Confessions

Some random truths about me:

* I find the window displays at Lululemon to be inspiring - most of the time I don't even notice the clothes because I'm so taken in by the message

* I like that the baristas at the Starbucks I frequent know my name, my drink, where I work, that they throw in an extra shot on occasion and every once in a while put heart on my cup or make them with milk

* I have spent the last 8 weeks working with two of the most astute women I have ever met and two of the least astute men.

* I refuse to apologize for being me. I will take my rightful place in every room I am in

* Sometimes the state of the world leaves me breathless with its cruelty.

* And sometimes it leaves me breathless with its beauty

* I think the sound of skate blades cutting ice is one of the best sounds in the world.

* There is a tree, near my office, that was planted the year South Africa was finally free of apartheid. Every time I walk by it I am reminded that democracy grows like a tree, slowly but with deep roots

* I have discovered friendships - real ones - in places I least expected to.

* There are days where I am sure there simply isn't enough time to do everything I want to do and be everything I want to be.

* I am afraid to fail and some days it is enough to make me not try. I think it's a cowardly act when I do that

* I will re-read favourite books over and over again because every reading is a new one based on where I am in my life when I read it.

* I think almost any man looks sexy in a black turtleneck and jeans

* I have been accused of being indifferent when in fact I'm actually shy and don't like to give away how I'm feeling about things until I'm sure.

* Doing my Masters degree is going to change my life. I am sure of it.

* I cried at my friend's law school graduation this summer - I was so proud of the enormous leap of faith she took and how successful she was and will be

* I believe I am meant for greater things.