you know the part of of You've Got Mail when Meg Ryan's character is wondering "what it is exactly" that she does? I had one of those moments yesterday, not for the first time, but this time i was having a hard time coming up with a list. i partially do a lot of things like sew a little, scrapbook a little, cook a little...but i don't LOVE any of those things. i really love being a mom and love not having to get up and go to work at an office. but somedays i forget that i am good at anything- particularly after a busy day when nothing really gets done- so here is my list to remind me whenever i wonder again.
1. i'm really good at shopping for bargains. not junk or cheap stuff. lovey things for lovely prices.
2. i'm good at spray paint. i love to redo my lovelies (that sounds a little dirty but references number 1). most recently i painted a really ugly gold vanity bright orange. much better.
3. i'm good at being healthy. i really do love to eat healthy, tasty things. i also LOVE exercising. sweat is power. plus i have to make sure i never get the fat a-- liz cursed me with when i became a minivan mom!
4. i'm good at copying. never pay for boutique t-shirts, burp cloths, furniture or art. just look really hard at it and make, iron-on or spray paint your own (always giving credit where it's due though)
5. i'm good at planning. whether it's mutual, a vacation, a budget, or a party. give me a blank spreadsheet and an internet connection. i'm a planning planner. hire me.
this isn't boasting. just my own feel good reminder that somewhere underneath all the dishes and diapers i can hold my own with an aerosol can and some sweat.
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hehehe I think I blew the theory cos I don't have a minivan and I have quite a bit of running to do!
I love that we both wrote about orange today.
You are amazing! I totally agree with all of those things. I've never met anyone who can swindle a deal like you can. That's talent.
ahhh thanks!
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