what's your weakness
i have 3 top weaknesses: 1) crippling fear of failure; 2) debilitating laziness; and 3) obsession for all things bread related.
1) the fear of failure prevents me from aspiring beyond my place in life. i hate rejection and cannot imagine what i'd do if i actually admitted to myself that i wanted something and then was unable to obtain it after i made the best effort.
2) i'm unable to excel at anything b/c i lack the discipline and motivation to be good at anything. fading into the woodwork is the motif of my life.
3) i'll never be thin again b/c i can't give up my breads -- 14 grain bread with its nutty flavor; white bread that is just perfect for pb&j sandwiches; croissants to dip in my chai (the authentic indian stuff, not the crap that starbucks tries to pass off); crusty bread to accompany a slice of heaven in the form of brie; warm, buttery garlic bread...the list is endless. my taste buds have never met a bread they did not love instantly upon first contact.
what characteristic/tendency/propensity/desire/failure is keeping you from being who you want to be, what you want to look like, etc.?
1) the fear of failure prevents me from aspiring beyond my place in life. i hate rejection and cannot imagine what i'd do if i actually admitted to myself that i wanted something and then was unable to obtain it after i made the best effort.
2) i'm unable to excel at anything b/c i lack the discipline and motivation to be good at anything. fading into the woodwork is the motif of my life.
3) i'll never be thin again b/c i can't give up my breads -- 14 grain bread with its nutty flavor; white bread that is just perfect for pb&j sandwiches; croissants to dip in my chai (the authentic indian stuff, not the crap that starbucks tries to pass off); crusty bread to accompany a slice of heaven in the form of brie; warm, buttery garlic bread...the list is endless. my taste buds have never met a bread they did not love instantly upon first contact.
what characteristic/tendency/propensity/desire/failure is keeping you from being who you want to be, what you want to look like, etc.?
posted by happy roy at 10:36 AM
3 Comments:
Rejection used to be a fear for me - but it isn't as strong anymore because I realized that you can't fight rejection - it will happen no matter what.
I do fear jumping from high places - but let me clarify - I don't fear heights. I don't look down and say that is scary. I am scared when I have to actually jump (let's say like bungee jumping or cliff diving). This would result in one of my most embarassing moments in my life - which melody was a witness to - I won't bother going into the details but all I have to say is I am a chicken.
Tough, but good, question, Julie. It forces you to look into yourself and ask, "What's wrong with you, idiot?!"
Over the years, I've come to realization that I am afflicted with a severe case of cowardice. It manifests itself in various ways: shyness is a benign one, a fear of trying new things is another. The fact that I feel scared to "take the plunge" often hinders my development as a human.
As a writer, I need the experience of new adventures to inspire and motivate me. So, I almost force myself to close my eyes and jump into the water. I did that, in part, with my first "real" relationship (hi, Shawn). I was deathly afraid of being with someone because of the adverse effect on my writing/creativity. And it hasn't been easy. I really have no idea how people balance "Real Life" and the strenous demands of an artistic hobby/passion. But I jumped in (headfirst, eyes closed, mouth shut) and I'm very glad I did.
Sometimes you gotta jump.
melody, you are my hero -- you'll know how to make croissants. i guess it's better that i don't have that knowledge or else i'd be a bigger heiffer.
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