List 100 things I love about myself

1. I chose, and continue to choose, the road less traveled.
2. Food – I can enjoy all sorts!
3. Karaoke and dancing are my thing – I learn easily, and I don’t make a fool of myself when I do ;)
4. I take things one day at a time, and I’ve learned never to be overwhelmed with the occasional curve balls
5. I forgive myself, constantly, everyday.
6. I love my country – truly, madly, deeply.
7. I’ve no problems basically getting along with anyone and everyone
8. Adventure – always up for it!
9. I have made peace with my god.
10. I can stand up and talk/perform in front of a crowd and not get stage fright.
11. High flying achiever – I managed to graduate magna cum laude from college and have tons of extracurricular activities
12. Travel – in my peer group, I am well-traveled, and I’ve been to destinations that most of my friends can only dream of (from Australia, to Batanes, to Luang Prabang, to Zamboanga!)
13. Committed – I am committal in my relationships; my shortest one lasted all of three years!
14. Scaling summits – who would’ve thought I’d be a mountaineer? But I am now, and have gone up almost 30 mountains here and abroad.
15. Gratitude – I am able to appreciate the simple things
16. Balance – I’ve managed to create a balance between work-play, motion-rest, happiness-sobriety
17. I’ve been svelte ever since I can remember and clothes almost always fit me well ;)
18. I have pretty feet!
19. Going the distance – I trained for and finished a full marathon last year – in good time. Remembering it makes me realize I can do anything I set my mind on!
20. Financial independence – managed to get myself some of this.
21. I have impeccable English
22. My friends say that when I smile, it’s like the whole world is smiling back
23. I lived overseas for six months – and I thrived!
24. Piano – I forced myself to take lessons after 20 years, and play in a recital afterwards
25. Bikram Yoga – after one session, I’m able to do most of it. yeay!
26. I have a generous spirit – I always manage to see the good in everyone
27. I bring out the good in people
28. I bring out good in the world
29. I work hard at things that matter to me
30. At this point, I know what’s important in my life
31. I’m not afraid to make a fool of myself
32. Swimming – I didn’t learn this when I was a kid, so I forced myself to learn 2 years ago
33. I can travel on my own
34. I need little affirmation from external sources to make me feel confident about myself
35. I love the process of creating
36. I involve myself in causes I believe in
37. I am not afraid to make a stand
38. I can wash and iron my own clothes!
39. I can cook, even in the mountains ;)
40. I’ve never been addicted to anything or anybody ….
41. ... and even if I have, I recover quickly
42. Positive thoughts fill my head—most of the time…
43. I’m not afraid to tell the world why I love myself!