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Fishing for Nice Compliments & Blushing, Too!

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Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

And please also welcome and show some love to our very special co-host, Sarah from Left Brained Buddha.

And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “The nicest thing anyone ever did for me was…“

Next week’s sentence to finish: OFF FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!

The nicest thing anyone ever did for me was…. 

I have been blessed over the course of my 36 plus years (yes I will be 37 in a mere few weeks..Yay my birthday is on June 10th!), to have had more then a few nice things done for me (I am sure I have forgotten a few still).

Unfortunately, I have had some not so nice things done to me, too.

But, the good has outweighed the bad, plus I try my best to not dwell on the negative, because so not worth it to me.

Yet, as nice things do go, I would say the nicest (still hard to narrow it down) are the kind words and compliments I have gotten over the years.

Still after all these years, when someone does bestow a compliment on me, I can’t help blush a bit and even stammer over my words trying to find the right words to reply to words such as this.

Some Examples of Compliments in Recent Years Now:

  • My Physical Appearance – I have always been petite and thin for my height, but still can’t always get the right words out when someone tells me that they approve of my physical appearance.
Me at almost 37!

Me at almost 37!

  • Having a Handsome Husband – Trust me I am probably a bit prejudice and know he is all that and bag of chips. I still pinch myself sometimes to make he is real and u didn’t dream getting this lucky with him in the looks department and that he is smart, as well as has a wonderful sense of humor. And no, Kevin I am not fishing for anything with this compliment to you!
Kevin - All the Luck I Ever Needed!

Kevin – All the Luck I Ever Needed!

  • Being a Mom to Two Adorable Little Girls – I never in a million years (even as much as they drive me crazy quite often) imagined I would get to be the mother to not just one, but two amazing little girls. And hear it quite often and still get a bit overwhelmed with how to respond to this.
My Girls Hamming It Up Princess Style!

My Girls Hamming It Up Princess Style!

  • Being Educated, As Well As Running a Successful Business – I was always pretty much the top in most if not all my classes. Things pretty much came easy to me in the studying/school department. I took they for granted and getting and keeping a job. Never did I think when going to become a teacher that I would end up working form home blogging and even running, J9 Designs and it truly being this rewarding daily for me. When I do get compliments on my skills and talents, I also still can’t believe how far I have come on levels with this in life. I also, never imagined being a published author in a successful anthology, but still somehow I am and amazed but this so much, too.
My Very Own Business
Getting to Be a Published Author - Me and The Mother of All Meltdowns

Getting to Be a Published Author – Me and The Mother of All Meltdowns

In the end, I know I did work hard for much of what I got. I am proud of it, but I truly still don’t want to come off as though I am greedy about it nor do I want to seem conceded one but either. So, I truly hope this article didn’t come off in the light, because most of what I wrote and shared here is mostly my own deep thoughts that I have pondered and still feel with all the hard work, I guess I just had some luck, too somewhere to get here to where I am now.

Now that I shared about the nicest thing ever done to me, please share with us today yours.

Janine's Confessions of A Mommyaholic

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Billybuc says

    Busy day tomorrow so I'll do this tonight while my eyes are still open. The nicest thing anyone did for me….love me when I couldn't love myself. The rest, as they say, is history.

    Have a great Friday, Janine!

  2. Kristi Campbell says

    Your family is beautiful as are you and your hot body hubba hubba (not creepy just nice). It's SO hard to take compliments and to feel like we deserve the wonderful things in life. I love that you have your handsome husband, blessed life, and beautiful girls, with the hardships and the hardwon sucesses – very deserved.
    My recent post The Kindness We Learn Matters

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you, thank you Kristi. Not creepy at all and definitely is hard though taking compliments. Still can’t help, but trip over my words when I get them though no matter how hard I try not to.

  3. thelatchkeymom says

    All good stuff – not greedy at all. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Perhaps luck played a part, but don't ever down play your hard work! Good things come to those who put in the time and effort.
    My recent post Kindness in Abundance

  4. Sarah says

    Well, you deserve compliments after posting such lovely ones about your family members. I loved what you wrote about your husband, especially. Congratulations on your successes and for managing to stay thin! 🙂
    My recent post Cloud of Witnesses

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thank you Sarah for saying that and I am not kid din when I say that I do very much love my family so as crazy as it sounds I feel like I am the lucky on on this 🙂

  5. day-with-kt.com says

    Some pretty great things, Janine! And, every single time you share a picture of yourself I think you are truly gorgeous and if I didn't know I would guess you closer to 26!!!
    My recent post The Day I Gave Up

    • Janine Huldie says

      Kim, seriously I need you around more often and as if I didn’t love you enough already. You made my night with your kind words and huge hugs for that and so much more 🙂

  6. basicallyb says

    Very sweet. I do understand though. I just feel weird responding to a compliment. I get flattered, but I always blush & stammer too!
    My recent post Saving the Dance

  7. lizzy allan says

    You and your family are all so gorgeous Janine and you have obviously worked hard to reach the point where you are now in terms of writing, blogging and designing and you should be proud of that! It's always so nice when someone tells me how lovely my baby girl is – I love hearing those words!
    My recent post The Man in the Pink Skirt

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Lizzy and I do truly love hearing when people say kind words about my girls. Like last weekend when we took them to church and they were very well behaved and got complimented on it. Totally made me smile 🙂

  12. lisang@expandng.com says

    I love that you admit all the wonderful things about yourself. I often think that we are a weird culture — sometimes preferring self-deprecation over self-praise, which seems like boasting. But bravo to you for keeping your petite figure even after 2 kids, having a hubby who isn't unfortunate (LOL), having 2 adorable well-behaved girls, being published, and having your own business. Definitely great accomplishments with many more to come! As for me, there are so many nice things but I guess the one that stands out the most, and probably changed my life, is the hospitality of my Taiwanese coworkers when I moved there from the US for 2 yrs. All alone, no family near, they treated me like family. They made sure I knew how to take the bus, had a place to stay, and things to do on the weekends.
    My recent post A tip for tack-sharp photos

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks so much Lisa and I admit it felt weird saying some of this stuff here even though I am thankful for all the kid words people say so often. And as for coming here all by yourself, you should totally be proud of yourself and not sure even with help if I would have been able to do as well all on my own. Thankful though you were able to and that your co-workers were indeed so wonderful and supportive to you.

  13. Rosey says

    You do work hard and deserve what you get for it!! Totally!! And you do have a gorgeous family, it's was destiny for your girls to be good looking, they look like you and their daddy. 🙂

    Have a great Friday (and my birthday is 2 days after yours 😉 ).

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Rabia and believe me I totally see it, but it is actually admitting it and not feeling conceited for it that I have a bit of trouble with.

  16. kellylmckenzie says

    Know just what you mean Janine. It's a fine line between being gracious and coming across as conceited. At least we think about that though. Some don't. Maybe that's the difference? The fact that we are worried about being too big for our boots makes us not? I don't know. Great post – with lovely photos!
    My recent post Bake Not Broil

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Kelly and I didn't want this to come across at all conceited, but just something I observed, I get tons of nice comments daily and do believe they are sincere. Just so hard to feel like if I answer them a certain way that I don't come off as bragging or bolstering myself. Believe me I am not and just could never, because I am outgoing, but deep down a bit insecure at times, too (aren't we all deep down).

  17. Kerith Stull says

    Accepting a compliment graciously is a difficult thing indeed. Why don't parents do a better job of teaching that?? Sure, they teach kids to say "thank you" and all. But, I think they need to teach kid how to truly soak in a compliment. Ya know what I mean? From one blusher to another… try beaming next time! 🙂

    (Visiting from #FTSF)
    My recent post Attention All Special Needs Parenting Bloggers

    • Janine Huldie says

      Kerith, I know exactly what you mean and I was totally taunt my manners, but to take compliments without feeling akward not so much. Might have to try to teach my girls better now though 🙂

  18. @AnnaFitfunner says

    It looks like you truly have some wonderful — not just nice — people in your life, doing nice things for you all the time. Great post, and thanks for allowing us to share in the positives in your life!

  19. tamaralikecamera says

    It just seems like blessings and not bragging! It's awesome.
    I pinch myself a lot for this great and mellow family. I think I'm not the mellow one. People compliment my hair a lot – which is funny to me because I think it's a hot mess a lot of the time but it has its moments.
    The best is when people compliment Athena and I say, "Thank you!" As if I made her or something.
    My recent post The One With the Inspiration.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Tamara, I also hear it about my hair and forgot that here. I have very thick hair and it is almost course like, but yet I hear all the time how pretty and lucky I am to have it be so thick. I always want to say that I would give them some of this if I could, lol!! 🙂

  20. dishofdailylife says

    It is hard to take compliments sometimes. I never know what to say! You definitely deserve the success you've had…just in the short time I have known you, I can see how hard you work!
    My recent post Coach Q: An Inspiration #FTSF

  22. vitatrain4life says

    It's so great to really know and appreciate how blessed you are! I just love that you never take it for granted. Good for you!!
    My recent post Race Crisis!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Allie and I rule still can’t believe all I do have after how many years I didn’t think it would ever happen for me.

  23. realhousewife says

    Ha! Janine it does feel funny when you get compliments and you don't know what to say. Just say thank you and everything will be cool. I used to have the hardest time with that when I was young…that and accepting gifts. Ugh! Makes me feel so wordless!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I love your advice, but that wordless felling always somehow creeps up on me in these situations.

  24. Michelle Grewe says

    Ummm, I'm almost annoyed that I see your picture, think to myself, "Wow, she's pretty productive and mature for a 20 year old teeny bopper" and then read the part that says you are 37. I'm only annoyed because I'm 35, and you look 15 years younger than I do. Maybe a post about what you use for skin cream?
    My recent post Nice Things Finish the Sentence

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, I barely use any skin cream and now am using one that I got in my last Glossybox. Seriously, though thank you for saying that, but most days I truly feel ancient!! 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Chris, if I didn’t know any better I would aware that Kevin commented and said this lol! 🙂

  26. stephsprenger says

    I too am a sucker for a good compliment. I know some people claim to not like them, but I always wonder if they're lying! 😉
    My recent post Are You Selfish or a Selfist?

    • Janine Huldie says

      So very happy that you did host with us and I just couldn’t resist using the bag of chips line 🙂

  29. stephanie2006 says

    There are definitely many, many lovely things in your life, and you definitely deserve every nice thing! Have a wonderful weekend, Janine!
    My recent post Nice Things

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you so much Stephanie and hope you enjoy your weekend once again, too 🙂

  30. irkedmommy says

    What a wonderful post. I understand not being able to take compliments well. I can't either. It's hard and awkward.

    Having a handsome husband. Girl, I am right there with you. I pinch myself everyday!

    Cute kids, check!

    Still working on the business part, but I would say we are a couple of lucky ladies!
    My recent post Not My Month…

  31. Nellie says

    I love this post!! So cute that your called your hubby all that and a bag of chips!!! 🙂 Classic!
    My recent post Friday Fitness Check-in: Motivation On The Rocks, Low Carb Fail + Exciting News!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Nellie, I have waited all day to see if he saw this and nothing yet. But just couldn’t help, but describe Kevin this way and still smiling thinking about it 🙂

  32. themomcafe says

    AW! You are such a beautiful woman with adorable kiddos and a GORGEOUS husband! You are incredibly gifted and talented and most importantly? One of the most thoughtful compassionate people I have been blessed to meet in this blogosphere! I still thank GOD that we finally connected after all this time, Janine!

    LOVE every one of these! (And of COURSE the published author part!)
    My recent post Is Heaven Real?

    • Janine Huldie says

      Chris, seriously, I cannot say enough how happy I am that we are indeed friends and just can't thank you enough for all your kind words and support always. what can I say? I just love you for being you!!! 🙂

  33. Joy Christi says

    You definitely deserve compliments all around, you sound way too humble 🙂 You and your family are absolutely beautiful and I would be over the moon proud to run a business AND be a published author! That is amazing. I would be impossible to live with were this me! hahaha
    Happy early birthday and congratulations on all your wonderful accomplishments, at SUCH a young age. You are living the dream, and it's so nice to see someone who really appreciates it.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Joy, just can't thank you enough for all you said here and seriously on this busy Saturday morning made me smile ear to ear. So, thank you, thank you again! 🙂

  34. pfchico says

    You have many blessings to be thankful for. Compliments are nice, embrace them. You deserve them.

  36. spiritedlife says

    I struggle with what to say when people compliment me. I know I say "Thank You", but then I get awkward and uncomfortable. I have no problem taking compliments for something I've done, but I didn't give myself my looks. These are great reasons to blush! Happy Weekend!
    My recent post The Perfect Summer Evening while Blowing Your Socks Off!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Lol, I know neither did I! And hoping you too are having a great weekend now, too 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      I only knew one other person to share my birthday and that is Kevin's god-daughter, so love hearing that your mother-in-law and best friend, too share the day also 🙂

  38. queenmomjen says

    Oh man I missed this. It was the kid's last week of school and the weekend meant party after party. It is hard to take compliments. I do it so poorly, yet I love dishing them out to other women. We need to be told we are awesome. Baby steps right?
    My recent post Man-day Post: JENerally Informed 2.0

    • Janine Huldie says

      Total baby steps and couldn't agree with you more Jen. And hope you did have a great weekend. Next weekend, I will be in and out will it being Memorial Day Weekend, so I probably will miss a bit myself, too.

  39. gigigirl says

    What you shared are all things you accomplished through hard work and a little bit of luck! Very proud of all your achievements and the good life you and Kevin have built for Emma and Lily. Only more good things always. Love…….xxoo

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