My friend, Alex (from my old ward), posted this article on Facebook called "A Few More Obvious Tips for Not-Very-Good Homemakers" and it is hilarious... you should read it :)
My favorite two paragraphs.. They really were all awesome!! But these stuck out the most..
My friend Barbara (you all know Grannybabs, right? She's awesome) suggested this absolute gem on her blog, "Specialization is the key to appearing competent." Memorize that. It's a great homemaking tip. Barbara says she knows how to sew aprons and make homemade mac and cheese, pumpkin cookies, and jam. That's it! But she's really good at those things and people think she's a very snazzy homemaker. Find your four things and live your life. This is a true pearl of wisdom. Thanks Barbara!
I like the above paragraph the most because I've been trying to figure out my talents. So I'm going to take this advice and find MY four things and live my life! And stop comparing myself :)
And finally, I'd like to share something that I learned only a few years ago which blew my mind. It is this: Interpret things in your favor. I spend a lot of time and energy trying to tease out what people really mean or could have meant or could be thinking or might have meant to imply. I read this advice in a magazine and told Christian about it. He says he does this all the time. He just assumes people mean the very best. I never do that. I always think the worst. And it makes me feel bad. So I don't do that anymore because as a not-very-good homemaker I've got my hands full without worrying what everyone else thinks about me and my store-bought birthday treats.
I like the above paragraph the most as well because I do take what people say in the worst way. About 90% of the time the people don't even mean it the way I think they do. I need to think the very best of people! People are NOT out to get me! haha :)
Now go READ THE ARTICLE... here's the LINK again :)
2 comments:
Very Good thoughts, I am always concerned about impressing others. I need to just breathe and forget about them and focus on finding myself. Great Post :D
It was so fun to see my name in your blog! My favorite part is where she talks about how you should have a garbage can in every room in your house because, "Chances are good that you, a not-very-good homemaker, have garbage in every room." Cracks me up every time!
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