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Thursday Thirteen #27

7 September 2006 by kristarella

Last Thursday Denise issued a challenge for this week’s 13…

“I would like to challenge all Thirteeners to come up with 13 things they like about themselves on the next Thursday 13…September 7.

I feel like we, as women, spend so much time scrutinizing ourselves that we sometimes forget the good stuff.”

It seemed slightly indulgent and it was the most difficult list I’ve written in a while but here goes…

Thursday Thirteen
Thirteen things I like about me.

1. My lips, I think they’re a good size and shape.

2. My eyes, they’re a good colour – greenish.

3. I like that I like Sci-Fi, it seems like most girls just don’t get it.

4. I love that I’m willing to learn new things. At the moment I’m a bit excited about changing to a Linux based operating system. I’m quite quick at picking things up and remembering how to do things.

5. Like #3 I like that I like action movies and the sort of movies that hubby wants to watch.

6. I like my height, I’m short but that’s okay.

7. I’m fairly musical, which is nice. I play flute, guitar and can sing too.

8. I set high standards for myself. I often get into a frizz when I don’t achieve them, which isn’t good but at least I care 🙂

9. My other/better half 😉

10. I’m getting better at karate all the time.

11. My attitude to life is improving as well.

12. I go through stages of creativity.

13. Most of all I like that I’m chosen by God to be one of his children. Sweet!

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  1. Sarah Neugebauer says

    7 September 2006 at 10:44

    Very nice! You’re right–I don’t get science fiction!

  2. Janet says

    7 September 2006 at 11:51

    That’s awesome re: #11 🙂

    I did what Denise requested, too 🙂

  3. kontan says

    7 September 2006 at 12:43

    #6 same here!

    #13 Woohoo!!! How cool is that!

  4. The Shrone says

    7 September 2006 at 12:50

    Sci-fi rules! I’ve always been a geek, though. My list this week is about favorite villains, some of whom are from sci-fi works.

  5. meredith says

    7 September 2006 at 13:11

    amen on the scifi comment. I am with you, sister!

  6. Denise says

    7 September 2006 at 13:15

    :party: Awesome list!!!! Thanks for participating.

    I’m one of the weird girls…I don’t get sci-fi. :shrug:

  7. Jennfactor says

    7 September 2006 at 13:46

    I like my height and my sci-fi, but while I love to sing, I would never refer to myself as musically blessed on any level–strictly an appreciation thing… 😀

  8. Tess says

    7 September 2006 at 14:10

    I like scifi and action movies too! never thought of it as a positive attribute to myself though, but it sure does make picking a movie one less hassle, huh? :coffee:

  9. Southern Girl says

    7 September 2006 at 14:35

    Great list! Yay for #13!

    My TT is up, too:
    http://southern-born-and-bred.blogspot.com

  10. my 2 cents says

    7 September 2006 at 15:17

    A great list! Sounds like you are involved in cool things: the karate, the music, etc.

    Have a great Thursday!!

  11. wrigley says

    7 September 2006 at 15:42

    i’m so happy to know you are continuously willing to learn. i like that about people. i like your list. mine’s up!

  12. mar says

    7 September 2006 at 16:19

    Remember “small is beautiful”, I guess it applies to being short as well since I am short, lol :coffee:
    Happy TT, my list is up!

  13. Tracie says

    7 September 2006 at 17:19

    Great list!!
    I’m short too….
    I like the chick flicks and the action movies…my hubby likes the action movies and the chick flicks-we are a good movie match!

    Mine is up!

  14. Incog says

    7 September 2006 at 19:25

    I like Dr Who (don’t really get it – but nonetheless like it) – not sure if that counts as Sci Fi.

  15. Friday's Child says

    7 September 2006 at 20:03

    This challenge is great. It makes you know your fellow thirteeners better. Nice knowing you.
    Mine is up too.

  16. Louise says

    7 September 2006 at 20:58

    Not sure if I get all Sci-Fi. And Fantasy confuses the heck out of me.

    I’ve tried to rise to the challenge too.

  17. MommyBa says

    7 September 2006 at 21:07

    Such a cool person you are 🙂 Thanks for sharing bits about you.

    Happy Thursday!

  18. carmen says

    7 September 2006 at 21:18

    amen to number 13!

  19. colleen gleason says

    7 September 2006 at 22:35

    I’m with you on #3 and #5, but there are some movies (guy flicks, I call’em) that my hubby likes that I don’t get. Like Caddyshack.

    Give me a thriller or an action adventure anyday, though.

    And #13 ROCKS!

  20. Barb says

    7 September 2006 at 23:35

    Great list, but I like #13 most of all.

    My TT is up.

  21. Darla says

    8 September 2006 at 00:42

    Chalk me up as another female sci-fi fan. You’re not alone. 🙂

  22. Tink says

    8 September 2006 at 01:11

    You did the challenge and came up with this wonderful list. Congratulations! I didn’t finish the challenge, so I’ll save it for another time. My TT is about birthday facts.

  23. Tinker says

    8 September 2006 at 01:59

    I like 13…i also like 3. I am a sci-fi nut! Tribble anyone?

  24. Ocean Lady says

    8 September 2006 at 03:09

    What fun emoticons are here:
    :angel: :coffee: :up:

    I like action and sci-fi too; my family is into martial arts. Great job! Nice to meet you. 😀

  25. Chelle Y. says

    8 September 2006 at 03:53

    I like #13 the best! 🙂

  26. Becki says

    8 September 2006 at 04:05

    Great list i hate to talk about myself but i think you did great 🙂

  27. Amy says

    8 September 2006 at 04:38

    Awesome list! You sound like one fun chick!

  28. Jersey Girl says

    8 September 2006 at 05:00

    I love trying new things too!

  29. DKRaymer says

    8 September 2006 at 06:10

    I totally get #3 & #5. I LOVE sci-fi! Hate the Lifetime channel though; I’d rather have my teeth drilled. Your list was awesome. I took the challenge and labored over it for 3 whole days. That’s not good. Stop by my blog anytime…
    DK

  30. Tee says

    8 September 2006 at 07:39

    Oooh, some girls have all the luck! (Re: #1 & #2)
    Loved your list!

  31. Dawn (webmiztris) says

    8 September 2006 at 09:06

    thanks for renting my pad this week!

  32. Staci says

    8 September 2006 at 09:45

    Great list! And yay, you, for getting Sci-Fi! I wish I did…

  33. Cara de Risa says

    8 September 2006 at 11:36

    I like your style.. very hip! =)

  34. Jenny Ryan says

    12 September 2006 at 06:31

    Great list! Way to go in acknowledging so many good things about yourself! 🙂

  35. K T Cat says

    15 September 2006 at 05:02

    I like the fact that you like to try new things. Impressive!

    My TT is up.

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