Restless Inspiration

Today I had the chance to listen to one of the best speakers I've come across with. Joan Helpern from "Joan and David" women's shoes and apparel. Her story was so captivating and inspirational. I didn't take my eyes off of her. She's a 70-something woman with so much knowledge about life, so much style and class, so much energy, and so much to tell. I could go on and on about her, but if you wanted to know, then just ask me. I'm just glad I went. She did make a point that reminded me of a talk I just had with my manager. My manager cares about me and my development. I've always known this and we have our sporatic "deep and motivating" talks sometimes. Actually she does more of the talking and I do a lot of listening. Today she came up to me and we started talking about something and the conversation veered off and then she started talking about managers should dedicate the time and effort to teach and pass on knowledge. To make a long story short the points that she made and awed me were:
1. She wants to see me move up, help me obtain essential skills, and encourage and push me to be the best
2. Just as I learn from her, she learns from me (now THAT comment blew me away b/c it was sincere and I just got all emotional inside for a little bit)
3. Always help the people around you (that's what Joan was also stressing). A person is successful if he/she makes sure that the people who work for him/her succeeds.

Oh, one of Joan's last words of advice was for us women (it was a Society of Women Engineers seminar) was to marry a man who is supportive of our drive and restlessness; a man who is not scared for a woman to move ahead w/ so much drive and determination. And that's exactly what my future husband will understand b/c women like her and my manager just motivate me to go as high and as far as I can while being able to experience the world. Damnit, I'm going to at least one city in Italy for my vacation in a few months! (hopefully)

I also learned today that I don't have to eat so much to get full, and I don't have to eat until I'm crazy full. I didn't have meat for dinner, which is rare. Maybe this so-called "controlled eating habits" will work for me after all.

I'm craving SWEET hot chocolate!!!