IN-spiration

I have a super hard assignment for my class: "Tell an inspirational story of someone who inspires you..."

Right away, I think of the countless number of inspirational stories of people I Know, Know. 

Like family members who beat the odds. 

Friends who championed over adversity. 

Moms who gave BIRTH more than once ON purpose.

;) 

Then I tell my fiancé & he says: "But isn't it supposed to be IN the field you want to pursue?"

Hmm...

Okay, someone IN my field. 

That's tough. 

Bc...

No one has ever done exactly what I want to DO! 

Let me think...

Billy Cosby is a Rockstar. His ability to tell stories about his everyday life in his stand up brought America literally into his Living Room. Then in turn his T.V. show brought his Living Room into all of ours. Brilliant. 

Joan Rivers is a trail blazer. She is honest and forth coming with her experiences. She is a household name & the butt of many jokes, on her own behalf. Make no mistake, as self deprecating as she appears she is a comedy genius.  

George Carlin. His exploration of the psyche and the mundane exploits a part of my brain that would have rather been left untouched! His piece on "STUFF" haunts me daily. 

Ellen, Jerry, Roseanne, Whoopie, Chelsea, Wanda...

All greats! & all known on a first name basis ;) 

Still...

No one has done what I want to DO! 

Hmm...

Maybe think grander? 

I scoured the web and found numerous articles on people of inspiration. 

MLK, Nelson Mandela, O...

I settled on Gloria Steinman. 

Funny to say "settled." 

Gloria clearly never settled for ANYTHING. 

Gloria changed the TITLE of woman. Before Ms. there was no Ms. as a title!!! Gloria is synonymous with the entire woman's movement!!! Feminist is her JOB description. Changed the face of a generation!!!

Hmm...

ALL extraordinary people...

Still not sure whom I'll speak of?!?!

Deadline is in the a.m. 

Yikes! 

Today, WHO IN-SPIRES YOU?!?! 

From the IN-side out ;) 

Xoxo