My mother gave these answers to the assigned questions.
1. I was very active; full of life. I was walking at 8 months. I was very fun but also mature because I was always spending time with my older siblings.
2. I loved playing "guys" (action figures) and all kinds of games but especially monopoly. I also loved the beach and the Field Museum. She always thought of me as a philosopher. I had a intent interest in seemingly everything.
3. She thought I would some day become a Philosopher.
My strengths/gifts:
My sister Amy said that I'm very loyal and sympathetic. I am now, and always have been there for those I love. She also says that I'm *perfect*, as well.
My girlfriend Lauren said that I'm very chivalrous. She says I know how to talk to people. I can make many different people feel like I understand and respect them. I can also handle most/any situations that others are afraid of or find too awkward.
My friend Kirby said that I am a free thinker. He said that I'm very open-minded and independent.
My brother David and my friend/sister in-law Katie wrote their responses in the comment section.
My nephew Matthew wanted to add that I'm good at writing, football and baseball.
I got lucky with this one. I was able to go to Indiana over the long weekend and spend time with my brother and his family. My nephew Matthew is ten now but I remember
my brother gave him his old G.I Joes many years ago. Matthew is not much interested in the toys these days; he prefers video games, sports, reading, and riding his bike. But he was kind enough to oblige me in my strange request for a good old game of "guys". My brother dusted off the box of action figures and we poured out what looked like hundreds of different characters.
We each got a turn to pick a guy (just as my brother and I always did) and much to my surprise and delight there were many of the exact action figures we had growing up. After the initial awkwardness of coming up with dialogue for a two inch soldier passed, it was a whole lot of fun. Many battles and alliances ensued and we had no idea where the story would go except, of course, that Matthew's army would eventually win. He apparently plays with much different rules than David and I used to; with super natural men and such. On many occasions during the game, David and I would look at each other with a quick laugh; both in enjoyment of the moment, and in recognition of the many great games we had in the past.
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This is such a fun assignment. We spend so much time thinking about what is wrong or difficult about others, but rearely take the time to tell one another what we think is special and good about them. So, here is my list:
ReplyDelete1. You care deeply about the things/people that are important to you, and you don't hesitate to say and show your feelings on a regular basis.
2. You have a great sense of humor. Not only do you appreciate the humor in everyday life, but you get the humor of others. I never hesitate to joke with you about things, because I know that you will not take me too seriously.
3. You are adaptable, with little everyday things, as well as the bigger things that come up. I know when you come to visit that if our plans change, you will just roll with it.
4. You take advantage of the things in your environment, wherever that may be (Bloomington, Chicago, LaGrange, etc)
5.You are appreciative, not just of the grand gestures, but of the little things as well. You are always the first to say how great dinner is, or how good the kids were, etc.
Matthew asked that I add thoughtful and that you help with family to his list.
ReplyDeleteHere is what I would add to the things already posted:
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Gracious
Conscientious
Generous
Intelligent
I love your blog entry and I love even more that people posted additions to your list of strengths!
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