Post by W.T.Faulkner on Jul 9, 2013 12:36:19 GMT -5
This question brought to you because I am avoiding studying.
My mom and I were talking this weekend about the last two years of my life. I just finished doing Teach for America, which was a commitment to teach in a city school for 2 years while doing a master's program at night. She said I should be proud; I said I'm just exhausted, even though I'm sticking it out at my school and doing at least one more year.
Post by lightbulbsun on Jul 9, 2013 12:42:51 GMT -5
I just did a presentation in front of 20 engineers and didn't look like an idiot. I was able to answer their questions coherently. I'm proud that I'm at the point in my career where I can do that.
This is gonna sound cliche but I'm proud of my kids and the fact that my nurture switch went on when they were both born. I never really wanted kids because I don't like other people's kids but something happened....maybe I matured I don't know.
I was so afraid that I would be a cold mom and I'm the furthest from cold with my babies.
My son is a sparkly, wonderful human being, but if we're being truthful, I feel like its in spite of me and not because of me. I adore him, and I am so proud to be his mama, but it feels more like a blessing and less of an accomplishment. I'm probably overthinking this.
I'm proud to be a manager in my industry at such a young age.
I ran a half marathon in 2011 and I would put that among my top 5.
In college, I submitted and presented a paper to a professional organization. The conference was in Rome. It was my first (and thus far only) conference, first trip out of the country, just an amazing experience.
Since then, besides getting married and birthin' babies, I've done pretty much fuck-all.
Mom keeps telling me I should be proud of all I've done so far. I don't believe her. I never got serious about college until I was 23, I sucked at money until I moved out, I've made some serious mistakes regarding buying a house. But apparently it's something about growing and learning and being proud of me for learning these lessons.
Personally, I just feel the most proud when there aren't dirty dishes in the sink at night.
Obviously my boys. But like Missubee said I am not sure I am proud of them because I did something to make them this way. I am just proud that I have two great boys? I just look at them and feel pride. Does that make sense?
Ummmm.....also I am vain. So can I say getting back into awesome shape after having two kids. I am stronger than I have ever been in my life.
I'm really good at my job, which makes me feel pretty good, and I'm kind of proud to be the oddball in my immediate family (my parents are guilt trippers extraordinaire, which has caused some issues for my sisters, but which has almost always rolled right off my back as I continued doing my own thing).
I'm also proud of myself for losing 37lbs in four months, especially because it seemed to "reset" my body and led me to getting pregnant. I still have a ways to go after I give birth, but I know I can do it now... something I was unsure of before.
Post by rupertpenny on Jul 9, 2013 13:06:29 GMT -5
There are some things I should be proud of, but I mostly just feel like they are expected of me and that I haven't done anything much more than any other functioning adult.
Post by oregonpachey on Jul 9, 2013 13:06:58 GMT -5
I overcame a pretty fucked up childhood and managed to make a pretty damn good life for myself. I bought a home myself, went back to college and graduated top of my class with a tiny infant and have a very good job. Maybe not as impressive as others, but I am proud of that.
I'm proud of myself for going back to college on my own
I'm proud of the work I did as a newspaper reporter. I learned to really put myself out there and step out of my comfort zone to tell someone's story. And I'm proud of the 6 press association awards I won over the years.
I am proud of the life H and I have created. It works for us, we're not under pressure to live by the standards of others and we're happy
I had to think really hard. I feel inadequate lately.
What about all the work you've done on your degree while you have been birthing and raising babies?
Ugh seriously, Papie, that's no small feat!!!!! Jeez. lol.
And Tamb, I definitely think you underestimate yourself. I love your passion for animals and I think you should be proud of all the HS stuff you've done, not just the fostering.
I'm proud that I started running last year and ran a 10k. I am not naturally athletic so that was an accomplishment for me.
I'm also proud that when my boss was out for six months last year, I ran my department and really kicked ass at it. It was hard turning the reins back over to her when she returned.
i'm incredibly proud of my husband, who finally made one of his dreams come true by opening the most awesome fucking cigar lounge in all the land last week. it's packed every night, they've already announced thursday night poker tournaments, and it's just kick ass all the way around.
i'm amazingly proud of the teen, who started makeup school yesterday and is loving it like crazy. it's the first thing she's found that she's really interested in and passionate about, and i couldn't be more excited for her.
lastly, i'm super duper proud of the bean for returning to swimming lessons yesterday after dreading it for months, and doing a damn fine job.
clearly, i have a lot to be proud of these days. PROUD PROUD PROUD PROUD!!