I am awesome.

Most people find it difficult to discuss their own merits, achievements and successes and I am certainly no exception.

A number of women will tell you this is an inherent characteristic of being female. "Guys just don't have this problem". Bollocks. I know a number of females and males who easily dispel that myth.

When I think of what I'm good at, they are usually not-so-cleverly disguised negative qualities...e.g. I'm good at shopping. I'm good at drinking, partying hard & (what I've recently discovered) posing in front of a camera so it looks like I'm having the time of my life.

I suppose there are other things like...being good with my nephews. I'm a good friend (at least I try to be). I'm good at spotting the ones that will break my friends' hearts and the ones that will treat them right...although I'd never offer this information unless asked.

Today I must overcome this...mental barrier (for lack of a better way to describe my inability to convey my awesome-ness) in preparation for my Monday morning meeting. I will speak of my amazing worth to my firm, and hopefully won't be laughed at.