- reading to children
- researching things
- using the dewey decimal system
- critical thinking
- explaining complex ideas to children
- imagining a scenario in which any rule should be broken
- creating crafting activities for children
- negotiating with toddlers
- logistical planning
There are things that I am adequate at, such as:
- cooking
- sewing
- needle crafts
- music
- photography
- writing
- technology
And there are things I am bad at, such as:
- housekeeping
- poker faces
- spelling
- memorizing poetry (especially in Latin)
- drawing
- pop culture
- running
When I go running, it's like a constant bashing of my self-esteem. I'm not good at it, I don't enjoy it and yet I keep going. While my friends are running (as in without stopping) 5, 6, 7 mile runs, I have yet to run a full mile without a walking break. The idea of propelling myself forward for 13.1 miles scares the bejeebies out of me. It's really good for me to be doing something that challenges me, but I think for the sake of my sanity I need to mix in some more things that I'm good at.
I haven't gotten in as many runs lately due to travel and being sick. Today's run was my first since Tuesday. When I got to the Rose Bowl, I remembered that today is the second Sunday of the month, meaning it was the flea market. Luckily I was getting there as it was ending, so parking wasn't an issue. It did make the beginning of the run more interesting, as I was running past some of the vendors. It was a slow "run," with my head still full of snot. I'll spare you the stats, mostly because I don't want to look at them.
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