I’m celebrating my one year of blogging AND my 500th blog post at the same time. When this hit me, that these two are going to be around the same time, I wanted to do something big, but no, something moderate, do a giveaway.. no, just a re-cap of the whole year… And suddenly I felt pressured and I totally blocked – what am I going to write for this blog post or ever for that matter. 500 blog posts in a year, damn I’m chatty, aren’t you tired of reading already?? I hear someone saying from the backrow that you missed me and were wondering where I was, and you want to keep reading. Well, thanks! Here I am then. Ready to write!

So I though, why not tell a little bit more about me.. I loved reading “50 things I like about Myself” from Steph and Arianne, and thought this would be a great 500th post! Of course it has taken me now five days to think about 50 things I like about myself, but here we go.. 50 Things I like About Myself (in no specific order) 1. I am a Mom 2. of three amazing children I adore. 3. I love being married 4. and I’m crazy about my husband after almost 10 years of marriage. 5. I take risks in life to achieve happiness – like move to the other side of the world. 6. I am not afraid of failure, and think I bumps in the road are a blessing 7. to see the world in new eyes and appreciate small things. 8. I love nature and animals. 9. I am a good listener. 10. I give people a second chance. 11. I don’t categorize people, I treat people the same whoever they are. 12. My friends come in all colors and shapes with totally opposite religious and political views 13. – I’m always interested in hearing everyone’s opinion even if it isn’t the same as mine. 14. I love a good discussion with people who don’t agree with me. 15. I’m not afraid to fight for the causes I believe in 16. even if people around me don’t agree with me. 17. I love food. 18. And I am a good cook. 19. I love that I’m not a size 5 anymore. 20. I am open to new ideas 21. and new adventures 22. and new places 23. and new pets 24. and new job opportunities 25. and new homes 26. and I am not afraid to make changes in my life. I welcome change and new, even if it’s unknown and scary. 27. I much rather have hard times than boring times. 28. I like to dance and I’ve got some moves, and I’m not worried what other people think of them. 29. I’m creative. 30. I always have great ideas. 31. I’m a quick learner and excited to learn new things. 32. I’m a hard worker. 33. I always walk the extra mile even if nobody else appreciates it than me. 34. I do things well or I don’t do them at all. 35. I can sew, knit, crochet and do needlepoint. 36. I can remodel and design houses. 37. I have a crazy sense of humor. 38. And I think my sarcastic humor is brilliant, and it’s not my fault if everyone doesn’t get it. 39. I make plans, also plan B, plan C and plan D 40. and I’m actually an amazingly flexible person for someone who is constantly making plans. 41. I want everyone to be happy. 42. I do things that make me unhappy if I’m able to make someone else happy. 43. I’m not afraid to give more than getting. 44. I make decisions according to what my gut feeling is. 45. I have a great sense of style. 46. I’m honest even when I shouldn’t. 47. I love my children and would do anything for them. 48. I am not embarrassed to do crazy things with my kids. 49. I’m proud that I gave up so many things to be a devoted wife to my husband. 50. I am thankful for everything in my life.