February--day 3, room to grow

So, it's kind of confusing me doing the whole day 3 when it's the 4th. I'm not going to change it because that would be cheating. But it wouldn't surprise me if I start thinking a day behind. Hopefully I don't or I'll miss my husband's birthday. That wouldn't turn out very well.

I'm tired, it's "late". Yes, 10:20 has become late for me. This note won't be long, but I wanted to keep this good thing going--a post a day. This is a record for me.

I have a hard time with the whole compliments thing. I'm not sure why. I either give tons and don't think about it like yesterday, or I'm don't give enough. Or both. Yes, both not enough and tons at the same time. It's a dilemma.

The problem, I think, is I'm good at giving time and attention and compliments to kids, but not so good at giving them to adults. Most of the compliments I gave today, like yesterday, were to kids under 10. There are so many good things that come out of that, like I said yesterday, but adults need the time, attention, and love too.

The most complimented person I know is Chris. He is amazing and I make sure he knows it every chance I get. But what about everyone else? I did tell my little terror's mom that she made the best applesauce. I LOVE it. But I don't think I complimented another adult today. That needs to change.

The kid I sit next to in English has a great sense of style. The girl in my math and English classes is crazy smart. The gentleman in my geology class is so patient and kind. I notice these things. I need to say them. Who knows what good will come out of it? At the very least I will be helping myself.

Goal for tomorrow: while trying to do the rest, focus primarily on compliments.



*this is a good saying that reflects the feelings I had when I started the project*