This week, a pending announcement from an ePublisher that shall remain unnamed weighs heavily on my mind. I submitted on January 3rd and have heard NOTHING, though I know other people who have. The waiting is killing me. This has lead to several talks with friends with regards to my lack of patience and that it's something I need to work on.
So, enough whining. I got to thinking 'patience is a virtue' and then . . . gee, I don't have any of that. So . . . here are 6 vices of mine, and seven virtues (as I see them) - just to keep things on an even keel and not spend too much time beating myself up.
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| Gwen's Vices 1. Impatience. My mother says that when they were handing out patience, I was around the corner looking for something else to do. 2. Cable TV. I don't have it, for obvious reasons. When I go to someone's house, if their TV is on, nothing else exists for me. 3. Carbs. I love them. Flour, corn, rice, potatoes . . . mmmm, potatoes. If it's white, I probably scarf it. Scarf, not eat. I lasted on the South Beach Diet for about six hours, then DH insisted I eat something carbalicious before somebody got hurt. 4. Caffeine. I used to be a non-caffeine preacher. No, really. That was before I started replacing sleep with writing, and found I needed artificial assistance to function during the day. 5. Barnes and Noble. It doesn't sound evil, but I'm not allowed to go in that place unchaperoned. 6. Volunteering. I'm awful with this! It's like my arm and mouth have a minds of their own. Before I even know what someone is asking, I'm offering to help, or to do it for them. Sounds like a good thing - right? Nope. I over-extend myself, get irritable and resentful, and usually end up letting people down. Gwen's Virtues 7. I'm loyal. It takes a lot to shake me off once I've glommed onto you. *g* 8. Honesty. Sometimes this actually gets me into trouble, but I still stick by it, and admire it in others. 9. Hard-working. I will bust my butt if I'm properly motivated. (Let's not talk about what that means...lol.) 10. I sing with all my heart, at the top of my lungs. Some people might not agree with this being a virtue, but *LA LA LA*. 11. I'm a good driver. Not only responsible, but courteous. I believe in car-karma. 12. I'm a very gracious loser. Even though I'm *cough*competitive*cough*. If you beat me fair and square, I'll give you props. 13. *goes to check inbox*. Oh . . . you're still here. Sorry. Did I mention impatient? So... tell me one of your vices, and one of your virtues. (Don't keep me waiting.)  |
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28 comments:
Oooooo I'm stealing this idea.
My vices are also impatience, being judgmental (I really work on it), I'm horrible with money and a few others I'm not posting.
My strengths are loyalty (like you), persistence, and some my HUSBAND enjoys. LOL.
Haha!! Those are good ones to have *waggles eyebrows* Steal away! I'm interested!
Good list. I have a temper. I can't be trusted in a bookstore. I'm honest and a good driver. Happy TT.
This is a great idea, but I'm not so sure I want people to that stuff about me. LOL
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I know what you mean about TV. We don't have cable either, much to my relief.
I enjoyed your post, Gwen. I'm impatient when it comes to waiting for news about writing, so you've got me there. I can be a bit anti-social (I call it being a loner cause it sounds better :) I'm honest and loyal.
Vice: Indian food (especially sweets). I can't resist them! Help!
Virtue: Um...Give me a minute... I'll think of something... Hang on...
Aw, crap. Can I get back to you later on this?
Hmmm... I recognize a lot of these when I look at myself (except I'm a cable-holic. I can watch the same show or movie over and over and over again, and I gotta have the television on when I'm home--the house is too quiet without the noise.)
Vice: Impatient with others. Often I find myself over-volunteering because I KNOW I'll get it done, rather than having to ride someone else to do it.
Virtue: I'm generous to a fault. I'd go hungry rather than see someone else in that condition.
Great list, Gwen! Thanks for sending my self-inflection into overdrive.
Oh no, no... Barnes & Nobles isn't a vice. *lol* Bookstores are sanctuaries for us writers.
good list to know you better
Will you visit mine :D Thanks
I LOVE this TT idea...I wrote about my bad habits, but darn it, maybe next week I'll hit my good habits. LOLOL--I may not have 13 of those.
Anyway, great to get to know you a little better!!!
Wonderful list-I have so many of these vices and I also sing at the top of my lungs. Sometimes even in grocery stores or elevators to the muzak. What? I like music.
What a great list, Gwen!
I'm definitely NOT patient either, though I've learned to disguise the fact. I am, however, persistent and determined...either of which can function as vice or virtue depending on the circumstances *lol*
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i'm super impatient too. no doubt about it.
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MM - LMAO! *taps foot impatiently*
Hmm... I guess this *IS* sort of revealing, isn't it? But if you noticed, modesty isn't on my list of virtues. *g*
Thanks for the comments everyone! Happy TT. =P
~Gwen
Great list! And a great TT idea!
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Great list, Gwen!
Vice: carbs -- probably my worst one.
Virtue: loyal -- sometimes to a fault.
Great T13 idea! One thing about me that can be both a vice and a virtue (depending on the situation): I'm emotional. Sometimes overly so. Hey, it comes with being a pisces! *g*
Excellent TT, Gwen. I see we have some of the same vices and virtues :)
Mine is up at: http://www.jdrydell.com/2008/02/28/thursday-thirteen-writing/
Ooh Barnes & Noble... I have problems with that place! I don't allow myself to go in. Too dangerous!
Awesome list.
I, too, volunteer too often. But I get offers to do such interesting things; how can I say no to them?
I can't be trusted in a bookstore, either. Especially Half-Price Books. Have you seen the stacks in here? I have, but the window's getting a bit hard to find...
Happy TT, darling! Be loyal to me all you'd like, okay? I can take it.
Great list. I don't have much patience either.
Gotta go! ;)
Very interesting list. It's always fun to get to know one's fellow TTers.
I am impatient, critical, vain and am addicted to Amazon. I do have a few vices too.
Wonderful post, Gwen *grins*
Vices - Coffee, cable, and bookstores. Not to mention I'm bad tempered and impatient.
Anyone seeing a theme here? lol
Virtues...having to think about that one!
And anyone who tells me "Patience is a virtue," I always quote back a wonderful line from The Mummy - "Not right now it isn't!"
I'm so with you on three and four. OMg, I drink so much pop. I'm like a caffiene junkie.
You don't know how reassuring it is that I'm not alone here. I could think of quite a few more vices, but they're not all for public knowledge. Lol. Thanks for making me feel better everybody! I'm still checking my inbox every five minutes ...
Gina~ I can totally relate on the generosity. It's supposed to be a good thing, right? And yet, people take advantage sometimes.
I think I could also own up to being a control freak. Some of my volunteering stems from that.
Susan ~ You got it babe! *glomp* =)
This, Madame, is a very sneaky way of getting more comments. I see it works.
*smirk*
Lol. It does work! But look at all the cool people I meet! *hugs*
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