Saturday, May 10, 2008

The AWESOME ME Challenge

On Rachel's blog there is an awesome post about this week's challenge on The Ponytail Challenge. Basically, we're supposed to come up with five things that are wonderful about ourselves, and remember them all week, anytime we feel down on ourselves or want to compare ourselves with other women. I thought it would be a great thing for me to do, so here are my five things.

1. I am very smart. I graduated valedictorian from my high school. In college I took a Genetics class - it was a class that everyone either failed or got a C. The really smart people got a B. I got an A.

2. I have clear blue eyes that are very pretty.


3. I am really good at baking. I make really pretty pies, after having taught myself how to make a great pie crust.


4. I can stick to my diet. When my first baby was 7 months old, I started counting calories and lost 30 pounds in one summer. Now I'm working on getting to my ideal weight after baby number two. I already weigh less than I did when I got married, and am fully confident that I will reach my ideal weight by my baby's first birthday in July.

5. I'm very musically talented. I sing well, both soprano and alto. And I play the piano, the organ, and the penny whistle.


You know, that actually wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I guess for me the challenge will be continuing to think positive for a whole week. I have very definite ups and downs, and I guess right now I'm up! What a great challenge.

6 comments:

Rachel Holloway said...

Those are all so true!

And you DEFINITELY do have such beautiful eyes!

I wish I had your drive and motivation for weight loss...you make it look SO easy! But I am so proud of you for doing it!!

I hope your week goes better--things look up, and that this list will help you get through some of the down times...YOU ARE A WONDERFUL, AMAZING, AWESOME you!

Melinda said...

Yes! Keep remembering these wonderful, amazing things about yourself. I look up to you and am glad you took a moment to remember that you are great at these things, and more!

Kathy Whittle said...

Wow, Stephanie - I didn't know some of those awesome things about you! Your are amazing! Way to go on your weight loss success! I hope this week is definitely filled with more "ups" than downs for you.

Karen said...

That's awesome! You are really a beautiful person, keep up the positive thoughts and have a great week:)

CissaLynn said...

Hey there!!! Those are some really great qualities, girl!!!! I think you sound like a pretty good chef, as well. I keep referring back to your recipe page - it is one of my favorites!!!! :)

Your pics of the kiddies are really cute!!! :))

CissaLynn said...

I also wanted to tell you that is very cool that you play the piano AND the organ!!! I can play the piano a "little bit." I only took lessons a little while and wish I could play more. Anyway, we just bought my aunt's piano (she is moving and wanted to sell it). She was happy to see it remain in the family. It has brought back my love of music that I hadn't even realized I missed! I am looking for a piano teacher and we are going to sign my kids up for lessons. You mentioning that you play was another reminder of how important it is for them to learn!!!! I am getting excited! :) Anyway, I just wanted to let you know!!!! :)