list 43 things that i like about myself

I type very quickly. Probably over 100 wpm most days. It helps when I’m doing emails for work or fun, and when I chat with people online.

Whether it’s friends or girlpal, I like to think I put forth an effort to care about them and improve their lives.

The only place I’m guilty of not doing this is with friends back in MI I see rarely. If I don’t see people regularly and they don’t contact me, I’m not as good at this. Especially true if they’re married with kids (therefore different!)

However, I still think I’m good at being more than a casual friend.

I saw this at conferences. Even though parents have varying kids and temperaments, I am able to communicate effectively with them both over email and in person. This is something that I thought wouldn’t be easy since I’m shy around strangers.

First of a few music entries… I’m in a functional and interesting band with several of my friends, and I contribute positively to it.

I am getting better at trying delicious things while at the same time getting better at eating good lunches and such. The thought of me eating broccoli two years ago was unthinkable. :)

I went to my old high school’s homecoming game this weekend and was approached by many former students. I don’t think they would have been drawn to talk to me if they didn’t somewhat like their experience in my classes.

It was good to see them again.

I am decent at a variety of recreational and competitive athletic activities, and I enjoy exercise.

Although I know for a fact not everyone finds me humorous, I think I’m at least quick on my feet with witty remarks. Useful if you teach!

I teach physics, so this is necessary. Though I’m never jumping up and down about it, I care enough about physics so that students see it (and maybe some of it rubs off). I don’t even feel like I’m faking it.

I only have one example off the top of my head now, but I can’t think of one that will be much bigger: for years I never thought I could finish my PhD, and I did.

Here’s another, perhaps. My first year teaching, I worried that I’d never become comfortable. I’m not done with that process yet, but the doubts are disappearing slowly.