Braver Than I Thought

I have been nostalgic of late and Charlotte's post Monday got me thinking about a book that meant something to me and still does. I'm talking about Monica McInerney's Family Baggage. This was the second of Monica's wonderful books that I read and although I related quite well to the first one I related even more to this one. Harriett, the main character, has a nervous breakdown after her parents die suddenly. She begins to doubt herself. I have self-doubt all the time. But a semi-mother figure to Harriett tells her to write down a list of things she can do. So Harriett does and she quite impressed with it. She keeps the list with her and reads it when she needs to do so.

I compiled my own list and was quite surprised with my accomplishments. I moved across the ocean to Wales without knowing anyone else there and lived for six months. I navigated through Europe quite well although I learned flying by the seat of your pants sometimes gives you a big wedgie. I am planning an international breast cancer fundraiser. I can cook Greek food. I am an expert in Victorian children's literature by female authors. I have originally cataloged an art collection.

There's more, but those are the basics. I actually think this is a great exercise for anyone to do. Because let's face it at one time or another we all have doubts about ourselves and where we are going.

What about you? What are your accomplishments? What brave thing did you do?