It’s been a few years since I’ve participated in Snackie’s “Happy Self Love Day” and I must admit that I missed it terribly. This year doesn’t seem like the best one to come up with reasons I love myself even though it’s something I have been working on of late. (Honestly, I added “of late” because I couldn’t take that preposition ‘on’ just hanging at the end of the sentence.)
In the last year I’ve taken a break, reunited with my daughter, gotten a promotion at work, figured out how to do things that everyone else has figured out on their computers already (see below) and entered into the world of vlogging with the new BackTalk episodes. Change is constantly around me but some things, thankfully, remain the same.
What you’re supposed to do for Happy Self Love Day is write something you love about yourself and ask readers to leave a comment on one thing they love about you. Don’t you see where that begging is coming into play now? (In all fairness I totally left you off the De-Lurker Day a while back. But that’s because I missed it. Still. Your hand wasn’t forced then. It is now. C’mon! Be a pal!)
Heather B took this pic of me thoroughly enjoying some fine laughter. Probably at myself, too.
Here goes nothing: What I love about myself is my sense of humor. Not only do I spend a great deal of my life laughing, I cherish the sound. Laughter is beautiful, soothing, healing. Just being able to experience humor and amusement is a gift. If there’s something that scares me about how I could change it would be that I would be absent of the hilarity of life. Things are bleak, life is hard – we all know this. Spending time every day laughing with others or at myself (for instance, this morning I was having an entire conversation with my dog, Lola, because she would not shit fast enough for my liking) is a complete necessity.
If you’ve ever had an email exchange with me you know that I can’t possibly do them without injecting jocularity into it.
Your turn. What do you love about me? Or like. I think you can “strongly like” something about me if you’re uncomfortable with the love thang. I get that not everyone is besotted with me.
February 13, 2009 @ 1:06 pm | Filed under All the cool kids are doing it, Help A Brutha Out, meme | Permalink | Comments (43)
Angella Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
I, too, love your sense of humor. And your laugh.
I also love how the light of your spirit shines in your eyes.
Yolanda Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
I love the way you approach so much of your life (and work) with compassion and understanding, your gorgeous green eyes, and diva style (you slay me with the fabulousness of your shoes)
Dave2 Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
What I love about you… given your brutal hotness, crackin’ sense of humor, obvious brilliance, and easy charm… is that you even bother to make eye contact (let alone speak with) sad, geeky nobody’s such as myself.
Neilochka Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 1:45 pm
I might as well just go for it. Your sexiness.
dawn Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 1:53 pm
Oh there is so much to love. What I love most about you is your raw and open honesty and the openess with which to tackle issues of race and education.
Love ya baby.
Hilly Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 1:53 pm
I love that not only are you beautiful on the outside but also truly on the inside as well. You have such a generous, witty and loving soul and it shines through. Plus you’re hot – let’s face it.
jcedric81 Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
I love your cupcake love. Here’s to Red Velvet & Jilly’s On the Beach!
Avitable Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
I love your sense of humor – you make me laugh so easily.
If I said “your breasts”, would you hold them against me? Wait, I don’t think I did that right. Hm.
Meg Evans Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
I love your heart.
Laura Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
I love your taste in shoes and your humor and wit.
breed 'em and weep Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
I looooooove your infectious laugh that I know you have but I’ve never heard in person. How great is THAT? A laugh that I can hear via the Internet, just through your words?
angie Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
I admire your courage. And your encouragement.
Kerri Anne Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 6:20 pm
I only met you for about thirty seconds while we were both donning McDonald’s bags on our heads in San Francisco, but even then you were super friendly and we laughed at how ridiculous(ly awesome) we both looked.
Tom Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 7:07 pm
I love that you make me use my F-ing dictionary.
besotted
Adjective
1. having an irrational passion for a person or thing
2. stupefied with alcohol
Sandy Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
I love your willingness to share your journey, honestly, with us on this blog!
Jeankfl Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
I love your compassion and caring for your students. You go for excellence for them, not just to get a degree.. And the things we’ve done for students, Christmas before last, and things I know you do without us knowing show us your heart..
Tricia Said,
February 13, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
I love that you finally came out.
Seriously? Oh. But that’s been so fun for me…
I love that for some unknown reason, your honesty, demeanor, wit, leaves me inspired. Wait, is that about me?
Your words, your body language, your knowledge and life experiences create an aura of “personability”. It’s easy to see why kids would respect and admire you- and adults, adults too.
Tara Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 6:30 am
I love your openness and confidence!
Ms. T Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 7:05 am
I love your writing and creativity! And that you gave me 25% off to Shabby Apple. I’m hooked.
Miss Britt Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 7:18 am
I like that you are smarter than me.
I don’t like that about very many people, FYI. But in you, it’s an admirable quality.
megs Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 9:27 am
I love that you are able to be, what I assume is, totally & completely yourself. Your humor, stories, passions, honor, etc. all comes across as genuine and honest. Thank you for that.
Bobita Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 9:32 am
I love your voice.
The first time I heard you speak was at Blogher ‘07. I don’t know what I was expecting, but I remember thinking, “her voice is absolutely perfect.”
Silly, but true. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Mocha Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I love you people. I am going to send you flowers and candy and sparkly shiny pieces of glass.
I can’t afford diamonds. Otherwise, I would. Promise.
xoxo
Happy VDay!
Daisy Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 9:56 am
I love your openness, your willingness to call a spade a spade even when a shovel might be more politically correct. Your honest and straightforward way of speaking (okay, writing) makes me smile and even more often, makes me think.
Happy Valentine’s Day — keep loving yourself!
JenniferB Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 10:07 am
I love that you are honest with the funny and honest with the unfunny in your writing here. And I love that you are willing to share as much as you can, without negatively impacting your loved ones.
sizzle Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
I love your poise. There’s such a light that shines from you and that comes from your character. I admire that and you.
jess Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
I love your confidence. How you have a great presence in any room you enter. I love that you licked me before i really knew you.
Becca Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 4:22 pm
I love that you are so open and honest about you. You are not a fake. I know that if I were to ask you something, I better be prepared for an honest answer because you would give no less than that. I respect you for who you are.
Suebob Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
You know, I could do a politically correct beauty queen and say “Your sparkling wit” or “Your amazing intelligence,” or even talk about your blogging skills.
But the first thing that came to mind is how beautiful you are. Ok, I’m shallow. But I just think you are so SO pretty.
Shash Said,
February 14, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
I love that no matter what comes your way, you approach it with sass, strength, and a sense of humor that totally negates the worst of it. Your strength alone makes me aspire to such greatness, your compassion makes me grateful to know you are in this world. I’m honored to call you friend.
Happy Valentines Day, lovah!
deannie Said,
February 15, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
Just now reading your post … what I love about you is that you have *always* been able to see another perspective that was hidden to me and point it out…usually by means of a joke. Also, may I add that IM’ing with you is simply a trip…never know what will spill out on that screen that needs immediate mopping up! Heck, I just love you Mocha!
Beth Said,
February 16, 2009 @ 7:24 am
I love that you always are willing to listen to the other side…and that you open yourself up so that people can ask you the stupid questions in life without (alot of) judgement. Mostly I think that it is just nice that you seem so decent…there does not seem to be enough of it in the world today.
White Hot Magik Said,
February 16, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
There is a long list of things I admire about you. Your wit being quite high on the list. Your friendliness being a close second, but your writing always hits me with a big whollop of emotion and that is why I am always come back.
nec Said,
February 17, 2009 @ 7:48 am
Your passion – for life, for family, for education, for the many children that pass through your life…
Your humor and how you always seem to approach whatever comes your way with positivity and a smile
)
Sally T. Said,
February 17, 2009 @ 12:41 pm
What I love about you is that you tackle so many great, touchy subjects with aplomb (been waitin’ to use that word) & insight. Oh, and I heart your shoe love.
Karen Sugarpants Said,
February 17, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
I actually teared up seeing that last photo. Kelly, you are so loved by this really nutty chick here in Canada. Get your passport and come visit!
CharmingBitch Said,
February 17, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
I love that you are who you are without apology and also that you accept others for who they are, that’s good stuff, kid. Keep it up.
Amy Said,
February 18, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
I love that you commented on my blog the other day. It sounds completely selfish, I know. But I am happy to have found your blog and plan to fall in love with your writing as much as your other readers. Seriously though, thanks for commenting. I love knowing who stumbles across my little part of the Internet.
Also, I love the red shoes in the post below this one.
Ryan Said,
February 21, 2009 @ 7:55 am
I love that you are one of the strongest women I know. You rule, and I think you know it.
You also take a lot of chances that most would never even consider. Those experiences make you even greater.
My list for you is a lot longer if you ever need more detail.
mommymae Said,
February 26, 2009 @ 11:15 am
ok…so i’m about three weeks late, but i saved this post b/c i wanted to say that i love your strength, determination, sense of humor, beauty, height (tall girls unite,) and love for your job. not to mention how much you adore your children and family and love to praise them.
Childwoman Said,
March 19, 2009 @ 4:17 am
WoW!! you are pretty!!
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