tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post359934751896845386..comments2023-10-30T09:39:41.384-06:00Comments on Ponytail Challenge: CHALLENGE.....awesome meUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-3748686503869163572008-05-15T09:46:00.000-06:002008-05-15T09:46:00.000-06:00whoa! don't think this is overload, but I have a 6...whoa! don't think this is overload, but I have a 6th thing to add! Crazy, I know..I'm a great cook!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993078207266202352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-37352851093093317942008-05-15T09:31:00.000-06:002008-05-15T09:31:00.000-06:00It was really difficult coming up with one thing, ...It was really difficult coming up with one thing, let alone FIVE! (Ask me 5 years ago and it probably wouldn't have been as hard! Mostly because after having kids, I don't remember what I had for breakfast, let alone 5 positive things about myself!)<BR/>1. I can be funny (and usually it's NOT the sarcastic type funny) <BR/>2. I'm good at making friends, but even more importantly I make an effort to stay friends and to stay in contact.<BR/>3. I'm cute. I have great, healthy & easy hair (now that I have cut a foot off!) and beautiful blue/green eyes. <BR/>4. I am a perfectionist. If given a challenge/calling I will do it to the best of my ability and go BEYOND what was asked. (now I have to do that in my own life...lose weight)<BR/>5. I am creative. I like doing crafty things, selling glass vinyl blocks, etc. making my home warm and inviting.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993078207266202352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-13550542572558399482008-05-13T09:12:00.000-06:002008-05-13T09:12:00.000-06:00Okay, I've been thinking about this for several da...Okay, I've been thinking about this for several days now, just haven't actually sat down to write them. How hard is this though? I can think of a million things that I'm NOT great at, but to come up with 5 is torture. Here goes:<BR/>1. I'm a good pianist<BR/>2. I'm a good cook (I think so anyway).<BR/>3. I have great hair. Even on 'ponytail' days, I have a head of hair that my stylist says people would kill for!<BR/>4. I give good hugs.<BR/>5. I love the color of my eyes...they're green.<BR/>Geez, I got stuck after the 3rd one. There are several characteristics that I wish I had, but I must have been absent that day in Heaven when those were doled out.....Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768380560964868596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-87617475680740367452008-05-11T01:14:00.000-06:002008-05-11T01:14:00.000-06:00I had just got done self relfecting on how I'm not...I had just got done self relfecting on how I'm not as good of mom/wife as I'd like to be when I read about this challenge on a friends blog. Talk about wake up call. I decided it was a 'sign' and allthough this is SUPER difficult, I accept. Oh, I really like reading everyone elses acknowledgemtns of their greatness. I know I'm gret too, I just don't take the time to be specific or focus on it, like you've pointed out, in the thick of things it can get easy to compare rather than appreciate the good in ourselves.<BR/>1. I'm a great analyzer. Other people see this as argumentative hahaha. But I'm a PROBLEM SOLVER. (better for others than myself)<BR/>2.(This might go along with #1.)<BR/>I'm quite excellent at seeing all sides to a situation and focusing on the good. OPTIMISTIC<BR/>3. I'm frequently ENTHUSIASTIC and ENERGETIC about life.<BR/>hmmm....<BR/>4. I can sing church songs and show tunes well.<BR/>5. I'm FUNNY, not really in a stand up comedian kind of way, but in a "she doesd things uniquely and is proud of it" kind of way.<BR/>ooohhh I think I like this so much I got to do a 6th :)<BR/>6. I am a very honest person.Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01455273617094413253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-87305864468013907302008-05-10T22:55:00.000-06:002008-05-10T22:55:00.000-06:00I'll jump in! This will be hard, but worth it.1. I...I'll jump in! This will be hard, but worth it.<BR/><BR/>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.<BR/><BR/>2. I have clear blue eyes that are very pretty.<BR/><BR/>3. I am really good at baking. I make really pretty pies, after having taught myself how to make a great pie crust.<BR/><BR/>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.<BR/><BR/>5. I'm very musically talented. I sing well, both soprano and alto. And I play the piano, the organ, and the penny whistle.<BR/><BR/>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! Thanks for a great challenge!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591387295768935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-24704200668108350152008-05-09T22:40:00.000-06:002008-05-09T22:40:00.000-06:00How about a little humor with my 5? 1. My body i...How about a little humor with my 5? 1. My body is very efficient at storing extra calories.<BR/>2. My gray hairs blend in well with my weave, so you can only see a few patches.<BR/>3. I am a good cook and well, that is why my body has gotten real good at storing calories.<BR/>4. I am an excellent procrastinator.<BR/>5. I have been known to be creative when i am not busy working on storing extra calories. <BR/>Sorry Camille, I am in a pitiful mood now and cannot find one good quality i like about myself at the moment or 5 moments ago or even 60 moments ago. I am good at finding my faults, does that count?formyhusbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931784366689025936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-796548316273504952008-05-09T08:43:00.000-06:002008-05-09T08:43:00.000-06:00Uhhh...can't we all just shave our legs for anothe...Uhhh...can't we all just shave our legs for another week? This is HARD!<BR/><BR/>Okay...<BR/>1. I'm a good mom.<BR/>2. I'm an excellent wife.<BR/>3. I am smart (whatever else I've questioned about myself, my intelligence was never one of them).<BR/>4. Gorgeous green eyes with ridiculously long lashes.<BR/>5. I am good at documenting my family's life through many different means (blogging just being one of them).Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598292372615726817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-36802367353511577092008-05-08T22:43:00.000-06:002008-05-08T22:43:00.000-06:00I just came upon your blog, through someones elses...I just came upon your blog, through someones elses, and I LOVE it! What a great idea! This is exactly how I have been feeling lately, and it is so nice to know that I'm not the only sahm with 3 kids, while putting myself aside. So thank you for the inspiration... 5 things...<BR/>1. I love people with passion.<BR/>2. I love to serve without being recognized.<BR/>3. I LOVE being a mom<BR/>4. I have pretty eyes<BR/>5. I can actually cook good edible food, we'll have to talk about if it's actually healthy another time. :)Thanks so much! I already feel better! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593137455240247002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-60749130108508587982008-05-08T20:48:00.000-06:002008-05-08T20:48:00.000-06:00I feel like there is a giant red arrow pointing do...I feel like there is a giant red arrow pointing down on my head right now... I'm one of those women guilty of posting about feeling inadequate. What a week to have a melt-down! : ) The good news is I've been focusing on "seeing" these blessings in my life. So here comes fab five about me!<BR/>1. My home is a welcoming, fun, comfortable place! My doors are always open and I love that there are always people - or their kids - coming and going. <BR/>2. My favorite things about my body: my eyes and ankles. Random, but they look amazing in a great pair of heals! (My ankles, not my eyes.)<BR/>3. I'm funny!<BR/>4. I really love baking desserts... and they are so good! <BR/>5. I love meeting new people. It's easy for me to strike up a conversation and make a new friend.<BR/><BR/>It's great rubbing shoulders with all of you! Let's keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-4838653469389980732008-05-08T19:50:00.000-06:002008-05-08T19:50:00.000-06:00wow...okay, 5 things? let's see1. i am very person...wow...okay, 5 things? let's see<BR/><BR/>1. i am very personable. people comment to my husband how warm and friendly i am and love my bubbly personality<BR/><BR/>2. although i do get nervous in front of people, i do okay! (that says alot from how i <I>used</I> to be!<BR/><BR/>3. i'm a pretty good cook. :) i can follow a recipe nicely and have actually only burned meals very few times...and <I>never</I> enough to ruin it! yay!!<BR/><BR/>4. i am empathetic. i pick up on peoples emotions and act accordingly...it is especially helpful in difusing possible blow ups.<BR/><BR/>5. i love my feet...i think they are pretty cute!<BR/><BR/>hooooooly cow! that really was tough. the sad thing is as soon as i thought about something to put down, my criticle voice would chime in. i didn't think it was that prominant. wow that is sad! thank you, it is definatly a challenge i needed!Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044799928368955489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-86043679179989086802008-05-08T17:19:00.000-06:002008-05-08T17:19:00.000-06:00Deep posting Camille!! Um I am the worst at these...Deep posting Camille!! Um I am the worst at these sorts of things. I always find something to "fix" about myself!! but here I go<BR/>1. I am extremely clean!! The ultimate definition of OCD<BR/>2. I am a good friend. Since I live far from family, my friends are my family!!<BR/>3. I have pretty good taste, clothes, decor, etc.<BR/>**just so you all know..Im stuck**<BR/>4. I am and extremely dedicated person with exercising, my calling in YW,being a vegetarian, and being a mom/wife<BR/>5. I guess Im pretty funny (this might be a stretch, but I seem to make our friends laugh)<BR/><BR/>Um I've got some work to do in the liking myself department! Thanks Camille.cortniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639865397459055759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-39618784449944324252008-05-08T16:10:00.000-06:002008-05-08T16:10:00.000-06:00Well, I read this 2 days ago and I thought...5 thi...Well, I read this 2 days ago and I thought...5 things...I can do it. Well, 2 days later I am writing this and I am not sure if I can come up with 5 things. We will see...<BR/><BR/>1. I am a very (yes, Camille OCD) clean person.<BR/>2. I love yard work...including growing a garden. Most of the time things grow really well.<BR/>3. I am not afraid of a challenge. I really enjoy them!<BR/>4. I am very loyal to my family and friends. It is best not mess with them.<BR/>5. I love to read. I was even able to teach my 2yr old the love of books.<BR/><BR/>Well, I did it. That was much harder than I thought it would be.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038795643051909274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-73145985216438543982008-05-08T14:58:00.000-06:002008-05-08T14:58:00.000-06:00Ok, this is the tenth time I've started this comme...Ok, this is the tenth time I've started this comment... why is it so hard to see the positive things in ourselves? I've really struggled with this challenge, but I guess I'm going to give it a shot! I always joke that I was in the bathroom when God handed out the talents, but... here it goes!<BR/>1 ~ I can make friends with just about anyone and make them feel comfortable.<BR/>2 ~ I am a very good trauma nurse... I keep my cool in times of incredible stress.<BR/>3 ~ I'm a good YW leader (I should be by now, I've done it for 5 years).<BR/>4 ~ I've very dependable.<BR/>5 ~ I feel like I'm a good listener, I try really hard to be a good friend.<BR/><BR/>Wow! Camille, that was HARD! I don't like talking about myself, and especially not the good qualities! I guess that's why this is so good for me! I'll thank you later, after I stop feeling self-conscious! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286000098934975871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-54268860226089698682008-05-08T12:40:00.000-06:002008-05-08T12:40:00.000-06:00Here's mine.1. I really, deeply love my family and...Here's mine.<BR/><BR/>1. I really, deeply love my family and they know it<BR/><BR/>2. I’m proactively working on improving myself<BR/><BR/>3. I can organize and improvise<BR/><BR/>4. I’m usually good at not taking myself too seriously<BR/><BR/>5. I have shiny, thick, healthy hair<BR/><BR/>That's harder to do than it looks. Maybe it's one of those things you have to practice to be good at.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08851118325233038912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-18830876835037703192008-05-08T11:54:00.000-06:002008-05-08T11:54:00.000-06:00My 5 things....1. I am a good housekeeper - you co...My 5 things....<BR/>1. I am a good housekeeper - you could eat off my floor 9 days out of 10.<BR/>2. I have pretty eyes<BR/>3. I worked really hard to get into my pre-baby clothes after #2 and did it.<BR/>4. I'm a good cook.<BR/>5. I'm a good decorator, my home looks beautiful (at least a few people think so!)<BR/>That was a lot harder than I thought it would be - three things is kind of easy, but 5 - whew - I've been sitting her for about 10 minutes! Great challenge! Thanks for the blog, I love it!The Kopershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992444582938785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-78425590627225373202008-05-08T08:09:00.000-06:002008-05-08T08:09:00.000-06:00Okay, I had to have a day to think about what I wa...Okay, I had to have a day to think about what I was going to write:<BR/><BR/>1. I am great at finding symbolism and meaning in almost anything. It started with books and movies, but over time I've been able to find it in everyday things.<BR/>2. I like my smile...it's big.<BR/>3. I am great at making lists...things to do, places to go, goals to accomplish, things to buy, etc.<BR/>4. I don't have a solo voice, but I sure can blend in with the choir and hold strong to the alto part.<BR/>5. I like my finger nails...they're long and natural and great for scratching backs.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298417607662124763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-12065038316700161112008-05-07T21:56:00.000-06:002008-05-07T21:56:00.000-06:00By the way- I should not take all the credit for t...By the way- I should not take all the credit for this post- blogger Savannah (see first comment) emailed me the idea for a positive thinking challenge. So, thanks Savannah!Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737329533128964260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-74784481086356820312008-05-07T20:56:00.000-06:002008-05-07T20:56:00.000-06:00Great Challenge Camille! It's nice to think posit...Great Challenge Camille! It's nice to think positivly about ourselves, even if we have to really work at it. My five are:<BR/>1- I am a great baker.<BR/>2- I am a good listener.<BR/>3- I have a green thumb and don't know how I do it.<BR/>4- I love the colors of my eyes, and they change with the clothes I wear.<BR/>5- I am a hard worker.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17652041468496363222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-57350567392621203382008-05-07T20:11:00.000-06:002008-05-07T20:11:00.000-06:00I know I said it was a great challenge, but I didn...I know I said it was a great challenge, but I didn't think it would be so hard.<BR/>1) I am honest. <BR/>2) I have a fun personality. I think I make people feel comfortable and happy.<BR/>3) I have pretty eyes.<BR/>4) I am a loyal and good friend. I try to go out of my way for my friendships.<BR/>5) I am good at reading. I mean I love reading books. I really like that about me.KAMBRIA and MATThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661427713233984163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-2485344876371270042008-05-07T18:51:00.000-06:002008-05-07T18:51:00.000-06:00K seriously why is this so hard? It took a while ...K seriously why is this so hard? It took a while to think of 5 things....that is a bad sign isn't it =)<BR/><BR/>1- I can get along with just about every personality type. You know how some people just clash, I've never had that happen. Even if I don't exactly love the person I can get along with them no prob.<BR/><BR/>2- I am patient (unless sleep deprived =)<BR/><BR/>3- I am good at keeping our house germ free and am very good at disenfecting every door handle, phone, remote, chair top, faucet, etc. Basically anything anyone could ever think of touching (mostly from owning a motel and seeing how gross people really are)<BR/><BR/>4- I am good at doing peoples hair for prom, weddings, pictures etc even though I have had no training, but wish I did.<BR/><BR/>5- I forgive and forget sometimes too easily =)<BR/><BR/>k that seriously took 15 minutes to accomplish. I have some serious issues with myself =)Kristin and Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263608485794902969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-32584734493947020702008-05-07T15:59:00.000-06:002008-05-07T15:59:00.000-06:00I have always felt like the Lord only blessed me w...I have always felt like the Lord only blessed me with one talent, I feel like he blessed me big time with that one, but the rest I feel like I have had to work hard to achieve but I'll see if I can make the list stretch!<BR/><BR/>1. I have a great musical ability. I can sing rather well and I pick up instruments like nobody's business. I have seriously toyed with the idea of trying out for American Idol - I think I might have a real shot at it.<BR/><BR/>2. Well, I was told that I was a great jr. high school teacher. That one really surprised me because I think it was the hardest thing I have ever done.<BR/><BR/>3. I work really hard to master things - college, motherhood, music, weight loss, etc. I put the time in, I don't make excuses and I don't give up!<BR/><BR/>4. I make to-die-for chocolate chip cookies. <BR/><BR/>5. My brother told me that I got a really good sense of humor after I got married. I don't know why it took so long, I think I was always worried about saying the wrong thing in high school and people thinking I was a loser - now I just let it out, and surprisingly, people laugh. Thanks Kolby for helping me to be myself!<BR/><BR/>In closing, let me just say that I felt sufficiently awkward while writing this. And boy, what a talented group of women who have responded to the challenge! So glad to blog in such great company!Jecca Lee Ivie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883909639129946822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-78911411538722560372008-05-07T11:20:00.000-06:002008-05-07T11:20:00.000-06:00hmm...5 things1. I make stuff, some of it is even ...hmm...5 things<BR/><BR/>1. I make stuff, some of it is even good enough to sell<BR/>2. I did awesome in college--for some reason I found my niche in college courses<BR/>3. Even when things don't work out perfectly I'm good at recongizing what I learned (which by the way is very useful in the realm of making stuff)<BR/>4. I maintain my weight easily<BR/>5. I have a pretty good business mind--<BR/><BR/>That was hard.Ivy & Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378960507474910550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-53464805083162457462008-05-07T10:43:00.000-06:002008-05-07T10:43:00.000-06:00Ok, I am in. Obviously I need this one, because I...Ok, I am in. Obviously I need this one, because I'm sitting here wondering what on earth I shall put as my 5 items!<BR/>1- I am an excellent grammarian/punctuater. <BR/>2- I enjoy learning about different cultures, and when I travel, I look forward to this aspect, instead of wishing everything were American.<BR/>3- I am a very fast typist.<BR/>4- Words come together on the page for me in wonderful ways. Don't ask me to speak in public though. My talent does not extend that far.<BR/>5- I am working on being a better forgiver. I'm not perfect at it yet, but I'm working on it.kiddle97https://www.blogger.com/profile/13796433323212697491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-69350562942195643402008-05-06T23:18:00.000-06:002008-05-06T23:18:00.000-06:00Wow! I like this challenge but honestly its going...Wow! I like this challenge but honestly its going to be extremely hard for me. <BR/><BR/>1. I have empathy for others and can usually understand where they are coming from. <BR/>2. I love baking and Im good at it.<BR/>3. Im photogenic.<BR/>4. When I set my mind on something... I do it. No matter how hard or far fetched.<BR/>5. I am quite spiritual and always try to keep an eternal perspective.<BR/><BR/>Okay, Im going to be very honest. This is a scary challenge for Moms. The "world" does try to put us down and I have allowed it in many ways, unfortunately. Thank you Camille. Its nice to actually think of yourself in a kind way. I want to do this challenge and continue it. I can't help but think.... if there were more "Moms" who really knew and understood their worth imagine what "we" all could accomplish!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287311333802890080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2220161407890623567.post-41824056801938478132008-05-06T23:12:00.000-06:002008-05-06T23:12:00.000-06:00I'll jump in, too!1) I can sing really well.2) I'm...I'll jump in, too!<BR/>1) I can sing really well.<BR/>2) I'm a smart girl - seriously, I got all A's in my 1-yr Masters program last year.<BR/>3) I'm successful professionally - I currently have my dream job.<BR/>4) I'm a pretty good cook, and love to share my table and home with friends.<BR/>5) I'm the best "mommy" a dog could ever want - just ask my lab, Fred!<BR/><BR/>What a great challenge!Becca and Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324764581796969874noreply@blogger.com