I thought we could use a thread to remind us things that are great about ourselves that have nothing to do with appearance, a confidence boost we can keep with us even on our "fat" days.

I don't know anyone on here yet, but it would be great to also post what makes each other awesome since we don't always give ourselves enough credit!

What makes me/my life awesome:
I am smart, and have a certification that's relatively rare to have.
I have a husband that loves me an treats me well (it's nice not having to worry about impressing boys!)

~Katy

I have been with the same man for the last twenty years (14 of them as his wife) - a rarity in today's world.

I am a good stay-at-home mother to our two sons, ages 9 and 6.

I am told by people in my offline life that I have a wicked sense of humor.

I'm a good daughter to my elderly father and a good older sister.

I am a strong young mother to my 16 month old son.
I am also a full time student, 2 years away from my BA.
I also hold a job at 30 hours a week.
Yet still manage to juggle it all and enjoy life.

Ten years ago, when I married my husband, I made the smartest decision of my life.

Even though my degrees are in unrelated fields (pushed on me by my parents), I eventually pursued my true interest and now am able to be self-employed while doing work I love AND staying home with my kids.

I think I've struck a pretty good balance between encouraging my kids to be independent, while still providing them with the love and support they need.

I'm smart, funny, and pretty darn cute.

Nice thread! Always good to think about for a little bit. My life is not where I want it to be right now, and it won't be untill I graduate in a year. But let's see what makes me awesome still... hihi

- I have TONS of experience as boardmember for several youth organizations and with cool jobs in the governant/politics field at 26 already
- I am weird, but carry my weirdness in a way that makes people like me most of the time
- I am for the first time in my life making a real attempt at 'sports' and I am just doing it! (nike-style )

fitmom thats awesome you have been together for so long! I hope I can say the same in 19 years


mamamorgan WOW that is a lot to be doing all at once! School is challenging enough, and working 30 hours with a young child. Kudos!


banananutmuffin congrats on 10 years! And how great that you found what you love to do AND are making a living at it from home!

philana it sounds like your career is really taking off! And being weird is a good thing- I always tell my office manager, if I wasn't so crazy work would be a LOT more boring haha.

~Katy

This is a good idea! You ladies are really awesome!

Well what makes me awesome? I'm a fast learner, I'm smart and I don't think twice before I help another person.