This has been on my mind for quite some time, so I'm just putting it out there. I don't think I'm the only being on the planet that is utterly and completely aware of all of their physical flaws. And I also think most people are at least a teeny bit aware of the things they do sometimes that can be considered annoying. If you see me this week, I do NOT need to be told that:
1. There is a large zit on my chin.
2. I'm a bit thick in the middle.
3. I have broad shoulders (believe me, I have never needed shoulder pads, and if looking like a linebacker ever comes back in style, I'm all set).
4. My teeth are a little yellow. Duh. I eat chocolate regularly and don't go in for regular whitenings.
5. I talk too much.
6. I watch a little too much TV. I'm aware. Completely.
7. As hard as I try, sometimes my legs don't get shaved immediately following a hint of hair. Sunday mornings are a little on the busy side. So shoot me. Just don't look at my legs.
8. I have split ends. I have been wanting a haircut for about a year. I just have other stuff that's more important.
9. I have a double chin.
That was my preemptive strike for the rest of the week. I can't take anymore insults. Please.
What I WOULD like you to point out, should you happen to see it:
1. A booger hanging out of my nose.
2. Food stuck in my teeth.
3. Toilet paper stuck to my shoe.
4. My zipper down.
5. Hair that has escaped my ever-present ponytail.
6. My slip hanging past my skirt.
If you notice something like that, it means I'm not aware of it, and would appreciate some help. I already know what's not perfect about me. Believe me, if I didn't I wouldn't spend time on a machine of torture, trying to sweat off my thick middle and my double chin. But I don't walk around with a mirror all day, and would rather not discover that my fly is down and there's a booger hanging out of my nose at the end of the day. For pointing that out, I will thank you and consider you a good friend.
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We all have faults but you're an awesome friend and mom, so we're all blessed to know you! I miss living near you guys!
I'm realizing more and more that I watch way too much tv. Winter time is the worst. I'll feel better about tv watching in the summer. Until then I'm just a couch potato.
And who in the world is pointing out flaws to you? Jerks! The only people who can get away with such insults are little kids who don't even mean anything by it.
Hold on a sec...are people actually pointing out your flaws to you? Because I will totally come up to Utah and kick them in the shins. Although now that I think about it I have a friend who routinely points out even the smallest of zits. In front of large groups of people. It's very pleasant.
Have I mentioned that I think you're fabulous? And your fly is down.
I was just thinking about all my flaws, and it made me depressed. Unfortunately in addition to physical flaws, I have been thinking about my personality flaws i.e. I hate cleaning, I rarely set a goal and accomplish it, and lets face it- I'm kind of lazy. Oh I watch WAY too much tv and I don't even have cable. I spent an hour in the middle of the day watching a stupid show about Ireland yesterday. I hope this is making you feel better about yourself:)
Thanks, guys. I did this post as a reaction to some things I've heard lately. I am happy and feel pretty good. I just had an exhausting weekend and don't enjoy having others let me know what I am already aware of. I think you are all fantastic.
Who has time to point out other people's flaws? Aren't we all too busy obsessing about our own?
Other things I don't want pointed out: That my house in a mess, my bed isn't made, the floor isn't swept and that my child has behavior problems.
I'm already working on all these things. Sheesh.
I AM glad to know that I'm not the only one who gets picked on.
Are people around you really that rude? I don't think that (as an adult anyway) I've ever had anyone say anything like that to me. Good grief. As if we don't all have enough to deal with. Why do women pick at and critize one another so much? So ridiculous. Well, I think you're fab, and I don't care if you have a zit on your chin. My zit is bigger and shinier anyway.
I am glad Rachel to have a great best friend like you who is fun and kind and creative and isn't afraid to point out her flaws. I am also glad that you seem to have lots of great friends who are backing you up! And I KNOW that Tim will definitely tell you if you have a booger hanging out of you nose! I am also glad for the ability to learn from mistakes (and others) Besides, if we weren't all perfect, life would be so boring! And I am not perfect, so I am glad for friends who still like me, even after I make mistakes or get misunderstood!
I have learned, especially from working a difficult job where people are often rude for no reason, to give them the benefit of the doubt, because there always seems like there was something not related to you that they were struggling with and you just happen to be the one they take it out on.
Here is some great advice from Elder Bednar that I think of if I am ever hurt by someone:
You and I cannot control the intentions or behavior of other people. However, we do determine how we will act...
A thing, an event, or an expression may be offensive, but you and I can choose not to be offended—and to say with Pahoran, “it mattereth not.”
We all love you Rachel, for your strengths, and your weaknesses, and it is a brave woman who puts it all out there!
I enjoy the friendship you have with rachelsaysso. I can see the affection between your comments with each other. That's how I know you. From that, I can tell you are a kind and supportive person who loves rather easily and is easily lovable.
I like television also...and my newest addiction....Farmville.
Heaven help me....
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