Learning To Love Me

February 14, 2007 at 3:02 pm | In love | 34 Comments

vdaypourelle.jpgMy dear Snackie came up with a brilliant idea yesterday- make today about self-love. And I quote: “No more “how much do I love thees” rather ask yourself the question, “how much do I love ME?” Even if you have someone on this special day, take the time to think about yourself, list your good qualities, have some positive perspective on who you are and treat yourself better than you ever have. “

The rules of “Self-Love Day” are 1) I post one nice thing about myself and 2) you post one thing you really like about me. I made a list because, well, I am me and we all know I love a good list. Do not feel pressured to make a list though, if you have more than one thing to share, let the love flow. Join the self-love revolution!

Here are my self-loving props:

1. I love that I am a sensitive person. It’s totally okay with me that I get teary hearing people’s stories. Being empathetic is a good trait in my book.

2. I love that I am a great listener. The fact that this great listening comes sometimes with “advice” is something I am working on. Ahem.

3. I love that I am a sassypants. It helps me get away with a lot.

4. I love that I am a morning person and yet still wish my cats would let me sleep in a little longer.

5. I love that I get cold when it’s 71 degrees out. Oh wait. That’s what Harry likes about Sally. Scratch that.

6. I love that I am thoughtful. The people that I love KNOW that I love them.

7. I love that I make people laugh. At themselves. At me. At life.

8. I love that I have freckles and that the freckles on my left arm make a face, if you look at it right.

9. I love that I will organize all the sugars in the little holder thingy at a restaurant without knowing I am doing it. And when I do realize it, I laugh at myself. Somewhat sheepishly.

10. I love that I am geographically, technologically and spatially challenged.

11. I love that I can spell words like solipsistic but sometimes can’t figure out when to use choose or chose.

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  1. I love that I’m First! Woo-Hoo! :-)

    I love alot of those things you mentioned, too. But what I really love about you? You are never afraid to be a friend to someone, and reach out always to people visiting your blog. You feel like a friend, from day one. *hugs*

    Comment by Bully — February 14, 2007 #

  2. Knowing you only through the interweb, I have to say the #1 thing I love about you Sizz is that you are so in tune with other people, and especially, you are empathetic and caring as a result.
    Well, and of course you get why LOST is awesome! :o)

    Comment by diane — February 14, 2007 #

  3. I love the fact that you are so in touch with your emotions and really strive for personal growth. You may get in a slump or you may be unsure if what you are doing is healthy but instead of making a snap decision to change OR staying in the icky moment, you feel then you fix. That is a truly hard thing to do and I admire that about you.

    That, and the fact that you introduced me to the best breakfast in the world!

    Comment by Hilly — February 14, 2007 #

  4. I love that you are honest and conscious of life, no matter what it entails. It may be tough, but girl, you aren’t missing a thing and so many people do. Have a wonderful day!

    Comment by justrun — February 14, 2007 #

  5. Wait, I DO get cold when it’s 74 degrees out! Living in the desert does that to a person.

    I read Sizzle everyday because you usually write something that makes me smile and laugh, or makes me stop and ponder. You seem like someone I would be friends with in real life. As opposed to this fake, blog life (HAHA! I kid, I kid…) You’re great!!

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Sizz! ;)

    Comment by lvgurl — February 14, 2007 #

  6. I love that you adore sending and receiving mail. I also love how you make everyone who knows you feel special.

    I’m honored to know you! Happy Valentine’s Day.

    Comment by alissa — February 14, 2007 #

  7. I love the fact that your total and complete adoration of Finn makes me feel better about how much I talk about my own nephew. :)

    I also love how open and welcoming you are.

    Comment by Traveling Chica — February 14, 2007 #

  8. I love your sense of humor and your talent for writing about anything and making it sound wildly interesting.

    Have a great day!

    Comment by balou — February 14, 2007 #

  9. I absolutely love your humor and your candor–even when talking about difficult subjects. Happy Self-Love Day!

    Comment by nicalyse — February 14, 2007 #

  10. I’ve been a lurker up ’til now. I’m still trying to recover from that February 8th post you made. What a life.

    I love how honest and how absolutely unique you are. There isn’t another blog on the web that’s like this. And I bet you’re like that in person, too.

    You’re one of the most entertaining writers I’ve ever read. I hope you keep writing for a long time.

    Comment by Debbie — February 14, 2007 #

  11. I love that you care enough to send snail mail. That seems to be a rarer and rarer quality in a person, and it always feels great to get REAL mail from someone.

    Comment by Karl — February 14, 2007 #

  12. i love that you have a great design sense and that you like to make lists… lists are good… :o)

    Comment by jodi — February 14, 2007 #

  13. I love your sense of humor and your willingness to talk even about the most trivial crap out there. You’re also one of the most genuine people I’ve met on the Intarwebs. I like that about you. I can’t think of a single person out there whose life wouldn’t be better with you in it.

    Comment by kapgar — February 14, 2007 #

  14. I love your sense of humor and the genuineness of your interactions with others (at least what I know of them from the world of blog).

    Comment by Lefty — February 14, 2007 #

  15. I love your courage, you inspire me continuously.

    Comment by Melissa — February 14, 2007 #

  16. Love Me:

    1) I love how I can always be counted on as the one who will read the directions.

    Love You:

    1) I love that you really do get cold when it’s 71 degrees out. And that you knit really long scarves…

    Comment by Dumpling — February 14, 2007 #

  17. I love how caring and honest you are!

    Comment by Alison — February 14, 2007 #

  18. Loving the new digs.

    But loving YOU even more on this here, Valentine’s Day.

    In a platonic way. (In case anyone is watching me leave this comment.)

    Comment by Pauly D — February 14, 2007 #

  19. Happy Valentine’s Day! I have freckles too… but they dont make cool designs. :)

    Comment by Kerry — February 14, 2007 #

  20. I love that you are one of the most insightful, caring people I know — and that you balance it with being hilarious and fun.

    Happy V-day!

    Comment by sandra — February 14, 2007 #

  21. I love how open you are with your blog and the things you’re willing to admit and talk about.

    Comment by Becky — February 14, 2007 #

  22. Your openness and willingness to take risks in life and in writing inspires me.

    As for myself, I love that I find playing DDR both great fun and a zen experience.

    Comment by claire — February 14, 2007 #

  23. I love you ’cause you’re SUPER COOL!

    Comment by esmerelda — February 15, 2007 #

  24. #11. Totally. Solidarity, sister.

    Comment by Amy Guth — February 15, 2007 #

  25. i love your positive view on the world – even days like today

    Comment by question girl — February 15, 2007 #

  26. You rock. I love that you rock.

    Comment by Krisco — February 15, 2007 #

  27. Hmm … Love me: My humour. And the fact that while I can get pissed off at someone or something I don’t seem to have the capacity to stay mad for long. I move on.

    Love you: tenacity. You seem like someone who may fall down but always, always gets back up and tries again.

    Comment by Bill — February 15, 2007 #

  28. I love how open and honest and introspective you are. How you keep an upbeat and positive attitude. And I love(d) your blogger profile pic. It was the cutest thing.

    Comment by Bone — February 15, 2007 #

  29. i love the fact that you make everyone feel like they are the most special person on the blog block. (thanks for emailing me back and forth when i’m so lonely!)

    i love the fact, i can truly relate to you, even if i’ve never met you.

    and finally, i love the fact you are such a thoughtful person. whether it be recommending a book, a cd or sending a care package of condoms. you truly are special!

    happy valentines day!

    Comment by gorillabuns — February 15, 2007 #

  30. i love all of these things about you and more!

    happy YOU day
    happy V day

    xoxo
    j

    Comment by jenny — February 15, 2007 #

  31. I am a little late, but I love your smile. It is so welcoming when I open your blog. I love that you cry at commercials. It makes me feel better when I find myself tearing up at cheezy movies and commercials. Hope you had a great date with Finn. Valentines Day is great with the little guys. They may not show up with flowers but they sure do make you smile.

    Comment by kim — February 16, 2007 #

  32. SUCH a fantastic idea! May I borrow?

    Comment by Jurgen Nation — February 24, 2007 #

  33. [...] If you’d like to see an example of what the fuck I’m talking about, here is my Self-Love Day post from 2007, and here are some others. [...]

    Pingback by CuriosityKiller.COM » Happy V-Day — February 14, 2008 #

  34. [...] If you’d like to see an example of what the fuck I’m talking about, here is my Self-Love Day post from 2007, and here are some others. [...]

    Pingback by Snackie’s World » Blog Archive » Self-Love Day 2008: A Whole New Kind Of Valentine’s Day! — February 8, 2009 #


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