yep. I am. shocker, right? hmmm why are you giggling?
On an intellectual level we know there is no such thing as a perfect person. And we can all certainly share in detail the flaws of those we love the most. But share our own? Ouch! I like to think of them as "works in progress" because once I realize a flaw, I have to choose to accept it or change it.
Sometimes flaws are in the eye of the beholder. A neighbor of mine asked me recently if there was anyone I would not talk to. Nope. I am chatty. Ok, so I did not talk to him for a week since I knew he was not paying me a compliment. He sees this as a flaw and I see it as a personality trait.
I am certain there are a wealth of personality traits that I have that irritate the people who love me. Just as I accept that it is in my husband's make up to need to work the remote at lightening speed, he understands that I consider cleaning my own office to be optional. These are not flaws--let's go with quirks.
This week the AAM blog challenge is to scrap a personal flaw. Because I am diligently trying to include more of myself in my scrapbooks, I promised myself that I would play with them for 6 months. 2 layouts a month about me is not too much to ask, is it? Of course this was before I knew they were going to play dirty.
But I did it. See:
Keeper. Supplies: Paper, Die Cuts, Ribbon: Pink Paislee, Alphabet Stickers: Jillibean Soup, Font: Cambria, Other: pin, thread, beads. Tools: Other: sewing machine.
Journaling: I am a keeper and not in a good way. I have not crossed into being a hoarder, but I still keep more than I should. I convince myself that I might need this someday. It is hard for me to let go of things even though I am now in a financial position to replace them. I know it is a holdover from my childhood and I am taking steps to grow. My closets are organized. I actually light my candles. I have stopped saving my scrappy supplies for the perfect shot. Well, mostly.
Whew. I survived sharing a flaw. Wonder what the next challenge will bring?
Baeutiful layout! I love how you incorporate so many details in your pages!
ReplyDeleteyou are braver than I am :D
ReplyDeletelove all the stitching and the greens! beautiful!
Us??? Play dirty?????? I have *no* idea why you would say that?? ;) I think you'll enjoy the next one for sure!
ReplyDeleteDora, this is gorgeous. You and my DH can't get rid of anything.
ReplyDeletei love this dora!!!!! and yep, 2 layouts a month is not too much to ask!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the challenge. I am so proud of you for doing somehting just for YOU!
ReplyDeleteMichelle M.
aka chenguna
I saw this on the scrapbooking.com magazine and I fell in love. I had to google you like any self respecting women would do to tell you this is amazing and very inspiring. I to want to incorporate more of me into my scrapbooks, Thanks again for the push!!
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