Bronwyn Green

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Okay, I’m gonna be honest here, as relatively easy as top ten posts should be to write, this one is hard mostly because of the same old thing–as women, we’re conditioned not to think too highly of ourselves. Where even saying “thank you” when someone compliments us is seen as bragging.

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So, I’m just gonna go ahead and try to go ahead and write this list without feeling weird about it. Or maybe feel weird about it and write it anyway.

10.) I haven’t missed a single scheduled blog post since January of 2014. That’s 300andsome posts.

9.) I finally learned to knit cables–it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I was afraid it would be. In fact, cables are a lot of fun!

8.)  I’m proud of myself for journaling daily with both a writing journal and a bullet journal. It’s helping me stay focused. And dare I say it? Organized.

7.)  Asking for help isn’t something I’m terribly good at, however, sometimes I really need it. I’m proud of myself when I can bring myself to do it.

6.)  I’m trying to make time for self-care. This is another thing that isn’t a hundred percent, but I’m proud of myself when I manage it.

5.) I’m getting better at standing up for myself. It’s not a hundred percent or anything, but considering I used to be the world’s biggest doormat, this is huge.

4.) I’m proud of myself for taking the plunge into self-publishing. I had become deeply disillusioned and unhappy writing for small presses. It was incredibly scary–even with my wonderful friends and colleagues to offer advice and assistance. But I did it. I wrote the book I desperately wanted to write by pushing past the barriers of negative self talk and the negativity of another person. That book found a home with people who seem to love it as much as I do. I’m proud of myself for jumping off that cliff, because let me tell you, the water’s fine.

3.) I’m proud of the time I spent doing daycare–18 years. Yes, some days, it drove me batshit crazy, but ultimately, I had a hand in raising 3 brilliant, kind, creative, passionate young women. For 12 years per kid, I was the second mama, the other parent for the two single moms, the room-mom for them at school, the homework tutor, and the tooth reaper. Today, I’m still their other mama and also their friend and confidant. They’ve all taken very different paths in life, but I truly couldn’t be prouder of them.

2.) I’m proud that my husband and I are coming up on our 28th wedding anniversary in June. (Remember, people – child bride…) I’m proud because we’ve worked hard at our marriage–some days when neither of us particularly want to–because we love each other and we’re committed to making our relationship work. And I’m proud that

1.) I’m so damn proud of my kids. Again, there were times they drove me batshit crazy (yes, there’s a theme, here) and to be honest, sometimes, they still do. But my god, I’m proud of them. They’re both wildly different people, but they’re both wildly creative, incredibly compassionate, kind and conscientious. They’re hilariously funny, brilliant and they’re both joys and challenges to parent. But I’m incredibly proud that they’re secure enough in our love for them that they’re both comfortable being exactly who they are.

Okay, so that’s it for my top ten list. Be sure to check out Gwen, Torrance, Paige, Kris, Deelylah, and Jess‘ lists, too.

0 thoughts on “Top 10 Things I'm Proud Of

  1. Kris Norris says:

    A fantastic list. And I hope you didn’t feel weird about it because you should be proud of this and so much more. Sing it loud and proud, sister.

    1. Bronwyn says:

      I felt a little weird…but I posted anyway. 🙂

  2. Jess Jarman says:

    Amazing list. You have a lot to be proud of, my friend. I get the feeling weird, but shove that aside because we’re allowed to be proud of things we’ve accomplished. 🙂

    1. Bronwyn says:

      I will keep reminding myself of that! 😀

  3. Pansy Petal says:

    What a beautiful list! You deserve to feel proud! I mean really – 300 plus posts and cables too, an enduring marriage, great kids, and everything in between! Good job! Thank you! I am proud of you too!

    1. Bronwyn says:

      Thank you, honey! 🙂 <3

  4. #8. What did you do with the real Brownyn?

    1. Bronwyn says:

      I’m evolving! 😀

  5. landragraf says:

    Fantastic list and wow, childcare – let’s just say I bow down and graciously hand over the proud award because not everyone can do that and do it well.

    Self-publishing is scary work and you should be proud of that. Pretty awesome actually.

    1. Bronwyn says:

      Thank you, honey! I think I’m just hardwired to like kids, and most of them like me back. 🙂

  6. Gwen Cease says:

    I love your list!! And self-care is something I need to focus on. Thanks for putting it out there.

    1. Bronwyn says:

      I don’t know why self-care is so damn hard.

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