3 People

"And three, of course, is the number representing supreme balance, as anyone who has ever studied either the Holy Trinity or a simple barstool can plainly see."  ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love

If I had done my favorite books of all times on Day 5, this would have made the list.  I sorta felt bad about that, because who picks Twilight over Eat Pray Love?

Well, apparently I do.

Today I wanted to pay tribute to my personal 'Supreme Balance'... 3 people who have changed my life and made me who I am.

1. My Mom:  to say she impacted my life is a serious understatement.  I carry her with me every single day, and often wonder how she would handle a situation.  I wonder if she is watching over and smiling... or shaking her head.  I wish you all could have met her.
2. Mary Karen:  She was my skating coach growing up, and I adored the very ice she stood on every day.  She wasn't perfect, but I can't even imagine anyone else being able to teach skating and life skills so seamlessly.  Every lesson taught me to be not only a better skater, but also a better person.  She still calls me 'her little Mo' to this day.  I'm a good 6 inches taller than her, so that can be somewhat awkward.
3. Kimi:  This was the first student who challenged me in every way when I was a coach, both good and bad, but mostly good.  I literally learned more from her about teaching than she did from me, and to this day we still learn from each other.  Throughout the years our friendship has never been shaken... it's a love fest of mutual respect and admiration.  I know things about her I probably shouldn't, but our unwritten rule has always been no judgement.  There is nothing she can say to me that would change that.  Thank you Kimi :)

That's it!  Suddenly I'm caught up and there's only 2 Days left!!  

Happy Winter Solstice!