"Compliments Journal"

I worked on 3 photoshoots while I was in Hawaii “for fun” mostly….and for the most part they turned out pretty darn well. All the models have said something along those lines and so has other friends I’ve showed them too. It means a lot to me, because I put in a lot of time and effort into these projects :).

Though one of my roommates did say I looked good in an all black outfit I wore for a presentation.

A guy complimented my black suede boots and white suede jacket (maybe he just had a thing for suede).

A teacher said my researched inspiration images were good.

That same teacher said my critique of another person’s space sketch was good (coming from him, that’s meaningful).

... and it is amazing how the accumulation of random nice things said and written over time can transform my mood instantly from hopelessness to hope, from “I can’t” to “I can” and that is another cog in the wheel of change.

As a group leader for a project, I really pulled through last minute and didn’t freak out or cause more drama, so my teacher was very impressed. He told me, in front of the class no less, and in front of my favorite teacher, that he’d hire me in a heartbeat. Comforting, very very comforting and nice to hear.

This couple I’m renting a room from has a son who does photography professionally and he totally offered to help me with my portfolio and styling class (it’s a trade because he gets to put it in his portfolio too) and this is off of him never ever seeing my stuff. This isn’t a compliment per se but I take it as one because it means he does trust me (from what he knows of me, which isn’t much since he basically offered on the second time he’s met me) to not be a crappy designer.

My roomie’s coworker told me I’m cute (in a non sexual way).

A lot of people who saw me crocheting my blanket (my first ever crochet project….I literally just learned and then I started on it) said I’m doing a good job seeing as how I learned recently (2 days before Christmas) and almost finished my huge ball of yarn.

My friend gave me the first ever compliment about something I was wearing (besides accessories) and that was that she liked my turquoise sweater. It’s something I adore as well. Hehehe.

My net frnd gave a compliment…that i have..”deep intense and loving eyes”...

i got a compliment from a kid i know “u are really sweet”...

a friend of my friend said “i have pretty eyes”...:)...

I get compliments all the time, mostly that I am beautiful, kind, and that I am doing great job at work. My son had told me that his female friend commented that I am very pretty and I should be a model. A few days ago one lady commented that I have amazing skin and asked me what I am doing to keep it that way. I don’t take compliments seriously, however, negative comments seem to be staying longer with me. I think keeping a journal about these compliments may help me to think more positive about myself and the effect I have on others.

a person i just startd talking to since a day or two ago…said “you are sweet”

“You’ve done a great thing for these guys.” Regarding the packages and letters I’ve sent to the soldiers.