10 Things I Dislike About Me and 10 Things I Like About Me

We all like to make New Year's resolutions.  But before I can, I need a list of what to work on what to leave alone (ie If it ain't broke don't fix it!).

Dislikes


10. I am physically impaired and I don't know if it is permanent
9. I am not as sharp as I used to be.
8. The causes of impairments previously mentioned has severely effected my short term memory
7. I am not as funny as I thought I was.
6. I have a disabling fear of heights (more to the point of ladders)
5. I am not fond of bugs (spiders are OK) but I admire their purposes
4. I hate financial matters and the stress they bring me.
3. I get angry too quickly
2. I am extraordinarily selfish
1. I lack so much faith even after God has proven to be faithful to me time and time again


Likes


10. I am not as fat as I used to be.
9.  I have a good imagination
8. I still have an above average intelligence
7. I love to laugh and am first in line to laugh at myself
6. I am not judgemental.
5. Regardless of mileage, and how she or any one else views her, I am still in love with my wife and think of her as both beautiful and alluring
4. I love, admire, and am proud of all of my children and they love me too, even those who think they don't.
3. As many times as I fail, I still keep trying to be a better husband, father, son, and friend.
2. I am glad to be a man.  I know that that is a sexist statement, but still.
1. I am born-again and redeemed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Comments

  1. Corinne KligmannJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    You are NOT extraordinarily selfish. You make me laugh every day!
    None of us are as sharp as we used to be. Welcome to middle age!

    I love you.

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