From the day we are born, we instantly love our mothers. There will be times where I won't agree with my mom ((I swear, I needed to stay up until 2am to finish binge watching this season of The Office!)), but inevitably, she is my best teacher in life. Whether it is the little day to day things, such as how long to boil pasta, or the bigger picture, AKA what am I doing with my life, every day is a lesson. Every moment is something to remember.
One of the most important things my mother has taught me is to surround yourself with people you would be proud to associate yourself with. The women my mother ((and even my sister)) choose to call her friends are some of the strongest, most remarkable women I have ever met. Each has impacted my life in a way they might not even know about.
This extends even past just my mother's friends, but mothers of my own friends, relatives of those women, teachers, advisors, etc.
To all of these older women in my life,
You are the behind the scenes crew of my life. While you're not always there for me to see, I know you're in the wings waiting for me.
You are some of my biggest fans. There has been times that you have believed in me when I didn't. You also make everything I do a lot bigger of a deal than it is, but I appreciate having my own cheer-leading squad.
You are some of my life teachers (and some quite literally). While one helped me drag my feet through classes and homework, another one had shown me how to DIY any event. Others taught me how to stand my ground, and some taught me to be true to myself.
You are there to help guide me. Whether it's little thank you cards left in my mailbox, or sitting down and drilling me questions about school, you know these are things I need to keep moving forward. Often, we get stuck in a day's problem and cannot see past it. You women make sure I keep my head on the horizon and not at my feet.
Most importantly, you are the ones who helped me become who I am today. Whether I see you every day, every month, or barely even every year, I think about all the amazing things you've all done for me. There are not enough words to say the amount you mean to me.
Thank you, more than I could ever thank anyone.
