Women I Admire

So we had a speaker coming to our school and she is considered a big deal in our profession. Normally I don't get caught up in all that hoopla, but I was curious to see if she would measure up. I was pleasantly surprised when I went. She was an older woman who was very cool. She just seemed like the kind of woman that would be comfortable anywhere and with anyone.  She didn't speak at us; she held a conversation with us for two hours. The most amazing thing about the whole experience was that she was very inspiring. She brought back excitement into school and reminded us why we wanted to be OTs in the first place.  I was feeling a little burnt out and it was good to be reenergized towards the end of the semester.

This got me thinking about women I admire and who inspires me.  The first woman is my oldest friend. We grew up in the same church and there came a period when things got really difficult for her. Amidst all the gossip and speculation she created a wonderful life for herself. I've always admired her spunk and how she really doesn't care what others think.  I also love her always changing haircolor. I still have the bottle of bright burgundy hair dye she convinced me to buy that I can't bring myself to put in my hair.  I think of her all the time when I am tempted to throw in the towel.

The second woman I admire is actually one of my classmates. She got out of a verbally and physically abusive relationship to meet a man who treats her the way every woman is supposed to be treated. She goes after what she wants and she finds joy in the littlest things!

Lastly, I admire my best friend for her ability to always do her own thing. Sista girl can take an outfit and make it uniquely hers. She has worn the craziest outfits but she always makes them work. My childhood would have been absolutely boring had I not met her in the fourth grade. We don't always get along but I know that she is always there for me.