Monday, December 6, 2010

Stories of Achievement

You probably all know that I follow the Bossy Blog from the www.news.com.au website, which, come every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I can't wait to get home to read the Dear Bossy posts. Last week I had my spirits lifted from their normally good/balanced state to a proud and overwhelmed state; overwhelmed with positive feelings.

Last week Bossy asked all her followers to comment on their achievements in life. Usually the blog brings about negativities and problems that need addressing, but for a change there was so much positivity in the reader's comments, it was fantastic. And I want to share these posts with you.

The 'winning' post can be found below, but please also visit Bossy's original post, because although this post by 'Dragon' won the Red Balloon prize, I think everyone who contributed should be very happy and proud of their achievements.

I have a fantastic relationship with my family and a wonderful son who gives me reason to be proud of him every single day.

I am kind, generous, faithful, honest, loyal, and an excellent listener.

I have great friends, and recently found the courage to walk away from a few who turned out to be not so great.

I moved countries at 21, bought my own house at 27 and owned it outright by 32.

I met the ‘love on my life’ at 30 then lived in an abusive marriage to a (since diagnosed) sociopath for 12 years before I finally realised that it WASN’T all my fault. I survived. I am still sane, and trusting and loving. The demons aren’t quite banished, but I’m working on it.

I have two investment properties. A decent car. Money in the bank, no personal debt.

I love my own company.

I can see beauty in small things.

I haven’t broken through the glass ceiling, but I’ve managed to deliver a hairline crack.

I have travelled to New Zealand, Bali, America, Canada, Singapore and Thailand.

I can hook up a trailer, change a tyre and a wiper blade and check my cars oil, water and air pressure all on my own.

I sometimes dream very specific things that later come true. Big time. And I don’t even believe in that stuff.

I read at least two books a week.

I am imaginative and eloquent. I write passable poetry, very good letters and everyone's resumes.

I can cook – no, really cook. Like Nigella!

I have a flair for decorating and people always love the ‘feel’ of my house. I have a green thumb and an acre of garden to prove it.

I can paint, take a good photograph, draw and sing, but I can’t dance, play an instrument, tell jokes or draw attention to myself in a crowd.

I can ride a horse at a flat gallop, obedience train a dog and house-train a pig. I am not afraid of snakes, rats, toads or spiders.

I can use a screwdriver, a drop saw and a shifting spanner.

I once saved, rehabilitated and trained a starving horse that everyone else thought would die, and then donated the beautiful result to Riding for The Disabled.

Next year I am starting my own business.

...and I am a great-aunt as of about 2 mins ago so I’m out of here!


What are your achievements?