Another glimpse into some of the amazing people that inspire me...
Emily - I adore Emily. Her sense of humour, her humility and her general view of life is admirable. I want to be Emily when I grow up. She is the definition of steady, dependable and a great friend.
Craig - He is one of the best people I have ever met. He’s genuine. He’s funny. He can talk to anyone. I need to remember his approach...just be yourself. Works well for him because his self is pretty darn amazing.
Marty - This man is kindness personified. I am convinced that he would help anyone he could at anytime. He is passionate about his wife, his work and his cat. He’s a reminder that being kind is not weak - in fact just the opposite.
Jed - He’s a tv character. But the motto “what’s next” tells me to just move on. Good and bad things happen, focus on what’s next
Jill - I just finished her running with curves book. Inspirational and motivational. It’s clear she loves running and I admire her desire to try and recruit others to a healthy lifestyle. As a “runner” who has stopped and started a lot...I am interested in getting back to it for my health - mental and physical!
Jolie - My bff for years. She can always say the right thing to help me with tough choices. She’s supportive no matter what but has no problem when pointing out something I may not want to hear. A person who just “gets” me. She never judges but is always supportive.
Ed - No one I have ever met has such a dedication to taking a new task or interest to such a level. He learns everything about it and then embraces it fully...from mountain bikes, superfoods and my favourite...coffee! He’s hard working...just a really good person.
Regina - She’s a nurse in Sierra Leone. A dedicated person - to her patients, her coworkers, her family and her faith. I have seen her walking all over the town, stricken with malaria to make sure that going away presents are sorted. She is the glue that holds so many things together. I simply adore and admire her in many ways.
Tim Gunn - He’s known mostly for being he mentor on Project Runway - and it’s how I “know” him too. What I admire about Tim is his genuine approach to every situation. He “tells it like it is” but with complete honesty and sincerity. I take away that bit that you can be honest, give your opinion (even when not favourable) as long as you communicate with an authentic and kind approach
Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez - Not being American I can’t say that I know a lot about the political scene. So, is AOC the best political option - I’m not sure. But one thing I can say...I am impressed by her gumption. It’s not easy to put yourself out there. From everything I can see, she worked tirelessly to fight for what she believed in. I can’t imagine putting in the long hours when you know that there is a good chance it will end in failure. I am impressed.
Guy on the boat - I don’t know his name. But he always seems so positive. He explained at lunch once that him and his wife were blue collar workers who saved their whole lives so they could retire early and travel the world. And that’s just what they are doing. He spends his retired days researching and planning their port trips. I couldn’t be more impressed. And more than that...he's a random guy that just made me feel good about myself. “It’ll take more than one cowboy to tie her down and every time I see her I think, what a fascinating life she has." This is a stranger who takes the time to make me feel good...more of us should do that.
Emily - I adore Emily. Her sense of humour, her humility and her general view of life is admirable. I want to be Emily when I grow up. She is the definition of steady, dependable and a great friend.
Craig - He is one of the best people I have ever met. He’s genuine. He’s funny. He can talk to anyone. I need to remember his approach...just be yourself. Works well for him because his self is pretty darn amazing.
Marty - This man is kindness personified. I am convinced that he would help anyone he could at anytime. He is passionate about his wife, his work and his cat. He’s a reminder that being kind is not weak - in fact just the opposite.
Jed - He’s a tv character. But the motto “what’s next” tells me to just move on. Good and bad things happen, focus on what’s next
Jill - I just finished her running with curves book. Inspirational and motivational. It’s clear she loves running and I admire her desire to try and recruit others to a healthy lifestyle. As a “runner” who has stopped and started a lot...I am interested in getting back to it for my health - mental and physical!
Jolie - My bff for years. She can always say the right thing to help me with tough choices. She’s supportive no matter what but has no problem when pointing out something I may not want to hear. A person who just “gets” me. She never judges but is always supportive.
Ed - No one I have ever met has such a dedication to taking a new task or interest to such a level. He learns everything about it and then embraces it fully...from mountain bikes, superfoods and my favourite...coffee! He’s hard working...just a really good person.
Regina - She’s a nurse in Sierra Leone. A dedicated person - to her patients, her coworkers, her family and her faith. I have seen her walking all over the town, stricken with malaria to make sure that going away presents are sorted. She is the glue that holds so many things together. I simply adore and admire her in many ways.
Tim Gunn - He’s known mostly for being he mentor on Project Runway - and it’s how I “know” him too. What I admire about Tim is his genuine approach to every situation. He “tells it like it is” but with complete honesty and sincerity. I take away that bit that you can be honest, give your opinion (even when not favourable) as long as you communicate with an authentic and kind approach
Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez - Not being American I can’t say that I know a lot about the political scene. So, is AOC the best political option - I’m not sure. But one thing I can say...I am impressed by her gumption. It’s not easy to put yourself out there. From everything I can see, she worked tirelessly to fight for what she believed in. I can’t imagine putting in the long hours when you know that there is a good chance it will end in failure. I am impressed.
Guy on the boat - I don’t know his name. But he always seems so positive. He explained at lunch once that him and his wife were blue collar workers who saved their whole lives so they could retire early and travel the world. And that’s just what they are doing. He spends his retired days researching and planning their port trips. I couldn’t be more impressed. And more than that...he's a random guy that just made me feel good about myself. “It’ll take more than one cowboy to tie her down and every time I see her I think, what a fascinating life she has." This is a stranger who takes the time to make me feel good...more of us should do that.
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