Apr 10
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My Blind Side
I recently watched the movie “The Blind Side” for the first time. For those of you unfamiliar with the film, it’s about a young man from the inner city who is taken in by a well-to-do family, and who eventually grows up to achieve success as a college student and later as a pro football player. It’s based on a true story.
Now, I’m not much for football, but I loved the movie. I loved seeing his fears, his depression, his obstacles early on in the story, and then to see him triumph in the end. I even loved the silly little kid 
But most of all, I loved Sandra Bullock’s character! I saw in her a woman filled with a drive for excellence and a love for family. I saw her strength and her determination to help her loved ones be the very best they can be.
…I saw a lot of qualities and attributes I hope to have. (Unfortunately, I think that shade of blonde would look ridiculous on me…lol!)
So I’m thinking–now, this blog’s a little stream-of-consciousness, so bear with me if it doesn’t quite flow perfectly–maybe I’ve got some of them already, at least more than I realize. Okay. And I do need to work to develop some of them. Realizing that doesn’t mean I have to beat myself up for not having those attributes yet; it actually means I’m one step closer to being the woman I want to be because I know correctly where I am on that path.
You know, that was kind of a fun exercise. And now, I have the ability, and the responsibility, to look in the mirror and see myself as the work in progress–operative word progress–that I am. My eyes are open.
One less blind side for me
