International Women's Day

      Nevertheless, she persisted...

    I've been blessed that throughout my life I have been given amazing female role models and inspirations. If I had the time and space, I would write something for each woman who helped mold and shape me into who I am today. My love and gratitude have no bounds for them. But today, on International Women's Day, I did want to highlight and thank 4 women who have helped me along the path I walk today as a woman. 

 Two women that are not mentioned in here are my mom and my step-mom - both which who have taught me to be strong and loving and a million other things, but I get to thank them all the time. 

Sally | To my first actual role model of what a strong woman was: thank you for teaching me how to be kind and supportive, and how to be a rock in trying times. Thank you for always opening your door to me, regardless of the time or day. Thank you for teaching me to always have open arms to family and for teaching me how important it is to know where you come from. Thank you for inspiring me to continue learning and for letting me pick your brains. Thank you for trusting my passions and for helping me hone my skills. Thank you for teaching me to be me. 

Natalie | To the one I am a role model for: thank you. I am sure there will be plenty of times down the road that we will bicker and say mean things to each other as sisters, but for now: thank you. Thank you for wanting to spend time with me. Thank you for teaching me patience and calm in chaos. Thank you for helping me realize I want to be a better older sister and role model to you. Thank you for letting me act like a kid, but trusting my adultness enough. Thank you for letting me pass on my passions and knowledge to you. Thank you for saving my life. Thank you for letting me love you..

Kaci | To my best friend: Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for somehow deciding that I was cool enough to hang out with outside of work and school. Thank you for teaching me life skills and how to hold my alcohol (kinda). Thank you for agreeing to being my muse and inspiration. Thank you for being a reason to Always Keep Fighting. Thank you for introducing me to so many things (some of which I DEFINITELY cannot name here). Thank you for being the Danneel to my Gen. You have taught me that fairy tales do exist, breaks are needed, laughter is the best cure and loving ones self is mandatory. 

Alex, Sam & KT | To the House of Chaos: thank you for the house screams, the tears, the laughter, the family dinners and the adventures. Thank you for teaching me everyone has an interesting story and that it is possible for four people to share a fridge. Thank you for putting up with my dreams and for helping with them. Thank you for helping me grow my creativity and being the support when it doesn't always work out. Thank you for teaching me patience and how to sleep through anything. Thank you for facing a hurricane together. Thank you for indulging in your childhoods with me when Corpus saw snow. Thank you.