Compliments Make Me Uncomfortable

The eighth blog challenge topic is...

Something I Get Compliments About...

I seriously had to send out a S.O.S. text for this one.  I had a complete block and couldn't think of anything.  I get compliments on my hair from time to time, but actually fixing it when I normally just wear it in a bun is bound to garner notice...notice because it doesn't look like shit for once.

I asked 2 of my dearest girlfriends and these were their replies:

I don't put up with shit from people
I always speak the truth
I stand up for what I believe in
My hair
My big heart
My humor, wit & intelligence
My strength
Having a talent for baking, writing & crafts

And, in the name of science, I asked one of my best guy friends...to get a guy's perspective.  His reply left me speechless:

"Your personality is truly one of a kind, blunt but only because you care.  No other person I know will be so truthful to friends.  You also have a drive to do better, but stay grounded in everyday life.

You're amazingly gorgeous, beautiful smile.  Those eyes, those eyes can tell an entire story with one look.  I really like your hair, weird I know."


I don't think I need to expand on any of my friends' replies...I'm certain they speak for themselves and I couldn't make them any better.

I truly have the best friends any girl could ask for.

Love you guys

Win All The Challenges!

The seventh blog challenge topic is...

Something I've Been A Champion Or The Best At...

I will be the first to admit that I am a extremely competitive person.  I'm passive and laid back until a situation, any situation, arises that results in a winner being named.  Game nights, sports, academics, etc.  I've even started noticing that when my child competes, my competitive streak flares to life.

The first thing that comes to mind is something I wasn't necessarily "a champion or the best" due to the fact there wasn't a clearly defined competition issued.  Nonetheless, I'm proud to say that during my entire college career I maintained a 4.0 GPA.  I took some really difficult classes, so it was quite the undertaking to succeed at achieving that GPA semester after semester.  It was touch and go during my two semesters of physics, to be honest.  There was a lot of crying and a lot vodka, but I persevered. 

 

Basically...

If there is one thing that I continue to "Be the Best" at, it is trivia...meaning I win more than I lose.  Trivial Pursuit is my all-time favorite game, and the app/game Trivia Crack is my current obsession.  I guess I have this uncanny ability to retain random ass facts.  It makes little sense to me that I can remember that tomatoes are members of the nightshade family, but I can't remember if I put deodorant on that morning?!

Again....basically.  I will never understand it.

I thought that as I age, my competitive streak would lessen.  I'm learning that was a delusion of a hopeful, naive mind.  I am now convinced that it is encoded in my DNA.  I'm not saying I am a bad sport when I lose, because I'm not.  Disappointed...yes.  Complete douche bag-cry baby...no.  And make no mistake, I do lose occasionally.  I'm not one of those people who decline challenges unless I think I can win.  I've had some of the best/most fun experiences when I've completely tanked at activities.  As long as there have been good people & lots of laughter around, failing never bothered me much.

Movie Madness :)

The sixth blog challenge topic is...

Something That Excites Me & Fills Me With Joy...

This one is so easy.  I am so excited about summer movie season!!!

*excited fangirl squee*

Can we just skip ahead to May already?!

This is either going to be awesome or completely tank

Rebel Wilson is my hero

Didn't think I would watch another of these, but with Chris Pratt starring...should be funny

Hello Tom Hardy....

And because a movie poster is not enough....

Honorable Mention because they aren't technically summer movies: