Snowflake Challenge: Day 8

[llaeyro]

Day 8

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.

Seeing how much everyone else hates this one has really helped *g* so, here goes.

1.) I am hyper-aware of my shortcomings. I know it sounds like a back-handed compliment, but without those shortcomings, I really wouldn't be me so I have accepted them. However, they do make me confusing and sometimes irritating to others. If I wasn't hyper-aware of the issues, I wouldn't be able to spot and rectify when I misjudge something, or someone misunderstands me. I'd just be lonely with no idea why. I only have a handful of friends, but each one means the world to me and (I hope) my hyper-awareness gives me a chance to be the friend they need, too.

2.) My memory. Haven't heard a song, that I once memorised, in ten years? Doesn't matter, I'll still sing it word-for-word. Need the entirety of the 'to be or not to be' monologue recited? No problem! Jabberwocky? I'm your girl! Quotes from Monty Python, numerous old British comedies, Marvel films, Harry Potter? I have them in abundance. While I'm far from the model of a modern Major-General, I am rather handy in pub quizzes.

3.) My powers of foresight. Well, you know, not exactly, but my ability to take many things into account and consider possibilities. The number of times I've had a conversation with my other half to this effect:

Me: Don't do that/Don't do it that way.
OH: Why not?
Me: Because "that" will happen.
OH: *does it anyway*
*Thing happens*
OH: Oh...

Yeah. If I was on TV, my catchphrase would be 'But what about...' Sometimes I feel it makes me sound like a bit of a downer, but I think my OH's got used to it, mostly. It's not me saying a decision is bad (well, not always), but just checking if it has been entirely thought through. I did it when he wanted to buy a hot tub, we ended up finding a better deal. I did it when he wanted to buy to rent (but I'm not counting our chickens just yet). I didn't do it when he got new doors fitted to the front and back of the house, and we've both regretted it ever since! It also means that if you need a hairbrush or plaster (a.k.a band-aid) on a night out, or a tampon or paracetamol at work, I've got you covered ;)