michele.

So I'm writing in my little bloggy-blog per Michele's instructions.  I told her that I actually did need to blog about something, but the time wasn't right, and her response was, "can't you blog about something else?"  And I thought...."oh yeah.  It's my blog.  I can write about whatever I want, whenever I want."

So here it is, Michele - the blog you wanted.

And I think, due to her inspiration for this entry (plus the fact that she's maybe the coolest person I know),  I will write about Michele.  Michele is amazing.  She's the kind of person that draws out the best in the people around her.  I've seen it happen in all those she interacts with, and I know it happens with me.  I feel more capable, more competent, and more confident when I'm around her, because she believes that I can do great things.  And if she believes it, why shouldn't I?!  Michele is fun, warm, engaging, honest, and incredibly intelligent.  She's supportive, but she doesn't pacify or sugarcoat - she expects the best out of me and encourages me to become the best version of myself that I can be.  She has a wonderful relationship with her husband, is an awesome mom to her two great sons, and has a deep and vibrant relationship with Christ.  Plus, as an added bonus, she's one of the funniest people I know.  I feel so blessed to even know her!  

Working for her has been an incredible experience thus far, and I actually hate to leave work at the end of every (very short) day in the office.  I had nearly forgotten what it was like to have have a job I enjoyed, and working as Michele's assistant is a more than welcome reminder of the fact that work can be FUN!

So thanks, Michele, for everything here and more.  You are, simply put, the best.