Soooooo, yesterday we talked about our kids and their role models...those folks they may look up to, admire, get inspired by their actions and choices. Um, what about you? Do you have a role model? There is no age limit on that, you know?
It's funny, but I think I have a variety of role models - for different parts of my life. Kind of the Justice League of Heather's Admired Folks. I've got role models for fashion, for family, for career, for life, for entertaining...all people I admire how they do things.
I think the cool thing, when you get older and have role models, is that you know the person isn't perfect, you don't want to be just like them, you may not really like much else but the way they move about the kitchen and can whip up something with ease. It is not someone to mimic or copy, just someone I can take tips from, to make myself a little better version of me in that specific area. More of a reminder, a focus for, say, my style when I'm shopping...and don't we ALL need little reminders in these crazy days of ours?
So, who are your role models? You can break it down by category - your fashion role model, your career role model....
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Quoting AleaKat:
Lol I was starting to think we married the same man until the end...
Mind has a temper! Not abusuve or anything but I don't wanna be in his bad side. Lol
Quoting Olivia11812:
It's not cheesy I would also say I look up to my hubby! I'm what you would call a worry wart, not confident in decisions and afraid we might not get everything done...he always keeps me sane he never worries and he always "makes it happen" his saying is "don't sweat the small stuff"!!! He's smart, funny and it's hard to get him angry!!
Quoting AleaKat:
Never ever thought I'd day this but my mom.
In the past year or so she has really showed her strength.
She is so smart and brave and classy
It's a shame that she has had to go through the things she has to get the way she is now.
It's kinda cheesy but also my husband. He just walks through life effortlessly so sure of himself. He is so confident and knows exactly who he is.
I'm never sure of anything and I'm always second guessing myself.
my mom is my role model other than that I have several people who have influences in my life but I wouldn't call them role models
There was also a coworker of mine whom I observed and from whom I learned some manners that still stay with me.
I agree My Mom is a big role model to me also.
Quoting RobynS:My mama!!
Quoting jessicasmom1:my Granny and Mom
Both my grandmas and both my DH's grandmas are role models for me as well. All but one of them have passed away but they all lived such inspiring lives and I hope to be half as good as they were, lol.
Sounds like your father is amazing! Mine isn't. I envy people who have great relationships with their fathers.
Quoting 4kidz916:I've always looked up to my father. He was always patient, kind, caring, sensible with money, and very hard working. I've always tried to have those same qualities.
I have one other role model...my coworker and dear friend, Rose. She started out as my boss, but became so much more. She came to work every day during her cancer without fail, she always kept her head and spirits up, and she never stopped fighting, even on her last day. She died back in 2005, but I still miss her and think of her often. I'm hoping that she met up with my granddaddy up in Heaven and that they are both my guardian angels.
- HeatherNYC
on Jan. 25, 2013 at 12:00 AM