This week’s Monday Listicles topic is “10 Things You Are Proud Of.” So, if you will, allow me to share with you some things I have done:
1) On my first camping trip as a Girl Scout, I lit an a-frame fire with a single match.
2) Thanks to Girl Scouts, in grad school I was able to get wet wood to burn using matches and candles, in contrast to the lighter fluid the guys thought would do the trick.
3) In high school, I once created a school spirit banner so violent it grossed out the football team.
4) When Mr. Sandwich cut off the tip of his finger, I found the piece on his garage workbench . . .
5) And surprised the ER doctor with how well I packaged it for transit.
6) I can watch the needle when I get a shot or donate blood. Speaking of which . . .
7) I donate blood.
8) I have competed in–and finished–three sprint triathlons.
9) I’m a really good writer and editor.
10) I make great baked macaroni and cheese.
Bonus #11: I was a returning Jeopardy! champion.
(Side note: As I look back, there seems to be a decent amount of overlap with this list from December, but honestly I could use my own pat on the back at this point in my life.)
Photo by Nick J Webb, via Flickr. Creative Commons.
I like how many are really kinda gross.
So do I!
Oh my gosh, were you seriously on Jeopardy? For real? That was my whole life goal as a child. I am completely amazed and impressed…..
Indeed I was. It was surprising and terrifying and awesome.
WOW, you rock woman. I found it so hard thinking of things I am proud of myself, GOOD FOR YOU…
bravo for finding your hubby’s finger tip and transferring it safely
A couple of years ago, I said to Mr. Sandwich, “I hope I turn out to be one of those people who’s good in a crisis.” He held up his hand and said, “Hello? You already are.” Yea me! 🙂
Impressed how well you handle the blood and guts! And Jeopardy? WHOA!
Thanks!
If I was lost in the woods, I’d want you with me! Especially if we met a riddling sphinx.
Just as long as I don’t have to play Scrabble. If I have to play Scrabble, we’re doomed.
Eww to the finger! I don’t know if I could be that brave! Don’t visit my site, wait, yes go! As a brilliant editor you will have a field day with my ill grammar… I’m a hot mess! haha
Trust me, you’ll find mistakes in my posts, too!
So, no baked mac and cheese recipe? 😉
You know, I always kind of make it up as I go!
What a fabulous list. Lots to be proud of especially the Triathlons.
Thanks! I haven’t done one in several years, but I’d love to do another.
That’s a great list. I’m inspired. Jeopardy? Really? That is SO cool.
Thanks! Mr. Sandwich wanted to know why I didn’t put it on the first list. I don’t know.
Total awesomeness. And thank you for donating blood!!
I used to do it much more regularly; after Hurricane Sandy was the first time I’d donated in years. Once Baguette is a little older, I’ll get back to it.
I appreciate the awesome, fun angle of this list! You can totally go backpacking with me on the Appalachian Trail next weekend. I suck at every part except the hiking part. Erin
Good, because I’m a terrible hiker. So you can do that part!