself

This started coming into my mind after I left Poly dinner last night. I think it's a good thing to have, armament against future worm onslaughts:

I am honest
I am concerned with fairness, even when an unfair situation is skewed in my favor
I am willing to consider points of view that are not my own
I am willing to take criticism and admit when I'm wrong
I try to do the right thing, even when I really want to be thoughtless, selfish, or cruel
I know that hurting people and acting ugly is a momentary 'feel better' that will just end up making me feel worse in the long run.
I am kind hearted
I have empathy
I give thoughtful gifts
I am generous with my time, energy, and material possessions
I give good hugs
I have a knack for putting friends in touch with other friends, groups, etc. that are mutually interesting and beneficial.
I can behave appropriately and seem at ease in a variety of situations, with a variety of people (Yes, I'm getting better at going new places or doing new things or meeting new people and not being a spaz!)
I know how to help people feel welcome and at ease
I am genuinely interested in other people
I enjoy helping others
I am very efficient
I am good at planning
I have a good work ethic
I appreciate art and beauty
I can create art and beauty
I am capable of patience
I am capable of forgiveness
I am willing to learn and grow
I have friends from many backgrounds and walks of life.
I love many people and I am loved by many people.
I am NOT FAKE
I am NOT MANIPULATIVE
I am NOT ABUSIVE

(AND I have perfect hair.)

yeah, this needed to be read again.

and again and again until I finally fucking GET IT.

http://bramblekite.livejournal.com/1792948.html

(of course it's always "interesting" to get busy trying to be responsible for your own crap and meet a person who wants to make you responsible for THEIR crap too. but it's like Rollins says. someone's trying to hand you a big handful of horse shit. No reason for you to take it.)

Gettin better

Taking magnesium daily now. It does seem to help.

I had a good day yesterday and I've had a good weekend so far.

Last night, I had supper at El Arroyo with my Aunt L and Uncle Bob & cousin Warrenwarren & his GF. The margarita was weak, but their queso was awesome and the service was excellent. We had a really good visit. It's nice to see Warren becoming such a decent grownup person. His girlfriend is awesome, too. Has her own business, looking to get a condo or townhouse soon instead of paying rent. She's a smart gal. And they have a lot of interests in common: being outdoors, camping and kayaking and hiking, live music, etc. I'd be happy if they ended up being a long term thing.

After supper, I went to the Daugherty Arts Center & met up with my friend Drey. We chit chatted a bit and I didn't see any of the other folks who had RSVPd to my facebook event invitation, so I was getting worried that he thought I'd somehow tricked him into being on a 'date' with me. But then Dree and her friend Chris showed up so it was all better. Drey is such a funny little person. I loved his outfit & his "Corset Inspector" medal. I am glad the Universe saw fit to put him in Austin.

We saw "Alvida and the Airship Pirates" which was a short silly little play, but with some good eye candy--cute girls and cool costumes. If I had the body for it, I might want to do the 'school girl gone bad' interpretation of Steampunk, too, cuz it was hawt, and I like stockings. But...oh well. I was about as risky as I was comfortable with in a skirt that came above my knees and funky tights, a vest over a long sleeve knit shirt & Thax's red newsboy cap & goggles. I wore the pendant he got me for Xmas and had Knighthorse embellish to be all steampunky, my pirate shot glass necklace that I got at Sherwood last year, and my new "skull and crossbones" glasses. So that was cool.

After the play, Dree, Chris, and Drey scattered, so I went on to Valatan & Blissfish's house for "Leftover Dinner"...got to try pop rock and chipotle infused dark chocolate (nom!) and a couple glasses of red wine, got to visit with people and relax and just have a nice time.

I got home around midnight and slept ALMOST til my alarm went off at 7:30, then went on to work and cranked out 4 hrs of OT. Got lunch at New World Deli (I'd been craving their curry chicken salad) and then shopped a bit at Big Lots and made a quick stop at Target to get tennis balls.

Went to Valatan & Blissfish's again, and Valatan and I went to the high school near their house and played tennis for maybe 30 min or so until I started getting to the 'almost pukey' stage of physical exercise. We walked back to his place and I drank some water, and now I'm home.

I like doing stuff and having plans and getting things done.

I have some shopping to do and 2 more rooms of the house to clean today. there is an Astronomy thing at St Stephen's school starting at 6 tonight. I don't know if I'm gonna make it. I'm feeling pretty tired at the moment. That was good tennis. Well, sucky tennis, but good exercise.

Tomorrow is Sherwood Faire with a whole gang of folks. I am looking forward to that very much.

I've done a good job of staying busy and trying to be happy while Thax is out of town for work, I think. There are things to worry about but there is no point in doing so, so I am going to do less of that, if I can possibly help it.

The last couple days is more what I want my life to look like. A better balance of work and play, time with family and friends. Getting things done. Healthy activities along with a bit of hedonism.

I'm grateful for so many good people in my life.