The Oswald Adventures

Daily thoughts and comments on our life…boring as it may be!

Swimsuit Hunt July 13, 2009

Filed under: Clothes, Jayne — The Oswald's @ 4:55 pm

ist2_6299156-bikini-collectionI’ve had the same suit for about 3+ years and have been on the hunt for a new swimsuit all summer.  The catch,  I REFUSE to spend upwards of $100 and over!  I’m a big fan of the tankini because it has the versatility of the two piece without having to show everything off like you do in a bikini.  I’ve hunted the sale racks and on occasion have found suitable tops, but then I go to search for a bottom…nothing!  Either nothing matches or it isn’t the right size.

Some day I’ll find my new suit at the right price.

 

Assertiveness…do you have it? July 13, 2009

Filed under: Jayne — The Oswald's @ 4:39 pm

AssertiveIs assertiveness something you are born with or is it a skill you aquire throughout your life?  I’m pretty sure it’s something you learn…either way, though, I don’t have it and I really want some.  I’m trying to be more assertive, but sometimes I feel like I’ve painted myself into a corner because of my lack of assertiveness.  I feel like I’m a really outgoing person, so why is this one thing so hard.  Is it because of my dislike for confrontation and conflict that my lack of assertiveness stems from?  Can I get out of the corner once I’ve painted myself into it?!?

I think this is one of my major weaknesses both personally and professionally.  Any thoughts on how I teach myself to be more assertive?