Truthiness Day 12: Lighter Shade of Pale

October 18, 2010 By 1 Comment

Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.

Ummm….geez, I don’t know.  Is this supposed to refer to things on which I think I should be complimented?  I ask because no one compliments me on my cooking but that is because I suck at it.  Ditto singing, cleaning, science, my memory…

I guess no one compliments me on my pale skin.  I’ve heard a lot throughout my life about how I should get a tan.  If I wear black people ask me if I’m ill.  My one big complaint about my wedding make up is that the cosmetologist used a foundation that was notably darker than my complexion, so my face looked tan while the rest of me was pale (it totally looked obvious to me because I had a fair amount of my chest showing).

I like my skin and the fact that I’m able to keep it in good, unburnt shape.  There are so few who think that is a *good* thing.  Maybe it’s that I live in California?  Should I move to Canada or England?  Hm…

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Truthiness Day 10: Moving on to Day 11

October 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.

I am going to pass on this post.  Sorry, folks.  I can’t imagine how I could write a post on this subject without it being rude or just in poor taste.  The obvious/easy/repeat answer is my grandmother, of course…

Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

A lot of people have called me strong and I’ve been told I have the patience of a saint.  I don’t think that second one is true so much – I think patience gets confused with self-restraint.  ;)   As far as being strong…yeah, I guess so.  I don’t really see the difference between strong and just being obstinate.  Maybe “strong” is the nice way of saying “you’re one stubborn biatch.”

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Complimentary

January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I’m piggybacking on Miss Disgrace’s post about compliments.  I think it’s fun to hear about what others get complimented on, so if you don’t want to post on your own blog, please share in a comment!

I am not super great at accepting compliments but I think I’m getting better at saying thank you rather than pointing out why the compliment can’t be true.  :P   These are the things that I (remember) being complimented on multiple times:

Creativity - I write, I quilt, I’ve stamped/scrapbooked, I’ve made jewelry…I could probably go on.  I’ve gotten compliments on my ability to do a varying amount of creative activities and do them well.

My backside – This one cracks me up.  The guys definitely like it, but the ladies notice it, too (even the ones who worry about the size of theirs.  My co-worker nominated me as a sistah, even.

Strength (emotional) – I’ve been through a lot and I’m often the person friends and family go to for moral support.  In emergencies, I’m always the clear-headed one that takes care of business while others freak out.

Wisdom - Various people have told me that I have an old soul or that I am wise beyond my years.  I suppose this is true…I learn from others’ mistakes as well as my own (not that I make any, ha!).

Motherhood - I’m told fairly often that I’m a good mother.  I’m not sure if this has more to do with Jack or my tendency to take care of everyone around me (Sarah, wear sunscreen!).  Hee hee.

Goofiness - I’m not sure if everyone means this as a compliment but I take it as one anyway.  I love goofing off and making people laugh (and myself, really).  Jack tells me I’m silly all the time, too.

David compliments (and complements) me constantly, of course, but I’m sure he sees me differently than other people.  What do you get complimented on?

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