Post 5 Things You Like About Yourself

[lyssado707]

I try to reason about issues/situations in more complex terms instead of relying on sterotypes, generalizations, emotion, extreme "right" and "wrong," and global ratings based on limited information.

I like that I am still in touch w/my inner child and would prefer to be around others who are in touch w/theirs also.

I strive to be easy-going and agreeable.

I strive to be aware of my tendency to get irritated/annoyed and of my tendency to have negative emotions.

I strive to not be bothered by social standards in which I do not fit.

[scooby]

1. I am a good listener (I think)
2. I feel I have a good sense of humor

Hmm. Thats all that came to me.

[ntl]

1. I'm funny
2. I'm smart
3. I'm tall
4. I have a good family
5. I have a degree and a job

[leonardess]

Originally Posted by KyleThomas

It's not that bad really. I was never exactly Charles Dickens to begin with. Actually, even Dan Brown is probably a master wordsmith compared to me.

Ah, Dan Brown. He's got that new book out, you know. i predict lots of these being given as Christmas gifts. If someone gave that book to me, I'd consider it a veiled insult. "Here's how stupid I think YOU are..." It's the gift that stops giving - before you've even read the first page.

[KyleThomas]

Originally Posted by leonardess

Ah, Dan Brown. He's got that new book out, you know. i predict lots of these being given as Christmas gifts. If someone gave that book to me, I'd consider it a veiled insult. "Here's how stupid I think YOU are..." It's the gift that stops giving - before you've even read the first page.

LOL!

<crosses "The Lost Symbol" off Christmas list>

This guy does a pretty good job of taking Brown's writing apart:

http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/langu...es/000844.html

Or, for a slightly more satirical approach, this piece by Dave Barry cracks me up every time I read it:

`The Da Vinci Code,' cracked
by Dave Barry

I have written a blockbuster novel. My inspiration was The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown, which has sold 253 trillion copies in hardcover because it's such a compelling page-turner. NOBODY can put this book down:

MOTHER ON BEACH: Help! My child is being attacked by a shark!

LIFEGUARD (looking up from The DaVinci Code: Not now! I just got to page 243, where it turns out that one of the men depicted in ''The Last Supper'' is actually a woman!

MOTHER: I know! Isn't that incredible? And it turns out that she's . . .

SHARK (spitting out the child): Don't give it away! I'm only on page 187!

The key to The DaVinci Code is that it's filled with startling plot twists, and almost every chapter ends with a ''cliffhanger,'' so you have to keep reading to see what will happen. Using this formula, I wrote the following blockbuster novel, titled The Constitution Conundrum. It's fairly short now, but when I get a huge publishing contract, I'll flesh it out to 100,000 words by adding sentences.

CHAPTER ONE: Handsome yet unmarried historian Hugh Heckman stood in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., squinting through the bulletproof glass at the U.S. Constitution. Suddenly, he made an amazing discovery.

''My God!'' he said, out loud. ``This is incredible! Soon I will say what it is.''

CHAPTER TWO: ''What is it?'' said a woman Heckman had never seen before who happened to be standing next to him. She was extremely beautiful, but wore glasses as a sign of intelligence.

''My name is Desiree Legume,'' she said.

Heckman felt he could trust her.

''Look at this!'' he said, pointing to the Constitution.

''My God, that's incredible!'' said Desiree. ``It's going to be very surprising when we finally reveal what we're talking about!''

CHAPTER THREE: ''Yes,'' said Hugh, ``incredible as it seems, there are extra words written in the margin of the U.S. Constitution, and nobody ever noticed them until now! They appear to be in some kind of code.''

''Let me look,'' said Desiree. ``In addition to being gorgeous, I am a trained codebreaker. Oh my God!''

''What is it?'' asked Hugh in an excited yet concerned tone of voice. ''The message,'' said Desiree, ``is . . . ''

But just then, the chapter ended.

CHAPTER FOUR: ''It's a fiendishly clever code,'' explained Desiree. 'As you can see, the words say: `White House White House Bo Bite House, Banana Fana Fo Fite House, Fe Fi Mo Mite House, White House.' ''

''Yes,'' said Hugh, frowning in bafflement. ``But what can it possibly mean?''

''If I am correct,'' said Desiree, ``it is referring to . . . the White House!''

''My God!'' said Hugh. ``That's where the president lives! Do you think . . . ''

''Do I think what?'' said Desiree.

''I don't know,'' said Hugh. ``But we're about to find out.''

CHAPTER FIVE: Hugh and Desiree crouched in some bushes next to the Oval Office.

''We'd better hurry up and solve this mystery,'' remarked Desiree anxiously. ''It's only a matter of time before somebody notices that the Constitution is missing.'' She had slipped it into her purse at the National Archives while the guard wasn't looking.

''The answer must be here somewhere,'' said Hugh, studying the ancient document, which was brown from age and the fact that he had spilled Diet Peach Snapple on it.

''Wait a minute!'' he said. ``I've got it!''

''What?'' said Desiree, her breasts heaving into view.

''The answer!'' said Hugh. ``It's . . .

But just then, shots rang out.

CHAPTER SIX: ''That was close!'' remarked Desiree. ``Fortunately, those shots had nothing to do with the plot of this book.''

''Yes,'' said Hugh. ``Anyway, as I was saying, the answer is to hold the Constitution up so that it is aligned with the White House and the Washington Monument. . . . There, do you see what I mean?''

''My God!'' said Desiree, seeing what he meant. ``It's . . . ''

''Hold it right there,'' said the president of the United States.

CHAPTER SEVEN: '' . . . and so you see,'' concluded the president, ``you two uncovered a shocking and fascinating secret that, if it should ever get out, could change the course of history.''

''Mr. President,'' said Desiree, ``thank you for that riveting and satisfying explanation, which will be fleshed out into much greater detail once there is a publishing contract.''

''Also,'' noted Hugh, ``we may use some beverage other than Snapple, depending on what kind of product-placement deals can be worked out.''

''Good,'' said the president. ``Now can I have the Constitution back?''

They all enjoyed a hearty laugh, for they knew that the movie rights were also available.

[bobbawobba]

sense of humor

sense

intelligence

love

personality

[JS86]

- I have an excellent education which puts me ahead of most of my competitors in my chosen field at my level.
- I really like learning and always seek out new material and activities where I can utilise my mind.
- I can excel in situations I have never experienced before thanks to my intuitive ability. That means I am able to read about and then think through something and take the correct actions when put into a new situation.
- I can function without a crutch of any sort, like caffeine or alcohol. I am able to maintain a strict diet and fitness regime if necessary and not feel like I am missing out on anything.
- I stick to my commitments. If I have made an appointment, I stick by it unless I am forced to cancel in the face extraordinary extenuating circumstances.

[anomalous]

Pretty sure I can't do this...

confidence FTW!

[S.T.A.T.]

I didn't want to read all of the posts in fear to be influenced to post something similar to someone.

In no particular order:

Positive attitude and outlook on life. Despite having SA, I am able to take many negative situations and make something positive out of it.

Work ethic. When I have my mind set on something, I usually put in the work and have a strong will to do my best.

Empathy & compassion. This quality about me is what makes me a strong person. While many will antagonize someone who felt wronged them, I try to see it from the person's shoes. Doing so will relieve stress to myself and provide a different perspective about life in general.

Caring. I think I truly care about people. More than they think. Even though I come off as a jerk.

I accept imperfection about myself and others. No one is perfect and should not beat themselves for not being so. That's why I think this will help me in people skill and finding the right partner.

[SAgirl]

[QUOTE=JS86;993328- I stick to my commitments. If I have made an appointment, I stick by it unless I am forced to cancel in the face extraordinary extenuating circumstances.[/QUOTE]

I do this, too. Nice to see that you had such positive statements about yourself.

[SAgirl]

Originally Posted by kylethomas

chapter four: ''it's a fiendishly clever code,'' explained desiree. 'as you can see, the words say: `white house white house bo bite house, banana fana fo fite house, fe fi mo mite house, white house.'

lol!

[sunnydisposition]

1. I think I'm quite smart. I've not got below a B in my exams so far and I really like History and Languages. I can learn things quite quickly as well. And I work hard.

2. I don't gossip much. I do it sometimes but I don't say very nasty things or start rumours about people, it's more venting, but lightly. I don't like saying negative things about people, which leads onto...

3. I try to think and see the good things in people and situations, rather than the bad things. Well I tryyyyyy hard to.

4. I'm a nice person and have a lot of interests. I try and make an effort to make friends with people I don't really talk to.

5. I like how I can slightly adapt my personality to the people I'm with; like if someone is chatty I can become quite chatty, and if someone is more quiet I can be more quiet rather than loud.

There we go ^^

[Exile]

this is something i need right now
1:dedication
without this trait idk where i would be
2:skating lets see if i can get sponsored
that goal is no out of reach
3:singing my voice i pride myself on it
it gives me the confidence i need
4ook smart
5:street smart

[steelmyhead]

1. I'm average height.
2. I am a healthy weight.
3. I can play an instrument.
4. I have a nice laptop computer.
5. I have a really fast reaction time when I'm anxious.

[Sierra83]

1. I'm a pretty nice person - I'm only a ***** when it's called for.
2. I'm musically gifted and talented, even if I'm out of practice.
3. I like my hair the way it is now.
4. I like that I'm in a stable, loving relationship.
5. I like the apartment I'm living in now.

[Moon Fire]

1. I'm creative and I draw as well as write stories.
2. Learning computer technical skills.
3. My wardrobe
4. Able to keep to my excersise regime
5. I can laugh at silly things I do

[jonesy0039]

1. i have started to have a bit of a social life
2. i am a good friend to people that know me
3. i have a good sense of humor
4. i will always try to help people if they ask me to
5. i do what i want because it makes me happy and not because of what others think

[epril]

I see this thread is a little old, but it's such a great idea. You all have such wonderful qualities.

I persevere at fighting SA
I like to learn about people and what makes them tick
I have a personal relationship with God
I enjoy my creative side
I strive to be a good parent and friend

I think we could all come up with many more good qualities. Those of us who haven't come up with five: I'll bet you also have more good qualities; how about starting with modesty?

[TheDaffodil]

1) Even though I know how much people hurt each other, I still maintain a very deep love for them. I could be bitter, cynical, negative...especially having social anxiety...but I care so much about humanity and on a person-to-person basis, I'm sincere because of it.

2) I love to laugh and I can make other people laugh. That makes it so much easier to live life.

3) I don't intimidate people. They feel like they can be open with me - because they can - and they don't feel like they have to hide things. It feels good for me because I know that if I did intimidate them, I'd lose opportunities to connect with them.

4) Sometimes I feel really pretty. Unique-looking I guess, but really pretty. I appreciate when my hair behaves (which I guess is most of the time and I just don't realize it) and I really like the shape of my lips.

5) I'm clean. I don't do drugs or smoke and if I drink ever it's only like...half a glass of wine. I think it's great that I can feel happy and inspired and fulfilled without depending on a substance to get there.

[espearite]

1.) My intuition.
2.) My perception.
3.) My drive to want to be a better person.
4.) Honesty.
5.) Modesty.