It has been an awfully long time since I've posted something in the 30 things series. I have to admit, it was completely intentional... I was procrastinating. I really need to stop doing that.
I hate it when people ask me the "What are your biggest strengths?" question because I can never really answer right away. I always have to think about it. Sometimes I don't even ever get an answer. There's always default answers I give people, like in job interviews. Things like, "I'm a hard worker" and "I react well under pressure". Both of those are true, but the truth is, those are things that could be true with just about anyone.
So I realize that some of the following strengths probably will sound stupid, and you'll think... "Those are her strengths? Yeesh." But, do you know what? I don't care.
#14: Describe 5 strengths you have.
1) I'm passionate. This isn't something I came up with on my own. I went around and asked a few people what they thought my strengths were, and this one came up several times. I'm passionate about the things I do and the things I believe in. For example, I love Jesus Christ with every little ounce that's within me. I admit, like everyone, I have my doubts (not so much in Jesus himself, more with the way the western Church is, but that's another thing for another time) and my life doesn't always glorify Him, but one of my greatest desires in life is to love people the way that Jesus loves me. It's something I'm particularly passionate about. (There are other things I'm quite passionate about, although I think you'd probably be able to guess them.)
2) I'm a good driver. This is one of those stupid ones, right? I don't care. I think I'm a good driver. I've never gotten into an accident, never got a speeding ticket, haven't even got a parking ticket. (I did knick a deer in the legs this week, but it's so minor and totally not my fault. Cedarwood pre-season, stop laughing.)
3) I'm a thinker. I'm sure that everyone at some point in their life has taken a Myers-Briggs personality test? This is what I'm referencing. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that it's a weakness if you're a feeler. No, I'm not. For some people, that's actually a huge strength. But not for me. I make decisions rationally. I use my brain, not my heart/emotions. Personally, if I used my emotions and feelings to make my decisions in life (even the small ones), it would be catastrophic. My emotions are all over the place most of the time, that's why I don't put too much stock in them. I used to. Believe me, I used to. But I underwent a little bit of a personality change after I made a very stupid decision based on my emotions.
4) I'm a good listener. I think other people would agree with me on this one? People often come to me just to have someone listen, I've noticed. In my opinion, I often give terrible advice and I'm about as sympathetic as a brick, but I listen. I'm not the kind of person you should come to if you want someone to cry with you, but if you just wanna talk and rant, sure. That's all I've got for that one. (By the way, my advice isn't always bad.)
5) I'm a skeptic. The question "how can you be a skeptic and a Christian?" comes up sometimes. I was skeptical about Christianity at one point in my life, I admit. But I've come to realize that the world just wouldn't make any sense if God wasn't who the Bible teaches us He is. All the other theories in the world don't make sense and you'd be a fool to believe them. Take evolution for example... it's based entirely on assumptions and falsified evidence. Seriously, really look into it and you'll see. (So I guess I didn't really explain why or how I am skeptical, but I guess I don't think it needs any explanation. It's just the way I am.)
There it is. The post I've procrastinated for almost 2 months.
