1. I am proud of my fiancé. He is a wonderful person, the “package deal”: generous, loyal, compassionate, hardworking, terribly funny, and handsome. I have never met anyone else who would jump in a bath tub, fully clothed, to console me when I was hysterical after reminiscing about my “glory days” in high school track. He then proceeded to sing me, “Too Shy” and washed my hair. It sounds weird, but it I think the “weird moments” are the ones that make our relationship unique and worthwhile. Did I mention he has excellent taste in jewelry? J
2. I am proud of my immediate family. Because I am in college, my parents and siblings have suffered financially. Christmases and birthdays aren’t as plentiful and extravagant. There are no more family vacations. My dad can’t replace his worn-out truck. My mom had to go back to work. Yet, no one complains, groans, and acts resentful. They are the epitome of sacrifice.
3. I am proud of my sister’s (Allison’s) athleticism. It is amazing to watch her play volleyball and basketball. She has a grace, confidence, and mastery of fundamentals that I envy. But she is not the stereotypical “dumb jock.” Allison is extremely intelligent.
4. I am proud of my brother’s (Alex’s) discipline. This is majorly applicable in extracurricular activities like football, basketball, and track. But, he trains so diligently and passionately. Alex has a focus and drive that is admirable for an eighth grade boy.
5. I am proud of my brother’s (Aaron’s) inventive nature. He is crafty and transforms random household objects into weapons, traps, and other apparatuses that I will never understand. Once, I was lucky enough to help him whittle arrows for a cross bow. He was only seven at the time.
6. I am proud of the drawings and crafts from my preschool students.
7. I am proud of my raggedy teddy bear, Emily.
8. I am proud of breaking up with my ex-boyfriend. However, I’m not proud of the last line of my break- up speech: “I hope you get hit by a bus.”
9. I am proud of my obsession with monsters.
10. I am proud of my 2003 Ford Focus.
11. I am proud of my addiction to Diet Coke.
12. I am proud of reading the entire Twilight Saga.
13. I am proud of my babies: Dominik and Addisyn. Biologically, they aren’t mine, but I was a nanny/single parent for these two kiddos all summer. If my children are half as beautiful as these two, then I will be lucky.
14. I am proud of keeping the same best friend and not being wishy-washy.
15. I am proud that I do not always have to be around people. Being alone does not bother me.
16. I am proud that I sleep with a night-light. Guess what? I’m scared of the dark; I know what lurks in it.
17. I am proud that I held a penguin. FYI: they are NOT soft and snuggly.
18. I am proud that I went to Falmouth, Jamaica.
19. I am proud that I saw the Lion King and Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.
20. I am proud that I have a strange link with the Holocaust. My best friend thinks I died in the Holocaust and am reincarnated. I am starting to believe her.
21. I am proud that I never got passed in the 4x400 meter relay.
22. I am proud that I have three huge birthmarks on my back.
23. I am proud that I am in love with Stephen King.
24. I am proud that I saw The Lion King: 3D in the movie theatre and drank chocolate milk while I watched it.
25. I am proud that I am a crybaby during movies.
26. I am proud that I have finished a 1,000 page book: Stephen King’s It.
27. I am proud that I have been through one of Kansas City’s famous haunted houses. I am not proud that I swore loudly in front of small children.
28. I am proud that I watch HGTV, TLC, E!, and Bravo.
29. I am proud that every year I watch AMC’s Fear fest.
30. I am proud that I was good at track and cross country.
31. I am proud that I kept a secret for a whole year.
32. I am proud that I competed in Forensics for a year.
33. I am proud that haven’t skipped a class.
34. I am proud that I love wearing sweats.
35. I am proud that I am CERT certified.
36. I am proud that I have written three children’s books.
37. I am proud that I love Mizzou and the Royals.
38. I am proud of my cousins that work for the State Department.
39. I am proud that I am liberal.
40. I am proud that I am from Rock Port, MO.
41. I am proud that in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades I used to stay up until two or three in the morning to read books.
42. I am proud of my engagement ring.
43. I am proud of the scars on my legs.
44. I am proud that I’m not a size 0.
45. I am proud that I am flat-chested.
46. I am proud of my future home at 511 Parkeast Drive.
47. I am proud of my pets: my Boston terrier and two cats.
48. I am proud of loving the Randy Rogers Band.
49. I am proud of owning the Disney Vault.
50. I am proud of my old pair of running shoes.
-Abigail Lawrence J
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