15 Things I Love About Myself [UBC Post 14]

I thought today I will indulge in some self-love because true happiness comes from being happy with yourself.

I love about myself ...

1. That I can go to a person and say ‘sorry’ if I realize that I was wrong.

   

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2. I am not addicted to TV or any online (computer / mobile) games, though I am addicted to books, but I don’t think that’s bad. 
3. That I am cleanliness freak. Though I admit it becomes crazy sometimes for my husband. 
4. That I am creative. Creativity is something you are born with and I think I am blessed that way. 
5. That I am quite low maintenance. I don’t crave for expensive gifts, jewelry, exotic holidays et. al. Give me books and I am happy.
6. That I can make an awesome cup of tea. 
7. That I don’t lie. After all, I have to be a good example to my child.
8. That I am a good listener. 
9. That I enjoy my own company. I never get bored of myself. 
10. That I am a perfectionist. I go the extra mile to deliver my best. 
11. That I am plan-oriented (or a listmaniac). I am comfortable when I have a list in hand. 
12. That I don't drink - hard or soft drinks. I only drink tea, and sometimes water ;-)
13. That I am unconventional in a lot of things. I don't try to fit in if I feel passionate about certain thing. 
14. That I am warm and compassionate. I think that's my Taurean trait. I can do anything for a friend. 
15. That I love my life. I have dreams but I am not chasing bigger house or bigger car or better pay cheque. I am living for 'peace of mind' and 'happiness'.

There are many more things which I love about myself but I will resist going overboard. Some other day!

So what do you absolutely love about yourself?

You may also want to read: 10 Things I want to Change About Myself.

June Photo A Day : Day 10: You!

Yes, that's me!

This picture was clicked in my seventh month of pregnancy. We had just bought our D5100 and the hubby was trying out different settings. He's quite good at clicking pictures.

But you know how it is during pregnancy. You keep ballooning. Atleast I did! [By the way, that also reminds me of that Parachute Hair Oil ad "badhti hoon roz thhoda thhoda". I would get quite amused by that ad during those times for the altogether different meaning it implied for me.]
The clear instruction given to hubby for clicking my picture was - I must not look fat. You can see how he has clicked, accommodating my instructions and considering the state I was in.
But jokes apart, I love this picture. The angle is quite refreshing!

Ek baar jo maine commitment kar di

There are many things which I don't like about myself but there are a few things which I am quite proud of! It is the dedication with which I commit to things.

Till the time I finished my graduation, after having dropped the idea of doing fashion designing, I was not sure about what to do careerwise. I have always wanted to write but I wasn't too confident about it at that time. My brother suggested MBA and I quite liked the idea. I applied for many colleges because I had already dropped a year, since I did not appear for CAT during my final year. To cut the long story short, I dedicated myself to the preparation whole-heartedly. For the first time in my life, I even heard my mom tell me, you have been studying for too long, why don't you take a break! I got many interview calls and I took admission in the 2nd college I cleared. There wasn't time to wait to finish off all the calls and then decide. I have no regrets. It was a good college and I met my future husband there :-)I was obsessed about Advertising and in one of my first few posts on this blog, I have discussed in detail how I landed the only Advertising job I wanted, on campus.While I was working in Mumbai, my then boyfriend, now husband, was in Pune. I think Neeta travels should have offerred me annual membership discount for the number of times I travelled between the cities!I quit my job 1.5 years back, but all the time I spent in that Marketing Communication profile I did my best. I am sure my ex-bosses and ex-team members also felt the same way about my dedication. I would always be straight forward on what was possible and many times I pushed myself hard on meeting some difficult deadlines. Because the exhilaration of a job well done is something else. I always reveled in the glory of finishing my commitments successfully.I had been nudged covertly and overtly several times on when we wer planning to start a family. We were given examples of how couples were barely taking 9 months to produce offspring, we had taken way too long. As if they are going to take care of my kids! Anyways I was always clear, I want a baby only when I can offer him all my time. I was not going to compromise either on my job commitments or responsibilities towards my child. He deserves my attention and time. I quit from my job because I wanted people to remember me for the good work I had done, and not somebody who struggled to strike a balance and live every moment in guilt. I have my limitations. I can either be an excellent worker or a good mom, in my standards. I cannot be both with perfection. With due respect to all working moms, it is strictly my opinion and honest admission about my priorities, which are mental peace and perfection. In the last 1.5 years, I have never missed my job, neither have I regretted my decision. I do crave for a break once in a while but I am thankful to God that I have been given this opportunity to spend so much time with my baby. These moments are priceless.