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Re: What amazing people here! Who's next?

Posted by daisym on June 22, 2004, at 18:58:17

In reply to What amazing people here! Who's next? (nm), posted by Racer on June 22, 2004, at 16:21:41

ME! Me! me!

OK, I've read all the other lists and want to respond to all of the above. No kidding amazing people. Geez, this is defiantly "I should have gone first" kind of thing...OK - Here are mine.

1) I'm a born diplomat. I know how to make everyone think they got the best part of any deal. And I know how to get traditional enemies to work together. (I got a Republican Leadership award, me - a democratic in Ca in charge of a children's nonprofit!)

2) I'm smart. Really smart. (ouch, I hate the way that sounds). I can recall information quickly and I retain minor points because they are always useful later. (This, btw, drives my T wild -- he says, "You don't miss anything, do you?")

3) I can "see" solutions. Especially system issues that need a resolution. I can get from point A to point B and beyond when others seem stuck. (This does result in a certain impatience on my part sometimes.)

4) I'm a really good speaker. I love to facilitate meetings and to lead trainings and teach classes. The bigger the group, the better. I'm never boring and I give great prizes.

5) I'm a pretty good writer too. I love to put words together. I write well both in a business sense and in a fiction sense. And I've written nearly $2 million dollars in grants for my CBO.

6) I'm the most organized person I know. Let's see, three kids, a sick husband, 32 employees, 9 committee appointments and therapy 3x a week...yup, it sort of forces you.

7) I am truly happy when someone else accomplishes something. I rarely go to the "why not me" place. I never believe that there is a limited amount of good luck and we have to share it. I think it must be ever expanding.

8) I'm a decision maker. (OK, this could be good or bad) I listen, research and then make a decision. And live with it, good or bad. But I don't make my self nuts about it.

9) I have a core faith in God. I truly believe that He will take care of those I love. I believe in the power of prayer. And I believe he doesn't care how badly I sing every Sunday at church.

10) I'm amazingly good at faking it. When I'm anxious or upset, I always think "duck on a pond" and keep my outer self calm and collected even if I'm shrieking in my own head.

11) I still get outraged. Social injustice, children, women's issues, etc., I can't, won't believe that I can't make a difference just because I only have one vote.

12) Saved the best for last -- I'm a good mom. I think it is because I truly like my kids. I spend lots of time with them but I always remember I'm not their friend, I'm the parent in charge. They make it easy for me though.

Wow, that was harder than I thought. But I didn't mention my fashion sense and shoe collection. Which is outstanding all by itself. Or the fact that I am a cream of wheat lover...or Star Trek fan.

Thanks Racer. I think I needed this today.

 

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