lawrocket 3 #26 December 12, 2003 1. My fiancee. She wouldn't be with anyone who wasn't. 2. My job. Nothing makes one feel so important as saving someone's ass. It's amazing, though. The two things that make me feel most important are the things that humble me most. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #27 December 12, 2003 If I'm on my own, I go lift weights. I can generally move a large amount of weight, depending on the lift, so that makes me feel pretty good. If I'm not, RedassSkychick really makes me feel important and boosts my day. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #28 December 12, 2003 QuoteWhen either of them wordlessly climbs into my lap, sits a while, and wordlessly goes back to whatever they were doing. Most of the time, I feel like I made the right choices in my life.....then I read something like that, and get the picture in my head, and realize maybe I didn't. I also got to hold the two-week-old daughter of a co-worker today, for about 10 minutes. I felt protective of her even for that short time....I can't even imagine how intense it must be for you parents....but I'm sure it's wonderful. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #29 December 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteI feel good about myself when I challenge myself and overcome obstacles- even if I sought them out in the first place. I love your answer! I feel exactly the same way. I feel good about myself when I pass an exam, learn or do something that is difficult, etc. Me too! Me too! Several years ago I had less than zero self-esteem, and this is exactly how I've boosted it up to a very healthy level. I'm constantly challenging myself to not take the easy way, and to try things that I thought I couldn't do. Not only do I get a huge boost in self-esteem, I have a lot of fun now, too! I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmatousek 0 #30 December 12, 2003 Doing something I never thought I could do. I find my social calander and my career make that somewhat of an easy accomplishment. Looking at it that way it explains why I am always so happy! Whoo Hoo! Thanks Val! HLife doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #31 December 12, 2003 I call my friend Sean. He knows exactly what to say and exactly the right way to say it when I'm feeling down. And he has absolutely no ulterior motive to say it. Everyone should have a friend like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #32 December 12, 2003 QuoteWhat makes you feel important? I must be having a really bad day, but I can't think of a thing to say. And I should be able to...but I can't. Must be the holiday shiite, you know? Sigh... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #33 December 12, 2003 Maybe when a guy you've only met in person once thinks of you first to talk with about a career change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #34 December 13, 2003 MICHELE! You're a wonderful, generous, caring person who ANYONE would be priveledged to be able to call a friend. You have an amazing gift with words and always know just the right thing to say when someone's dealing with a tough situation. You phoned me, at the time a complete stranger, and left me the most wonderful phone message when I rode the plane down on my level 2 and was feeling terrible about myself for it. Your phone call helped me get up the courage to go back to the dropzone two days later and try again. I can honestly say that if it weren't for you, I may not have continued to jump. When I got involved in a situation you told me not to get involved in in the first place, you helped me deal with the aftermath without judging me, and didn't even once say "I told you so" even though you had. You shouldn't need to have someone or something make you feel important, because you are important just by being who you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aandy 0 #35 December 13, 2003 knowing that i've made alot of people happy from my days work edit: oh yea, I deliver beer to the lovely people of knoxville, TN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jessd 0 #36 December 13, 2003 There are a ton of things that make me feel good. My little brothers (14 and 16) by telling me that I am the coolest sister. In general my whole family manages to make me feel good about who I am everyday. Also, my close friends. I've recently connected with some friends from my childhood that I lost touch with and they are amazed at all the things I've accomplished since I last talked to them. This makes me feel great because I personally don't feel like I've accomplished too much. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumper03 0 #37 December 13, 2003 QuoteQuoteWhat makes you feel important? I must be having a really bad day, but I can't think of a thing to say. And I should be able to...but I can't. Must be the holiday shiite, you know? Sigh... Ciels- Michele ((((((HUGS)))))))) to you. I've seen you give out way to many good vibes to not get some back... Just be glad you don't have a frog in your hair!! JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #38 December 13, 2003 We all love you Michele! .>>>HUUUGGGSSS<<<< What makes me feel special is unconditional love that I give out and when I feel it in return. It's all about Spreading the Love! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowbird 0 #39 December 13, 2003 Being with people who value my company and my opinions and my contributions. I find them at the dz, and at work. I'm horribly sensitive to people doing and saying things that make me feel they don't want me around, and I've been known to read too much into a situation. It means the world to me to know that there are a few people out there who might miss me if I were gone. Also, gardening. Bringing a touch of beauty to a living space in a manner that is custodial, not ownership, makes me feel that I'm fitting into the grand scheme of things despite the petty trials of life. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #40 December 13, 2003 When my kids seek me out to give me a kiss and tell me they love me before they go to bed. They're teenagers, they're not supposed to like me that much right now. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nathaniel 0 #41 December 13, 2003 I feel good when I can understand and predict things... Like when things go haywire at work sometimes I'll observe the systems before fixing them, just to see the mayhem that results nathanielMy advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #42 December 13, 2003 QuoteI feel good when I can understand and predict things... Like when things go haywire at work sometimes I'll observe the systems before fixing them, just to see the mayhem that results nathaniel Wait....predict things? Want my tarot cards? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nathaniel 0 #43 December 13, 2003 no, more like if we give root access to all these monkeys[*], soon enough one of them is going to randomly type rm -rf / nathaniel * edit: racial connotation disclaimedMy advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobobiggalo 0 #44 December 13, 2003 Wrongway took my answer! But i get the big ego boost and it makes me feel good,when people compliment my videos,only after i beat myself up for hours thinking how much they suck. Watch out where the huskies go,and don't you eat that yellow snow!~ZAPPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites misskriss 0 #45 December 13, 2003 My daughter invited me to lunch at school today. She's my youngest..almost 10. She was holding my hand and showing me where everything was(even though I've been there a million times.) She wanted me to tell her friends about how much I hate my dog. (He is well loved and cared for , I just hate him. ) Just little things that I know she thinks are hysterical and she wants me to share. Then we made fun of the mean lunch lady together.. not to her face of course. My kids make me feel important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TribalTalon 0 #46 December 13, 2003 uhh.. i just like it when people show that they enjoy my company. I'm the type that if i think i'm not wanted, i'm gone. i guess you could say i've gotten used to being brushed aside or whatever, but its always nice to be acknowledged, i dont need people to kiss my ass or anything, but just show a genuine friendliness, ya know. and so far the skydiving community has done exactly that. And for this, i'm extremely grateful. Its nice to be wanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sheenster303 0 #47 December 13, 2003 I feel important when I'm told that I'm missed by other people. I always want to know that I'm wanted around. I also feel good when my friends come and talk to me about things. It makes me feel like they trust me and I don't know about you, but I like the feeling of being trusted. I felt important on Tuesday when I caught a shop lifter at work who ended up having a billion warrants on his record. That was way cool! I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites osuskydiver 0 #48 December 13, 2003 QuoteBut i get the big ego boost and it makes me feel good,when people compliment my videos Complimenting Bobo's movies that and serving my country. GO ARMY! By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #49 December 13, 2003 Something that happened today. My 5 year old nephew Sam was doing his kindergarten homework. It was a sheet of paper with drawings of common objects and he had to color each object the correct color. He was stumped on one and asked for my help. In his defense, it was a really bad drawing of a frog. When I told him green, he said "thanks, I knew you would know it. You're my pal."Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #50 December 13, 2003 QuoteJust be glad you don't have a frog in your hair!! Do you realize that your comment made me laugh so hard my face hurt? Thanks, my friend. And to the others who rushed to reassure me, thank you for that. Deucy, I didn't know I was the first - and I am glad we talked. Let me know what else I can do for you. And Kris, you're kewl. Love ya, chick. Rocky, girl, I think you are just neat. Can't wait to meet you! Yes, I am in a far better mood - seems that as I was writhing in teenaged angst and self pity, a friend of mine was trying to call me. Instead, he sent me a pm, and told me he was coming to get me. He hadn't even read this thread...I got changed and we went and ran errands, and then hopped off to PF Chang's and had appetizers for dinner. Yummmm. That kind of thing makes my heart sing. And the notes, and the pm's, and the emails - thanks, all. You changed a dour mood to a smiling girl. And I appreciate it like you all wouldn't believe. I think it's all the medications I'm on - those, and I am sooooo sick and tired of being sick and tired...next month we hit up the specialists...and see what they can do. Sigh. But there is an end to the tunnel, I know it, and with friends like you, I think I can get through it. Hugs to all! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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Nightingale 0 #34 December 13, 2003 MICHELE! You're a wonderful, generous, caring person who ANYONE would be priveledged to be able to call a friend. You have an amazing gift with words and always know just the right thing to say when someone's dealing with a tough situation. You phoned me, at the time a complete stranger, and left me the most wonderful phone message when I rode the plane down on my level 2 and was feeling terrible about myself for it. Your phone call helped me get up the courage to go back to the dropzone two days later and try again. I can honestly say that if it weren't for you, I may not have continued to jump. When I got involved in a situation you told me not to get involved in in the first place, you helped me deal with the aftermath without judging me, and didn't even once say "I told you so" even though you had. You shouldn't need to have someone or something make you feel important, because you are important just by being who you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aandy 0 #35 December 13, 2003 knowing that i've made alot of people happy from my days work edit: oh yea, I deliver beer to the lovely people of knoxville, TN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #36 December 13, 2003 There are a ton of things that make me feel good. My little brothers (14 and 16) by telling me that I am the coolest sister. In general my whole family manages to make me feel good about who I am everyday. Also, my close friends. I've recently connected with some friends from my childhood that I lost touch with and they are amazed at all the things I've accomplished since I last talked to them. This makes me feel great because I personally don't feel like I've accomplished too much. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #37 December 13, 2003 QuoteQuoteWhat makes you feel important? I must be having a really bad day, but I can't think of a thing to say. And I should be able to...but I can't. Must be the holiday shiite, you know? Sigh... Ciels- Michele ((((((HUGS)))))))) to you. I've seen you give out way to many good vibes to not get some back... Just be glad you don't have a frog in your hair!! JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #38 December 13, 2003 We all love you Michele! .>>>HUUUGGGSSS<<<< What makes me feel special is unconditional love that I give out and when I feel it in return. It's all about Spreading the Love! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #39 December 13, 2003 Being with people who value my company and my opinions and my contributions. I find them at the dz, and at work. I'm horribly sensitive to people doing and saying things that make me feel they don't want me around, and I've been known to read too much into a situation. It means the world to me to know that there are a few people out there who might miss me if I were gone. Also, gardening. Bringing a touch of beauty to a living space in a manner that is custodial, not ownership, makes me feel that I'm fitting into the grand scheme of things despite the petty trials of life. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #40 December 13, 2003 When my kids seek me out to give me a kiss and tell me they love me before they go to bed. They're teenagers, they're not supposed to like me that much right now. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #41 December 13, 2003 I feel good when I can understand and predict things... Like when things go haywire at work sometimes I'll observe the systems before fixing them, just to see the mayhem that results nathanielMy advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #42 December 13, 2003 QuoteI feel good when I can understand and predict things... Like when things go haywire at work sometimes I'll observe the systems before fixing them, just to see the mayhem that results nathaniel Wait....predict things? Want my tarot cards? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #43 December 13, 2003 no, more like if we give root access to all these monkeys[*], soon enough one of them is going to randomly type rm -rf / nathaniel * edit: racial connotation disclaimedMy advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobiggalo 0 #44 December 13, 2003 Wrongway took my answer! But i get the big ego boost and it makes me feel good,when people compliment my videos,only after i beat myself up for hours thinking how much they suck. Watch out where the huskies go,and don't you eat that yellow snow!~ZAPPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #45 December 13, 2003 My daughter invited me to lunch at school today. She's my youngest..almost 10. She was holding my hand and showing me where everything was(even though I've been there a million times.) She wanted me to tell her friends about how much I hate my dog. (He is well loved and cared for , I just hate him. ) Just little things that I know she thinks are hysterical and she wants me to share. Then we made fun of the mean lunch lady together.. not to her face of course. My kids make me feel important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TribalTalon 0 #46 December 13, 2003 uhh.. i just like it when people show that they enjoy my company. I'm the type that if i think i'm not wanted, i'm gone. i guess you could say i've gotten used to being brushed aside or whatever, but its always nice to be acknowledged, i dont need people to kiss my ass or anything, but just show a genuine friendliness, ya know. and so far the skydiving community has done exactly that. And for this, i'm extremely grateful. Its nice to be wanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sheenster303 0 #47 December 13, 2003 I feel important when I'm told that I'm missed by other people. I always want to know that I'm wanted around. I also feel good when my friends come and talk to me about things. It makes me feel like they trust me and I don't know about you, but I like the feeling of being trusted. I felt important on Tuesday when I caught a shop lifter at work who ended up having a billion warrants on his record. That was way cool! I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites osuskydiver 0 #48 December 13, 2003 QuoteBut i get the big ego boost and it makes me feel good,when people compliment my videos Complimenting Bobo's movies that and serving my country. GO ARMY! By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #49 December 13, 2003 Something that happened today. My 5 year old nephew Sam was doing his kindergarten homework. It was a sheet of paper with drawings of common objects and he had to color each object the correct color. He was stumped on one and asked for my help. In his defense, it was a really bad drawing of a frog. When I told him green, he said "thanks, I knew you would know it. You're my pal."Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #50 December 13, 2003 QuoteJust be glad you don't have a frog in your hair!! Do you realize that your comment made me laugh so hard my face hurt? Thanks, my friend. And to the others who rushed to reassure me, thank you for that. Deucy, I didn't know I was the first - and I am glad we talked. Let me know what else I can do for you. And Kris, you're kewl. Love ya, chick. Rocky, girl, I think you are just neat. Can't wait to meet you! Yes, I am in a far better mood - seems that as I was writhing in teenaged angst and self pity, a friend of mine was trying to call me. Instead, he sent me a pm, and told me he was coming to get me. He hadn't even read this thread...I got changed and we went and ran errands, and then hopped off to PF Chang's and had appetizers for dinner. Yummmm. That kind of thing makes my heart sing. And the notes, and the pm's, and the emails - thanks, all. You changed a dour mood to a smiling girl. And I appreciate it like you all wouldn't believe. I think it's all the medications I'm on - those, and I am sooooo sick and tired of being sick and tired...next month we hit up the specialists...and see what they can do. Sigh. But there is an end to the tunnel, I know it, and with friends like you, I think I can get through it. Hugs to all! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
TribalTalon 0 #46 December 13, 2003 uhh.. i just like it when people show that they enjoy my company. I'm the type that if i think i'm not wanted, i'm gone. i guess you could say i've gotten used to being brushed aside or whatever, but its always nice to be acknowledged, i dont need people to kiss my ass or anything, but just show a genuine friendliness, ya know. and so far the skydiving community has done exactly that. And for this, i'm extremely grateful. Its nice to be wanted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #47 December 13, 2003 I feel important when I'm told that I'm missed by other people. I always want to know that I'm wanted around. I also feel good when my friends come and talk to me about things. It makes me feel like they trust me and I don't know about you, but I like the feeling of being trusted. I felt important on Tuesday when I caught a shop lifter at work who ended up having a billion warrants on his record. That was way cool! I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osuskydiver 0 #48 December 13, 2003 QuoteBut i get the big ego boost and it makes me feel good,when people compliment my videos Complimenting Bobo's movies that and serving my country. GO ARMY! By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #49 December 13, 2003 Something that happened today. My 5 year old nephew Sam was doing his kindergarten homework. It was a sheet of paper with drawings of common objects and he had to color each object the correct color. He was stumped on one and asked for my help. In his defense, it was a really bad drawing of a frog. When I told him green, he said "thanks, I knew you would know it. You're my pal."Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #50 December 13, 2003 QuoteJust be glad you don't have a frog in your hair!! Do you realize that your comment made me laugh so hard my face hurt? Thanks, my friend. And to the others who rushed to reassure me, thank you for that. Deucy, I didn't know I was the first - and I am glad we talked. Let me know what else I can do for you. And Kris, you're kewl. Love ya, chick. Rocky, girl, I think you are just neat. Can't wait to meet you! Yes, I am in a far better mood - seems that as I was writhing in teenaged angst and self pity, a friend of mine was trying to call me. Instead, he sent me a pm, and told me he was coming to get me. He hadn't even read this thread...I got changed and we went and ran errands, and then hopped off to PF Chang's and had appetizers for dinner. Yummmm. That kind of thing makes my heart sing. And the notes, and the pm's, and the emails - thanks, all. You changed a dour mood to a smiling girl. And I appreciate it like you all wouldn't believe. I think it's all the medications I'm on - those, and I am sooooo sick and tired of being sick and tired...next month we hit up the specialists...and see what they can do. Sigh. But there is an end to the tunnel, I know it, and with friends like you, I think I can get through it. Hugs to all! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
