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Stubborn. This is a double edged sword that cuts both ways. I don't know how often I have regretted my unwillingness to see something from another person's point of view or that my way of doing things might not be the only way or even the right way. (I am working on this) On the other hand, my ability to dig my heels in and never, ever give up no matter what, has gotten me through some extremely difficult times and live to fight again another day. I refuse to accept the role of victim and if I feel that something is unfair or unjust or just plain wrong, I'll fight back any way I can. And I'll also do this when I see others being treated unfairly. My first battle in this regard was with my Kindergarten teacher who made the entire class take a "nap" for 15 minutes because a few of the other children had been noisy. I walked right up to her and said, "Teacher, that's unfair. I wasn't being noisy and some of the other kids weren't either. Why do WE have to be punished, too?" A rabble rouser at age 5!
People also often consider me "eccentric" whatever they mean by that. I just figure that girls just like to have fun and so long as I'm not harming anyone else, why not? For example, I once spent an entire summer camped out all alone in a remote part of the Colorado mountains. Women aren't supposed to do stuff like that because what if a cougar gets you or some stranger with a poor motive chances across you? Sure, bad things happen, but I'm completely at home in my environment and I know how to minimize the chance that something bad might happen. It was an amazing experience and I'll always be glad that I did it - "eccentric" or not!
Adaptable - I can flourish around difficult people and/or situations. Bosses that go through multiple managers I can get along with. Some will say I kiss ass or am lack conviction. No, I understand what is in my power to effect change and what is not. I see alternatives where others say "I've had enough". I remind myself that I always have choices and that I can always find a way to persevere. The downside, I have little patience for those who view themselves as victims. We all have choices.
I am enjoying my stretch of time as a stay-at-home mom of two small children.
As an educated woman in my forties who has long held professional positions across several careers, there is a certain line of reasoning that says I'm supposed to feel stifled and unfulfilled by taking time to be home with my kids when they are babies, or resentful that I'm pausing my career, or isolated because I'm not in the working world with easy access to a cohort of peers. Only none of that is true of me or applies. I'm really enjoying being able to do this.
Off topic: Woman! You are living the dream life! Society (feminists?) lied to us women telling us a career and being independent will make up happy. Having our own family...that is true happiness and fulfillment! I have friends who are about to turn 40 and alone...great careers though but alone and miserable!
Off topic: Woman! You are living the dream life! Society (feminists?) lied to us women telling us a career and being independent will make up happy. Having our own family...that is true happiness and fulfillment! I have friends who are about to turn 40 and alone...great careers though but alone and miserable!
I'll go back to work (I'm working on a master's degree while I'm out of the workforce to lay groundwork for a career switch), and I'm excited about the switch I'm making. I wouldn't say I'm NOT a feminist, but it isn't antifeminist to take the time to raise my small children when I can. If anything, I'd like for my daughter (and my son) to know via example that making the choice to step out of the professional world for a period of time to be with them in their very formative early years IS being independent and making an independent choice.
I am too outspoken. I always have been. I struggle with tact
Same here.
Mine: I make a pretty good salary, especially for the geographical area I live in. I don't go around bragging about it, but I also don't pretend I'm cash-strapped or "can't afford that", and I'm pretty open about the fact that I'm not always chasing bargains (often my time/energy is more valuable to me than a few bucks saved). I was both fortunate in the career that I pursued and I have worked hard, and I'm not ashamed of it.
I am too outspoken. I always have been. I struggle with tact
Are you one of those types that act obnoxious all under the guise of "just telling it like it is." There's a thin line between being outspoken and being a less than pleasant person to be around.
I'm happy to say that I can't think of any negative traits that I'm proud of. Most of my stuff that is negative about me I am fully aware of and I don't take any pride in them.
Strange thread, last time I looked we kept our baggage in stow.....or we at least tried to.
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. Having our own family...that is true happiness and fulfillment! I have friends who are about to turn 40 and alone...great careers though but alone and miserable!
