What Do You Believe?

I'm very abitious when it comes to my career.  My parents taught me that you have to achieve what you get in life through hard work, not be given it.  Although I had everything I ever needed as an only child, I learned the value of making my own money and having my own things to be proud of very young.  I have worked since I was 15, and had paper route years before that.  I worked PT every weekend until I graduated, did one year of college, and then worked fulltime since, even finally graduating while working full time.  I bought my first house by myself when I was only 22. Some of you know, I work in construction.  It's a field that is primarily men, and I have to work extra hard to prove myself and get appreciation in the field.  It's just the way it is.  But I wouldn't have it any other way.  I feel very rewarded by the challenge.  I just want to learn.  More and more.  It's taken me about 10 years to get to this place and it feels damn good!   I would say I get the most compliments at work.  Not to be toot my own horn, but I work hard, they know it and they appreciate me for it.  It's so great to work at a place that not only offers a rewarding career with all the perks, but gives you the admiration along the way.  They know how dedicated I am and treat me well because of it.  Don't get me wrong, it's hard work, and sometimes I wonder with all the hours how the heck I'm going to have kids one day, but I guess we'll just work it out, because it's just the perfect match for me.  I'm good at what I do, and work is the only thing I'm really proud to stand up and say so! Lately, related to weightloss, people are giving me more physical compliments.  I'm not the best at receiving them, never was, but try and just be happy that people see who I am - a beautiful person inside AND out.  :) I'm so happy that I'm feeling more comfortable in my own skin and that my barrier is whiddling away.  It definately helps my self esteem.  I'm working on smiling when people do pay me compliments and saything THANK YOU! :)