This is my 100th post. When I started this blog, I didn’t exactly imagine where I would be by the time I had written this many posts, so I can’t say whether I’m further ahead or behind than where I thought I’d be. In this regard, I had no expectations. It’s kind of nice, for once.
I had decided a long time ago that expectation was the killer of happiness. It didn’t stop me from having them. And my expectations on the baby-making front are driving me crazy lately.
So, for my 100th post, here are 100 things I am that have nothing to do with infertility:
- wife
- daughter
- sister
- friend
- lover
- crochet-er
- reader
- writer
- poet
- laugher-out-loud, especially when I’m by myself, watching TV or reading blogs
- cry-er at movies, even in public
- wannabe sew-er
- nerd
- blogger
- teacher–though I always insisted I didn’t want to be one
- aunt
- great-aunt
- wear-er of funky clothes
- patient
- compassionate
- trustworthy
- hopeful–sometimes
- fidget-er
- taker of three-hour naps (when I can)
- owner of two hilarious cats
- appreciator of my husband’s jokes–even when he’s not intentionally telling one
- intelligent
- curious
- wannabe yogi
- spiritual seeker
- watcher of too much TV
- (occasional) interpreter of dreams
- educated
- traveler
- homebody
- paradox
- listener
- nervous talker
- singer–loudly, usually in the car
- mover to music of all kinds
- tall
- un-athletic
- couch potato
- experimenter
- nostalgic
- sentimental
- wannabe psychic
- journaler
- child development “expert”
- flexible
- laid-back
- neurotic
- anxious
- walking contradiction
- “girl with kaleidoscope eyes”
- observant
- pile-izer
- creative
- doodler
- collector of books
- concert goer (soon!)
- cheerer of underdogs
- sports watcher
- occasionally even a sports fan
- slow mover
- not a morning person
- slow eater
- introvert
- inquisitive
- intelligent
- wannabe hippie
- novice cook
- lover of flying
- lover of roller-coasters
- lover of going fast
- long-distance driver
- not a hugger
- easy smiler
- easy laugher
- shy
- quiet
- also, loud
- proud of my husband
- excited to see my sister
- excited to see my niece
- excited to see my dad
- learner
- efficient
- impatient
- jeans-and-t-shirt kind of girl
- diplomatic
- peace-loving
- antsy
- emotional
- forgiving
- stubborn
- crafty (as in, making crafts)
- worrier
- warrior
- survivor
I started writing this before Jeanette’s recent post, but I think it’s a good exercise for all of us. We can’t let infertility define who we are.
Something Out of Nothing 
Hello! This is awesome. I love lists. I love long lists. No better way to celebrate 100 posts. I am stealing this for my 2ww. Here’s to the warrior woman in us all.
Go right ahead. I stole it from somewhere–not the 100 part, but the “I am” part. I can’t even remember where now. Can’t wait to read your list!
Thanks for sharing more of who you are. Happy 100th post!
Thanks, sass!
Congrats on 100 post! Keep going.
Thank you!
I would modify #14 to be “fantastically interesting blogger”. 🙂 Congrats on 100 and keep going!
Aw, thank you. I would say the same about you. I’m loving your posts about your trip to Greece!
Love this. ❤
Thanks!
Congrats on 100! Love your list very uplifting.
Thank you. I was going for “not depressing,” so “uplifting” is even better!
I adore this post. What an interesting and empowering idea for your 100th post. As usual, there are so many things on this list that I find we have in common. Some things very different, but so very many similarities. I’ve still got a ways to go before 100, but I’m jealous that you thought of this post b/c I’d love to steal it when I get there, but I think too much of you as a writer to do that!
Thank you, dear. You’re welcome to steal it if you want. Or come up with something even better, which I’m sure you will!
Awesome list! It’s always nice to remember that we are more than our infertility. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I feel like I need a constant reminder of that.
Slightly behind but I’m catching up on posts. Happy 100 posts! Here’s to 100 more, and hopefully by that time we will both be trying to find time to post while each holding a child of our own. But even if we aren’t, we’ll celebrate then too. ❤
Thank you, Kimberly!
What a great idea for celebrating your 100th post! Congratulations on that milestone, and thank you for sharing more of who you are with us. I think we have a lot in common 🙂
This is amazing! As I was reading your list I was mentally making my own. We are definitely not defined by our infertility! Thank you for this!!!!
I read Jeanette’s post, it meant something to me. Often, she says things that I have been thinking, but have not said myself.
I love this idea. I think I’ll make a things I am other than a Baby Loss Mother list.
I love Jeanette–partly because she tells it like it is.
I would love to see that list!
I’m running behind on pretty much everything related to project Erin.
[Actually, that’s a lie…. we are in our TWW for this current cycle, so can I claim TTC for June/July as a completed task?
Also, I got married on July 1, and that was most definitely a part of the ongoing project.]
I have to get to blogging and twitter and a few freelance communications projects that I am doing to build a portfolio… Step 1 is definitely going to be implementing a schedule. Just winging it is not working for me.
Great list. And yes, I’m stealing the idea! (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery).