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Was there a time when you felt especially proud?

A question on this website last year made me decide to write and publish a book on my family's history. When I tell people what I've done, I feel so proud. NOTHING has ever made me this proud.

Reba, 50+
Silver Spring
, MD  USA

I'm prone to smug smiles rather frequently--usually about my son.

Jill, 60
Saylorsburg
, PA  USA

When my nephew received his Eagle Scout award.

Laura, 36
Lowell
, MA   USA

Yes.

Jane, 62
West Linn
, OR   USA

I guess when I became a homeowner.

Felicia, 35
Lowell
, MA   USA

Absolutely! I recall the feeling so very well; it was in the hospital and it was the first time I actually used the words "my daughter." I had been so ill throughout her birth and just after, but when I finally became well enough to go to the nursery to see her and hold her...I called ahead to see how she was doing. Even though the words flowed quite naturally somehow, I was still honored to hear myself use them for the very first time! I can't think of any other time in my life that can touch that one!!

Fisch, 46
Preston
, CT   USA

Every time I look in the mirror, baby. I'm 19, got a good job that pays well, got a retirement plan, just started night school, got lot of friends, about to get my own place...Hell, I'm getting all proud of myself right now.

A-Dog, 19
McMinnville
, OR  USA

I feel proud quite a bit. I'm a prideful individual. I felt especially proud today in math class because there were people asking me for help, which happens rarely.

Johanna, 18
OK  USA

I suppose two times come to mind...First, when everybody said my old pit bull Mr. D (named after my principle)...could not pass obediance class...and,after working hard with him for a week...he passed, and was awarded the most improved dog in obediance class...Two, there was the first time I finished writing a, albeit unpublished, novel....well, that stuff is my bag...it works for me...so I think I will knock myself out, why not?

Frodo
age unknown, parts unknown

when I got accepted to UT at Austin.

Patty

The day I first paid all my own bills on my own and realized how well i budgetted and all the left over money i still had to spend on luxuries.

Nicole2, 20
FL  USA

of course.. ..

mothmc, 37
Los Angeles
, CA  USA

Right now, for having produced 58 pages of school stuff in two days!

Karen, 22
Marshalltown/Ames
, IA  USA

Every time I overcome shame or fear, I'm proud of myself.

Eric, 19
Beverly Hills
, CA  USA

Actually there has been two times in my life where I was really proud....when my daughters were born. I knew then why I'm on this Earth. mushy huh?

Nikki2, 28
NV  USA

When my son was performing at a coffee house this summer. His 15 years old and he got up on stage and sang and played guitar for about 50 people or so. He performed great. Belted out Redemption song and some  Dispatch tunes. When he was done and the audience was applauded, my heart swelled with pride.   That's my boy! I was thinking.

Janet, 44
E. Brunswick
, NJ  USA

Yeah- when my lizard recovered from a bad diesease. He is still alive today.

Derya

When I graduated from Rising Star Communications Horizons Class.

Celeste, 30
Colorado Springs
, CO  USA

Yesterday / Tomorrow