Fill in the blank...

I recently read a friend/coworker's blog and they had a few "I am "blank" because... I thought it was a great idea...

I am happy because...

I have an amazing family (extended as well as immediate)
I have achieved my ultimate goal of owning a home
My husband is my best friend and is an incredible partner
I honestly feel like the Lord is completely in charge and I'm ok walking along His path

I am sad because...

I think my sister short-changes her abilities and herself as a whole (and settles for less from people than she deserves)
Money is a huge issue for us right now and our debt is worrying me a lot
I see bullying going on as young as 4 years old and it scares me for my children and makes me sad

I am a good friend because...

I will always listen to you and encourage you to do what you love and what you know is right
I remember birthdays and am thoughtful
I pray for so many of my friends and believe that God hears me

I am not a good friend because...

I will always chose my family over my friends
Although I remember your birthday, I forget to send you a card
Some of my friends are ridiculously selfish and hurt my feelings often - and I let it go rather than being honest with them about it

I am bothered by...

People who talk about themselves non-stop (and take every opportunity to turn a story back to themselves)
People sharing their opinions and not thinking about how many people that might get hurt by that opinion.  Just because it is your opinion does not mean that it's fact or that other people need to hear it
People who talk more than they listen

I am inspired by...

People who see the beauty in even the smallest things
My daughter and her excitement in life
A good sermon in church
Students who constantly tell me how much I mean to them and how I've changed their lives
Charity and people determined to have an impact on others' lives