Straight No Chaser

Que, Uni

thought i was all listed out, but had to make an exception for the promise of some valuable reflection (and a shot at a merit badge!), so here they are, one hundred things i like about myself. i apologize in advance for repeats, should you find any.

1. i don't condemn anyone's beliefs.
2. i'm open to all spiritual possibilities.
3. i'm not a religious person, but i can find the value in most spiritual teachings.
4. i believe in a higher power, and i try to listen.
5. i stay true to my values.
6. i think every child deserves at least a strong spiritual base.
7. i put others' needs before my own.
8. i obey and respect my parents because i want to.
9. i try to stay true to my place in the cosmic scheme of things.
10. i believe anyone else's life is at least as valuable as mine.
11. i always look out for my little brother.
12. i try to make my family proud.
13. i am totally unashamed to cry.
14. i think feelings are just as important as thoughts.
15. i wish the best for everyone i love.
16. i am a good listener.
17. i am an intensely loyal friend.
18. i find most people, even strangers, fascinating.
19. i can read people's tones better than i can their faces.
20. i have never seriously hurt anyone.
21. i'm learning how to forgive.
22. i intend to stay close to at least one of my high school friends forever.
23. i intend to stay close to at least two of my college friends forever.
24. i generally know when to shut up.
25. i am very polite to adults and strangers.
26. a good book can entertain me for long than a television can.
27. i brake for animals.
28. i keep an eye on unattended children in public places.
29. i tell my friends bedtime stories when they can't sleep.
30. i'm not intentionally mean to anyone.
31. i wait up for my brother when he stays out late.
32. i always say "please" and "thank you."
33. i am really good with babies.
34. i try to respond to people's needs.
35. i expect the very best from my friends.
36. i don't look down on anyone's emotions.
37. i don't consider myself above watching disney movies.
38. i think there's something to be learned from every book, movie and television show.
39. i never return gifts, or otherwise indicate that i don't like them.
40. i get choked up at the carbon-freezing scene in the empire strikes back.
41. i have a soft spot for baby animals, especially giraffes and tiger cubs.
42. i try to always be honest with people.
43. i am very in tune with my emotions.
44. i have a broad sense of humor.
45. i have a very good memory.
46. i understand most concepts on the first try.
47. i've always been good at math.
48. i have an impressive vocabulary.
49. i have always done very well on standardized tests.
50. i can stay focused on one thing for a very long time.
51. i'm a fast and effective reader.
52. my spelling is almost impeccable. (ninety percent of the mistakes you see are probably typos.)
53. i write well.
54. i make even unlikely associations at lightning speed.
55. i can dredge up at least one important thing i learned in every class i've ever taken.
56. i do very well with brainteasers and lateral thinking puzzles.
57. most days i finish the newspaper crossword.
58. i know when written dialogue is not realistic.
59. i can teach myself how to do most things without help.
60. i understand most literary and cinematic allusions.
61. i appreciate monty python jokes.
62. i get good grades, except for some flukes in high school and one in college.
63. i can write an essay with great insight and substance.
64. i can also spit bullshit with the best of them.
65. i explain things well, and am typically a good tutor.
66. i can jump from high places and land without hurting myself.
67. i can touch my toes to the back of my head.
68. i can whistle while sucking inward.
69. i do good impressions of people.
70. i can go for as long as i need to without having to pee.
71. i make delicious sandwiches.
72. i'm a good baby-sitter.
73. i can ignore hunger for long enough to make it go away.
74. i am very knowledgeable about an assortment of random things.
75. i am unabashed about my nerdiness.
76. i can name every pre-eighth season episode of the x-files.
77. i can name all the premises, too.
78. i have a good sense of direction, and it circumvents many potential disasters.
79. i'm rather good at the piano.
80. i'm not bad at the guitar.
81. i'm generally very good with my hands.
82. i have pretty hands and pretty feet, when i groom them as i should.
83. i have a surprisingly nice figure.
84. i have really soft hair, with or without chemicals.
85. i have great hips.
86. i have very sparkly eyes that are so dark you almost can't distinguish the pupils.
87. i have really nice collarbones and a nice neckline.
88. i have finally learned how to walk gracefully.
89. i look good in every color except brown.
90. i blush.
91. my waist is perfect for hugging from the front or from behind.
92. i have very dainty fingernails.
93. i have soft skin.
94. i evidently have a "very unique touch."
95. i have a soft and comfortable voice.
96. i have well-shaped...assets.
97. i always smell good.
98. i breathe very quietly.
99. i am growing into my looks.
100. i really like my first name.